Sam Usher píše a ilustruje knihy, ktoré sledujú meniace sa počasie a prírodu. Jeho diela sa vyznačujú poetickým jazykom a citlivým pozorovaním sveta okolo nás. Čitateľov si získava svojím jedinečným štýlom a schopnosťou vyvolať emócie.
"It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside. There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net. Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!"--Publisher's description
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
The story follows a boy and his granddad as they care for a little bird, igniting the boy's desire to keep it. However, Granddad emphasizes the importance of returning the bird to its natural habitat. This leads to an exciting adventure into the mountains, highlighting themes of freedom, nature, and the bond between generations as they work together to ensure the bird can thrive in the wild.
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
