Best Selling Books by Angela McAllister

Digby''s mother helps him make it through the second day of school by sending him off with a pocket full of kisses.

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day. Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist''s daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist''s niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home. Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favorite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths, and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow''s Tail is Forked, and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

Knowing that she is going to take a train trip, Jessie imagines what it will be like and then experiences the exciting journey.

Today is Ollie’s very first trip to the store by himself. His mom has taught him well, so he knows exactly what to do: be safe, be polite, and never talk to strangers. But what will Ollie do when he is faced with a bug-eyed monster, a cackling witch, or two threatening aliens? Mom didn’t warn him about them! But Ollie isn’t worried; he knows just how to handle these kinds of calamities… With a little luck and imagination, an ordinary errand becomes an adventure in this silly story for kids who really can take care of themselves—no matter what comes their way.

When Nancy and her accident-prone pen pal Ally meet for the first time, the unlikely duo discover that they are more like sisters than just good friends.

La școală înveţi lucruri interesante, te joci și îţi faci prieteni buni. Când Digby, un puiuţ de cârtiţă cu ochelari roșii, refuză să meargă la școală fiindcă se teme că nu va putea să se descurce, mama lui găsește cea mai ingenioasă soluţie: îi strecoară câţiva pupici în buzunarul hăinuţei, ca să-l încălzească și să-i dea curaj de-a lungul zilei. „Angela McAllister a reușit să ascundă în paginile cărţii o îmbrăţișare caldă pentru copiii și părinţii încercaţi de emoţiile primei zile de școală. Buzunarul cu pupici este o poveste-talisman pentru toţi cei care pornesc în cea mai frumoasă și mai palpitantă aventură a vieţii: școala.“ — OLGA GUDYNN, autoarea cărţii Aventurile râmei Oli

A full-colour gift book of seven original stories which follow the changing landscape of lives on one hillside from the Stone Age to the present day.Six thousand years ago, people first came to the hillside and a story began. A Neolithic girl, Roman twins, a herbalist''s daughter, an orphaned bird-scarer, an archaeologist''s niece, three children without a home. Each faced their troubles on that ancient downland. All found healing in the place that Granny Down calls home.Wilderness, weather, history, archaeology and folklore infuse each tale. With gorgeous illustrations of the wildlife and surrounding landscape at different points in history, this glorious full-colour, gift book is a celebration of the enduring power of nature and lives well lived.

Join Rufus on an exciting Christmas adventure! Rufus is a terrible fidget, but when he plays hide and seek with his brothers and sisters, he manages to keep so quiet and still in his hiding place, that he falls asleep. And when he wakes up there''s a real surprise in store for him as he''s flying through the air...in Santa''s sleigh! When Santa realises what a special little fidget Rufus is he realises that, with Rufus'' help, he''ll be able to deliver the presents quicker than ever!

Barkus and Sly are foxes who have the unfortunate habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from around and about. On one of these night-time excursions they find themselves the proud owners of three chickens. One for supper for three whole days! Yum. But the chickens have no intention of being eaten and pretty soon they''re masterminding a brilliant war of resistance to the foxes rumbling tummies.

For Little Mist, the snow leopard cub, the wonders of his world stretch far and wide. 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 . . .

It''s time for Bear''s winter sleep, but he''s hungry. Millie Mouse is determined not to let her friend go to bed with a rumbly tummy, so she sets off to find some food. But gathering food is hard when you''re so tiny. Millie won''t give up though. She may be small - but she''s got a BIG heart.

An imaginative little girl and her mother come home from shopping to find a lion playing in their house, so they must stay--and play--outside until bedtime, when the lion must go home.

When Mr and Mrs Monster''s three eggs hatch, the first two monsters are frightful and horrid. Mr and Mrs Monster are delighted But then the third monster hatches - and he''s fluffy and cute and pink Oh no

A well-behaved boy learns to have a bit more fun when a new babysitter arrives.

Little Fallow is a timid little fawn indeed. And however much her mother tries to reassure her, she feels that she''s letting everyone down by not being brave enough. But when the terrifying ''Four Prongs'' manages to scare all the other fawns off, it''s Little Fallow whose bravery knows no bounds!

Novels from top authors and illustrators with the variety children need to develop a love of reading! TreeTops Fiction contains a wide range of quality stories enabling children to explore and develop their own reading tastes and interests. It contains stories from a variety of genres including humour, sci-fi, adventure, mystery and historical fiction. These exciting stories are ideal for introducing children to a wide selection of authors and illustrators. There is huge variety to ensure every reader finds books they will enjoy and can read. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at a href=http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/"www.oxfordowl.co.uk/a. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of: The Squink, Bigboots the Spider, The Boss Dog of Blossom Street, Oh, Otto!, The Cowboy Next Door, Walrus Joins In."

Jack is four and his little sister Lily is two, and their world will be utterly familiar to all small children. A new washing machine being delivered; choosing new shoes; making friends with a dog in the park; a new babysitter; helping in the kitchen; hiding something and forgetting where: all these themes and more are covered in the stories. Written and illustrated with the greatest charm, they are warm and comfortable in tone, with a gentle humour and appealing characters that children of Jack and Lily''s age will relate to. This is a lovely family book, reminiscent of Shirley Hughes''s bestselling Alfie and Annie Rose books. Angela McAllister writes out of her own experience as a mother of small children, and Phillida Gili illustrates each page with delightful colour pictures of the children, their toys and pets, and their small adventures indoors and outdoors.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Tilly is a mermaid, and it''s her best friend Marina''s birthday soon. Tilly wants to find her the perfect present. When she sees a beautiful blue pearl in the spooky Seaweed Forest, she knows exactly what to give Marina - a necklace! But getting the pearl is more difficult than it seems - will Tilly be brave enough to do it? A delightful story from the author of THE PIRATES'' PICNIC, set in a beautiful underwater world brought to life by illustrator Maxine Lee.

Each naptime the babies of Cockle Bay are babysat by Lily Bolero, whose resourcefulness is put to the test when pirates visit. Suggested level: preschool, junior.

Charming story with beautiful art to reassure young readers about starting school When Digby goes to school for his second day he is beset with worries. He can''t remember where to line up, or hang his coat, and he thinks that no one will play with him. To reassure him his mother blows a dozen kisses into his pocket telling him that if he feels worried he should take a kiss from his pocket and imagine his Mother with him.

Poor Little Elephant is stuck in a rowboat in the middle of the lake! A succession of weird and wonderful people want to get across, but why? And how will Little Elephant manage to save the day?

"Esta recopilación de 50 cuentos, fábulas, mitos y leyendas te hará viajar por todos los rincones del mundo y... ¡te pondrá los pelos de punta! ¿Qué le prometió una joven al malvado Rumpelstiltskin? ¿Qué poder tenía el espíritu de la casa de las canciones? ¿Quién fue la dama del lago? ¿Cuál es la historia de la calavera parlante?"--Amazon.com.

In verse. Ella, half-awake, half asleep floats off into magical dream worlds; she dives down to coral caves, rows on a boat downstream, but finally she falls asleep in her own bed at home.

Des cheveux carotte, un nez en forme de saucisse, son luth en bandoulière, Amaury est un garçon tout à fait ordinaire jusqu''au jour où il découvre une dent de dragon. Accueilli en héros, le voici fait chevalier, lui que le seul mot de dragon fait trembler de la tête aux pieds ! Mais, pour prouver sa valeur et son courage, il devra affronter l''Horrible Grincent Crachefeu le Rôtisseur...