Best Selling Books by Joyce Dunbar

In this undersea adventure, Piglet Squid spends all day smiling his big, happy smile, but his friends in the deep are always so woebegone. One day, he embarks on a quest to find something magical to show them all, so that they too will have a reason to smile!Inspired by the real-life sea creature, piglet squids are about the size of an avocado and can be found in the deepwater of almost all the oceans. The unusual pattern of skin pigmentation in the squid shown here, means that he is always smiling.

Long-Nose and Little-Legs are the best of friends. Most days they meet in the middle of the wood to climb trees and splash in the river. But there''s just one problem: they''re both afraid of the dark In fact, Long-Nose is so afraid, that on the short days of winter no sooner would he rush out to meet Little-Legs than he would scurry home again. So one day they decide to confront their fears and say BOO to the mysterious WHO in the DARK. But they soon find out they''re in for a BIG surprise A great text makes this a great story.

Mole wakes happily from a dream where he has discovered the secret of happiness. The problem is, he suddenly can''t remember what it is! Join Mouse and Mole in three delightful, everyday adventures, from sitting down for a good read but unable to settle, to taking a leisurely stroll that turns into errands. Both children and adults can learn from the stories in Mouse & Mole: The Secret of Happiness and will develop an appreciation for friendships. James Mayhew''s charming illustrations alongside Joyce Dunbar''s good-natured stories will captivate readers of all ages.

Nightlights is a book of stories to read to children, but stories with a difference. It''s a collection of twenty interactive meditation stories that have bene specially written to calm and relax your child at bedtime, while at the same time engaging and stimulating his or her imagination. These stories also help children in many other important ways. They help them to focus their minds and develop their powers of concentration and visualization, as well as learn more about emotions and feelings. Although not meditations in the strict sense, they do serve as a good preparation for learning real meditation later on. They also foster imagination and creativity, help children deal with their burgeoning anxieties, and help them take their first steps towards developing their own unique identity. In the Introduction, Civardi provides techniques to help parents develop their out-loud reading skills, shows how to create the right mood, and gives practical advice on how to talk with your child about what he or she has just heard. After each story, there is a brief list of affirmations which help to settle the message in the minds of both parent and child.

While Gander patiently picks out and sets aside all of the seeds from a pomegranate, Panda eats all of the other fruits and then wants a share of Gander''s seeds as well.

"The jumblyboo isn''t quite sure what he is; neither are the cats. However, they decide that if he wants to live with them he must do things their way. The jumblyboo does his best - but his miaow is too gruff and the cat-flap is a bit of a squeeze. The cats are not impressed. Then one day, the jumblyboo decides to do things his way..."--Back cover.

This little girl wants her very own miniature wild animal. Anything from a little snappy happy crocodile or a tiny trundle rumble elephant, to a pocket-sized grizzly bear. But as her big brother explains, a real wild animal would make a terrible pet. You can''t nuzzle a crocodile, or tickle a wild elephant, and a grizzly bear belongs in a cave not a pocket! But there''s one pet, a tiny pet, that loves to be tickled and cuddled. It''s like a tiger, only much smaller . . . A delightfully rhythmic tale, bursting with imagination, and a playful introduction to a world of wild animals.

Simple pastimes help Mosue and Mole realize there''s something special in everything -- including themselves. Mouse and Mole return in three heartwarming stories of friendship, imagination, and joyful surprises. Youngsters (and adults!) will smile and frown alongside the delightful illustrations of Mouse and Mole from artist James Mayhew.

When Mouse makes himself a hammock, Mole is only too happy to test it for his friend, and Mouse is equally eager to help Mole find his lost spectacles. But who will catch the falling leaf?

Mother-daughter team Joyce and Polly Dunbar offer a sweet and whimsical confection for babies, inspired by a nursery rhyme. It’s late at night, and everyone is sleeping—except for pat-a-cake baby! All dressed up in his chef’s coat and hat, baby wants to make a very special cake. Time to wake up Candy baby, Jelly baby, and Allsorts baby—miniature cherubic figures who float through the pages to lend a hand. One by one, they add ingredients, from glitzy sugar to yolky jokey eggs, until it’s time to bake, pat, and decorate the cake. Finally it’s ready for tasting, just in time for a special guest (the man in the moon!) to have a slice. This surreal and colorful treat is just right for sending little ones off to dreamland.

This delightful collection of mini hardback picture books contains five stories that are ideal for sharing either at home or on the go. The pack contains everything from hilarious rhymes to bedtime classics: Quentin Blake''s Mister Magnolia, Anthony Browne''s Willy and Hugh, John Prater''s Again!, The Owl and the Pussycat illustrated by Ian Beck, and Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep by Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori.

When the wife of Lorenzo, the finest glassmaker in Venice, dies of a terrible bee sting, he takes his daughter Lucia away to live on a rocky island where there are no bees to sting - but no birds or flowers either. Lorenzo builds an exquisite glass garden and fills it with glass butterflies, glass birds and glass flowers. Time stands still in the glass garden, but it cannot stand still for Lucia, and some years later at carnival time, a glass gondola leaders her to a mysterious masked stranger whose gift of a rose is to pierce the heart of her fragile life.

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole''s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

Gans schrijft een brief aan een geheime vriend. Panda helpt hem daarbij. Als de brief steeds lievere woorden bevat, wordt hij jaloers. Vanaf ca. 7,5 jaar.

Follows the activities of ten little mice as, one by one, they scurry home to their nest.

Cuando se despierta temprano una mañana, Willa pregunta a su hermano mayor acerca de lo que será como ser un adulto.

Smudge the rabbit longs for a brother or sister but must wait for springtime.

Makes the point to preschoolers that although there are many things that they aren''t able to do, there are many things they can do that are good, too. Suggested level: Preschool.