Most Popular Books by B. G. HENNESSY

"A young boy''s wishful thinking becomes a smooth piece of nonfiction, charmingly packed with facts."--Publishers Weekly "An appealing combination of fantasy and reality".--Kirkus Reviews A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when dinosaurs lived in his own backyard. The story combines the little boy''s charming imagination with early concepts of science and history to create a wonderful tale. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard is a great pick for classroom story time.

''And they lived happily ever after. The end.'' All of Claire''s favourite fairytales finish like this, but they never seem to explain what it is, exactly, that makes someone happy ever after. At bedtime her father encourages her to think about it... and soon Claire and her toy unicorn, Capricorn, drift off to sleep for a fairytale adventure. Once in dreamland they meet a fairy, a princess and a frog prince (among others) - all of whom have different takes on ''happy ever after''. Even the talking wishing well has some surprising suggestions. A beautifully imaginative story which challenges the traditional cliche of fairytale endings.

One night, Claire and her toy unicorn, Capricorn, journey to a magical land filled with characters from fairy tales to find out what makes someone live "happy ever after."

Offers a child''s perspective on the many things to be thankful for, including family, friends, and play-time and asks for guidance in appreciating these things.

This book presents the adventures of a playful dinosaur for beginning readers. Full-color illustrations.

As the athletes escalate their training, workers are preparing for a spectacle that millions of fans will watch. All of the fun and excitement of the Olympics is captured by Hennessy''s appealing text and Chesworth''s bright illustrations in this delightful picture book. Full color.

Follow the little farmers from their farms to the farmer''s market in the city, where they help to set up stands and prepare for the hungry shoppers who come to buy the food they grew.

To prepare for the wedding, Sally Price buys the rice, the best man hires a band, Mr. Fine paints a sign, and Jake bakes a magnificent cake.

Grandma describes for her young listeners what life was like when she was a little girl.

Une prière pour remercier Dieu et pour lui demander son aide dans le but de continuer à suivre ses enseignements. Chaque double page est introduite par un remerciement, suivi d''une demande et, en regard, d''une scène d''enfant joyeuse et naïve. [SDM].