New Releases by Catherine Rayner

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive, and Dexter—stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal–winning artist Catherine Rayner Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as night falls, they notice strange shapes in the shadows and hear strange rustlings in their beloved oak tree. What could it be? The more they look and listen, the more they wonder and worry. But is there really anything to worry about? Here is the fourth story about three animal friends that explores big emotional themes with gentle humor and gorgeous artwork perfectly pitched for toddlers!

This book explores the Brontë siblings growing up with maternal deprivation and loss, and how this affected their development both as children and as adults. It examines how their sibling rivalry led to disharmony and separation, where each of the surviving children became isolated and separated into their own personalities and beliefs.Research into sibling rivalry is referenced from modern studies and the structure of the family. The importance of each person''s position in the ''pecking order'' is shown to reflect on their behaviour and interaction within the family and the outside world. There is particular focus on the eldest and the youngest in the family hierarchy.The author examines the relationships between the four younger Brontë siblings and how Charlotte''s role and behaviour changed when she suddenly became the eldest child. There is a detailed look at the position and expectations of Anne Brontë, as the youngest sibling and least expected to excel. There is an examination of her novels, hymns and poetry and reference to possible autobiography and also to her crises of faith.Anne''s last illness and death are particularly highlighted to try and explain her final separation, physically and metaphorically, from her home and family. The irony of her burial in a place known as ''Paradise'' and her longing to gain a heaven with her family, is especially discussed as a consequence of her overbearing eldest sister''s character, beliefs and behaviour.This book is not a criticism or discussion of the Brontë''s works but an examination of how these four exceptional siblings related to each other and how their relationships affected all of their lives with unforeseen and unexpected consequences.

Dexter the fox is frustrated when his owl and hare friends keep winning their chasing game—until he remembers that he has a special talent, too. Dexter the fox loves to play chase with Molly the hare and Olive the owl. But while Molly keeps bounding away on her great big feet and Olive swoops ahead with just a flap of her wings, Dexter simply can’t keep up, try as he might. What are foxes good at? In the third book of this gently humorous, gorgeously illustrated series exploring young children’s big emotions, award-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner brings clever Dexter to the fore as she shows that we all have something important to bring to the game.

A beautifully illustrated story with a gentle and encouraging message to help young children deal with their worries and anxieties - from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner. Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn''t brave enough, that he isn''t big enough and that he isn''t fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo''s help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. And as the worries grow smaller, Victor feels a bit bigger, a bit braver, and bit fiercer inside! Victor, The Wolf With Worries is a comforting and reassuring tale that is especially helpful for little ones who have trouble talking about their feelings.

Olive the owl is especially good at playing Guess What?, frustrating her friends in this tenderly illustrated story about an endearing trio. Outside their home in the oak tree at the edge of the meadow, three animal friends are eager to play Olive''s favorite guessing game. "Guess what I''m thinking about," says Dexter the fox, looking straight at his answer, giving it away. Next is Molly the hare, whose answer is easily guessed because she has pieces of it sticking out of her mouth. But when Olive the owl takes her turn, her friends are soon stumped and grumbly, ready to give up. What could be two things Olive is thinking about at the same time--things that are nearby and lovely, even lovelier than flowers? With beautifully spare, expressive watercolor illustrations, quiet humor, and a gentle text, Kate Greenaway Medalist Catherine Rayner portrays familiar toddler emotions with reassurance and charm, capturing a moment among three friends that young children will feel instantly at home with.

Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek... but Olive the owl and Dexter the fox have hidden a little too well! Wherever can they be?

Dexter the fox loves to chase around with Molly the hare and Olive the owl, but they''re just so quick... He can''t keep up! Whatever is Dexter to do?

A Molly, la liebre, le encanta jugar al escondite. "Ustedes dos, escóndanse", le dice a Olive, la lechuza, y a Dexter, el zorro, y luego comienza a contar: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, listo o no, allá voy". Pero cuando abre los ojos, ¡Molly encuentra a la pareja de inmediato! De inmediato, Molly dice a Olive y Dexter que tienen que esconderse como es debido. Ahora tiene el problema contrario: sus amigos se han escondido demasiado bien... ¿Dónde podrían estar?

"Flora, the hare, LOVES to play hide and seek... "While I count, you two hide", she says to Olivia, the owl, and Simão, the fox. She then closes her eyes and counts: "5, 4, 3, 2... 1! Ready or not, here I come!" But as soon as he opens his eyes, he finds them immediately. He then repeatedly asks his friends to hide as he should. Then a problem arises... the friends seem to have hidden themselves too well... Where have they gotten themselves? Did they get lost?" --

Olive the owl loves guessing games, and her best friends Molly the hare and Dexter the fox decide to play one together. But when it''s Olive''s go, try as they might, Molly and Dexter can''t seem to work out the answer... Whatever is Olive thinking about?! One of three books, each starring a different member of this adorable trio, this story explores big emotional themes with gentle humour - delivering the charm of the 100 Acre Wood in a delightful package for toddlers.

Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner introduces readers to a trio of animal friends in a warmly humorous story offering reassurance that true friends don’t stray far. Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox, three friends who live near the oak tree at the edge of the meadow. Hide-and-seek is Molly’s favorite game, but things aren’t going her way. For starters, Olive and Dexter don''t seem to know the rules. And when Molly shows her friends how to play properly, they hide a little too well. Set in a delicately rendered pastoral world of soft color and shimmering line, here is a picture book that tackles outsize toddler emotions with sensitivity and whimsy. Make way for the singular Molly, Olive, and Dexter—ready or not, here they come!

"Molly the hare loves hide-and-seek. "You two hide," she tells Olive the owl and Dexter the fox, and then she begins to count: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ready or not here I come." But when she opens her eyes, Molly finds the pair straight away! Soon Molly announces Olive and Dexter have to hide properly. Now she has the opposite problem: her friends have hidden too well. Wherever can they be?"--Publisher''s description.

Haas houdt van verstoppertje spelen. Maar wat als hij zijn vriendjes Uil en Vos echt niet meer kan vinden? Prentenboek met geschilderde illustraties in kleur. Vanaf ca. 3 jaar.

A gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past differences from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner. Bear is walking through the forest, minding his own business when he comes across another bear. The Other bear is different. The two bears wander along, thinking different thoughts, and looking in different directions. Soon the two bears come across another bear and then another bear and eventually find a bear stuck in a tree. The bears realize that perhaps they aren''t that different after all and perhaps they could be friends? Five Bears is a tale of friendship and acceptance perfect for little ones.

Follow Richard the growing goldfish from an indoor tank to an outdoor pond in a story filled with gorgeous multilayered illustrations and sprinkled with fascinating facts. When I was four, I got my first pet: a fish no bigger than my hand, with red and orange scales. My very own goldfish! In his big tank in the kitchen, Richard the goldfish quickly bonds with—and even learns to recognize—his human companion, who tells him all about his day after school. A visiting friend, Sandy, shares some cool fish facts: Did you know that goldfish nap with their eyes open—because they don’t have eyelids? Or that they can let you know they’re hungry by swimming up and blowing bubbles? Sandy has a backyard pond filled with goldfish of all shapes and jewel-like colors, some much bigger (and older) than his friend’s new pet. What might Richard’s own future hold? Drawn in by the expressive illustrations and child-friendly tone, readers will emerge with a new appreciation for the beauty and personality of these classic pets. Kids inspired to care for a goldfish of their own will find a list of things they will need in the back matter.