Children
STORY OF SINKO-FILIPKO AND OTHER RUSSIAN FOLK TALES
-Little-known stories and illustrations by 19th century artist Elena Polenova, supported by Polenovo Estate near Moscow -Companion to Why the Bear Has No Tail ISBN 9781906257149 which sold successfully and went on to a second print The follow-up to Fontanka's Why the Bear has no Tail and other Russian Folk Tales, ISBN 9781906257149, The Story of Sinko-Filipko is a collection of charming folk tales
RETURN OF THE VINETROPES
Written by Ross, Sherry
-An exciting adventure from a debut novelist -Seamlessly blends fantasy and science fiction -Illustrations by renowned fantasy artist, Julie Bell The wee folk have returned! Uncover the mystery of who they are and why they are here in the first book of the Vinetrope Adventures.
IN THE WOODS
Written by Rowe, Thereza
There's lots going on in the woods . . . Olly the horse is tired of waiting to turn into a unicorn like his friends. Lionel the lion is terribly embarrassed by his hair- loss. And Red the fox won't come out of her hole because the wedding cake she spent hours preparing has been gobbled up.
LOCOMOTIVE
Written by Tuwim, Julian
In the late 1930s renowned Polish poet Julian Tuwim, was asked to write three poems for children. The publisher Przeworski connected the three poems into one book, Locomotive, and commissioned illustrations from celebrated Polish illustration duo Lewitt and Him. Locomotive was the beginning of a creative partnership that lasted many years.
DRINK OF WATER
Written by Yeoman, John
Originally published in 1960, this classic tale from beloved author John Yeoman and renowned illustrator Quentin Blake is a collection of seven charming animal fables. It was the first children's book published by either John Yeoman or Quentin Blake, who are still producing books in partnership today nearly sixty years later.
FRANKLIN'S FLYING BOOKSHOP
Written by Campbell, Jen
Franklin the dragon loves stories and loves reading stories to people too, but everyone is too scared to even talk to him. One day, he meets a girl named Luna who, rather than being afraid, is fascinated to meet Franklin, having recently read all about dragons in one of her books.
HAPPY PRINCE: A TALE BY OSCAR WILDE
Written by Shearring, Maisie Paradise
Originally published by Oscar Wilde in 1888, The Happy Prince is the much- loved story of a gilded statue, a kind- hearted Swallow, and generosity of spirit. A Swallow bound for Egypt takes refuge at the feet of a golden statue of a prince erected in a European town, agreeing to bring pieces of the statue to less fortunate city dwellers at the request of the prince himself.
NUTCRACKER: A PAPERCUT POP-UP BOOK
Written by Patel, Shobhna
The magic of Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker comes to life in this theatrical pop-up book created by papercut artist Shobhna Patel, whose delicate laser-cut pop-ups will enchant readers young and old. Patel has invented a new paper-engineering technique called the "paperscope," which is used for the first time in this charming book.
PAJAMARAMA: FEVER: MAKE IT MOVE WITH MAGIC STRIPES!
Written by Bertrand, Frederique
When you see the world in Pajamavision, everything looks extraordinary!When a little boy puts on his pajamas and goes to bed, he falls into a dazzling dream- world of swirling stripes, shimmering spots, and other strange sights. Come with him on a fabulous trip on which you won't be able to believe your eyes. . . .
NEW YORK ACTIVITY BOOK
This fabulously fun New York-based book contains over 20 activities that will entertain children on a day out in the vibrant city of New York. Big pages with plenty of space to draw on and color in will appeal to young children who may still be developing their fine motor skills, while other pages with more detailed drawings and activities will suit older children.
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