Best Selling Books by Daniel Howarth

What makes you feel brave? Do you feel scared sometimes, and know that you need to be brave? This baby sea turtle does! Follow along as this brave little turtle hatches and makes his way across the beach to the ocean. Despite that he is alone, and the sea gulls fly overhead, waiting to try and snatch him from the sand, this little turtle knows that he will be brave and make it to his new home in the ocean! Filled from cover to cover with bright pictures of sea turtles and the ocean, What Makes Me Brave? will teach your child about the need to feel brave, even when they feel frightened and alone. Use the discussion questions at the back of this book to teach your child about the important topic of extinction and the need to protect sea turtles today, as well as help your child recognize their emotions and make connections to the world around them. What Makes Me Brave? will assure your child that everyone feels the need to be brave sometimes!

What makes you feel sad? Are there things in your life that makes you sad? This little polar bear can name plenty. Follow along with the baby polar bear as he leaves his cozy den for the first time. The snow is cold, his tummy rumbles with hunger, and the ice he walks with his Mommy is thin and dangerous. Despite the sadness he feels as he misses his home, his Mommy reminds him that there are things to be happy about, even when they feel sad. Filled from cover to cover with bright pictures of polar bears and the icy tundra of the Arctic, What Makes Me Sad? will assure your child that it’s okay to be sad sometimes. Use the discussion questions at the back of this book to teach your child about the important topic of global warming and the need to protect both the polar bears and the planet, as well as help your child recognize their emotions and make connections to the world around them. What Makes Me Sad? will comfort your child with the knowledge that everyone feels sad sometimes, and you can rely on the people who love you to help you feel happy again.

What makes you feel scared? Are there things in your life that scare you? There are plenty of things that scare Little Leopard! Follow along with this baby leopard as he encounters the things that scare him in the forest where he lives. The water is too deep, the trees are too high, and even the wind and rain frighten him. What if the storm gets stronger and something happens to his family? Then his Mommy tells him all the things that she’s scared of, and he realizes that sometimes feeling scared is not necessarily a bad thing. Filled from cover to cover with bright pictures of spotted leopards and the beautiful forest, What Makes Me Scared? will assure your child that it’s okay to be scared sometimes. Use the discussion questions at the back of this book to teach your child about the important topic of fears and that it’s okay to tell adults when you’re feeling scared, as well as help your child recognize their emotions and make connections to the world around them. What Makes Me Scared? will comfort your child with the knowledge that everyone gets scared sometimes, including their parents.

What makes you feel happy? Can you name the things that make you happy? This baby panda can! Follow along with the little panda as she spends the day with her Mommy, cuddling and eating yummy bamboo shoots. Though she learns that things were not always good for the pandas, today she can appreciate and be happy about all the wonderful things she has in the valley where she lives. Filled from cover to cover with bright pictures of pandas and the beautiful Chinese countryside, What Makes Me Happy? will help your child recognize all the things they have to be happy about, whether it’s yummy food to eat or a loving parent to cuddle. Use the discussion questions at the back of this book to teach your child about the important topic of extinction and the need to protect pandas today, as well as help your child recognize their emotions and make connections to the world around them. What Makes Me Happy? will remind your child of all the things in their life that makes them happy!

In our travels to international book fairs (responding to the overseas interest in the Fitzroy Readers), we came across a beautiful set of 4 science readers.The artwork is delightful. We have had the text adapted for use in Australian schools by Australian scientists including Professor Sir Gustav Nossal AC CBE and science writer Helen Gardiner.The text has Australian vocabulary and spelling - and includes some local nature facts.The stories are charmingly told, from the insect''s point of view - without too much text, and with plenty of vital information.We have proudly added these to our catalogue of reading materials (for older primary) or as true science story-telling for younger children.

When Little Mouse ventures out of his nest for the very first time he just can''t believe his eyes. There are so many incredible sights and sounds ''But what is this amazing place, and who is it for?'' he asks his mother. So she explains that it''s called the world - and it''s a place for everyone to share

"Squirrel loves fall. He chases swirling leaves and collects food with his little brother. Squirrel has so much fun that he forgets where he put his food! Will he find it again before his little brother eats it all?"--P. [4] of cover.

Interactive text and colorful illustrations ask the reader to turn the wheel to find the right tools for the job.

In cold, snowy Greenland, a little girl and her baby brother go ice fishing when their mother is sick, and when they get lost in a blizzard on the way home they find protection from an unexpected source.

Featuring children''s own words and heart-warming pictures, this book is a perfect celebration of all that''s fun about school! ''I love school because... '' This heartwarming book combines endearing things said by children about school, with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. And from learning new things to playing together, there is a lot to celebrate! A wonderful gift to give to a little one starting school, or for children to enjoy themselves.