New Releases by Brian Wildsmith

Answer the call of the wild with this timeless, stunningly beautiful gift book from one of the world''s finest illustrators, presented with a foreword from one of the shining stars of children''s literature, Michael Rosen.Brian Wildsmith''s breathtaking animal paintings are accompanied by new lyrical text, inviting readers to pause a while and linger over the glorious wild animals, birds, and fishes within.Whether already a fan of Brian Wildsmith, or discovering his work for the first time, readers will cherish this book for a lifetime.

Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

Discover a troop of kangaroos, an ambush of tigers, a rafter of turkeys, and a flotilla of swordfish in this glorious introduction to the animal kingdom from internationally acclaimed artist Brian Wildsmith. A lion yawns lazily in the grass. Curious giraffes crane their long necks. Step into this rich world of animals from an extraordinary illustrator whose work influenced generations of younger artists. Each animal’s essence is strikingly captured, from the playfulness of otters to a noisy gathering of parrots, while panoramic pictures give a real sense of the animals’ habitats. Collective nouns — some familiar, others wonderfully surprising — are used to describe each group of animals. Brian Wildsmith’s stunning illustrations will inspire a love of nature and a respect for animals from the earliest age.

The classic Christmas song is made truly magical in the masterful hands of acclaimed illustrator, Brian Wildsmith. This beautifully illustrated book is a delight to share at Christmas time.

"Brian Wildsmith introduces children to the wonderful variety of color in the animal world, and at the same time teaches them the names of color."--Back cover.

Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

''One day I shall repay you for your kindness.'' With these words a rat makes a solemn promise to a lion who has allowed the tiny creature to escape from between his fearsome paws. But what can a little rat do to help a mighty lion, the King of the Jungle? The simple messages of this La Fontaine fable - that acts of kindness will always be returned and that even the strongest and mightiest sometimes need the help of the smallest and weakest - are gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

A truly beautiful picture book, in which Brian Wildsmith sets out the life of Jesus: his birth, his childhood in Nazareth, his baptism and temptation, his teaching and miracles, and finally the entry in to Jerusalem, culminating in his death and resurrection. ·Brian Wildsmith is one of the great figures of children''s illustration of the 20th century, and celebrates forty years of publishing with OUP in 2002 ·Brian''s work has been consistently ground-breaking: his first books were published using revolutionary printing techniques, and he has even published a book with a Japanese princess ·There is a museum in Kyoto dedicated solely to his paintings, which attracts visitors from all around the world ''This brightly illustrated book convey[s] the Bible story with great dignity and impact.'' - The Guardian ''Pictures to be dreamed over, and meditated upon, over and over again.'' - TES

A retelling of the Grimm Brothers� beloved tale about an old donkey who leaves the farm to travel to Bremen where he hopes to join a band. On the way, he meets a dog, a cat, and a rooster. With a bray, a bark, a meow, and a cock-a-doodle-doo, they become fast friends and decide to travel together to Bremen�getting there leads to great unexpected results.

Her er fem kjente og populære fabler av La Fontaine samlet: Haren og skilpadden, Den rike mannen og skomakeren, Nordavinden og Solen, Mølleren, gutten og eselet, Løven og rotta. Fablene har enkle tekster og fargerike illustrasjoner. Billedbok for førskolebarn/småskoletrinnet.

Find out what happens to the unfortunate Humpty Dumpty, ride with a fine lady to Banbury Cross, watch a cow jump over the moon, listen to Old King Cole''s fiddlers, and march with the Duke of York in this wonderful collection of nursery rhymes. Brian Wildsmith has chosen over eighty best-loved rhymes that are full of charm and rhythm, and has illustrated them with great exuberance and imagination. Nursery rhymes are delight to share from one generation to the next and this beautiful book is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Learn the alphabet on an animal safari! Brian Wildsmith’s vibrant illustrations of animals from around the world provide children with a fun and exciting way to learn their ABCs. The amazing facts about animals A to Z will entertain the entire family.

Wildsmith''s exuberantly colored animals will have children counting in no time!

''Once, a long time ago, a little donkey was brought to Jesus.'' The story of Easter is told here through the eyes of the donkey that carried Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. He watches the Last Supper, he sees Jesus brought before Pontius Pilate, he is there when Jesus is crucified, and he witnesses the joy of the resurrection. Every year, as these events are remembered, this beautiful retelling from Brian Wildsmith is a lovely book to share with children. Brian Wildsmith is one of our most internationally acclaimed picture-book writers and artists. This classic Easter retelling now has a stunning new cover design to appeal to a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

A bag of gold given to a poor but cheerful shoemaker by a rich man causes the cobbler so much worry that he returns it.

Bilingual books for preschoolers In Vietnamese/English. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

A charming way for children to learn the alphabet as they follow along with Brian''s delightful illustrations of animals from Aardvark to Zebra. A lift-the-flap book.

The North Wind blew with all his might, but it was no use. The North Wind is sure that he is powerful enough to blow the cloak from the shoulders of a passing horseman. But will his furious strength be a match for the gentle, warming influence of the Sun? The simple message of this La Fontaine fable - that gentle persuasion is always more successful than aggressive coercion - is gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

Python is hungry, and, knowing this, all the other animals are keeping out of his way. So wily Python comes up with a cunning scheme. He invites them all to a party, promising he will be good. The animals can''t resist, and join in enthusiastically when he suggests they all perform their party tricks. Python saves his trick for last - and if it hadn''t been for Elephant happening to pass by, he might have had the last laugh...What Python''s trick is, and how the animals were deceived by him, is told with wit and zest by one of our greatest picture book storytellers.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Brian Wildsmith tells the story of Mary, mother of Jesus, in a series of vivid scenes, framed with gold. We see the touching story of Mary''s parents, the birth and childhood of Mary, her marriage to Joseph and the visit by the angel Gabriel. We travel with Mary to Bethlehem and witness the magic of the Christmas story. We join with Mary as she experiences the tragedy of the cross, and the joy of the resurrection. Finally we see her assumption, and her crowning as Queen of Heaven. * This highly decorative picture book has been carefully, and lovingly, researched, and provides the reader with beautifully imagined domestic scenes of Mary as a child, a wife, and a mother Brian Wildsmith is one of the most venerable figures in children''s illustration today and celebrates forty years of publishing with OUP in 2002 - a truly remarkable achievement. His first book, Brian Wildsmith''s ABC, which was first published in 1962 is still in print today.

Pictures and text describe several animals one might find in a zoo.

Esel, Katze, Hund und Hahn wollen als Musikanten ihr Glück machen. - Märchenklassiker.

Young readers are asked to find certain animals in a picture and then to count them.

Anna has to go on a long journey all by herself. Her task is to rescue her seven brothers who have been turned into ravens.

A group of animals who feel useless, start off to Bremen to sing with the town band, but have another adventure instead.

Rebecca, a young girl living in Nazareth, accompanies a small donkey searching for his mother to a stable in Bethlehem where they both witness a special event.

A traveler from outer space visits earth and learns the names of all the things he sees.

Illustrates various things a child dreams about when asleep.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.