New Releases by Barbara Reid

"Feminist liberationist biblical interpretation as a tool for opening the scriptures to women and the disenfranchised"--

See below for English description. De la neige est tombée pendant la nuit, et elle est parfaite! En attendant la récréation, Félix et Julien passent la matinée à rêvasser, à faire des plans, à dessiner les bonshommes de neige et les forts qu''ils construiront... Les enfants pourront-ils travailler ensemble pour bâtir le plus grand fort qui ait jamais existé?Une histoire qui fera ressentir aux petits et aux grands la nostalgie des premiers matins de neige. Associant pâte à modeler et aquarelle, l''auteure acclamée Barbara Reid nous offre un récit parfait sur les joies de l''hiver. A perfect snow has fallen, and first-grader Scott and fourth-grader Jim have been daydreaming the morning away, making plans, doodling sketches of snowmen and snow forts, all in anticipation of recess and the endless possibilities of this perfect snow. Can the kids work together to build the best snow fort EVER? With the help of Plasticine and ink wash panels, celebrated author Barbara Reid brings us the perfect winter picture book.

"La prose de Barbara Reid dépeint poétiquement ce que représente le ciel." C''est tour à tour une route, un terrain de jeu ou tout simplement un défilé merveilleux." Les techniques d''illustrations de Barbara Reid sont saisissantes d''originalité. Le texte est une ode à la créativité et à la grandeur de la nature."--

In this companion to the bestselling Picture a Tree, Barbara Reid has us look up . . . way up Wherever we may be, we share the same sky. But every hour, every day, every season, whether in the city or the forest, it is different. The sky tells many stories: in the weather, in the clouds, in the stars, in the imagination. Renowned artist Barbara Reid brings her unique vision to a new topic - the sky around us. In brilliant Plasticine illustrations, she envisions the sky above and around us in all its moods. Picture the sky. How do you feel?

This carefree, often hilarious journey through Spain, Portugal and France describes with wit and charm a newly retired couples attempt to sample life abroad.Delighting in the local wines and food, subsequent visits to France have transformed them into unashamed Francophiles. A promise of more tales to come. A little gem!

Barbara Reid''s beloved board books are now available in one storybook collection! For years now, Barbara Reid''s board books have been staples in the baby and toddler library. Delighting parents and children alike, her bestselling titles have helped establish the importance of early childhood literacy, by helping parents discover the fun of reading to their young ones in their earliest stages. This lovely hardcover collection is a true celebration of the importance of baby''s first library, and the joy of discovering Ms. Reid''s wonderful, tactile illustrations can''t be beat! This book includes four favourite board books: Welcome, Baby Read Me a Book Sing a Song of Mother Goose Zoe''s Year

Barbara Reid''s celebration of reading and sharing has a fresh, new look! Best-selling author and illustrator Barbara Reid has created a colourful celebration of the pleasures of reading to babies and young children, any time and anywhere. Warm and detailed Plasticine illustrations of adults and children reading together join with bouncy, rhythmic verse to invite children and parents to share the joy of reading indoors and out, at any time of day! The perfect gift for new parents, Read Me a Book reminds us that reading to young children is key to the development of literacy and the enjoyment of learning -- plus the simple text also makes it great for kids just learning to read back to their parents.

"Pour le plus grand plaisir des tout-petits, Barbara Reid signe les illustrations en pâte à modeler de ce merveilleux album illustré à couverture rigide qui comprend 14 comptines soient : L''homme sur la Lune; Étoile brillante; Berceuse pour toi; Tourlou, tourlou, mon fils Simon; Une vieille dame vivait dans un gros soulier; Petit berger; Rame, rame, rame doucement; Dors, mon chéri; Un vieil hibou sage et Frère Jacques."--Cataloger''s or publisher''s website

No ark since Noah''s own has shown such colour and diversity of life as that of Barbara Reid! To save his family from the big flood, Noah builds a boat. It has to be HUGE, because two of every animal are coming to stay for forty days and forty nights. First in a trickle, then in a flood, animals of every colour and kind make their way into the hold. Bees and boas, camels and cats, every pair finds a place in these pages. Two by Two has been a classic for 20 years, and it is now available in a chunky board book format for the youngest readers.

"Très en colère devant la méchanceté, l''avarice et les mauvaises actions répétées des hommes qui détruisent la planète, Dieu est sur le point de provoquer un immense déluge qui purifiera la Terre de toute forme de corruption. Or, avant ce faire, il prie Noé de construire une immense arche sur laquelle il embarquera avec sa famille ainsi qu''un couple de chaque espèce d''êtres vivants dans le but de perpétuer la vie. Pendant quarante jours et quarante nuits, les voyageurs affrontent les colères de la nature qui se déchaîne en cohabitant dans un espace très restreint. Lorsque la pluie cesse enfin, Noé prie le corbeau, puis la colombe de repérer un endroit au sec où ils pourront entreprendre la construction d''un monde nouveau..."--SDM.

Classic rhymes and lullabies to send your child off to sleep! In this beautiful companion to Sing a Song of Mother Goose, Barbara Reid''s bright and tactile images illustrate a variety of bedtime rhymes and lullabies. This collection features 14 nursery rhymes to lullabies, including: The Man in the Moon; Starlight, Star Bright; Wee Willie Winkie; Diddle Diddle Dumpling My Son John; There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Little Boy Blue; Jack Be Nimble; Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Go to Bed; and Frere Jacques.

Barbara Reid brings her signature Plasticine illustrations and a modern twist to this classic Grimm fairy tale -- now in a leveled reader format with all-new text! When Rupert does a good deed for a stranger, he is rewarded with a beautiful golden goose. He takes the bird into town to share his rare discovery, but the innkeeper''s daughter tries to steal one of the golden feathers -- and gets stuck to the goose! As Rupert makes his way through the town, each person who tries to interfere — including the bus driver, teacher, and farmer -- gets stuck too. Can they find a way to break the spell, or will they be stuck in this crazy parade forever? Barbara Reid''s modern retelling of the favourite Grimm fairy tale is now available in a bright new leveled reader format, adapted for emerging readers with a completely new text.

Apres avoir fait une bonne action, Rupert est recompense par une oie d''or. Il decide d''aller en ville pour partager son extraordinaire decouverte. Sur la route, la fille d''un aubergiste essaie de voler une plume et se retrouve collee a l''oiseau, tout comme chacune des personnes qui essaient de la liberer. Trouveront-ils un moyen de briser le sort, ou seront-ils coinces dans ce d?fil? fou pour toujours?

Childrens Services: Working Together brings together contributions from a number of authors in the field. The book covers policy, theory, research and practice relevant to students and professionals working with children in a wide range of roles. The emphasis on working collaboratively with other professionals, where appropriate, and the holistic approach to children make this a valuable resource to anyone working with children today.

In this love letter to babies and their families, Barbara Reid captures the special joy that a newborn brings to the world. Welcome, baby, welcome!All the world is new,And all the world is waiting To be introduced to you. In this essential gift for new parents, celebrated author and illustrator Barbara Reid provides a wonderful celebration of the happiness babies bring to their families. In gentle rhymes, she lists all of the promises and cherished moments parents,grandparents and siblings plan to share with their new bundles of love, and using her trademark Plasticine artwork, Barbara decorates each spread with bright images of babies interacting with their families and the world around them, depictingscenes of simple joy and discovery. An absolute must-have for the nursery shelf!

Un texte rimé et poétique célébrant le bonheur qu''apporte l''arrivée d''un enfant. [SDM].

Join Zoe and her parents in a celebration of the seasons and all that they have to offer! In this charming board book bindup, Barbara Reid''s four book cycle starring the curious and mischievous Zoe -- Zoe''s Rainy Day, Zoe''s Sunny Day, Zoe''s Windy Day and Zoe''s Snow Day -- are combined to take a toddler through all four seasons of the year! Zoe loves exploring her neighbourhood, whether it''s a windy day, a sunny day, a rainy day or a snowy day. Every season brings a new adventure! Spring is the perfect time to splash in puddles. A picnic in the park is a great way to spend a summer afternoon. Chasing colourful leaves and swinging into the wind are so much fun on an autumn day. And winter has its own treats in store: catching snowflakes on your tongue, taking a sled ride and watching the skaters on the ice. Best of all, no matter what the day brings, Zoe can always count on kitty and her stuffed monkey to welcome her home. Brief, bouncy text accompanies Barbara Reid''s bright Plasticine illustrations, which show all the familiar sights around the neighbourhood in wonderful, three-dimensional detail. This series was the recipient of the Mr Christie''s Book Award, making this bind-up a must-have for every baby''s bookshelf!

Suivant le rythme des saisons, le point de vue duquel on les observe ou encore la force de l''imagination, les arbres se transforment et peuvent revêtir une foule de significations. "Dessin géant" qui se découpe sur la "toile du ciel" (p. [5]), tourbillon de couleurs automnales, tunnel végétal surplombant une rue d''un quartier résidentiel, océan de verdure que l''on observe depuis son balcon, refuge pour les oiseaux ou les écureuils, bateau de pirates, lieu de rendez-vous, confident, reflet du cycle de la vie humaine ... Les arbres sont tant de choses! [SDM].

Picture a tree -- what do YOU see? Picture a tree, from every season, and from every angle. These wondrous beings give shade and shelter. They protect, and bring beauty to, any landscape. Now look again. Look closer. A tree''s colours both soothe and excite. Its shape can ignite the imagination and conjure a pirate ship, a bear cave, a clubhouse, a friend; an ocean, a tunnel, and a home sweet home. Its majestic presence evokes family, growth, changes, endings and new beginnings. Picture a tree -- what do you see? The possibilities are endless. In this gorgeous new picture book, Barbara Reid brings her vision, her craft, and her signature Plasticine artwork to the subject of trees. Each page is a celebration, and you will never look at trees in quite the same way again.

This is the perfect gift collection for the youngest book lover in your life. Including books from celebrated Canadian authors such as Barbara Reid and Jeremy Tankard, the Baby''s First Library gift set features the following 6 titles: Sing A Song of Mother Goose, I Love You Because You''re You, Grumpy Bird, Boo Hoo Bird, I Love You Through & Through and I Love You: A Keepsake Storybook Collection.

Picorine la poule / Werner Zimmermann -- Quelle belle fête! / Barbara Reid -- Le carrousel / Hazel Hutchins -- Sophie et le monstre sous le lit / Don Gillmor -- Des livres pour Nicolas! / Gilles Tibo.

Ce livre classique est sur l''amour entre une mère et son bébé.

Fox woke up. Slipped out of his lair. Looked. Listened. Sniffed. There was something in the air Usually Fox sleeps in the day and hunts alone at night, but today something strange is happening. Two by two, different animals pass by - mice and tortoises, leopards, wolves, and birds. Fox decides to follow along on this mysterious journey. It leads to a boat resting on a dusty plain - and to someone Fox never expected. A beautiful retelling of the story of Noah''s Ark, sure to please.

A reinvented version of Barbara Reid''s Mother Goose classic - same favourite rhymes, now with beautiful new illustrations! Last fall''s best-selling board book is now available in a special hardcover edition, with all-new vignettes gracing its pages. Barbara Reid''s spectacular artwork gives kids renewed excitement for familiar rhymes, and the attractive, oversized gift edition will delight parents, grandparents and children alike!

See below for English description. En tout lieu, en tout temps, il faut lire avec son enfant. C''est un cadeau merveilleux qui lui ouvre les portes de la connaissance. Tant le texte que les illustrations sont axés sur le développement de l''enfant don''t les premières années sont cruciales. Best-selling author and illustrator Barbara Reid has created a colourful celebration of the pleasures of reading to babies and young children, anytime and anywhere. Warm and detailed plasticine illustrations of adults and children reading together join with bouncy, rhythmic verse to invite children and parents to share the joy of reading indoors and out, at any time of day! The perfect gift for new parents, Read Me a Book reminds us that reading to young children is key to the development of literacy and the enjoyment of learning - plus the simple text also makes it great for kids just learning to read back to their parents. Original title: Read Me A Book

Renard s''accommode très bien de sa vie en solitaire, jusqu''à ce matin où des couples d''animaux se mettent à défiler devant lui et que des loups lui proposent de se joindre à eux. Après des jours de marche, il arrive avec eux à la fameuse arche de Noé, où quelqu''un l''attend depuis longtemps déjà. -- De splendides bas-reliefs réalisés en pâte à modeler donnent vie avec une finesse et un réalisme saisissants à cette joyeuse procession animalière campée dans de désertiques paysages évoquant le Moyen-Orient. [SDM].

Tim adalah seekor tikus stasiun bawah tanah. Ia tinggal jauh sekali di statisum kereta api bawah tanah, di sebuah tempat yang dinamakan Pondok Manis. Tim sangat menyukai cerita kakek tikus, tentang suatu tempat ajaib bernama Ujung Terowongan. Di Ujung Terowongan, udara terasa segar sarang tikus terasa sangat empuk, banyak makanan enak, tetapi banyak monster pemakan-tikus berkeliaran! Suatu hari, Tim menyusun rencana untuk menemukan Ujung Terowongan. Dalam perjalanan, ia menghadapi bahaya, menemukan teman ..., dan menemukan tempat yang lebih menakjubkan daripada yang pernah ia mimpikan!

Award-winning author and illustrator Barbara Reid incorporates found objects into her acclaimed Plasticine art to create a glorious underground adventure featuring a little mouse on a big adventure. Nib lives deep beneath the city, in a subway station the mice call Sweetfall. By day, the trains thunder past. At night, the old mice tell stories of the mythical land known as Tunnel''s End, where the air is sweet and the nests are soft, but where scary, mouse-eating monsters roam. One day, Nib sets out on a quest to find Tunnel''s End. Along the way he faces danger, finds a friend . . . and discovers a place more wonderful than he ever dreamed.