Природа и животные
4082 кн.
A novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real life princess.Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is devastated.The Princess becomes ever more withdrawn until, on her birthday, the King gives her a life-changing present. An incredible new friendship grows and the heartbroken princess begins to dream of an extraordinary future.Inspired by the real-life story of Olympic equestrienne...
| Автор | Stacy Gregg |
Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this book is the perfect gift for a brother, or for children expecting a new sibling.‘I love my brother because…‘Everyone’s brother is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves?This charming book combines endearing things said by children about their brothers with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why brothers are loved by their siblings.With beautiful...
| Автор | Daniel Howarth |
A beautifully written novel with long-lasting friendship at its heart and two elderly women search for their missing cat, and uncover a mystery at the same time. In the genre of such classics as Tom’s Midnight Garden and The Secret Garden.Two old ladies living in a tall old house, are finding life increasingly dull now that the houses in their square are all office buildings. No more families, no more children to brighten their lives. So when their beloved cat, Nicholas, disappears they are...
| Автор | Ann Pilling |
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerA stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world…This is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother, Aman is initially repulsed – it is not customary for people to...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerMichael Morpurgo’s inspiring story of Robbie, a boy in a coma – victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own head, able to hear but not move or speak, Robbie tries to keep himself from slipping ever deeper into unconsciousness.Robbie, football fan and animal lover, runs after his dog Lucky one day when he chases a cat and is hit by a car. Unconscious, Robbie lies in hospital, unable to...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Special friendships can be found in the most unlikely places…A powerful, intriguing story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.Sometimes when things are broken you can’t fix them on your own – no matter how hard you try.When Nell is sent to stay with distant family, she packs a suitcase full of secrets. A chance encounter with a wild horse draws Nell to Angel – a mysterious, troubled girl who is hiding secrets of her own. Both girls must learn to trust each other, if they are to...
| Автор | Sarah Lean |
A heart-warming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!‘Classic Morpurgo brilliance’ – Publishing News"Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again."It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Stick Dog and his furry friends are BACK! In this third hilarious adventure, Stick Dog and his pals are out for a pizza! A must-have for fans of WIMPY KID and BIG NATE.Stick Dog and his friends, Mutt, Stripes, Karen and Poo-Poo are back in another adventure! Everyone’s favourite cartoon canines are hungry again – and this time it’s pizza that has their mouths watering. But when it’s pizza on the go… can they chase it down?Funny, furry and loveable, this four-legged hero is destined to be Top...
| Автор | Tom Watson |
The Prequel to Swordbird – another epic fantasy from fourteen-year-old child prodigy Nancy Yi Fan, with beautiful illustrations by Mark Zug. Sworquest will be published globally by HarperCollins. An exciting and action-packed tale of birds at war, this novel shows how friendship and courage can overcome tyranny.Sworquest follows the life of Wind-Voice, the heroic dove of peace, and how he wins his magical sword. Wind-Voice and his companions, a woodpecker and a mynah bird, join the rebel bird...
| Автор | Nancy Fan Yi |
We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent – and incredibly singleminded.Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.Here is a charming ode to one of the most common, yet surprisingly intelligent, animals populating our landscapes. In this gentle and illuminating study, Matt...
| Автор | Matt Whyman |
Häschen Franz wohnt mit seiner Familie versteckt im Garten der Johannsons. Er möchte einmal dem Osterhasen helfen und vielleicht sogar sein Nachfolger werden. Doch weil er Ostern noch nie gesehen hat, misslingen ihm in der Schule seine Probe-Eier für das anstehende Osterfest. Nun macht er sich auf die Suche nach Ostern. Ob sich sein Traum erfüllt und er Ostern findet?
| Автор | Yvonne Westenberger-Fandrich |
Eine Geschichte vor dem Schlafengehen, ist beruhigend und wunderschön. Bist du krank oder geht’s dir schlecht, kommt eine kleine Geschichte gerade recht. Hier ist nun die Fortsetzung der farbig illustrierten Gute-Nacht-Geschichten mit Haselnuss-Hans, Buchecker-Fritz und Kienappel-Max.
| Автор | Frank Rißmann |