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.

''Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon.'' He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroying castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. . . . Uncover a charming tale of adventure, a dragon, and an unlikely hero. Told with gentle humour and mesmerising illustrations, this is a picture book to enchant and delight. This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George, the Dragon and the Princess. This much-loved classic tale comes from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

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...

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?

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

Henry, a cowardly rooster who can''t even say "boo" to a goose feels he is no use to anyone. So one day he and a friend decide to take action

With every page of Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles, readers young and old will delight in counting their way through the animal kingdom. Vivid linoleum-block prints from award-winning artist Christopher Wormell highlight the numbers from one to twenty using everything from a colorful chameleon to a giant humpback whale.

So ugly is the monster that he can turn a blue sky to snow and evaporate a pond just by dipping his toe in it. No living thing can stand to be in his presence. But the monster is not ugly on the inside; he''s just lonely. So he decides to build some friends out of stone, but even stones can''t stand the full force of the monster''s smile, and they all shatter - except one. Suggested level: primary.

With his trademark colorful and compelling images of animals both familiar and exotic, acclaimed British illustrator Christopher Wormell brings a uniquely artful point of view to the traditional counting book. Wormell''s inventive approach to illustrating the numbers from 1 to 20 highlights intriguing parts, behaviors, or features of specific animals, rather than simply increasing the numbers of the animals themselves. This new perspective presents an opportunity for further parent-child exploration of the animal—How many legs does the camel have? What color is the ladybug?—in keeping with the current trend toward interdisciplinary education for the very young.

Two frogs are sitting on a lily pad in the middle of a large pond. One of them is clutching a stick to beat off a dog. But there is no dog ... yet.

Mrs Elephant, Mrs Walrus and Mr Bear are off to town again; this time to go to the fair. But they keep seeing other attractions that take their fancy - shops, a caf-, the park, the cinema. When they finally arrive the fair is closed for the night and everyone has gone home. Bitterly disappointed (especially Mr Bear) the animals decide to sleep outside the fair, until they are let in by the man who unlocks the gates in the morning.

One day, three teddy bears called Bubba, Rollo and Pog set off into the woods for a picnic. But before too long they are utterly lost and Rollo has eaten all their food. At least there are no wolves to attack them in these woods... or are there?

Christopher Wormell''s magnificent, color-drenched linoleum-block illustrations grace this alphabet book, so handsomely designed it''s sure to appeal to discriminating adults as well as to children. The award-winning British artist, whose previous work An Alphabet of Animals took the top graphics prize at the 1990 Bologna Children''s Book Fair, has created all new artwork for his latest interpretation of the alphabet, featuring glorious images of animals from armadillo to zorilla (a skunklike creature).

In his search for just the right home, Blue Rabbit helps a bear, a goose, and a dog find the perfect place to live.

When the little wooden train picks up, first, Mrs Elephant, then Mr Bear and finally Mrs Walms, the driver is full of foreboding. His train cannot possibly carry such weighty passengers up to town. But it does. He warns them not to overdo the shopping or they will never complete the return journey but they take no notice and as the little train chugs homewards it has a preposterous load. When Mrs Elephant sneezes, disaster of the worst kind happens; the train falls apart. But the ingenious animals are able to turn calamity into an unexpected surprise picnic for everyone. The day ends on a happy note.