This book offers readers a factual and in-depth guide to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I through rhyming verses, anecdotes, historical details, and brilliant illustrations, while also using the letters of the alphabet to provide an account of Queen Elizabeth’s annual holiday, known as a “royal progress.”
Picture Book
The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard
A comic romp through Shakespeare’s London featuring an intrepid little boy, a friendly bear, and-in the role of dastardly villain-the Bard himself. What happens when a boy bursts through the curtain of a deserted theatre and onto the world’s most famous stage? He lands on the Bard himself and the chase is on-through the streets of Shakespeare’s London. This is a rare and inventive visual feast-a runaway story about a curious boy, a magic cloak, a grumpy bard, a captive bear and a baron bound for the chopping block. It is also a richly illustrated, dramatic and very funny tale of adventure and friendship.
Whoever You Are
Despite the differences between people around the world, there are similarities that join us together, such as pain, joy and love.
Shoes from Grandpa
Jessie, an active girl of nine or so, is growing out of her clothes, and all of the members of her large and loving family get carried away in their eagerness to provide her with a new wardrobe. As each of Jessie’s relatives gets into the act, the rhythmic cumulative tale builds momentum. Finally she tactfully speaks her mind: ‘You’re all so kind that I hate to be mean, but please, would one of you buy me some jeans?’ Youngsters will enjoy seeing Jessie’s free spirit gently triumph.
Harriet, You’ll Drive Me Wild!
When a young girl has a series of mishaps at home one day, her mother tries not to lose her temper–and does not quite succeed.
Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, a rather small boy, lives next door to a nursing home in which resides Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, his favorite friend, because she has four names as well. When Miss Nancy “loses” her memory, the intrepid Wilfrid sets out to find it for her.
I Love My Mom
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Ollie celebrates all the things he loves about his mom. This sweet young book will be a hit with mothers and children of all ages.
The Singing Hat
Colin Jenkins must choose between keeping a bird nest and his job.
Lily and the Bears
Deciding she wants to be something big and brave rather than just a child, Lily spends her days dressed in a bear suit, but a mistake at the zoo causes her to regret her choice.
The Wonder Thing
In a lyrical poem (which is also a riddle) and stunning linoleum block prints, Libby Hathorn and Peter Gouldthrope guide readers on a journey around the world–and to a deeper appreciation of “the wonder thing” that is all around us.