Best Selling Books by Ed Vere

From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us ‘The Artist''s optimistic ending, in particular, makes it perfect for bedtime reading and bedtime dreaming for little artists. It’s a useful reminder for grown-up artists too.’ - Art Quarterly One brave little artist goes on one epic adventure to share her art, and in doing so learns that it doesn''t matter if you colour outside the lines, that art is full of heart... and that maybe you are an artist too! What is an artist? Someone who sees beauty... Someone with a mind full of colours, feelings, and ideas... Someone who plays and dreams and makes... Praise for How to be a Lion - winner of the Oscar''s Book Prize "This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone''s life, young or old." Sunday Times Children''s Book of the Week "Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvellous book triumphs in that essential job." Kirkus

Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together—talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes, But one day, a pack of bullies questions whether it''s right for a lion and a duck to be pals. Leonard soon learns there are many ways to be a lion, and many ways to be a friend, and that sometimes finding just the right words can change the world . . . This sweet, funny, thoughtful, and much-needed story will open up readers'' eyes to the importance of being who they are and not backing down to hurtful criticism. It''s an empowering tale about connecting with others and choosing kindness over bullying, and shows children how angry and provocative words can be overcome by empathy and inner courage.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! An inspiring, seafaring fable about a determined and brave elephant who reaches for his dreams, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. "There is only one thing I want to do . . . So I will do it!" Gabriel the elephant dreams of being part of the lifeboat crew in his seaside town, but he is too young, and too little. But soon, Gabriel grows up and he is too . . . BIG! Disappointed but undaunted, Gabriel makes a plan. He hammers and chops, saws and sands, and builds his very own boat. One night, a great storm hits, and it''s Gabriel''s time to shine, pulling his oars alone against the crashing waves to save a crew in peril. Young children will love rooting for underdog Gabriel and will draw inspiration from his determination to achieve his dreams despite hurdles and setbacks. The Elephant and the Sea is a perfect gift for anyone setting out on a new path, encouraging them to face life’s obstacles with optimism.

Two monkeys learn to share.

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller. When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he''d like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that''s not what friendship is all about . . . Is it?

Mr Big is strong, Mr Big is tough, Mr Big is . . . well . . . BIG! He has just one small problem - because of the way he looks he just can''t get people to stick around. How can he show them that although he may look a little scary, he is just a great big softy inside? With his trademark bold colour and masterful graphic simplicity, Ed Vere sensitively and humorously tackles the universal and current subject of inclusion, reminding the reader that to get to know someone you need to look beyond their exterior.

Fingers McGraw is the sneakiest cheese thief in town. He''s on the run with the law on his tail and he needs you to help him make his getaway! Keep a look out for the big eyes, large feet and long nose of officer Elephant as you follow Fingers'' trail through downtown New York and remember, even the best look-out can fail and even the sneakiest of thieves get caught...or do they? From the New York Times bestselling creator of Max the Brave, Ed Vere

This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It''s way past Max''s bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight... Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can''t find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But that''s not as easy as Max had hoped... Witty and heart-warming, this stylish and beautifully illustrated book is the perfect bedtime read.

Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn''t win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

What if a monster were looking for a bedtime snack? And what if that snack just happened to be you? GULP! He''s getting closer and closer . . . and his tummy is rumbling REALLY loudly. But all this monster actually wants is a lovely monster-sized goodnight kiss. Night, night!

Ideal for small hands, this board book edition of Max at Night is the perfect bedtime read. Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller! Witty and heart-warming, stylish and beautifully illustrated, Max the Brave is now ready for a nighttime adventure. This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It''s way past Max''s bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight. . . Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can''t find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But that''s not as easy as Max had hoped...

An egg cracks--crickety crack--and out comes a little yellow chick! He peeps, he cheeps, he eats, and at the very end, he sleeps under Mommy''s wing--zzzzzz. Each eye-popping page in this interactive novelty book invites the reader to jump in and play with the chick, and Ed Vere''s art is appealing and brightly colored . Ed Vere''s new pop-up book is the perfect Easter gift for all your little chicks!

"Max es un gatito sin miedo. Max es un gatito valiente. Max es un gatito que caza ratones. Max el Valiente solo necesita averiguar qué aspecto tiene un ratón..."-- Page 4 of cover.

Says good-night to Frog, Sheep, Bear, and other animal friends.

Ginger and Ollie are two cats with very different ideas about having fun in the snow It''s Raining is one of a series of four books about the weather. Friends often like different things - but what matters most are the things they share.

A roaring good time! Sheep softly baas. Piggy only oinks. Cat merely meows. Who is as loud as lion?...join the merry chorus of creatures!

Where can a hungry cat find some cream? Press out the cat on the cover and walk him through the book as he asks his friends what they''re having for supper

Ginger and Ollie are two cats with very different ideas about how to make the most of the wind. One of a series of four books about the weather, It''s Windy shows that friends can like different things, but what matters are the things they share.

Sinopsis: ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si en algún lugar, no muy lejos de aquí puede haber monstruos? En este hilarante cuento para la hora de ir a dormir lo que realmente quiere este monstruo es... ¡Tendrás que averiguarlo tú mismo!

Du musst nicht brüllen, um gehört zu werden Löwe Leonard ist ein Freund der leisen Töne. Er denkt gerne nach, spielt mit Worten und hält nicht viel vom Wildsein. Als er in Ente Marianne eine Seelenverwandte findet, werden die beiden beste Freunde. Doch die anderen Löwen drängen Leonard, Marianne nach Löwenart zu behandeln: schnapp, mampf, schmatz ... Aber Leonard und Marianne verteidigen mutig ihre Art zu leben. Schließlich darf jeder sein, wie er ist – der eine laut und wild, der andere leise und nachdenklich. – Ein wunderschönes Bilderbuch für alle, die auch ganz einfach sein wollen, wie sie sind.

Ginger and Ollie are two cats with very different ideas about having fun in the snow It''s Snowing is one of a series of four books about the weather. Friends often like different things - but what matters most are the things they share

Press out the baby elephant on the cover and walk him through the book as he meets lots of little friends. He thinks that everyone is smaller than he is until he finds someone who''s huge

"Max tiene mucho sueäno. Antes de irse a la cama, Max solo necesita darle las buenas noches a la luna. Pero Ådâonde estâa la Luna?"--Page 4 of cover.

¿Quién dice que todos los leones tienen que ser feroces? Tanto da que los demás digan que solo hay una forma correcta. Hay que ser valiente, y ser uno mismo, cada uno a su manera.

Este é o Max. Max não tem medo de nada. Max é um gato corajoso. E o mais importante: Max é um gato caçador de ratos. Mas o que é mesmo um rato?

Et si un jeune monstre était en ce moment même en train de se préparer en pensant à toi, lecteur de ce livre ? S''il avait décidé de traverser des marécages et de franchir des montagnes pour venir te trouver ? Et s''il avait une petite faim et voulait te croquer au dîner ? L''auteur joue sur les "si" et peut-être pour faire monter la tension. Plus on avance dans le récit, plus le monstre se rapproche hypothétiquement du lecteur, plus ce dernier a peur. Et cela jusqu''au paroxysme : le moment où le monstre commence à monter l''escalier, d''ouvrir la porte de la chambre... pour finalement ne demander qu''un bisou avant d''aller se coucher. Parce que tout le monde sait bien que, pour les monstres aussi, c''est l''heure d''aller au litt. Un album au suspense haletant, qui mêle les frayeurs de la nuit aux rires que provoque le rigolo-petit-monstre-vert sur son petit vélo-rouge avec ses grands yeux-globuleux-et-sa langue-qui pendouille. Les illustrations pleines d''humour contrebalancent le texte, qui joue sur le suspense et l''expectative.

Un petit singe va tout essayer pour récupérer la banane de son copain, jusqu''à un certain mot magique... Un album pour connaître les bonnes manières

Grinchouille la grenouille n''est pas grinchouille et ne ronchonne jamais... En tout cas, c''est ce qu''elle prétend. Grinchouille est juste une grenouille verte comme les autres, à ceci près qu''elle n''aime que trois choses : le vert et rien que le vert (surtout pas le rose !), bondir avec des amis, et gagner ! Mais que se passe-t-il quand elle perd ? Et lorsque personne ne veut bondir avec elle ? Ou si, comble de l''horreur, un lapin "rose" veut devenir son ami ? Grinchouille la grenouille découvre le supplice de la solitude et boude. Parviendra-t-elle à reconnaître ses torts et à s''excuser ? L''album propose également une lecture à deux voix, où la grenouille dialogue avec le lecteur. La "voix du lecteur" interroge le comportement de la grenouille pour l''aider à se débarrasser de sa mauvaise humeur.