Cet auteur donne vie à des histoires avec une perspective unique et un sens aigu du détail. Son parcours, du design graphique à l'écriture, imprègne son œuvre d'un style visuel et d'un point de vue nouveau. Avec une profonde compréhension de l'imagination enfantine, cet auteur crée des livres à la fois captivants et stimulants. Chaque récit est soigneusement conçu pour captiver les jeunes lecteurs tout en offrant aux parents des moments de réflexion.
Aldrin the raccoon likes to think he knows it all. And if he doesn't know the answer to a question - no problem, he just makes something up! Are the bears really the reason for the disappearing moon? It's the biggest puzzle in the pine forest . . . and the best story to land on your bookshelf!
Ben and Bella are playing with Ben's remote controlled fire engine. So why doesn't it turn or spin or sound its siren when Ben presses the buttons? And why are strange things happening to Bella's dog? This is a book that's out of control and only the reader can help get things back to normal.
The littlest always goes last. That's the elephant rule. But Elphie really wants to go first. Luckily, he knows someone who can help. It's you! With real audience participation all the way through, this is the latest imaginative story from innovative picture book maker Richard Byrne.
In this wonderfully inventive book, Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page but halfway across, he disappears! Unable to quite believe what's just happened Bella watches, transfixed, with changing emotions of surprise, indignation, moments of renewed hope (as the authorities arrive to take control) followed by shock (as they too succumb to the book's inexplicable behaviour) and finally action when Bella marches toward the dangerous middle of the book . . . only to disappearherself! At this point, the book has consumed its characters and it's down to the reader to step in to help. A note from Bella appears directly appealing for assistance and, with a rigorous shake, the characters reappear. Normality is restored and Bella is finally able to take her dog for an uninterrupted walk . . . or is she?!
Joey has chicken pox and has to stay at home. But being ill is boring. His mother tells him he can play with a friend, but only a spotty friend as he is infectious, so he sets off to search for one. Will Joey find anyone to play with who isn't scared of his spots?
From the creator of This Book Just Ate My Dog! comes another hugely inventive story where Ben and Bella are transported to all sorts of different books, just with the turn of a page.
When Ben is tempting his cat across the page with a fluffy mouse, his cat . . . disappears! Then his best friend Bella disappears, too. Sniffer dogs and rescue teams can't help . . . When Ben also vanishes, it's up to the reader to sort the situation in this playful and funny story.
Someone is stealing the chalks' lovely drawings. But he leaves some dust at the scene of the crime and only one suspect has a dusty red bottom! Sergeant Blue is quick to solve the investigation and bring the case to a happy conclusion for all!
The chalks are drawing flowers on the chalkboard, but someone keeps stealing their artwork! Who could the thief be? Fortunately, Sergeant Blue is on the case and determined to solve the crime. It's a fun and funny read-aloud mystery with a colorful cast of characters, from This book just ate my dog! author-illustrator Richard Byrne. Godwin Books
Gregory the gull and Hudson the penguin are the best of friends. When Gregory learns to fly, Hudson feels left out. But when Gregory gets into trouble, it's Hudson who comes to his rescue, discovering he also has a wonderful skill.