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Martin Waddell

    10 avril 1941

    Martin Waddell est un auteur prolifique, célébré pour son œuvre considérable destinée aux jeunes lecteurs. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde compréhension de la psyché enfantine et une représentation sensible de leur monde. Waddell saisit avec maestria les joies et les peines de l'enfance, souvent empreintes d'un humour doux et de sagesse. Ses récits touchent les lecteurs de tous âges par des thèmes universels tels que l'amitié, la famille et l'exploration du monde.

    The Ghost Family Robinson
    Tom Rabbit
    Farmer Duck in Russian and English
    Ernie and the Fishface Gang
    Owl babies
    Tu Ne Dors Pas, Petit Ours?
    • Eine einfühlsame Geschichte über das Thema »Angst vor der Dunkelheit« – jetzt auch als Pappbilderbuch! Es ist Zeit zu schlafen. Der kleine Bär macht es sich in seinem Bett gemütlich, doch einschlafen kann er nicht. Denn vor der Dunkelheit in der Bärenhöhle fürchtet er sich. Der große Bär versteht das und bringt ihm eine Laterne, doch die Dunkelheit kann sie nicht ganz vertreiben. Da hat der große Bär eine Idee ... Ein wahrer Klassiker: Weit über 800.000 verkaufte Bücher vom kleinen und vom großen Bären!

      Kannst du nicht schlafen, kleiner Bär?: Pappbilderbuch zum Thema »Angst vor der Dunkelheit« für Kinder ab 3 Jahren2025
    • Ich will meine Mami!

      Der Klassiker als Pappbilderbuch für Kleinkinder ab 2 Jahren

      • 24pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      Drei kleine Eulen suchen ihre Mama: Ein einfühlsames Bilderbuch für die Kleinsten ab 2 Jahren Die Eulenkinder Sebu, Leah und Flo erwachen eines Nachts und stellen fest, dass ihre Mutter verschwunden ist. Während sie zunächst geduldig auf ihrem Ast auf die Rückkehr warten, machen sie sich irgendwann immer mehr Sorgen! Nie wurde das Vermissen der Mama einfühlsamer und auch tröstlicher erzählt als in diesem Bilderbuch-Klassiker - für alle, die sich mal alleine fühlen und etwas Zuversicht brauchen. Einfühlsame Geschichte über kindliche Ängste Ein Bilderbuchschatz in der handlichen Pappbilderbuchausgabe für kleine Kinderhände Von den Bilderbuchkünstlern Patrick Benson und Martin Waddell

      Ich will meine Mami!2025
    • This collection features four classic spy comedies, reimagined for contemporary readers. Each story blends humor with espionage, showcasing witty characters and clever plots that highlight the absurdities of the spy world. Perfect for fans of lighthearted adventure, these tales promise to entertain with their unique blend of comedy and intrigue, making them accessible to a new generation of readers.

      Otley Complete: Otley, Otley Pursued, Otley Victorious, Otley Forever2024
    • Der kleine Bär endlich als Pappbilderbuch für Kinder ab 3 Jahren »Ich habe mir eine eigene kleine Bärenhöhle gebaut!«, sagt der kleine Bär zum großen Bären. »Hier werde ich jetzt wohnen.« Am Abend legt er sich in sein kleines Bärenbett. Ob der große Bär ohne ihn sehr einsam ist? Und ob er ihn wohl vermisst? Der kleine Bär macht sich auf den Weg, um nach dem großen Bären zu schauen. Seit Generationen beliebt!

      Gute Nacht, kleiner Bär - Ein Pappbilderbuch über das erste Mal alleine schlafen2022
    • Star Striker Titch

      • 64pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      A fun football story by an award-winning author in this popular series for young readers. It's the school five-a-side World Cup. Titch has new boots and he's ready to score goals. But Bungo's the striker and he doesn't want tinies like Titch in his team. Will Bungo grab the World Cup glory - or will it be star striker Titch? With its simple, dynamic story-telling and line illustrations, this is ideal for children building their reading confidence.

      Star Striker Titch2017
    • Barge Cat

      • 24pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      Barge Cat lives with her kittens on an old barge on the bank of the Muddy Dip River. When disaster strikes, Barge Cat must use all of her resources to rescue her kittens.

      Barge Cat2010
    • The Dirty Great Dinosaur

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Grrrrrr! Look out! Here comes the Dirty Great Dinosaur! It's huge! It's hungry! It's the DIRTY GREAT DINOSAUR! He's going to eat anything in his way! Only Hal (and his little dog Billy) can stop the hungry beastie, because they know just how to calm that Dirty Great Dinosaur down . . . Let Hal and Billy show you how to calmly deal with temper tantrums of monstrous proportions! World renowned storyteller Martin Waddell has created a dynamic and action-packed text which perfectly matches this exciting picture book debut from fabulous new illustrator, Leonie Lord.

      The Dirty Great Dinosaur2009
      3,3
    • There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck in Tagalog and English2007
    • A Kitten Called Moonlight

      • 36pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      A little girl and her mother recall how a special kitten came into their lives one dark and stormy night.

      A Kitten Called Moonlight2006
      3,9
    • Ernie and the Fishface Gang

      • 58pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      The honour of class P6 is at stake when Ernie Flack and his friend Peanut Jackson take on Fishface Duggan and his gang from P7. Will Ernie's plan succeed? See who comes out on top in this lively school story with lots of illustrations.

      Ernie and the Fishface Gang2006
      4,4
    • Farmer Duck in Portuguese and English

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck in Portuguese and English2006
      3,8
    • There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck in Gujarati and English2006
    • When Horse went up a tree one day, he didn't think about how to get down again - and now he's stuck. The sheep, the ducks, the hens and Farmer come to help him in this comical tale by Martin Waddell.

      Horse up a Tree2006
      3,9
    • Farmer Duck in Spanish and English

      • 33pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck in Spanish and English2006
      3,4
    • Farmer Duck in Russian and English

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town

      Farmer Duck in Russian and English2006
      5,0
    • Sleep Tight, Little Bear

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      A gentle, heart-warming bedtime tale, featuring the popular Big and Little Bear.

      Sleep Tight, Little Bear2005
      4,1
    • Ronald the Tough Sheep

      • 64pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Entertaining reads for children of high reading ability, average maturity and interest level at KS1BluePoor old Blue doesn't want to be Merlin's apprentice. He's not very good at creating magic and keeps making mistakes. Will he ever gain any respect?

      Ronald the Tough Sheep2002
      3,4
    • The Tough Princess

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Princess Rosamund defies the expectations of a fairy-tale princess. Instead of marrying a wealthy prince, she prefers to battle bad fairies, slay dragons, and tackle monstrous challenges. But will her adventurous life lead to a happy ending?

      The Tough Princess2002
      4,2
    • Snow Bears

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      When Mummy Bear comes out to play with her baby bears, she finds three small snow bears instead. They don't look like her baby bears - but they love to play just the same games!

      Snow Bears2002
      3,7
    • Tom Rabbit

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      After spending an enjoyable day on the farm, Sammy and his toy rabbit become separated but happily find each other at bedtime.

      Tom Rabbit2001
      4,2
    • Alle Geschichten vom kleinen Bären

      • 120pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Die beliebten Geschichten vom kleinen Bären zum Vorlesen, Schmökern und Immer-wieder-Lesen. Inhalt: - Kannst du nicht schlafen, kleiner Bär? - Gehen wir heim, kleiner Bär - Du und ich, kleiner Bär - Gut gemacht, kleiner Bär

      Alle Geschichten vom kleinen Bären2001
      5,0
    • Caro diario anche questa volta non mi hanno invitata!

      Pene, pensieri e (possibili) amori di una cenerentola

      • 152pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      Un padre un po' isterico che scrive sceneggiature per i cartoni animati, una madre psicologa (in cassa integrazione) che cerca di far quadrare i conti, due fratelli giustamente chiamati l'Orrido e il Pidocchio, una Migliore Amica sempre pronta a disertare, una vicina in crisi coniugale che le affida a ogni piè sospinto il suo odioso figlioletto, un Ragazzo dei Sogni che non la degna di un'occhiata, due odiose Nemiche che la chiamano Elefante Obeso... Ce n'è abbastanza perché Zoë scelga di confidarsi con il più obiettivo degli interlocutori: il suo diario, pronto ad accogliere pene, tormenti e sogni di una Cenerentola dei nostri giorni.

      Caro diario anche questa volta non mi hanno invitata!1999
      2,7
    • Who Do You Love?

      • 25pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      It's Holly's bedtime and she plays her favourite go-to-bed game with mama. Who do you love? Mama asks and Holly names those she loves and explains why. But isn't there someone she has forgotten? It's Ma, of course, as Holly finally declares.

      Who Do You Love?1999
      4,0
    • Finger weg!

      • 187pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      Finger weg!1999
    • Well Done, Little Bear

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Little Bear wants to go exploring. He climbs Bear Rock and bounces on the branch of the old bendy tree. Big Bear looks on, giving encouragement, and when Little Bear slips and falls in the stream Big Bear is at hand to give a comforting hug.

      Well Done, Little Bear1999
      3,9
    • Anna und Max lieben ihre Haustiere, einen alten Hund und ein Kaninchen, über alles. Als der Hund stirbt, sind beide Kinder untröstlich. Bis ein neuer kleiner Hund ins Haus kommt.

      Wir haben euch lieb1998
    • Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear has things to do. So they decide to do them together. They fetch wood and water and tidy the cave, but Big Bear still has things to do, so Little Bear has to go off and play on his own. Finally Little Bear's wish comes true and the day has an idyllic ending.

      You and Me, Little Bear. Du und ich, kleiner Bär, engl. Ausgabe1996
      4,2
    • Kleiner Bär, was nun?

      • 29pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Ein kleines Mädchen vergißt seinen Teddy im Eisenbahnabteil. Nach dem ersten Schreck macht sich der Bär allein auf den Heimweg

      Kleiner Bär, was nun?1996
    • The Great Green Mouse Disaster

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      A troupe of performing mice escape into a hotel lobby and proceed to wreak havoc all over the hotel. With each spread of Dupasquier's detailed drawings, particular areas of interest are pinpointed by questions on the whereabouts of key characters. This helps children follow the various storylines.

      The Great Green Mouse Disaster1995
      4,3
    • Am großen, weiten Meer

      • 21pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      "Kann es etwas Schöneres geben, als einen Spaziergang am mondbeglänzten Meer - nur ich, Mama und das große, weite Meer?" // Book cover

      Am großen, weiten Meer1994
      4,4
    • A story in which three baby owls wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone. Darkness gathers and the owls grow anxious, until at last she returns and they bounce up and down with joy. Illustrated by Patrick Benson in full colour.

      Owl babies1994
      4,4
    • Kleiner Bär geht aufs Eis

      • 26pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      Der kleine Bär möchte Eislaufen können wie die grossen Bären. Bei seinen ersten Versuchen scheitert er kläglich ... (ab 4).

      Kleiner Bär geht aufs Eis1994
      4,0
    • Der kleine Bär hat niemanden, der mit ihm spielt. Da beschliesst er, zur See zu gehen ...

      Kleiner Seebär1993
      3,0
    • The Happy Hedgehog Band

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Harry the hedgehog loved to make a noise, so he made himself a big drum. Soon, all the other animals in the woods decided they wanted to join in. Lively colour illustrations.

      The Happy Hedgehog Band1991
      4,0
    • When Tom's mum and dad refuse to believe in their existence, the ghost family Robinson set out to show that they are real, with exciting and hilarious consequences.

      The Ghost Family Robinson1991
      4,4
    • Let's Go Home, Little Bear

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Big Bear and Little Bear are returning home from a wonderful romp through the snowy woods, when a noise startles Little Bear. Plod, plod, plod—suddenly the woods are alive with unseen Plodders and Drippers and Ploppers. Poor Little Bear is very scared. But Big Bear is beside him with comforting explanations and a piggyback ride to bring him safely home.

      Let's Go Home, Little Bear1991
      4,1
    • Once There Were Giants

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Once there was a baby in the house - and to that baby, Mum and Dad and Jill and John and Uncle Tom were giants. But little by little, that baby grew up - until she became a giant too. This book explores the stages of life and development.

      Once There Were Giants1991
      4,2
    • Farmer Duck

      • 40pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      The winner of the Smarties Book Prize and the Children's Illustrated Book of the Year, this story is about a duck who lived with a lazy old farmer. The duck did all the work while the farmer stayed in bed all day. Then the other animals decided to take action!

      Farmer Duck1991
      4,0
    • Wilbur is coming home to Coke Street and everyone is excited except for Tom who does not know who Wilbur is, so he is in for a big surprise. In the second story, Class 3's project on growing things gets out of hand when their beanstalk grows so big that it takes over the school.

      Young Puffin Books: Class Three and the Beanstalk1990
    • Rosamund, die Starke

      • 24pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      Rosamund, die als Prinzessin ziemlich aus dem Rahmen fällt, zieht selbst los, um den rechten Mann zu suchen. Ab 6 Jahre SW: Emanzipation.

      Rosamund, die Starke1988
    • Petit ours ne parvient pas à s'endormir. Il a peur du noir. Grand Ours lui apporte une petite lanterne, puis une plus grande, puis une plus grande encore. Mais Petit Ours ne s'endort toujours pas : il a peur de la nuit qui pénètre dans la grotte. Alors, Grand Ours a une idée : il prend Petit Ours par la patte et l'emmène dehors...

      Tu Ne Dors Pas, Petit Ours?1988
      4,2