Sam Usher crée des histoires et des illustrations qui explorent le visage changeant de la météo et de la nature. Ses œuvres se caractérisent par une prose lyrique et une observation attentive du monde qui nous entoure. Il captive les lecteurs par un style distinctif et une capacité à évoquer des émotions profondes.
Sam wants to go out but it's pouring with rain, so he and Grandpa decide to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Grandpa gets on with his important paperwork. Grandpa seems to have a very important letter to write. Then that very important letter has to be posted, despite the rain and floods. As they finally go outside, Sam and Grandpa have a magical adventure
"Boy and Grandad take care of a little bird. When it gets better, Grandad puts it outside, but it keeps hopping back into the house, following Boy wherever he goes. Boy wonders what kind of bird it is. An eagle? An ostrich? A bird of paradise, perhaps? He wants to keep it, but Grandad says it must return to its natural habitat in the wild where it can spread its wings and be free. And so begins an exhilarating journey into the rainforest! "--Publisher
1940, and London is under attack. Young mouse Pip Hanway's safe and quiet world is turned upside down when her home, umbrella shop James Smith & Sons, is destroyed by a bomb. Orphaned and alone, she must begin a perilous quest to find a new home. But the only way to get there is by joining Noah's Ark, a secret gang of animals fighting the resistance in France, operating beneath the feet of the human soldiers. Danger is everywhere and as the enemy closes in, Pip must risk everything to save her new friends. The Umbrella Mouse is a heart-stopping adventure that draws on the true stories of animals caught in the conflict of WWII. Beautifully illustrated by Sam Usher, Anna Fargher's debut novel is a timeless tale of courage, resistance and friendship.
"Despite the stormy weather, a boy and his granddad decide it's the perfect day for kite flying. First they have to find the kite ... then their adventure really takes off."
The second title in a new quartet of enchanting picture books in which a boy and his beloved grandad discover the wonder of the natural world.
The third title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural worldA boy and his granddad spend the morning gathering materials to make a sled. When they take it out for a spin, they end up searching for a lost dog. Their snowy adventure takes them all the way to the Arctic, where they are finally able to find the dog—and her new friends!
Sam and Grandpa brave the rain and floods, and have the best adventure ever
It's the hottest day of the year, the perfect day for a boy and his grandad to go on an adventure - and the perfect day to share a picnic with pirates! A follow-up to Sam Usher's acclaimed seasonal picture books, Snow and Rain
Every child loves a snow day - no school and snowball fights galore But Sam has to wait for his Grandad. Trying to hurry him up, Sam tells Grandad all the other kids have gone to the park - and all the local dogs - and all the zoo animals Only when they finally arrive does Grandad see Sam was telling the truth - and both of them get stuck in having fun on their snow day
This anniversary edition commemorates a decade of Sam Usher's Seasons quartet, showcasing the enchanting illustrations and themes that have captivated readers. It highlights the beauty of nature through the changing seasons, inviting both new and longtime fans to experience the charm and artistry of Usher's work in a special format.