Jeanne Willis s'est imposée comme une auteure prolifique avec une œuvre étendue. Son approche littéraire, façonnée par son expérience en rédaction publicitaire, se caractérise par une imagination vive et un langage ludique. Willis explore souvent des thèmes liés au monde naturel et à la curiosité humaine, insufflant à ses récits des éléments inattendus. Sa capacité à captiver un large public est évidente dans la diversité de ses œuvres publiées.
Chez les dinosaures, qui tonne plus fort que la tempête et mène tous les autres à la baguette ? C'est Tonnerre, le Tyrannosaure ! Des histoires simples pour découvrir les fabuleux dinosaures qui ont régné sur la Terre il y a des millions d'années !
C'est l'histoire de Kiki Grabouille qui jamais ne se débarbouille. Quand sa mère lui crie : «Savon», il se cache comme un fripon. Une histoire d'affreux jojo qui n'en fait qu'à sa tête.
Pierrot Petiot, le petit souriceau a vraiment envie d'un bisou. Mais son amoureuse est tellement loin là-haut. Comment faire pour l'atteindre ? Heureusement en amour rien n'est impossible !DES ATOUTS !- Un magnifiqe album qui allie des illustrations pastel, teintées d'un brin de nostalgie, et un format original.- Un packaging pré couverture mate, dos toilé.- Chaque page, plus grande que la précédente, contribue au suspens de l'histoire et un pop-up termine l'histoire.
Inspired by Enid Blyton's bestselling school series The Naughtiest Girl - this is the hilarious diary of the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. Fans of Tom Gates will love this! 'Mum says pupils aren't allowed to take mobile devices to Whyteleafe ...excuse me? It's the twenty-first century! What next? Ride to school on a penny-farthing?' When Elizabeth Allen is packed off to boarding school, armed with nothing but a journal to write in for entertainment, she is NOT impressed. How will she survive without her home comforts, especially her pony Ross (the only boy she has ever truly loved)? Elizabeth comes up with a cunning plan: she will be so naughty that she gets sent home ...But then Elizabeth discovers a love for music and makes her first ever friend ...perhaps school life might not be as bad as she thought? The Diary of the Naughtiest Girl is written by bestselling author Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Alex T. Smith, acclaimed creator of the Claude books.
Mole had never seen the sunrise. "I'd love to see it," he said. When his good friends, Vole, Rabbit, Squirrel and Sparrow take him down to the lake to show him the sunrise, their vivid descriptions help him to see it in his mind and he is able to imagine the rising sun and experience its beauty for himself
"Teachers are bombarded with advice about how to teach. The Fundamentals of Teaching cuts through the confusion by synthesising the key findings from education research and neuroscience to give an authoritative guide. It reveals how learning happens, which methods work best and how to improve any students' learning. Using a tried-and-tested, five-step model for applying the methods effectively in the classroom, Mike Bell shows how you can improve learning and eliminate time-consuming, low effect practices that increase stress and workload. He includes case studies from teachers working across different subjects and age groups which model practical strategies for: 1. prior knowledge 2. presenting new material 3. setting challenging tasks 4. feedback and improvement 5. repetition and consolidation This powerful resource is highly recommended for all teachers, school leaders and trainee teachers who want to benefit from the most effective methods in their classrooms"--
Mark the hammerhead shark is an unwelcome guest on the ocean cruise, the other passengers are terrified! But when disaster strikes and lives might be lost, one little boy knows that only his mate Mark can save the day!
Little Dennis doesn& ' t want to go to sleep because there might be something under his bed. Dennis isn& ' t afraid of monsters & ... after all, he& ' s a monster himself. He& ' s afraid that humans will get him. His mother says that humans are only in made-up stories, but Dennis is not convinced. A rollicking rhyme and delightfully detailed illustrations make this story of a bedtime surprise the perfect book for little monsters.
Everybody's favourite all-action cat is back in the third instalment of the
hilarious cat-superhero series, from award-winning author and queen of comedy,
Jeanne Willis.
'Today we are going to learn about Earth families. An Earth family is a collection of Earthlings who belong to each other whether they like it or not.'Dr Xargle, the great, green alien school teacher is now attempting the hot topic of Earth relations, and his views are as refreshing, remarkable, and idiosyncratic as ever! Brother Earthlets are 'Bother Earthlets', smelly, sticky and dangerous, while Sister Earthlets, 'Sulker Earthlets', are shy, sneaky and give piercing shrieks. It's Earth, folks, and oh, how we know it!
Professor Xargle teaches his class of extraterrestrials about the behaviour of dogs, from an alien perspective. Suggested level: junior, primary, intermediate.
'Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds' exuberant illustrations highlight the fun!
A brand new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure in rhyme, featuring A.A Milne's and E.H Shepard's beloved characters
40pages
2 heures de lecture
Experience a delightful rhyming adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This charming picture book invites young readers to explore themes of friendship and imagination through engaging verse and vibrant illustrations, making it a perfect addition to storytime.
When two small sisters go fishing to the magic pond, they find something much
better than a frog or a newt. They find a bog baby. Small and blue with wings
like a dragon, the girls decide to make him their secret. I won't tell if you
won't. But the bog baby is a wild thing, and when he becomes poorly, the girls
decide they must tell their mum.
This humorous story tells how Dr Xargle instructs his class of aliens on the appearance and habits of "Earthlets" (human babies) before embarking on a field trip to Earth. Bath-time, feeding, and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior.
Little Brother wants to join in the fun with his sibling, but Big Brother
won't let him play. Fetch me a Snappenpoop! says Big Brother. Then you can
play . . . But everybody knows there's no such thing as a Snappenpoop . . . or
IS there?
A beautiful and atmospheric picture book about the power of the imagination from award-winning author, Jeanne Willis. At the bottom of Oscar's garden is a magical place called Nowhere, where extraordinary things can happen. Oscar can fly an incredible kite, build an enchanted castle and even set sail in a pirate ship! He can do just what he likes, and there are no grown-ups asking questions. But when Nowhere begins to feel a little lonely, will Oscar find himself wishing for Somewhere that feels more like home? With ingenious diecuts throughout that give a captivating and magical appeal. A heart-warming family story about the importance of home, perfect for bedtime, by Jeanne Willis, winner of the National Trust Literacy Awards and the Smarties Book Prize silver award.
What is the matter with Willaby Wallaby? Why is he sobbing and throwing a wobbly?Read this bonza billabong rhyme and find out just why one little wallaby is so cross.A hilarious story from an award-winning author about learning to stand on your own two feet!
Supercat is back in the second highly illustrated instalment of everybody's
favourite cat superhero series, from bestselling author and queen of comedy,
Jeanne Willis.
Once upon a golden day, beside a silver brook Alice and her older sister sat
and read a book... But when a talking rabbit runs past, Alice follows him down
the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she meet iconic characters of children's
literature such as the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Hatter and the Queen of
Hearts. From joining in with the Hatter's tea party to painting the white
roses red, the familiar scenes from Lewis Carroll's beloved original story are
reimagined in this charming introduction to Alice and her adventures in
Wonderland suitable for younger readers. Jeanne Willis' re-telling of
Carroll's beloved story in bouncy rhyming verse is a fresh venture into
Wonderland, brought to life by Ross Collins' vibrant illustrations.
Colin is small, even for a mouse. His mother refuses to let him play outside with his brothers and sisters unless he is wrapped in a big fluffy ball of cotton wool. But instead of keeping him safe, the cotton wool attracts the attention of every fierce creature imaginable - little boys, ducks, even foxes! After a day of being flung, pecked and chased, Colin returns home without his cotton wool, but feeling much BIGGER, and ready to tell his mother that he can look after himself.
Lana dreams of becoming the greatest explorer in the world. But when Lana sets
off on an incredible journey, she soon realizes that she is one very little
fish in the great big ocean...
Think you know your nursery rhymes? Then think again! In this witty reworking of some nursery rhymes, Georgie Porgie doesn’t dare to make the girls cry, Little Bo-Peep’s sheep are all present and accounted for, thank you, and it’s a female doctor, of course, who fixes Humpty Dumpty. With the combination of clever rhymes and charming, witty illustrations, this remixed nursery rhyme collection is the perfect gift book for any child (or adult!), to read aloud or enjoy alone.
Two children search for a giant, concealed in illustrations of a gloomy wood, and flee in terror when they come upon one waking up from his long sleep.
Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding
skills, Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks books are perfect for sharing. In this
Partner Text, Mr Mildew is famous for living with lots of unusual pets. All is
well until the Duke makes some new rules...
Illustrated storybook to teach children aged 3-6 about consent, and how
important it is to respect people and their differing boundaries. It is
equally suitable for use as a standalone story or as part of a structured
lesson plan, and its engaging illustrations and fun story will keep children's
attention over multiple readings.
The first hilarious book in a super new series by bestselling author and queen of comedy, Jeanne Willis.Meet Tiger – an ordinary, tubby tabby cat.But Tiger has a secret! Just one lick of a toxic sock and he transforms into… SUPERCAT!Now, with his astonishing powers and his best friend James, can Supercat save the world, and all the chips, from the dastardly Count Backwards…?When the chips are down, there’s only one cat to call!
Winnie-the-Pooh and Me is a brand-new Winnie-the-Pooh story, featuring the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Someone has come along to join Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin on their adventure, but who could it be? It can't be Kanga and Roo - they're sailing a boat - and it can't be Owl, because he's at home. Could it be Heffalumps who want to eat Pooh's beloved honey? Or perhaps Pooh and Christopher Robin are accompanied by a pair of friends who are never far away on a sunny day. With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Us Two' from Now We Are Six, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.
Mr Stick and Mr Soft lived together in a loft. But... Stick was made of sticky stuff. And Soft was made of tickly fluff. It was making life unbearable!
The first paperback edition of this popular story about the Big City and the Wild, Wild West. The young heroine may live in a big city high rise block, but she just wants to be a cowgirl. With a little imagination, ordinary city objects become objects more suited to home on the ranch. A washing line is much better as a lasso, and Dad’s hat is a great cowboy hat once the rim has been rolled. It’s all much more fun than being a good girl, playing quiet games indoors.
Mole loves Bird and Bird loves Mole, but can they make their love work? From award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn't always mean choosing to be together. "Mole, why won't you marry me?" sang a lonely bird in the maple tree. Bird and Mole are in love. Mole lives underground and loves to be in the dark under his hill, but Bird lives in the trees and loves to be high up in the sky, so when Bird asks Mole to marry him, will they be able to make it work? Will love be enough?
"When it begins to bug slug that his mummy doesn't hug him, the other animals come up with various ideas to make him more attractive. Soon slug has a new look. Will his mummy hug him now?"--Back cover.
When Paddington arrives in London, he's excited to explore the city that he's heard so much about. Thanks to a stroke of luck, he meets Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the train station. They welcome him into their home and agree to help him find the explorer who visited his family in Peru. As Paddington sets out to search for the explorer and discover the many wonders in the city, he catches the eye of an evil taxidermist who would love nothing more than to come between the bear and the Browns. It will take every member of the Brown household to help Paddington learn that finding a home and a family is the greatest adventure of all. Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series by Michael Bond, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.
Everyone loves Goldilocks' hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get
more likes, more laughs and more hits, she tries something a little more
daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone
else's bed #sleep.
Teenagers Will and Zara meet at a fairground and fall in love. Zara is chaotic and outspoken and from a travelling family, but Will is convinced of their future together, despite his mother's objections.
One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mum's lost
wedding ring or winning the fancy-dress prize, her big sister always shines
brighter. Yet for her grandad she is a star and, as he dries her eyes and they
both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story, the story of the beginning of
the world.
What is magic? What is illusion? What is real? Step into the extraordinary world of Sam Khaan, who has just discovered a witch doctor's notebook in her attic. Convinced that it belongs to her long-lost father - the son of a witch doctor - she sets out on a journey to discover the answers to these questions. In her encounters with diviners and healers, conjurers and mystics, Sam learns the truth about magic the hard way. Here is your chance to take a far easier route.
Hom is the last of his kind. I don't know what kind of creature he is, and nobody knows he exists, apart from me. When a boy washes up on a desert island after a shipwreck, he is sure he's all alone in the world. But he soon discovers there's someone else living there: Hom, a peace-loving creature who has lost his family, too. Alone on the island together, they learn from each other and become the best of friends. So when a rescue ship appears on the horizon, the boy has a big decision to make.
In this whimsical tale, a baby Martian struggles to find the right place to relieve himself, mistakenly using a bird bath, a bin, and an up-turned hat. The story unfolds as he attempts to learn proper bathroom etiquette through the catchy "Toilet Song." With humor and charm, it explores themes of potty training and the challenges that come with it, making it a delightful read for young children navigating this important milestone.
The story follows Blue Monster, who is enamored with acquiring new possessions like a fancy hat and a shiny submarine. Despite his collection of extravagant items, he remains unsatisfied and yearns for more. This narrative explores themes of desire and the realization that true happiness often lies in the intangible aspects of life that cannot be purchased.
CECELIA is a clever little girl who can do many things, even write her name in pen. But she has a problem that won't go away: she wets her bed. She doesn't mean to do it! She tries very hard, but still, there are horrid plastic sheets to sleep on and soggy nighties to wash in the morning. Then one night Cecelia has the most wonderful dream, about a little mermaid who reveals that she, too, has had this difficulty. Small bed-wetters will be reassured by Jeanne Willis's gentle rhyming story, most charmingly illustrated by Penelope Jossen.
Old MacDonald loves his phone, he thinks it works a charm, Now all the animals have phones too, how will he run his farm? Sing along as Old MacDonald's farm falls into chaos! How will the animals learn to balance their screen time?
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.' The Young Pups don't want to visit Grandpa - he is so "boring", and only ever wants to talk about the olden days. They don't believe Grandpa was ever young or fun, so Grandpa sets out to prove them wrong, and show them that there is life in the old dog yet!
Junko was a small, weak child. She got sick easily. She struggled with sports at school. No one then could have guessed what dizzying heights she would reach as an adult. Junko is about the embark on the hardest journey of her life - climbing Mount Everest. The climb is dangerous and exhausting, trudging through waist-deep snow and battling gusts of winds. Can Junko reach the top, one step at a time? Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6-7 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Geography and the topic area of mountains Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools 'These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.
There was once a cow who was always miserable, and a lamb who tried to cheer her up. But the cow was impossible to cheer up! Even Father Christmas was too jolly for her. The poor lamb burst into tears himself, and wallowed in misery. Finally the cow started to miss him, and gave him the best birthday present ever - a great big grin!
There never was a rabbit as bad as Big Bad Bun. Or so you'd think if you read the letter which he left on his bed after school one day...but it turns out Big Bad Bun (whose real name is actually Fluff) might not be as bad as he makes out. His school report aside, that is!
It's moving day and Hari is sad about leaving his old home behind. But when he stumbles over a small shiny box, the story Mum tells him changes everything. How has this box been in the family for so long, and why is it so special? Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 4-5 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from History and the topic of past and present Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools 'These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with
Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range
of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at
children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and
speed and nurtures a love for reading.
When Mick rescues an injured baby jackdaw in the park, little does he know that the bird is about to change his childhood for ever. Mick nurses Jacko back to health before teaching him how to fly. And it's not long before Jacko becomes a local celebrity, amusing the customers in the family pub and guiding the trains in the local station. But when Jacko goes missing, the hunt for this local hero begins. This is the true story of a little bird who soared to fame and has never been forgotten.
A charming gift picture book featuring Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin and
Piglet - join them as they play in the snow, go to Buckingham Palace and have
tea with the King!
All the fish in the sea fear the white-tipped shark . . . all except for the
brave pilot fish, who is determined to stick by his side. Discover one of
nature's more unexpected friendships in this heart-warming sea-shanty-inspired
picture book.
Der kleine Kasimir ist verliebt und sehnt sich nach einem Kuss, doch seine große Liebe ist viel zu groß für ihn. Jeanne Willis erzählt humorvoll und tiefsinnig von Kasimirs Problem. Das Buch bietet liebevolle Illustrationen, Ausklappseiten und viele Überraschungen.
England hat den Krieg gewonnen, aber Mick führt seinen eigenen Kampf. Denn er ist nicht gerade mit Glück gesegnet: Eine Mutter, die sich kaum um ihn kümmert, ein unberechenbarer Stiefvater, eine selbstgerechte Großmutter, eine liebestolle Kusine und mehr Verwandtschaft, als er gebrauchen kann. Außerdem gerät er immer wieder in Schwierigkeiten und meistens muss er die Prügel einstecken, die jemand anders ehrlich verdient hätte. Das alles nimmt Mick zunächst mit kindlicher Gelassenheit hin. Doch er lernt sehr schnell, dass man in diesem Leben entweder einer ist, der austeilt, oder einer, der einsteckt. Dennoch hasst er Gewalt. Aber er versucht hart zu werden, ein harter kleiner Mann - der trotzdem inmitten dieser Welt voller Lieblosigkeit mitleidig und gerecht bleibt. Und letztendlich dorthin zurückkehrt, wo er einmal glücklich war: nach Southend. (Quelle: http://www.erika-klopp.de).
Der Zoo soll geschlossen werden, weil kaum noch Besucher kommen. Ihr Zoo? Ihr Zuhause? Die Pinguine sind in hellem Aufruhr. Doch dann stellt der Zoodirektor eine Webcam auf und die Pinguine wittern die Chance ihres Lebens: Sie veranstalten eine Talentshow! Mit einer atemberaubenden Stuntnummer, einem fliegenden Pinguin, dem Zauberer Alaskadabra und einem rockenden Pinguinmädchen begeistern sie ihre Zuschauer. Werden sie als Publikumsmagneten den Zoo retten?
Gemmas Vater wird verhaftet, doch das Mädchen möchte nicht in ein Kinderheim. Sie flüchtet vor den Behörden und erlebt ein turbulentes und auch gefährliches Abenteuer. Ab 10.
Eine ungewöhnliche Fledermaus sorgt bei den anderen Tieren für Verwirrung, da sie die Welt anders sieht. Sie behauptet, dass Bäume ihren Stamm oben und Blätter unten haben. Die Tiere halten sie für verrückt, bis sie versuchen, ihre Perspektive zu verstehen. Ab 4 Jahren.
"Für Mädchen verboten" erzählt von Mark, einem unordentlichen Jungen, der von seiner Mutter und seinem Mathelehrer kritisiert wird. Plötzlich taucht sein perfekter Doppelgänger auf, der bei den Mädchen beliebt ist. Mark und sein Freund Gary wollen ihm zeigen, dass sie es besser können. Jeanne Willis ist eine erfahrene Autorin aus Großbritannien.
Der große Klassiker als neu gestaltetes Vorlesebuch
96pages
4 heures de lecture
Deine Welt sind die Berge! Johanna Spyris Klassiker liebevoll nacherzählt und prachtvoll illustriert zum Vorlesen für die ganze Familie. Die kleine Heidi soll zu ihrem mürrischen Großvater in die Schweizer Alpen ziehen. Schnell erobert sie das Herz des alten Mannes und freundet sich mit dem Hirtenjungen Peter und seinen frechen Ziegen an. Das Leben in den Bergen könnte nicht schöner sein! Doch dann muss Heidi ins triste Frankfurt, um die kranke Klara aufzumuntern. Für sie bricht eine Welt zusammen. Kann Heidi jemals in ihre geliebte Heimat zurückkehren?
Eine urkomische Bilderbuchgeschichte über beste Freunde für Kinder ab 3 Jahren
32pages
2 heures de lecture
Soft und Pappig sind die besten Freunde, aber Softs Fell kitzelt Pappig immer in der Nase, und Pappig klebt wie Leim an Soft! Nach einem letzten Streit beschließen sie, ihre Freundschaft zu beenden - das Leben wird doch besser sein, wenn sie getrennter Wege gehen, oder? Endlich Ruhe, endlich Frieden, endlich das machen, was man schon lange machen wollte – ganz allein! Doch schon bald stellen sie fest, dass sie einander viel mehr vermissen, als sie gedacht hätten ... Ein urkomisches Bilderbuch über sehr unterschiedliche beste Freunde, die nicht mit und nicht ohne einander können. Mit originellen Illustrationen und witzigen Texten lernen, sich für seine Unterschiede zu lieben und wahre Freundschaften zu schätzen. Von der Sheffield Children's Book Award-Preisträgerin Jeanne Willis geschrieben und von New York Times Bestseller-Illustratorin Claire Powell bebildert.
Całkiem nowa odsłona przygód Kubusia Puchatka, nawiązująca stylem i
ilustracjami do kultowego pierwowzoru A.A. Milne’a i E.H. Sheparda. Rymowana
opowiastka przenosi czytelnika do Stumilowego Lasu, w którym Kubuś i Krzyś
cieszą się swoim towarzystwem, ale tego dnia co i raz mają wrażenie, że ktoś
chce do nich dołączyć… Pełna wdzięku książeczka to idealny prezent dla
każdego, kto darzy miłością, albo sentymentem, czarowny świat Kubusia i jego
przyjaciół.
Całkiem nowa odsłona przygód Kubusia Puchatka, nawiązująca stylem i
ilustracjami do kultowego pierwowzoru A.A. Milne’a i E.H. Sheparda. Rymowana
historyjka opowiada o wyprawie Kubusia i Krzysia do… Londynu. Podczas tej
wycieczki przyjaciele bawią się w zaśnieżonych królewskich ogrodach,
organizują ekscytującą przejażdżkę na sankach, a w śnieżnej zaspie znajdują
niezwykłą zgubę – koronę! To właśnie dzięki niej miś o bardzo małym rozumku
zawita w progi pałacu Buckingham. Pełna wdzięku książeczka to idealny prezent
dla każdego, kto darzy miłością, albo sentymentem, czarowny świat Kubusia i
jego przyjaciół.
Zwei Raupen malen sich ihr zukünftiges Schmetterlingsdasein in den schönsten Farben aus und träumen von all den Dingen, die sie gemeinsam tun wollen: Von Butterblumen nippen, durch den vergissmeinnichtblauen Himmel flattern und im Goldstaub baden. Doch die Natur hat andere Pläne.