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Pip the Gnome

Book Importer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:42 +0000

Pip the gnome plays happily with his woodland friends, the mouse, robin, wren and spider. Follow them through spring, summer, into autumn and then winter. The colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the seasons, with bright green leaves in spring, warm sunshine in summer, blustery wind in autumn and snowfall in winter. Perfect for bedtime, the story ends as we look up at the stars and say good night to Pip.

Tom the Tamer

Book Importer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:42 +0000

Tom’s father is afraid of animals. The father learns through Tom’s creativity and courage that he can conquer his fear.

Little Mist

Book Importer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:12:48 +0000

Little Mist is a sweet-faced snow leopard cub who is wide-eyed with wonder at the world before him. Guided and protected by his mother, Little Mist discovers the glistening snow, the mountain streams, and the cloud forests. The world may look big to a little cub, but one day, his mother tells him, he will be the king of the mountains. Safely curled up in his mother’s paws, Little Mist can’t wait for his journey to begin. A heartwarming portrayal of the unique bond between parent and child, set against the breathtaking backdrop of snow-covered mountains. This is the perfect picture book to read curled up with your own little cub.

Frost

Book Importer — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:56:31 +0000

After her boyfriend Jack conjures up a record-breaking snow storm, sixteen-year-old Kat LeBlanc finds herself facing an unusual rival in the form of an environmental researcher from Greenland who is drawn to their small town of Norse Falls, Minnesota, by the storm.

A House In The Woods

Book Importer — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:11:42 +0000

This Little Pig has made a lovely little den for herself in the woods, and that Little Pig has built a small hut right next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bearhas moved into the little den and their even larger friend Moose has moved into the little hut. It’s very nice ot have friends live with you, but not so nice when both homes collapse! But what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share?

With atmospheric illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious character, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit.

Pippi Longstocking

Book Importer — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:29:18 +0000

Astrid Lindgren’s story of feisty, red-haired Pippi has been given a sparkling new translation by award-winning Tiina Nunnally and engaging pictures by acclaimed Lauren Child.

Only The Mountains Do Not Move

Book Importer — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:13:39 +0000

Nobody can say he is settled anywhere forever;
it is only the mountains which do not move from their places.
So goes a Maasai proverb, and so goes the lives of the Maasai in Africa. For hundreds of years they have moved with their herds of cattle and goats across thousands of miles in Kenya and Tanzania.

Today the Maasai face new challenges. Their traditional way of life is threatened, lands are overgrazed, and wildlife is in danger. Maasai tribes are meeting these obstacles head-on adapting their lives and agricultural practices while keeping their vibrant, close-knit culture alive.

Award-winning author-photographer Jan Reynolds presents a striking glimpse of these dynamic people. Only the Mountains Do Not Move shows one Maasai tribe s remarkable ability to forge a delicate balance between the richness of the past and the needs of the future.

Race The Wild Wind

Book Importer — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:11:00 +0000

A few horses, set free on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, soon become wild and, led by one fine stallion, find a way to survive. Includes historical notes and facts about wild horses.

Where Is My Sock?

Book Importer — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:43:34 +0000

Getting dressed can be an adventure. After taking a bath, a boy must put on his clothes—but where are they? Author-illustrator Marijke ten Cate turns this universal theme into a lively hide-and-seek picture book.

Strega Nona’s Gift

Book Importer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:54:21 +0000

In Strega Nona’s village, the holiday season is a time of celebrations-and nothing says celebration like a feast! All the kitchens are bustling from the Feast of San Nicola, when the children choose the food, to the Feast of Epiphany, when someone gets to be king or queen for the day. Even the animals share in the holiday spirit, and when Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking for them, he decides that just a taste couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his just desserts, while Strega Nona surprises everyone with a special gift.