Michael Foreman
Author
Description
This book forms part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. 'The Wind in the Willows' is a true classic of Children's literature, penned by Kenneth Grahame and first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a traditional bucolic version of the English Thames valley - a novel notable for its adventure, mysticism, morality...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"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...
15) Saving Sinbad!
Author
Pub. Date
c2001
Description
"Working as a builder's mate high on the church roof, keeping an eye out for your master and on the rest of the townsfolk, taking part in a dramatic rescue at sea - why, it's all in a day's work."
16) Land of dreams
Author
Pub. Date
c1982
Description
While exploring the land of dreams, an old man and a boy piece together the fragments of unfinished dreams and lost hopes, give them shape, and send them around the world again.
18) Hello, world
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
A mother bear and her child invite all the animals they meet to come with them to see the world.
19) Seal surfer
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
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.
20) Farm Boy
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012, c1997
Description
As a young man listens to his grandfather's stories, he learns to respect his elders and live his life to the fullest.