New Releases by Christopher Wormell

Imprisoned in a tall thin house in the Great Black City with a bare cellar for a bedroom, she is forced to work by her wicked aunt and uncle. Clementine is NEVER allowed out. Her only view of the outside world is from the high up window in her dank cellar. All she has ever known is the Great Black City and her only friend is a cat called Gilbert. But Clementine has a dream, she has hope, spirit and pluck and not even the ghastly Aunt Vermilla and Uncle Rufus can squash that... A cracking good yarn that will have you rooting for Clementine every step of the way.

This is the story of a little girl and her small brown dog. They live all alone in a little cave high up on the mountainside in the middle of the great wide wilderness. Then one day in the bitter cold of winter, as they are returning to their cave, they see bear tracks in the snow . . . The ending to this adorable story will melt your heart and make you smile. This is a stunning new edition of this charming children''s tale, from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He''s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can''t even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast! But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . . This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children''s tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, she hears the sound of a step on the stairs. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her . . . Or a giant giraffe outside on the landing . . . Or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob and opening the door . . . Or even a night monster come to gobble her up . . . But when Molly surprises the tiptoeing beast, she gets an even bigger surprise of her own! This edition is a beautiful reissue of a children''s modern classic.

Eric is a little boy who sometimes gets things wrong. But Eric learns that while you can''t be good at everything, sometimes it takes a little time to find out what you are good at. And when a huge monster stomps down the mountain to Eric''s village, Eric just might have his chance to shine...

Petit Ours mal peigné trouva un jour un joli ballon rouge. Il donna un coup de pied dedans et le ballon se retrouva coincé dans les hautes branches d''un chêne. Quand quatre lapins vinrent réclamer leur ballon, Petit Ours Mal Peigné fut bien obligé d''escalader l''arbre pour aller le chercher...

Un soir, Petit Ours Mal Peigné entendit un bruit perçant venant de la forêt. Au milieu de la clairière, il découvrit six souris blanches. "Au secours, nous sommes perdues ! La nuit arrive et nous allons sûrement être mangées par les chouettes, ou les renards, ou les serpents !". "Vite, roulez-vous en boule et cachez bien vos queues", leur dit Petit Ours Mal Peigné avant que ne surgissent les prédateurs.

Scruffy Bear sees a red ball, and does what comes naturally - kicks it! But the ball is lost, high up in a tree, and the owners aren''t very pleased. Never fear, plucky Scruffy Bear can climb trees. Even very, very high trees with all kinds of cross creatures in them?

Eric est un petit garçon qui fait souvent tout de travers. Il est un peu lent, parfois maladroit. On s''accorde à penser qu''il est le contraire d''un héros. Mais un jour, un monstre énorme dévale de la montagne. Voilà pour Eric l''occasion de montrer aux autres qu''ils ont tort.

One day a small scruffy bear meets six terrified white mice; they''re scared of the dark forest and all the predatory creatures that live there, including an owl, a fox and a slithery snake. . . . But never fear, Scruffy Bear has all kinds of ingenious ideas about how to keep them safe!

Long ago in the deep ocean, there lived ...one smart fish! He wasn''t the biggest and he wasn''t the boldest, but he was the cleverest. What this smart fish wanted more than anything else was to walk upon the land. But everyone knows that fish can''t walk ... can they? Find out how one smart fish can change the world in this sparkling new adventure from Chris Wormell, creator of George and the Dragon. Look inside for a list of some other books by Chris Wormell.

Fisch sei Dank! In Urzeiten, wo es noch keine Menschen gibt, leben im Ozean die erstaunlichsten Fische, in allen möglichen Farben und Formen. Nur einer, ein wirklich unscheinbarer ist ganz anders, er ist besonders schlau und mit seiner jetzigen Situation als einer von vielen nicht zufrieden. Eigentlich will er an Land laufen können. Jedes Jahr, wenn alle Ferien an der Küste machen, will er aufs Land, aber wie? Schliesslich kommt ihm die gloriose Idee, er brauche Füsse. Alle schauen erstaunt zu, wie er kurz darauf aufs Land stiefelt. Da er dort ganz allein ist, gibt er es nach einer Weile auf und springt zu den andern zurück ins Wasser. Millionen Jahre später versuchen einige mit den Flossen an Land zu kriechen und wieder viel später wachsen Füsse statt Flossen und so entwickelt sich unsere Welt. Wer je versucht hat, einem Kind die Evolution zu erklären, kann jetzt einfach dieses tolle, mit wunderschönen Illustrationen bebilderte Buch erzählen und ist damit fein raus. Diese Geschichte mit Witz und Phantasie ist allen zu empfehlen, die neugierig sind und welches Kind ist das nicht? Ab 5 Jahren, *****, Monika Hedinger.

Jack is lost in the forest - a forest that his mum has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there: a bear, a lion, an elephant, a crocodile, a wolf and a python, all seem perfectly friendly to him, even if th

Il y a très très longtemps, bien avant ta naissance et bien avant la mienne, quand personne n''était encore né, vivait dans l''océan un poisson très doué. Oh ! Ce n''était pas le plus grand ni le plus courageux des poissons... c''était le plus doué. Plus que tout, ce poisson-là rêvait de marcher sur la terre ferme. Mais tout le monde sait qu''un poisson ne peut pas marcher... n''est-ce pas ?.

Un ours flânait dans la forêt quand il rencontra un petit garçon. "Je me suis perdu, dit l''enfant en reniflant. Et Maman m''a interdit de me promener seul dans la forêt parce que la forêt est remplie de bêtes féroces." "Hein! Des bêtes féroces? Vraiment?" s''inquiétèrent l''ours, le loup, le lion et le crocodile. Sur la pointe des pattes, ils marchèrent prudemment dans la forêt. C''est alors qu''un hurlement sauvage résonna au loin...

Special Animal Gatefold Inside! The story of Noah''s Ark has never been more beautifully presented! Acclaimed writer and illustrator Christopher Wormell keeps his readers on the edge of their seats in this retelling of the beloved biblical tale. Wormell''s trademark woodcut illustrations are paired here with very detailed descriptions of his subjects. And as an added bonus, little ones will love lifting the gate flap to let Noah''s animals on and off the boat! Full-spread pictures on each page and a short encyclopedia in the back detailing the featured animals on Wormell''s ark will leave parents and kids thrilled.

Il était une fois une fillette et un petit chien brun qui vivaient seuls dans la grande immensité. Ils vivaient dans une caverne perchée à flanc de montagne. De là, ils voyaient loin, très loin, presque jusqu''au bout du monde. C''est ainsi qu''ils aperçurent un beau jour, à leur grande surprise, un étrange visiteur...

Award-winning author and illustrator Christopher Wormell sinks his teeth into a new favorite subject-dinosaurs! Wings, Horns, & Claws is an affectionate pictorial tribute to those prehistoric animals, who grow with every turn of the page reinforcing the cognitive learning concept of size and proportion. Wormell''s trademark beautiful woodcut illustrations are paired here with very detailed descriptions of his subjects. His unique vision and incredible artistry elevate this book above the crowd of volumes devoted to the Earth''s coolest creatures. A great choice for kids and even adults who can''t get enough of these prehistoric reptiles.

Presents an illustrated collection of drawings describing the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of a number of prehistoric dinosaurs.

Award-winning illustrator Christopher Wormell brings his vivid artwork to the classic Aesop''s Fables, a cornerstone of children''s literature, in a visual feast to delight both children and adults. Gorgeous linoleum block prints illustrate a key moment in the story, with the morals also printed in a hand-cut style on the facing page. This simple approach encourages parent-child interaction as the parent fills in the details of the story (drawn from the appendix).

Henry est un jeune coq très peureux. Il a peur de tout, même des oies et des dindons. Mais un beau matin, son amie Fifi, la petite poule, décide de passer à l''action...

From dogs watching over the shepherds'' flocks when angels appear, to a charmed cobra performing in Herod''s court as the king tries to deceive the wise men, Wormell''s trademark animal imagery brings a new perspective to the story of the first Christmas.

With each passing night, Malcolm Cicchio is losing one minute of sleep. At this rate, he figures, his heart will explode in about sixteen months. But no matter how much time he has left, Malcolm has some things he''d like to get done. For example, he''s got to organize a "foreign film festival"-i.e., a screening of Bergman''s Wild Strawberries-at the run-down theater he manages, to impress the pretty suicide-hotline volunteer he just met. He still wants to get his wristwatch back from his ex-girlfriend Lena (does she really need it when she''s about to marry a cardiologist?). And there was one other thing...oh, yeah-getting a life.

Wer wagt, gewinnt! Ein kleines Mädchen wohnt mit seinem kleinen braunen Hund in der Wildnis der Berge. Es trägt nur ein Fell quer über den Leib gebunden und sonst nichts. Statt in die Schule zu gehen, fängt es Forellen, die es über dem Feuer brät und sammelt Beeren und Wurzeln. Es lebt mit dem Hund in einer Höhle. Doch eines Tages wütet ein Schneesturm, da taucht eine riesige Bärin vor ihrer Höhle auf. Das kleine Mädchen ist bereit, mit seinem dünnen Speer gegen ihn zu kämpfen, doch die Bärin dreht wieder um und trottet davon. Da entdecken das Mädchen und der Hund einen kleinen Bären und ihnen wird klar, dass die Bärenmutter das Kleine gesucht hat. Im Schneegestöber macht sich das Mädchen mit den Tieren auf die Suche nach der Bärenmutter, bis sie sie findet. Nun kuscheln alle zusammen in der Höhle und haben damit den wärmsten Platz der Wildnis. Das Mädchen steht für eine mutige, eigenwillige Auseinandersetzung mit der Aussenwelt, es weiss sich zu helfen und findet seinen eigenen Weg. Die Geschichte passt gut zum Thema starke Mädchen und ist mit grossen, eindrücklichen Farbaquarellbildern illustriert. Ab 4 Jahren, ausgezeichnet, Denise Racine.

A lonely ugly monster finds comfort from a stone rabbit which he makes and which is never so scared of him to run away from him as all other living animals would.