Best Selling Books by Michael Foreman

Told from the viewpoint of Tommy Peaceful, this cleverly written story takes a poignant look at the First World War from the view point of a child. Written by Children''s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, this beautifully written novel, contrasts greatly with the bittersweet childhood memories described amidst the backdrop of a horrific war.

Panda travels all around the world trying to find out whether he is a "white bear with black bits or a black bear with white bits?" and later helps a lion with wings find out where he belongs in the world.

En este libro de primeras experiencias, mamá ayuda a Deron a prepararse para su primer día en una escuela infantil de Ghana. Deron hace muchas cosas en este primer día: conoce a la maestra y a los demás niños, dibuja, almuerza, echa una pequeña siesta y... cuando llega el momento de volver a casa, se muere de ganas ¡por volver a jugar con sus nuevos amigos al día siguiente!.

Dans cette adaptation du texte de Chrétien de Troyes, le roi Arthur, transporté à travers le temps, raconte son histoire à un jeune garçon du XXIe siècle.

Acclaimed children''s author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in stunning watercolour illustrations full of vivid detail and enchantment. From the masterful cunning of "Puss in Boots", to the hilarious "Three Little Pigs" and the beauty and charm of "Cinderella" - there is a story here for everyone. This is a timeless book of magic and adventure to be treasured by all ages. It contains classic stories such as "Cinderella", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Jack the Giant Killer", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Puss in Boots", "Rapunzel", "Sleeping Beauty", "Snow White", "The Emperor''s New Clothes", "Three Little Pigs", and "Thumbelina".

As the rays of the rising sun creep between the curtains and the first light of a crisp new dawn appears, Teddy and Baby decide to set out to discover the world around them. New friends join them as they go - kittens, puppies, ducklings - until, at the end of the day, they make a magical discovery.

A childhood memoir recording the years after World War II in Britain, starting in the summer of 1945 in Suffolk. The book describes the excitement for children at this time, as bombsites became adventure playgrounds.

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?

Robert learns that his secret place has another secret the day his soldier uncle comes home to help with the corn harvest.

While looking for her beloved puppy, Poco, one winter day, young Mia discovers how beautiful the world can be, as well as a way to make her own village of Campamento San Francisco more lovely and her family''s life easier.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka''s mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

A 12-year-old boy is shipwrecked alone on a tropical island. He eventually discovers Kensuke, a Japanese doctor, living himself for 40 years.

Né en 1943 dans une ville d''Angleterre, un jeune garçon fait les quatre cents coups. Jusqu''au jour où il se retrouve placé en maison de redressement. La vie y est particulièrement dure mais, lors de la séance d''exercice quotidienne, le jeune garçon a le bonheur de longer l''enclos des chevaux. Son intérêt pour eux n''a pas échappé au responsable des écuries du camp. Bientôt, il lui confie Dombey, un cheval que les mauvais traitements ont rendu triste et sauvage. Une relation de confiance s''établit peu à peu, où chacun panse ses blessures. Ils deviennent les meilleurs amis du monde. C''est alors que Dombey est acheté par l''armée et les deux amis doivent se séparer. Mais peut-être pas pour toujours...

Un père transmet à son fils sa passion pour le football, une passion qui mènera l''enfant jusqu''au bout de ses rêves...