New Releases by Michael Foreman

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".

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.

Little Monkey runs away from his mother because he doesn''t want to go to bed, and soon everyone is chasing him.

A young reindeer becomes a surprise Christmas gift for a city boy.

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.

This sumptuous volume contains over seventy of the best-loved, most exuberant action rhymes. Each is introduced and acted out by an appealing little bear and a colourful supporting cast of animals, humans - and others Join them for a dance round the mulberry bush, a walk through the jungle and a trip to the Animal Fair. Help them count ten fat sausages and five little piggies. Take your partners for the hokey cokey and your place at the Teddy Bear''s Picnic. A section of notes at the back of the book gives information and diagrams on the actions that accompany the rhymes - so there''s no excuse not to join in Illustrated with characteristic brilliance by one of the world''s great picture book artists, this volume of playtime rhymes is a delightful companion to the classic Michael Foreman''s Nursery Rhymes.

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

A small cat reminisces about events that took place around the manger where it was sleeping on the night the baby Jesus was born.

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

A retelling of the Grimm tale, set in the United States, in which an old donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, no longer wanted by their masters, set out for the city to become musicians.

Filled with favourite songs, poems and stories for Christmas.

Little Panda buys a tiny plant for his mother''s birthday. He nurtures the little plant in the dark attic, and it grows into a big surprise.

This is the classic story of the boy who nev er grew up. Illustrator Michael Foreman takes the reader on an adventure with Peter and friends in Never-Land, where the y meet the devilish Captain Hook along the way. ''

Esta é a verdadeira história de Peter Pan, o menino que fica furioso com a simples ideia de crescer. É também a verdadeira história de Wendy, uma menina que adora brincar de ser adulta. E na Terra do Nunca, eles fazem tudo o que querem.

A timeless holiday classic with stunning, colorful chalk art cover illustration. Puffin Chalk--collect them all Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him--hes just so miserable and bitter One freezing cold Christmas Eve, Marley''s Ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie night-time journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error if his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love Christmas and the others around him?

Although he is on crutches, a boy goes to the beach with his grandfather, where they watch a seal being born, and over the following seasons, the boy and the seal develop a special bond.

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.

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.

In 1914, four British boys dream of competing for the national soccer team, but join the English infantry instead. On Christmas day, after months of fighting, war becomes a game when German and British soldiers break all the rules to play soccer and exchange presents..

For his fifth birthday, James chooses to spend three days at the beach, during which his quiet adventures, with the help of his imagination, become an unforgettable treat. Suggested level: junior, primary.