New Releases by Michael Foreman

A gentle story of winter magic from national treasure Michael Foreman. On a chilly evening in a London park, a plucky little robin strikes up a conversation with a snowman. Together they embark on a night-time adventure exploring the streets of London. From the snowy guards at Buckingham Palace, to the dazzling Christmas lights in Piccadilly Circus, to the majestic London Eye slowly revolving over the Thames, the snowman sees how wonderful the world is - even if he only has a short time to experience it. Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the most beloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career. A stunning hardcover jacketed edition featuring shiny red type on the cover, a gift that lasts a lifetime. The gorgeously painted cityscapes throughout the book capture the magic of London at night. A tale of wintertime wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of Charles Mackesy, Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg!

From sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to playtime, time to go to the beach, bedtime, story time and—finally—sweet dreams time: Michael Foreman celebrates every wonderful moment of a day spent together as a family, creating special memories to treasure forever.

A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.

Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route . . . but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend . . . and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in World War I--sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies, and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

When Granny leaves her umbrella behind, Mum asks Milo to take it to her. Along the way, Milo encounters pirates, dinosaurs and aliens as he is swept into a rather unexpected and truly amazing adventure... A Sunday Times Best Children''s Books of the Year. ''Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion.'' Quentin Blake

Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. And once you''ve done that, who knows what the future might hold? ‘A perfectly paced story about passion, dedication and what they might bring, accompanied by Foreman’s tender drawings... You might say he has the hand of God... Vital reading for aspiring Harry Kanes everywhere.’ THE TIMES (Book of the Week) ''Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.’ INDEPENDENT

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Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore the city and its exciting sights and sounds. A modern tale of friendship and adventure from the twice Greenaway-award-winning author/illustrator, Michael Foreman.

India is particularly rich in colourful follore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author''s childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

When the Mayor decides to close down Joey''s favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children''s books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!

Tufty the duckling lives with his family on an island in the middle of a lake. But when the ducks fly south for the winter, Tufty gets left behind. Lost and alone, Tufty doesn’t know what to do, until he finds an unlikely new friend... Join this brave little duck as he finds a new home in an unexpected place, in a new book from acclaimed children’s author, Michael Foreman.

"One of my earliest memories is lying on the floor in front of the kitchen fire, drawing..." Michael Foreman During the war, paper was in short supply but, the large biscuit tins delivered to his Mum''s shop were lined with white paper. The tins were about twelve inches square, so unfolded, the paper would be four feet long. Perfect for drawings of marching soldiers and convoys of tanks, the village traffic of his childhood. This is a celebration of Michael''s life as a master storyteller and illustrator told through his own autobiographical tales, diary extracts, original sketches and illustrations from his award-winning publications. Beginning with his childhood in wartime Suffolk and his early career as a young artist, and culminating with his collaborations with world-famous authors Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and Quentin ''BLOOMIN'' Blake, this book showcases his ''greatest hits'', and reveals the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way. Divided into three parts: Memories of Childhood (Looking through War Boy, After the War Was Over and War Game.) Far-Flung Places (Looking through Treasure Island, Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, World of Fairy Tales and Classic Fairy Tales.) Friends and Collaborators (Looking through Eric the Viking, Fairy Tales, Nicobobinus, Animal Tales, Fantastic Stories, Arthur, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, Billy the Kid and Farm Boy.) ''I have been lucky with writers. None have been real trouble. Some I never met. Some I meet only after the book is finished, and some, the easiest to get along with, are the dead ones. Most become friends.'' Michael Foreman

As a boy, Henry Friston dreamed of traveling the world. He thought he was signing up for a lifetime of adventure when he joined the Royal Navy. But when World War I begins, it launches the world, and Henry, into turmoil. While facing enemy fire at Gallipoli, Henry discovers the strength he needs to survive in an unexpected source: a tortoise. And so begins the friendship of a lifetime. Based on true events, and with charming illustrations, this story of war, courage, and friendship will win the hearts of readers.

A powerful fable about friendship transforming the world from the awardwinning Michael Foreman. Adam felt alone in the strange, new city. He missed the colours and friendships of his faraway home. But when a teacher at school gives him a few seeds, she plants an idea in him - an idea that could transform his grey world for ever. Michael Foreman''s beautifully-illustrated story is a powerful fable of how friendship can grow in our world.

When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish van, her litter of kittens are left to fend for themselves. Cat & Dog is a heart-warming tale about an unusual friendship from two-time Kate Greenaway award-winner Michael Foreman.

The littlest dinosaur gets lost one day when he goes out on his own. While at first it is all a lot of fun, soon he starts to get concerned, particularly when he starts to hear some crying from behind a tree! When he finds out who is crying, the littlest dinosaur has to be much braver than he thought he could be. Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

A tiny dinosaur is born to a family of rather huge dinosaurs and everyone is mystified about why it is so different. As the littlest dinosaur grows, it feels left out and at odds with the world of its huge family, until one day its very size is the thing that rescues them all. A charming tale featuring every toddler''s favourite - dinosaurs - with a sweetly told message about being happy being yourself. Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

The Two Giants live in a part of the world where everything is perfect and they are the best of friends - until they quarrel. Then their beautiful world becomes dark and miserable. What will it take for them to become friends again? Could it be something to do with their prized socks?

Award-winning picture book creator Michael Foreman celebrates the love between a father and child in this endearing bedtime story.

Bubble is a goldfish who swims around and around unhappily in his tank. Cat is his friend and wishes he could show him the world. One day, Cat has an idea to set Bubble free. But is Bubble ready to swim off into the world and leave his friend behind?

Sometimes big things have very small beginnings. "Oh! If only . . . I had stayed home that day . . . If only . . . I hadn''t met that dog . . . If only . . . he didn''t want to play . . . " And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash the greatest havoc imaginable.

Superfrog is back on another urgent mission - rubbish from the big, grey city is polluting his pond! Once again it is up to everyone''s favourite Superhero to save the day! ''Michael Foreman is deservedly in the first rank of children’s illustrators with his mastery of brilliant watercolours.'' Sunday Times

A newspaper boy confronts some bullies with the help of an origami girl superhero made from newspapers!

4 yrs+

Delightful children''s picture storybooks in premium silver format! Each classic picture book is stunningly presented in hardcover with a silver foil highlight on the spine, rounded corners and a special place-holder ribbon. Children will love to explore the enchanting tales from award-winning authors, and parents will love the great value price!

Baboons and bison, beavers, bats, ostriches and meerkats: animals from all over the world have come to our street! One boy''s nocturnal visit from a parade of dancing animals warns us all that the world we share is in danger.

Precast, prestressed concrete panels (PCPs) are used in 85% of bridges in Texas. The goal of this thesis is to reduce collinear cracking (cracks propagating parallel to strands) in PCPs. One way to reduce collinear cracking would be to reduce the initial prestress force. In design, TxDOT conservatively assumes total prestress losses of 45 ksi. Based on eight panel specimens, instrumented and fabricated at two different precast plants in Texas, actual prestress losses were measured as at most 25 ksi. This difference (about 20 ksi) is consistent with a reduction in initial prestress force from 16.1 kips per strand to 14.4 kips per strand. Another way to reduce collinear cracking would be to provide additional transverse reinforcement in the end regions of the panels. By comparing crack spacings and crack widths in current and modified panel specimens, it was found that additional reinforcement consisting of one or two #3 bars placed transverse to strands at panel ends would effectively control collinear cracking in PCPs.