New Releases by Christopher Corr

See below for English description. C''est le temps de célébrer! Ce livre passionnant sur les festivals et les célébrations vous transportera aux quatre coins du monde et à travers les quatre saisons. Du Festival international de cerfs-volants du printemps au Nouvel An lunaire qui a lieu en hiver, en passant par une multitude de célébrations tout au long de l''année, voilà un ouvrage parfait pour les jeunes curieux. Grâce à des illustrations vivantes et à des faits amusants et captivants, les lecteurs feront le tour du monde pour découvrir les façons de célébrer propres aux différentes cultures, religions et sociétés. It''s time to celebrate! Travel the world and traverse the four seasons in this exciting book about festivals and celebrations. From spring''s International Kite Festival to winter''s Chinese New Year and everything in between, this is the perfect book for curious kids. Complete with vibrant illustrations and captivating fun facts, readers will journey around the globe discovering how different cultures, countries, religions, and societies celebrate.

Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true. But what will happen the day after? Find out in this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s festive tale. When he was surrounded by the splendor of nature, the little fir tree could only think about what he wasn’t and what he didn’t have and couldn’t see. After the initial excitement of venturing out, though, he finds that the world isn’t quite what he expected. As the story of the little fir tree unfolds—brought to enchanting life with the colorful, folk art–inspired artwork of acclaimed author/illustrator Christopher Corr—so does a touching lesson on appreciating what we already have and a hopeful message of rebirth.

A beautifully illustrated version of the traditional folktale about the Chinese zodiac from the author of Deep in the Woods.

Deep in the woods is a little wooden house, with nine neat windows and a red front door. When a little mouse decides it will make the perfect home, so do the other animals in the wood – including a great big bear! But will the bear be able to put everything right when their home comes tumbling down? Find out in this beautifully illustrated retelling of a classic Russian folk tale.

Cachée au coeur de la forêt se tenait une petite maison de bois. "Quelle parfaite maisonnette !" se dit la souris... puis la grenouille, le lapin, le castor, le cerf et la chouette, qui s''y installent tour à tour. Mais soudain, un gros ours toque à la porte. Y aura-t-il assez de place pour l''accueillir lui aussi dans la petite maison... ?

Another exquisitely colourful and exuberant picture book from the award-winning team behind "The Goggle-Eyed Goats." Up the downy dunes, across the dark, wide river and up and down the steep, steep mountain, Penda lovingly carries a bowl of milk to her father in the grasslands. But will she manage to get it there without spilling a single drop? Authentic setting drawn from the author''s own experience, this is a wonderfully fun introduction for small children to a completely different culture.

Old Al Haji Amadu lived in a town called Timbuktu in a very hot country called Mali in the middle of Africa. He had three wives, seven children and five extremely naughty goggle-eyed goats. They munched and they gobbled and they chewed whatever they

Le vieil Al Haji Amadou vivait à Tombouctou, au Mali, un pays très chaud d''Afrique. Il avait trois épouses, sept enfants et cinq insupportables chèvres aux yeux doux qui mordillaient, mâchonnaient et dévoraient tout ce qu''elles trouvaient sur leur passage. Ses épouses en avaient plus qu''assez et lui adressaient d''amers reproches. Si bien qu''un jour, le vieil Al Haji Amadou décida d''aller vendre les cinq chèvres aux yeux doux au marché. Mais... est-il facile de vendre cinq chèvres aux yeux si doux ?

Eco-quiz, minibeasts word search, recycling game, draw your ideal home...Children will love these Whole World green puzzles and hands-on ideas for saving our planet. Perfect for earth-conscious youngsters! Ages: 4-8 AUTHOR: Christopher Corr is a London-based painter and illustrator. He travels the world painting people, colourful places and beautiful buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications. Colour illustrations

Chouette, chic, fantastique, viens découvrir le Mexique ! Miguel et sa famille explorent avec toi leur beau pays. Ils t''emmènent à l''aventure, de fêtes villageoises en pyramides antiques. A la fin de l''ouvrage, une carte et un documentaire complèteront ta visite.

Les contes des "Mille et une nuits" adaptés en 10 histoires.

The Corr family are going by ship, Josh and his family are taking the plane, cousin Will is going by coach, the Foster family are taking the fast train. Where can everyone be going and why are they so excited?

Everyone is leaving town and going to the countryside, some in cars and some in trucks, some in gangs and some with families. The cars, buses and bicycles we saw leaving are parked in the car park. But where are all the people? On the beach of course.

Introducing two exotic blank journals featuring the colorful collages of Christopher Corr. Both journals have aa sturdy, exposed Wire-O binding and vibrant endsheets evoking the rich colors and cultures of India and China. From the elegant to the playful, our beautifully designed, yet inexpensive line of blank journals inspire and encourage the user to fill their pages with thoughts, sketches, ideas, wanderings and dreams.

Introducing two exotic blank journals featuring the colorful collages of Christopher Corr. Both journals have aa sturdy, exposed Wire-O binding and vibrant endsheets evoking the rich colors and cultures of India and China. From the elegant to the playful, our beautifully designed, yet inexpensive line of blank journals inspire and encourage the user to fill their pages with thoughts, sketches, ideas, wanderings and dreams.