Best Selling Books by Sally Grindley

Nine-year-old Max, an only child who lives with his widowed mother, writes to his favorite author, D. J. Lucas. The two begin a correspondence of short, mostly humorous letters and postcards, sharing personal experiences and suggestions about writing (Max wants to become an author, while D. J. Lucas is agonizing over her latest book).

Pascal y Kojo han caído en manos de gente peligrosa. De día, trabajan en una plantación de cacao; de noche, recuerdan cómo era su vida en el pasado y sueñan con volver a casa... Está claro que tienen que escapar de aquel lugar, pero ¿qué pueden hacer dos niños para huir del infierno que esconde el comercio del chocolate en África?

Mungus is the perfect monster - he knows rude words and throws his food. but can he teach goody-goody Emily to be naughty too?

Traditional Chinese edition of Why is the Sky Blue?

Father Christmas, a sickly Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, an elf who gets locked in the workshop, the story of the birth of Jesus . . . the list goes on in this wonderful volume of stories for young readers all about Christmas. Lavishly illustrated throughout by a plethora of brilliant artists, including Sue Hellard, Michael Foreman, Eleanor Taylor and Ian Beck.

D. J. Lucas es una autora famosa, y Max adora sus libros. Cuando Max decide que él también quiere escribir un libro, le envía una carta a D. J. para pedirle ayuda. Así comienza una divertida correspondencia entre Max y D. J. no sólo sobre libros e historias, sino acerca de la vida diaria de Max. Una historia conmovedora sobre la escritura, la amistad y ser pequeño. Tomado de: http://66.132.164.165/castillo/catalogo_d.asp?ID=55&cat=lij&menu=&tienser=1 .

16 favourite animal stories.

"A Flag for Grandma" describes a single, joyful day by the sea, shared by grandpa and grandson. The beach is their playground. Sandcastles are built, pictures are drawn in the sand, and seagulls cry above the ocean while "small fishes flash silver" below. And Grandma is remembered in every happy thing they do. Beautifully written and illustrated, this lyrical picture book explores themes of childhood, remembrance, and the special relationship between grandparent and child.

Nine-year-old Max, an only child who lives with his widowed mother, writes to his favorite author, D. J. Lucas. The two begin a correspondence of short, mostly humorous letters and postcards, sharing personal experiences and suggestions about writing (Max wants to become an author, while D. J. Lucas is agonizing over her latest book).

One day a rather unpleasant giant called Mouldylocks decides it is time for him to find a good wife. He comes across three cottages - inhabited by three Clares - Great Big Clare, Tiny Wee Clare and Medium-sized Clare. He puts each of them to the test in turn. He discards Big Clare and Little Clare but decides that Medium-sized Clare is just right. There''s a twist in the tale though, when Medium-sized Clare decides that Mouldylocks is not at all right for her.

La escritora famosa D.J. y Max son amigos por correspondencia. Max quiere escribir una obra de teatro y pide a D.J. que lo ayude. D.J. siempre está lista para apoyarlo. Una novela sobre los cambios, la aceptación y la escritura.

''Ik hield van m''n broertje tot m''n oom me naar de markt bracht en verkocht.''Lu Si-Yan is één mond teveel om te voeden voor haar arme familie. Door haar rijke oom wordt ze te koop aangeboden op de markt. Een verhaal over moderne slavernij.Weggerukt uit haar liefdevolle leven met haar moe-der en broertje op het platteland wordt Lu Si-Yan te werk gesteld in een fabriek in de grote stad. Maar Lu Si-Yan weigert haar nieuwe situatie te accepteren. Ze stelt alles in het werk om herenigd te worden met haar geliefde moeder en haar broertje. Een boek dat tot nadenken stemt, over een dapper meisje in moeilijke omstandigheden.

Best animal friends Jefferson Bear and Figgy Twosocks discuss their friendship, spend some time apart, and experience forgiveness in this collection of three stories.

A magical collection of magical tales, chock-full of witches, princesses, princes, and fairies. Seven enchanting stories, set in such romantic faraway places as India, Egypt, Spain, and Japan, span the ages, taking in ancient folktales as well as contemporary offerings. Jewel-toned illustrations complement the works of such authors as Jane Yolen, Joan Aiken, and Vivian French.

Boris the vulture sulks because he doesn''t like the food his parents eat or the games his friends play, and even a cuddle from his mother gives him a reason to fuss.

This is a book to celebrate the rose-tinted reality of a grand-parents love.

For two little bear cubs, the idea of going outside is a scary one. Outside is big. Bigger even than their mum. But, as they soon discover, outside can be fun too. A short, easy to read text, with repetition and colourful illustrations.

Someone keeps scaring the villagers by shouting BOO! But who? The Bear Detectives are on the case!

All aboard the Ark for an animal adventure! Exciting full-colour illustrations make these books a treat for young readers. Fun, simple stories take the reader around the globe in search of all their favourite animals.

In het kasteel van de reus moet je heel stil zijn! Prentenboek met kleurrijke illustraties met beweegbare delen. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Monstres et sorcières doivent rester dehors; seul papa peut entrer pour raconter une belle histoire.

Toc ! Toc ! Qui est là ? Tantôt un gorille, tantôt une sorcière, tantôt un fantôme, pour ne citer que ceux-là... tous plus menaçants les uns que les autres... Et si ce n''était qu''un jeu ? Qui oserait faire peur à une petite fille sur le point de se coucher ?

On n’est pas des mauviettes ! - Tiens, il y a des panneaux dans ce livre qui disent de ne pas aller dans la forêt. Regarde, il est écrit : « Attention aux ours ! Ouste ! » Là, quelque chose a bougé dans l’herbe. Tout ça ne m’amuse pas du tout. Si on faisait demi-tour ? Ne me dis pas que tu veux entrer dans la maison des ours !

Max is having to come to terms with some major changes in his life, including the prospect of having a baby brother or sister and having to move house. At school he is learning all about poetry. He, therefore, expresses his feelings about what is happening to him through a number of sometimes funny, sometimes sad poems that he sends to writer D.J. Lucas

Maman Ourse et ses deux petits profitent du parc, quand Alfie Ours interroge sa maman: « Est-ce qu''il y a d''autres ours comme moi ? » « Pas comme toi, non. Il y a toi, il y a moi, avec ta sœur, ça fait trois, mais il n''y a pas deux ours comme toi. De la pointe de ton museau à l''extrémité de tes pattes, il n''y a pas deux ours comme toi. C''est la vérité, crois-moi ! »

All sorts of scary creatures knock on the door and ask to be let in but the door only opens for Daddy who comes in with hot chocolate ready to tell a story.

Der weise, alte Esel Augustin entdeckt durch seinen kleinen Freund, den neugierigen Hasen Hoppel, die Vielfalt und Schönheit der Welt wieder.

Peter helps clean up the disaster when an oil tanker spills its cargo on his shoreline, but only time will truly heal the place.