Bob Graham Books

Puppies, kittens and babies galore in this fun lift-the-flap book from a multi-award-winning partnership.

In a spare urban fable, Graham brings together one small boy, one loving family, and one miraculous story of hope and healing. Full color.

An illustrated collection of modern and traditional poems by a variety of authors from different parts of the world

Through Rhoda the Alligator's adventures, children learn vital lessons about self-love, respect, and the value of friendship. The story also showcases the beauty and significance of national parks, encouraging young readers to appreciate nature. Rhoda's experiences serve as engaging examples that foster personal growth and environmental awareness in children.

Rumor has it that Rose’s neighbor, Mr. Wintergarten, has a pet crocodile. Rumor has it he eats children. So when Rose’s ball flies over his fence, she’s scared to retrieve it. But when she bravely sets out to go where no child has gone before, she discovers the startling truth about her he’s friendly! Bob Graham’s illustrations add humor and vitality to a story that shows how very deceiving appearances can be.

A real story.A great lesson in humility, perseverance and understanding.The story of a unique friendship and the awakening of consciousness.South Africa, 1968. Twenty-five million blacks live under the domination of a white minority. Under the brutal regime of apartheid, blacks do not have the right to vote, freedom of movement, access to education or the right to own land, businesses or even housing. Determined to not let go of power, this white minority imprisons black leaders on Robben Island.James Gregory, a typical Afrikaner, racist and believer in the virtues of apartheid, grew up on a farm in the Transkei where he learned to speak Xhosa and Zulu languages​​. This characteristic made ​​him the ideal man for the job of prison guard on Robben Island, and was responsible for monitoring the prisoner Nelson Mandela and his comrades. This plan will, however, has twist. To learn more about Nelson Mandela, Gregory starts to question the system of apartheid and becomes progressively advocate of a free South Africa and democratic.Mandela, My Prisoner, My Friend, tells us, in the first person, the relationship as surprising as deep linking these two men and, through their unique friendship, we discover the awakening of a conscience.

A touching story about family life and a boy's birthday treat, from a multi- award-winning storyteller.

Annabelle finds a family of fairies in the cement and weeds, and they sing and dance for her when she gives them tea.

"Oh, let's do it!" say Kitty and Katy and Mum when a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle mysteriously arrives in the post. "I have time on my hands," agrees Dad. Starting in winter with the edges, by autumn they're almost done, only to discover that one piece is missing. Mum is sure that it must have accidentally gone out with the rubbish, so the Kellys pile into the car to comb through the local tip ("shouldn't take long"). There they uncover forgotten letters, train tickets, discarded newspapers, and old photos yellow with age, but finding the missing piece is starting to seem like wishful thinking. "Let's wish, then," says Katy. As in all of Bob Graham's work, the beauty here is in the details, with visual perspectives that offer a bird's-eye view or take us underfoot, wordless sequences letting us in on a secret. Is it sheer luck - or perhaps the power of hope - that creates an ending to the story?

This picture book tells the story of a family's decision to get a dog.

After a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.

With this book Jethro Byrde will bring fresh hope to any child who longs to meet a fairy of their own

The 2000 Smarties Gold Prize Winner about little Max, the reluctant superhero. It's not easy being the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt. Max has a cape and a mask, but he doesn't fly. His parents just can't understand it - nor can the children at school. It seems as if Max is just an ordinary boy, until finally, to save a falling baby bird, Max does fly Now will he be a great crime-fighter like his parents? No, Max will be a small hero, doing small deeds. The world needs more of those, says his mum.

No friendship is imaginary. When Ellie is very little, she finds a newborn dragon fresh from the egg on a supermarket shelf, and calls him Scratch. He is quite the sweetest thing she has ever seen! From that day on, Ellie and Scratch do everything together. Ellie's mum and her teacher can't see her fiery friend, but all her friends can and, over the years, Ellie's dragon grows to be big, house-trained, and very affectionate. And Ellie is growing, too

From the multi-award winning Bob Graham comes a romantic, hopeful and exquisitely-illustrated story, perfect for giving as a gift to the one that you love. It's 1830 in County Kerry, Ireland, and a gold ring is thrown into the wind by a young woman on a black horse... And as the seasons pass, and then the years, the little treasure finds itself on the most astonishing journey, finally settling at the bottom of a deep sea. Will the ring, inscribed with “love never dies”, ever fulfil its destiny, and find the finger of a woman truly loved?

Max has a new baby sister - Maxine! Max is there for her first words, her first steps and her first flight! But as Maxine grows up and starts school, she doesn't feel like she quite fits in. In fact, she's not sure if she feels comfortable in her superhero guise at all. Can Maxine convince her family that not all superheroes wear capes?

A family engages in a year-long journey of completing a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle, starting in winter and progressing through the seasons. As autumn approaches, they realize one piece is missing, prompting a trip to the local dump in search of it. Their adventure leads them to discover forgotten treasures like letters and photos, highlighting themes of nostalgia and the passage of time, while the quest for the elusive puzzle piece becomes a metaphor for the connections and memories they cherish.

The extraordinarily gifted illustrator and storyteller Bob Graham turns his distinctive attention to the animals of the African plains. Morris the crocodile and his best friend, Billy, a tortoise, like nothing better than messing around down at the waterhole. After all, that’s where their friends gather: zebras, hippos, giraffes, elephants, warthogs, and all the rest. In five amusing stories, Morris and company do just what kids do during a long, hot summer- perform ill-timed stunts on the diving board, get soundly beaten by a team of moms in a soccer match, or see their wildebeest friends off on vacation (also known as their annual migration). By turns wry and laugh-out-loud funny, Bob Graham’s whimsical waterhole gang pays tribute to the merriment and mishaps of young friendships everywhere.

While John bathes, his dog Theo steals his plastic frog out of the tub.

First the dog got fatter and fatter, then the cat got fatter and fatter. Suddenly there were puppies and kittens all over the house. But when Mom starts getting fatter and fatter -- will the house be filled with babies? You bet!

This series is designed to introduce young children to basic principles of science. Charmingly illustrated by Bob Graham.

Annabelle lernt Elfen kennen, die Erwachsene nicht sehen: Annabelle sucht Elfen. Plötzlich findet sie ein fingergrosses Wesen mit Flügeln. Es ist Bruno Feder, und bald kommt auch seine ganze Familie zum Vorschein. Annabelle lernt die winzigen Wesen im Gespräch kennen. Zusammen geniessen sie einen Tee mit Gebäck. Bald aber muss die Elfenfamilie weiter. Sie lassen Annabelle mit einem Geschenk, einer Elfenuhr zurück. Ihre Eltern sind nicht in der Lage, diese zauberhaften Wesen zu sehen, obwohl sie besonders auch nachts zu Hunderten am Himmel herumschwirren. Die Bilder zeigen die beiden Welten in ihren verschiedenen Grössenordnungen. Der Vorlesetext erzählt die Geschichte, und es wird sich zeigen, ob Erwachsene nicht doch mindestens im Buch die Elfen sehen können. Ab 4 Jahren, gut, Ruedi W. Schweizer.

Un apprentissage de la lecture en trois volumes: de la phrase élémentaire à des structures plus complexes. Chaque volume propose quatre thèmes liés au quotidien de l'enfant. Présentation agréable.

"Mamá, papá y Emi no pueden esperar a que Óscar cumpla un año entero, así que el día que cumple seis meses deciden celebrarlo. Preparan bocadillos de atún y una tarta de chocolate con media vela encima, y cruzan la ciudad para ir de merienda ..."--Page 4 of cover

Um ein Haar ertrinkt Huhn Emma im See. Zum Glück ist da Susies Vater, der Emma rettet und sie in seiner Familie aufnimmt. Zum Dank legt Emma jeden Tag ein Ei in den Hundekorb.