New Releases by Michael Foreman

Pictures by Michael Foreman.

Having sailed to the New World as ship's boy for Columbus, young Leif is captured by warring natives, ultimately marries an Indian woman, and becomes a shaman. Suggested level: intermediate.

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.

Sometimes the house is inhabited by a bright and peaceful angel, sometimes by a wild and rampaging animal, but most of the time by a little boy.

An English artist writes and illustrates a memoir of his own wartime childhood.

This is a modern parable about a brother and sister who spend their day playing on the beach by a rock pool. They create their own tiny marine world in a bucket, and with its wildlife, shells, oil, and even a tin can, it is a microcosm of the larger world outside. With a series of stunning watercolors, Michael Foreman makes clear his underlying concern about pollution within the environment, particularly on the seashore. The book's impact derives not only from Foreman's masterly skill as an artist, but also from the strength of his commitment to its theme.

An important book which deals humorously with a child's fear, and presents positive images of race and class difference. 4 yrs+

Ben asks his parents for a baby for his next birthday and by the time it comes around he has a baby brother.

With the help of Flying Lion, Panda and his animal friends escape a fire in the Australian bush and aid the firefighters in battling the blaze.

In order to foil hunters, the animals create an ingenious device which disguises their tracks.

A collection of six brief illustrated stories celebrating the spirit of Christmas.

When his sled is "Tom Fobbled" by another boy, William's grandfather makes him another from an old oak loom.

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?"

A version of the Grimm tale in which alittle tailor gains fame and fortune after killing seven flies with one blow.

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

Disappointed at being unable to go to the zoo, a young boy imagines his family, friends, and neighbors to be all the animals he'd like to see.

A dazzling early picture book by the award-winning author and illustrator Michael Foreman.

After ruining Earth and soaring off to a star in his rocket, the man returns to find that ancient creatures have beautified the earth and it is where he wants to live after all.

Caught in a battle between a bear and an eagle, Moose uses their sticks and stones to erect a splendid building which all the animals enjoy.

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 walk through a field of flowers changes General Jodpur's principles about war and the military life.