Most Popular Books by Debi Gliori

When the snow falls, lonely, left-out Katie sets out on her own to create a snowchild, and soon her snowchild has a friend, and so does she.

" A firefly darts above the pool, Its light shines like a tiny jewel. " It`s midnight, and all is quiet by the pond...or is it? A bold little owl has flown the nest for a nighttime adventure, but he`s a little nervous about it because, of course, most owls don`t swim. But with the help of Duck, Hen and Otter he tiptoes into the water for a magical moonlit moment - and has the jolliest time! Beautifully written and illustrated by Debi Gliori, this charming book is one in a series of four new Buggy Buddies, with beautiful sparkly silver and gold foil highlights on every spread. The added novelty of the handy Buggy Buddies strap means you can bring this special story with you, wherever you go!

Little Owl does NOT want a babysitter ... he''s not a baby and he certainly doesn''t want to be sat on! When Pinny the babysitter arrives, Little Owl wants a long bedtime story and a hot chocolate with forty marshmallows - and he mustn''t forget to say goodnight to ALL his toys, about a millionty billion of them! Then, Little Owl sets Pinny a final, impossible task: ''The moon,'' said Little Owl, ''I need it by my bedside.'' With all the trademark humour that readers have come to know and love from this series, this reassuring and funny story is the ideal way to soothe anxiety about having a babysitter.

The Strega-Borgia children are still reeling from the shock of their nanny''s disappearance at the end of DEEP TROUBLE. Without Flora to tend to them the kids are growing up fast. Indeed, Titus is in the throes of a deeply embarrassing and magically accelerated puberty, while all around the usual chaos reigns. Baby Damp is learning to fly under the tutelage of a bat called Vesper, Ffup, the dragon is struggling with the Atkins diet and Tarantella, the tarantula, is trying to teach her daughters the rudiments of mascara. So far, so StregaSchloss, but add in an arrest for murder, a demon intent on revenge and a suicidal deep-frozen ancestor and you have a recipe that could only be cooked up in a Gliori-cauldron.

Debi Gliori''s delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children''s books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island''s ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now become world famous. Young children will love this counting book in which the Tobermory Cat wakes up hungry and explores the town in search of something to eat.

Born in a city park, the little cat belongs to no one, until he is befriended and cared for by Donald, a soldier. When Donald is sent away to fight in a far-off war-zone, the cat waits for him to return, at Edinburgh''s Waverley Station. And waits ... Travelers and railway staff name him Waverley, and look after him. But he is waiting for Donald. Years go by, until one day at last he hears a voice he knows. Warfare has drastically changed Donald''s life, but when the lonely cat and the forgotten man are reunited, their world suddenly seems a brighter and more hopeful place. This is a groundbreaking picture story that introduces important social issues of homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and underlines the value of pets.

Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she''s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she''s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof...

Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she''s no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she''s the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in the air, or turns people into slugs, or summons up her very stinky dog Waywoof... The sisters have now settled into their new home and so it''s time for Lily to start at her new school. Can she survive being the new girl? Will Daisy be a help or a hindrance...?

Delightful nursery rhymes beautifully illustrated by Debi Gliori. These children''s favourites are a pleasure to read and enjoy together.

It''s a rainy spring-time, coming up to Witch Baby Daisy''s second birthday. Her nursery class are putting on a musical performance, helped by the older children, including big sister Lily. Meanwhile Mum is trying to potty train Daisy, unaware that as soon as she succeeds, Daisy will be reclaimed by the witches who live on the hill, who''ve only been waiting for their little protegee to be out of nappies before they take her ''home''. Happily, Daisy is so rubbish at toilet training that Lily persuades Mum to drop the idea, and the day is saved! The concert is a great success, despite Daisy turning Lily''s bagpipes into a spider, and the witches are distracted by spells for romance. Another charming, brilliantly plotted and gorgeously illustrated gem of a book by this outstandingly talented author/illustrator.

When their beloved nanny disappears and their father is imprisoned for her alleged murder, Titus, Pandora, and Damp become increasingly gloomy until mysterious signs and messages that may help them resolve their terrible dilemma begin to appear around their Scottish castle home.

Over fifty best-loved nursery rhymes have been brought together and imaginatively illustrated by one of the most popular and highly acclaimed children s artists of today. Debi Gliori brings a fresh approach to these classic rhymes, adding humour and uniting different characters in one glorious illustration, page after page. Intriguing facts about the meanings behind the rhymes are also here, giving added insight and enjoyment to both children and adults. From Little Miss Muffet and Jack and Jill to Old Mother Hubbard and Mary, Mary Quite Contrary, all the favourite rhymes, songs and lullabies that capture the magic and joy of childhood are here.

Little Pig has a present for Big Pig but can''t seem to get it wrapped without entangling himself and all his animal friends in paper and sticky tape.

Mr. and Mrs. Bear and the other forest animals despair of ever getting Baby Bear to stop crying and go to sleep, but Small Bear knows just how to solve the problem.

While his mother is looking for food and his father is tending their egg, a young penguin named Milo is charged with delivering the mail, not knowing that he is about to make a very special delivery.

Beautifully illustrated stories with a humorous twist, these charming tales will delight little ones and make bedtime a child''s favourite time. The three fantastic stories are- Little Red Hen, The Tortoise and the Hare, and There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly.

Nine tales presented with a new twist by the award-winning author and artist Debi Gliori. A fresh approach to classic stories, enhanced with humour and warmth that will captivate children everywhere.

This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides. Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals and birds, this is not simply an exquisite alphabet book, but also a wonderful celebration of some of the most magnificent scenery in Britain.

Heute ist ein großer Tag für die kleine Eule: Sie geht zum ersten Mal in den Kindergarten. Aber das gefällt ihr ganz und gar nicht! Was soll sie denn dort ohne Mama und Baby-Eule machen? Doch als die kleine Eule beim Spielen, Planschen und Herumfliegen neue Freunde findet, sind Mama und Baby-Eule schnell vergessen. Vielleicht war die Sache mit dem Kindergarten doch keine schlechte Idee ... Eine liebevolle und aufmunternde Bilderbuchgeschichte über den ersten Tag im Kindergarten. Ein perfektes Geschenk für alle Kinder ab 3 Jahren.

Mini è un cucciolo di volpe che si fa tante domande: Maxi lo amerebbe anche se fosse un orso feroce? O un coccodrillo spaventoso? E, soprattutto: l''amore dei grandi dura per sempre? Cosa succede quando non ci siamo più? Un libro magnifico e pieno di poesia, che affronta temi come la paura della solitudine e dell''abbandono in modo semplice e delicato, per aiutare i bambini a crescere sicuri che l''affetto di un genitore resiste per sempre. *********************** Questo eBook è ottimizzato per la fruizione su tablet; se ne sconsiglia pertanto la lettura sui dispositivi eReader.

This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of the most popular nursery rhymes. Have fun reading along with your little one as you introduce them to well-known nursery rhymes including, Humpty Dumpty, Incy Wincy Spider, Little Bo-Peep, and many more! These classic rhymes we all know and love so well are perfect for bedtime reading and will allow parents and young ones to enjoy them time and time again. Children aged 0-5 will love pouring over the colourful illustrations that accompany and enrich the rhymes by bringing the quirky characters to life. This engaging nursery rhyme book for kids offers: - Beautiful illustrations that accompany each nursery rhyme that brings excitement into each and every one. - 50 classic and favourite rhymes in full for little ones to read and enjoy, whilst developing important listening and language skills. - An array of fun and familiar nursery rhymes that creates a long-lasting interest and love for poetry. This book of nursery rhymes is both enjoyable and educational, teaching children rhymes which helps to develop important skills, such as recognising different sound patterns, listening skills, a rich range of language skills, concentration, and oral storytelling. The Book of Nursery Rhymes makes a great gift and is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with their little ones.

Milo''s mum has laid an Egg, and it''s due to hatch at any time. So when Mum has to go on a food-finding expedition, Dad has to look after the Egg. And that means that it''s up to Milo to deliver the Penguin Post mail. There are parcels and packages for all sorts of animals, from quilt feathers for Mrs Major''s Baby Bear to a sleepsuit for tiny Tiffany bee. And it''s just when he''s delivering the last parcel that he realises there''s an extra package in the mailbag. Something that needs to be returned to Mum and Dad quickly...

Soy un zorro pequeño, muy enfadado y tristón y nadie me quiere de corazón - dijo Colín. Pero eso no es cierto y la madre del pequeño Colín se lo quiere demostrar: Ésta es la preocupación de todos los niños. Por eso los padres desean convencerlos de que el amor no tiene barreras y que no hay travesura tan grande que no se pueda perdonar. Este atractivo libro lo dice todo e incluso algo más.Nueva edición en un formato de cartón muy resistente para que los niños más pequeños también puedan disfrutar de las tiernas historias de Debi Gliori.

Because the bear family always complains about the weather, a fish with special powers grants them their wishes, and they get more than they bargained for.

Using large, bright pictures and simple rhym ing text, this is one in a series of baby board books featur ing the award-winning character Mr Bear ''

A fox and his anthropomorphic friends enjoy a rather pleasant picnic.