Joy Cowley
Author
Language
English
Description
"Experience close-up the many moods (and colors) of chameleons. One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he meets other rain forest animals, not all of them friendly! Alas, the new tree he chooses is already home to another chameleon. She dons her aggressive coloring until she's sure that the visitor is friend, not foe. Then they welcome each other with brilliant, happy colors. Incredible photographs...
Author
Publisher
Gecko Press (Tm)
Pub. Date
20240507
Language
English
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Description
This picture book distils the essence of summer at the beachskin sticky with salt, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow. This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer. Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few well chosen images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day, with beach treasures under the pillow, the sound of the...
14) Snake and lizard
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller Book Pub
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A collection of stories about the friendship between Snake and Lizard.
17) Chicken feathers
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Relates the story of the summer Josh spends while his mother is in the hospital awaiting the birth of his baby sister, and his pet chicken Semolina, who talks but only to him, is almost killed by a red fox.
18) Mr. Wishy-washy
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Mr. Wishy-Washy, diligently washing dishes, causes a disaster when he accidently dunks the cat.
19) Thumbelina
Author
Series
Publisher
Big & Small
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the favourite fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
20) Mrs. Goodstory
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
A young boy explores the world through stories with Mrs. Goodstory.