Michael je autorom mnohých ilustrovaných kníh, ktoré čerpajú z jeho rozsiahlych ciest po celom svete. Jeho umelecký prístup sa vyznačuje hlbokým záujmom o špecifickú „umeleckú“ podobu rôznych krajín, ktoré skúma prostredníctvom vlastného pozorovania a počúvania. Svoje zážitky a postrehy starostlivo začleňuje do svojich diel a snaží sa pritom zostať neviditeľný, aby zachytil autentickú podstatu miesta. Týmto spôsobom jeho ilustrácie oživujú svety a príbehy s jedinečnou vizuálnou hĺbkou.
Tento soubor příběhů Terryho Jonese následuje po oblíbených Pohádkách k neuvěření a autor v nich vychází z principu humorných bajek ze zvířecí říše, které jsou směšnější a méně mravoličné než klasické bajky a jejich hrdinové se dostávají do potrhlých situací. Blecha vede věhlasný britský supermarket, liška zase slepičí artisty. Mýval nostalgicky vzpomíná na válečné boje u RAF a krokodýl chodí s bolavým chrupem k dentistovi na Harrow Street... Kouzelný bestiář pro děti i dospělé.
V třiceti příbězích před usnutím pošťuchuje známý britský komik Terry Jones říši ovládanou bratry Grimmy či panem Andersenem. Zloduši a ježibaby sice u Jonese konají neméně podlé dílo, černokněžníci míchají záludné lektvary, příšery i půlky království jdou na dračku a o zlato jde mnohým až v první řadě, ale abyste se nepřepočítali, vážení. Tak dobrou s kobrou! A pokud nepohrdnete moudrostí zabalenou do nečekaných konců, třeba oceníte, že vás do hajan doprovázel posměváček světové extratřídy. Kniha je určena k potěše nezbedným dítkům od 7 let a jejich rodičům.
Originální pohádky postavené na poetické grotesce, nonsensu a nezvyklých kontrastech starého a nového. Ve svých moderních pohádkách, které stojí na paradoxech, neočekávaných kombinacích a bláznivém dotahování známých pohádkových motivů, vychází Jones z tradice Lewise Carrolla, Edwarda Leara a Roalda Dahla. Z české literatury Jonesovy nonsensy připomínají nejvíc ze všeho Jana Wericha a jeho moderní pohádky shrnuté v cyklech Fimfárum a Deoduši.. V této sbírce zpracovává neotřelým způsobem klasické náměty (pohled z jiné strany na kouzelné zrcadlo zlé královny ze Sněhurčina příběhu, historka o člověku, jenž měl podobně jako Grimmovic holčička Čtyřočka oči doslova všude, ale stejně jimi nedokázal zahlédnout nic podstatného, lidožravý obr tak pomalý, že trvá dny a měsíce, než se přiblíží ke kořisti a než k jeho pidimozečku dospěje kloudná myšlenka). Vynikající kniha pro děti i dospělé.
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Život Nejlepšího kamaráda je jedno velké dobrodružství. Jako malé štěně je zachráněn před utonutím a z nechtěného břemene se stává milovaným společníkem a závodním šampionem. Postupně musí čelit mnohým výzvám: únosu, drsnému prostředí chrtích dostihů, nelítostnému životu na ulici. Každý nový začátek však dokládá, že láska a přátelství dokážou překonat všechny překážky, a Nejlepší kamarád najde za všech okolností způsob, jak přežít. Podaří se mu ale někdy získat skutečný domov?
This volume contains over 70 of the best-loved action rhymes. Each one is introduced and acted out by a little bear and a colourful supporting cast of animals, humans - and others! Join them for a dance round the mulberry bush or help them count ten fat sausages and five little piggies.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows Billy, a young footballer selected to play for Chelsea. As the war disrupts his dreams and challenges his resilience, the narrative explores themes of courage, loss, and the impact of conflict on both personal and sporting lives. Master storyteller Michael Morpurgo delivers a poignant tale that captures the spirit of the game and the human experience during tumultuous times.
Reading Together is a learn-to-read series of picture books for young children and parents to enjoy together. There are four levels, each consisting of six books, offering a variety of reading experiences: stories, poems, rhymes and songs, traditional tales and information books.
A gentle story of winter magic from national treasure Michael Foreman,in which
a snowman comes to life and explores the night-timecity with his robin friend.
There was once a general who fell off his horse, only to discover the beauty of flowers and nature. From that day on he vowed to change the world around him into one of peace and beauty.
A heart-warming, colour-illustrated novel about Kaspar the Savoy cat, from the award-winning author of Born to Run and The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
This volume includes creation stories from all over the world. There are tales from China, the Cameroons, Sri Lanka, Norway, Ghana and Kenya; Greek and Norse Myths; stories from the Australian Aboriginals, the Inuit people and three separate North American Indian tribes.
Having left his village in 19th-century England—tired of learning Latin and digging ditches—Tom now finds himself in France employed as a squire to Henry, Duke of Lancaster. But Tom's job proves tedious, so when an encounter with the Man in Black presents an opportunity for escape, Tom again makes a dash for freedom. This time he is accompanied by the beautiful but troublesome Lady Emilia De Valois—and, of course, supported by his dear friend and ally Squire "Alan." Love is in the air as Tom continues his quest to become a knight in shining armor and to fulfill his dreams of tournaments won and distant lands traveled. But, as fortune would have it, Tom is called upon to use his talents to help the starving people of France and, with the giant Anton, is persuaded to make a detour to visit none other than Pope Innocent VI!
I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday. Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone ... Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. Kensuke's Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award. 'A dazzling adventure' - The Times Loved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.
Lizzie and Karl’s mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don’t run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family. As Michael Morpurgo writes in an author’s note, An Elephant in the Garden is inspired by historical truths, and by his admiration for elephants, “the noblest and wisest and most sensitive of all creatures.” Here is a story that brings together an unlikely group of survivors whose faith in kindness and love proves the best weapon of all.
Humorous tales with serious morals in a fable format. Introduces animals who want to do extraordinary things, from a dog being a doctor to an elephant wanting trousers. Suggested level: primary
When foot and mouth disease break out on a pig farm hundreds of miles from the Morley's Devon home, no one believes it will spread very far. But now the nightmare is a few fields away. Local sheep are infected and every animal is immediately destroyed. Will the Morleys' flock be next? Or will they be slaughtered too? The waiting and hoping is the most agonizing experience of Becky's life...
This is the tale of a Viking warrior by the name of Erik. But Erik is no
ordinary Viking. With his trusty band of men he sets sail in search of the
land where the sun goes at night - but he finds much more! The Sea Dragon,
Dogfighters and giants combine to make his voyage a great saga of thrilling
adventures.Written by Terry Jones, most famous for his membership of the Monty
Python team, this is a wonderful tale, expertly spun, which won the Children's
Book Award.
When a 12-year-old boy discovers a skull from an upturned grave, he feels suddenly weak. The trees swirl above him and he dreams the life of Robin Hood. Michael Morpurgo transforms a traditional legend into a dramatically suspenseful adventure story with an unforgettable ending. Full color.
Michael Morpurgo's inspiring story follows Robbie, a boy in a coma after a car accident. Trapped in his own mind, he can hear but cannot move or speak, as he struggles to stay connected to the world and avoid slipping into deeper unconsciousness.
As the sea sweeps in, the boy is suddenly cut off in his attempt to walk round the Scilly Isles from Great Ganilly to St Martin's. Having given up hope of survival, he finds himself waking up beside a warm fire with the man, Arthur Pendragon, and his dog, Bercelet, who have rescued him. Arthur tells him the incredible story of his life while the seawater dries out of boy's clothes. His tale begins with his legendary pulling of the sword from the stone, his leadership of an army to defeat the Saxons and his celebrated court at Camelot. From then on, he tells of the great and tragic love between himself, Guinevere and Lancelot and the numerous deeds and adventures of the knights of the Round Table. Finally, the curse of Morgana Le Fey come true and Arthur's son, Mordred, kills him, but not before he can watch Bedivere return Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. After the wonders of the story, the boy returns home, looking forward to surprising his family with his adventure - but time in the cave where Arthur hibernates until it is time for him to rule again has stood still, and the boy's family have not even noticed he was gone.
In the Imperial War Museum is a wooden Dachshund, carved by a German prisoner of war for the children of the British family with which he stayed after the fighting ended. This is the story of how it got there... When the Bismarck sinks, one of the only German survivors is taken on board a British ship as a prisoner of war. Sent to live with a host family, Walter must adapt to a new way of life, in the heart of an enemy country. Gradually, though, he finds a friend in ten-year-old Grace. So when the time finally comes to go back to Germany, it's an emotional parting, with Walter leaving Grace with only a carved wooden dog to remember him by. The question is, will Walter and Grace ever meet again? In 1966, with the World Cup coming to Britain, that opportunity may just have come along...
When a group of bullies steal a poor newspaper boy's money, his bag suddenly
flies into the air and the newspapers transform into Origami Girl. Joey is
whisked away on away on a hair-raising chase with his new superhero friend in
order to confront the bullies!
Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to
miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that
follows him all along the route... but when someone tries to steal the trophy,
who will save the day?
King Lion's people are starving, while in a neighbouring country the Fat King
is hoarding cakes, jellies and cream pies. When sharing is off the menu, war
is declared and the ultimate food fight begins!A classic Michael Foreman
picture book with a powerful message for our time about sharing and caring for
others in need.
Antonito Lives An Idyllic Life On His Parent'S Bull Farm In Andalucia, Spain. But The Idyll Is Shattered When He Realises That His Beloved Bull Calf, Paco, Is Destined For The Bloody Struggle Of The Bullring. What Can He Do? He Has A Plan A Plan Of Such Daring, It Will Take Enormous Courage To See It Through. But It Is 1936, And The Rolling Drums Of War Are Echoing Across The Spanish Plains. Little Does Antonito Realise The Full Consequences Of His Actions - And Paco Has A Destiny Far Exceeding Antonito'S Dreams.
Now that Charlie has won the chocolate factory, what's next? Even wilder adventures, that'swhat! Join him, Grandpa Joe, and, of course, Willy Wonka for the amazing, intergalactic sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again.
The re-telling of 33 Old Testament stories using a different character as the "voice" for each tale. The author won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award for "The Blue Hawk" and "AK". The illustrator, Michael Foreman, has won the Kurt Maschler "Emil" Award and the Francis Williams Award twice.
James chooses a long weekend at the seaside as his birthday present and spends three idyllic days building hills and valleys, a farmhouse and duckpond, and the best castle on the beach.
A spellbinding Cornish story from Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo Jim lives in a fishing village -- but no-one goes fishing any more as all the fish have gone. One day, Jim spots a dolphin beached on the sand. He runs to get help and everyone works together to return the dolphin to the water. Afterwards, the dolphin stays in the harbour, playing with the swimmers -- and it even carries Jim on its back. Then the dolphin disappears, and everyone is so sorrowful that they take out a boat to see if they can find him. Suddenly, the sea is boiling with dolphins leaping out of the water. They have come to stay -- and the village comes to life -- with tourists, and money, and mended boats, and dolphins! From the Hardcover edition.
Dinosaurs and time travelanother winner from this multi-award winning illustrator!It all started with the new egg timer. It was round, looked like a spaceship and it was magnetic. Tom pressed the blue button and with a whizz! and a bang! he was transported across a zillion days and a zillion nights, back into dinosaur time!
Als die liebevolle Katzen-Mama auf der Suche nach Frühstück völlig unerwartet verschwindet, müssen sich ihre drei kleinen Kätzchen plötzlich ganz allein zurechtfinden. Und dann treffen sie auch noch auf den hungrigen alten Hund. Doch der verbirgt unter seinem räudigen Fell ein gutes Herz und wird zum treuen Begleiter. Aber was wird Mama Katze wohl von ihm halten?
Dreißig neu geschriebene Märchen handeln von Monstern, außergewöhnlichen Tieren, Königen, Elfen und anderen Zauberwesen. Eine wahre Fundgrube für Liebhaber phantastischer Erzählungen.
