Best Selling Books by Ian Beck

A book of pictures designed to inspire children who are just beginning to talk.

This series offers illustrated simple first words board books in a size made to measure for babies'' and toddlers'' hands.

Here is a lovely collection of five fairy tales from Ian Beck, one of our most celebrated writers and illustrators for children. Follow Little Red Riding Hood on her eventful journey to her grandmother''s cottage, join forces with the villagers who come together to pull up an enormous turnip,run as fast as you can with the Gingerbread Boy, toss and turn with the princess whose sleep is disturbed by a pea, and enjoy the pluckiness of the three little pigs as they pit their wits against a greedy wolf. Each story is told and illustrated with good humour and lightness of touch, and thenarrative is well seasoned with just the right amount of dialogue, so that the stories are great fun to read aloud.

Every day the little bee flew from flower to flower and said "Hello" to Daisy, Rosie, Poppy and Lily. Now I wonder why this little bee was so happy? Ian Beck has painted the perfect story for very, very young children.

Ian Beck, top illustrator, tackles the classic fairy tales. Re-told with charm and humour, this is a straight-forward and child-friendly version of a tale that every child should know. Ian Beck''s picture books have sold over a million copies, with one under option for TV.* Delightful watercolour illustrations marry nostalgic charm with contemporary appeal* Published as part of an extremely collectable series with Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, and The Gingerbread Boy

The young prince Osamu is dragged from his palace bed in the dead of night and told to flee for his life. With only his nurse''s daughter, Lissa, to help him survive, he is thrust from his pampered existence into a hostile, snowy world - where the secret armies of the hidden kingdom are waiting for him to lead them . . .

Ian Beck''s beautiful artwork is known around the world - he has even won a prize in Japan. His books sales are over a million copies, and one of his picture books is under option for TV. Here he re-tells an essential childhood classic, with characteristic wit and charm.* Vivid illustration and distinctive design make this the most classic and attractive edition of The Tortoise and the Hare currently available

Ian Beck, top illustrator, tackles the classic fairy tales. Re-told with charm and humour, this is a straight-forward and child-friendly version of a tale that every child should know. Ian Beck''s picture books have sold over a million copies, with one under option for TV.* Delightful watercolour illustrations marry nostalgic charm with contemporary appeal* Published as part of an extremely collectable series with Goldilocks and The Gingerbread Boy

The classic story that every child should know in a new version by one of the UK''s top artists. Ian Beck''s work is known throughout the world - he has even won a prize in Japan. His book sales are over a million copies and his picture book Lost in the Snow is about to be made into a TV filmfor Christmas 2001. This attractive picture book is vividly illustrated with design and hypographic style to make this the most classic and attractive edition currently available. A companion volume to "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" with more titles to follow.* Best-selling artist* Story written especially for reading aloud* A favourite classic in a high quality edition Ian Beck lives in Richmond and near Bridport. He is also published by Transworld, Scholastic and Orchard Books.

When a newly-qualified fairy loses the third wish of three she must deliver to a woodcutter, young Dickon finds it. There is no limit to the number of times a lost wish may be used, and soon there are sparkly cats and magic lemonade bottles all over the place Can fairy Cobweb find the wish and put a stop to Dickon''s magic?

Ian Beck''s delicate, nostalgic illustrations are known and loved throughout the world. His work evokes a gentle ideal of childhood in the tradition of Kate Greenaway and Edward Ardizzone, and his books for young children are full of humour and fun, while at the same time oozing old world charm.Ian Beck is one of this country''s most popular and admired author/illustrators and his books have sold over a million copies

Award-winning illustrator Ian Beck has created an adorable pre-school character, Little Brown Bear, to introduce children to the world around them.

Bestselling children''''s author Ian Beck has c reated a magical scene for each letter of the alphabet, grou ping characters and objects together in an unusual way. ''

Tom is off on another adventure. This time he''s going on a journey to the Land of Myths and Legends to rescue his father. But first he must face many dangerous creatures such as the ferocious Norse Dragon and the Cyclops. And then there''s the hungry Minotaur waiting in the centre of the labyrinth . . .

Tom is off on another adventure. This time he''s going on a journey to the Land of Myths and Legends to rescue his father. But first he must face many dangerous creatures such as the ferocious Norse Dragon and the Cyclops. And then there''s the hungry Minotaur waiting in the centre of the labyrinth . . .

On a bitterly cold winter''s night in 1900, a young boy disappears without trace from the forest near his home in the quiet village of Litton Cheney. He is never found, but the man he was with claims he was snatched by angels. Forty years later, Corporal Jack Carmody is sent to investigate strange reports of mysterious lights above Litton Cheney. The villagers suspect German bombers overhead, but Carmody knows there''s something far more intriguing going on. And when a terrified boy appears in the graveyard, convinced it''s the year 1900, it''s up to Carmody and his boss - the charismatic Captain Holloway - to uncover the truth.

On a bitterly cold winter''s night in 1900, a young boy disappears without trace from the forest near his home in the quiet village of Litton Cheney. He is never found, but the man he was with claims he was snatched by angels. Forty years later, Corporal Jack Carmody is sent to investigate strange reports of mysterious lights above Litton Cheney. The villagers suspect German bombers overhead, but Carmody knows there''s something far more intriguing going on. And when a terrified boy appears in the graveyard, convinced it''s the year 1900, it''s up to Carmody and his boss - the charismatic Captain Holloway - to uncover the truth.

Kitten Cat is a typical toddler - eager to explore the world, butoften in need of a helping hand. Today he is going out for the veryfirst time.A simple text combines with softly textured illustration to createa first picture book that is ideal for sharing with very youngchildren.

Hansel and Gretel are sent off into the thick, dark forest. There they discover a delicious gingerbread house with an icing sugar roof and candy canes in the flowerbeds. They start to nibble the walls and lick the window frames. Then Mrs. Titchywitch invites them inside! Teddy Tales is a series of best-loved fairy tales for the very young. Award-winning author/illustrator Ian Beck''s simple retellings and exquisite illustrations make each book a must for sharing with your favorite teddy bear.

A little girl drops her teddy bear in the park, and he struggles to make it home to her before it gets dark.

Tom Trueheart wants to be an adventurer like his six older brothers. They''re all employed by the Story Bureau to take the lead in any number of thrilling tales - tales which mean they have to rescue red-hooded young ladies or climb outlandishly large beanstalks. Each story is started off bythe Story Bureau and it''s up to the adventurer to make of the story what he will. But this time something''s gone wrong - none of the stories are being finished and none of the Trueheart brothers have returned home. Now Tom will get his chance to be a hero - he must set off to the Land of Storiesand find out what has happened to his brothers and bring them back.

36 lullabies and songs.

The most popular of the classic fairy stories, illustrated by this perenially popular picture-book creator. Sure to appeal to every small child, as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Hansel, Gretel, the Wicked Witch and all are illustrated as teddy bears. Despite their ursine features, every drop of pathos and humour is still wrung from these characters by Ian Beck''s clever, charming artwork.

Kitten Cat gets lost in the snow, but follows a trail of red wool till he finds his way home.

This series offers illustrated simple first words board books in a size made to measure for babies'' and toddlers'' hands.

This series offers illustrated simple first words board books in a size made to measure for babies'' and toddlers'' hands.

In this book of lyrical prose and colourful images, the answer is ?? high in the sky, over the moon?! Reaching high and dreaming big what Ian Beck''s My Book of Dreams is about, and the youngest children can see that even the sky isn''t the limit.

This series offers illustrated simple first words board books in a size made to measure for babies'' and toddlers'' hands.

Sun and moon, rain and snow, wind and waves ? seasons and weather are shown in these beautifully illustrated scenes. Encapsulating both the simplicity and wonder of the experience of being outside, Ian Beck''s My Book of Outside will charm young children in out of the rain!