Kate DiCamillo Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

The story explores the evolving friendship between Orris the rat and Timble the owl, highlighting themes of trust and connection. As Timble grows up and begins to miss their nightly visits, Orris fears their bond may be fading. The narrative delves into the emotions tied to friendship and the importance of communication, suggesting that both characters have stories to share. Beautifully illustrated, this second installment in a planned trilogy captures the essence of companionship and the challenges it faces.

The story follows Orris, a solitary rat who treasures his quiet life in an old barn until a trapped owl disrupts his peace. Faced with the dilemma of helping his natural enemy, Orris must decide whether to heed the advice of a kingly sardine can and make a noble choice. This tale, infused with humor and tenderness, explores themes of unlikely friendship, the importance of storytelling, and the moral complexities of doing the right thing, as crafted by two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo.

The collection features three delightful tales set in Deckawoo Drive, showcasing the humor and heart that Kate DiCamillo is known for. Cynical Eugenia Lincoln explores her emotions, while Stella Endicott and her classmate Horace Broom learn about the power of possibility. Additionally, Franklin Endicott confronts his worries, finding courage amidst uncertainty. Each story highlights the characters' growth and the whimsical charm of their adventures.

Set in the enchanting land of Norendy, the story follows young Marta as she explores the Hotel Balzaar while her mother works. With a longing for her missing soldier father, she discovers magic in the tales spun by a mysterious countess who arrives with a parrot. As the countess promises seven stories, Marta begins to unravel the connection between these narratives and her father's mysterious absence, blending themes of longing, discovery, and the power of storytelling in a whimsical setting.

The masterful Kate DiCamillo has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother and growing up.It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium. Her little sister, Pinky, has vowed to become an outlaw. Uncle Ted has left Aunt Shirley and, to Ferris's mother's chagrin, is holed up in the Wilkey basement to paint a history of the world. And Charisse, Ferris's grandmother, has started seeing a ghost in the doorway to her room - which seems like an alarming omen given that she is feeling unwell. But the ghost is not there to usher Charisse to the Great Beyond. Rather, she has other plans - wild, impractical, illuminating plans. How can Ferris satisfy a spectre with Pinky terrorizing the town, Uncle Ted sending Ferris to spy on her aunt, and her father battling an invasion of raccoons?As Charisse likes to say, Every good story is a love story, and Kate DiCamillo has written one for the ages: emotionally resonant and healing, showing the twice Newbery Medallist at her most playful, universal and profound.

The narrative centers on three distinct characters: Despereaux Tilling, a music-loving mouse enchanted by Princess Pea; Roscuro, a rat yearning for the light; and Miggery Sow, a simple serving girl with an impossible dream. Their intertwined journeys take them from a dark dungeon to a sparkling castle, leading to unexpected connections and adventures. Themes of love, light, and destiny weave through their stories, inviting readers to discover the outcomes of their fateful encounters.

The disappearance of a beloved pig named Mercy Watson sends the residents of Deckawoo Drive into a frenzy. As the neighborhood sleuths embark on a mission to find her, they follow a trail of hoofprints and an irresistible scent. Their adventure is filled with clever detective work and community spirit, showcasing the charm and humor of the neighborhood. Will they be able to bring back their porcine wonder?

Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd's crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl. They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin.

When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by herself with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a miracle Stella hadn't expected?

A whimsical school day unfolds in a charming tale that begins with an ode to a beloved pig. Set in the vibrant community of Deckawoo Drive, the story captures the delightful chaos and humor of school life, showcasing DiCamillo's signature storytelling style. Through engaging characters and imaginative scenarios, readers are invited to experience the ups and downs of a day filled with unexpected adventures and heartfelt moments.

Franklin Endicott's anxious nature is put to the test when he visits a thrift shop with Eugenia Lincoln, leading him to uncover an intriguing mystery. As he navigates his worries, he must confront unexpected challenges and unravel the secrets hidden within the shop, making for an engaging adventure filled with suspense and curiosity.

Pri kláštore Rádu Kroník súženia žije tvor, ktorého sa mnísi z rádu boja nadovšetko: koza Answelica. Boja sa jej ostrých zubov, tvrdej hlavy aj prefíkanej povahy. Jedného dňa príde brat Edik Answelicu nakŕmiť a v jej ohrade nájde dievčatko. Nevie, odkiaľ prišlo ani či na svete ešte niekoho má. Pamätá si jediné - svoje meno. Beatryce. Kráľovi muži vedia, kým Beatryce je, a hľadajú ju. Dievčatko však chráni koza Answelica!

Mut zum Freundschaft schließen Rosi ist ein braver Hund, aber manchmal fühlt sie sich ein bisschen einsam und allein. Da hat ihr Herrchen Georg die Idee, mit ihr zur Hundewiese zu gehen. Doch die Hundewiese ist voller Hunde, die Rosi nicht kennt, und so fühlt sie sich dort noch einsamer. Als der riesige und laute Hund Moritz und die winzige flippige Fifi mit ihr spielen wollen, weiß Rosi nicht, wie sie reagieren soll. Denn sie weiß nicht, wie man Freundschaft schließt. Aber dann lernt sie es doch … Die preisgekrönte Kinderbuchautorin Kate DiCamillo und der New Yorker Illustrator Harry Bliss stellen drei Hunde vor, die das Herz aller großen und kleinen LeserInnen garantiert erwärmen werden.

Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson series. Mr Watson and Mrs Watson live ordinary lives. Sometimes their lives feel a bit too ordinary. Sometimes they wish something different would happen. And one day it does, when someone unpredictable finds her way to their front door...In a delightful origin story for the star of the Mercy Watson series, a tiny piglet brings love (and chaos) to Deckawoo Drive - and the Watsons' lives will never be the same.

Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. Now that she's fourteen years old, she figures it's not running away. It's leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mum, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn't want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn't want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can't help forming connections with the people around her -- and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes.

“Louisiana, with her quick, insightful takes on everyone she meets, grabbed readers’ hearts in Raymie Nightingale, and in this book she isn’t about to let go.” — The New York Times Book Review When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’t overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisiana’s life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for goodbyes. Called “one of DiCamillo’s most singular and arresting creations” by the New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale. Now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story.

“This Deckawoo Drive adventure is sure to inspire anyone taking his or her own tentative steps toward independence.” — Booklist (starred review) Baby Lincoln’s older sister, Eugenia, is very fond of telling Baby what to do, and Baby usually responds by saying “Yes, Sister.” But one day Baby has had enough. She decides to depart on a Necessary Journey, even though she has never gone anywhere without Eugenia telling her what to take and where to go. Who might Baby meet as she strikes out on her own, and what could she discover about herself? Will her impulsive adventure take her away from Eugenia for good?

Letný príbeh o nečakanom, no nezabudnuteľnom priateľstve. Raymie má plán! Ak vyhrá súťaž Malá miss autoservisu, možno si ocko, ktorý, od nej pred pár dňami odišiel, všimne jej fotku v novinách a vráti sa späť. Najprv však musí robiť dobré skutky, naučiť sa točiť paličkou ako pravá mažoretka… A popasovať sa s dvomi, zdá sa, súperkami – útlou a slabučkou Louisianou Elefantovou a tvrdohlavou Beverly Tapinskou. Začiatok súťaže sa blíži a dievčatá čosi spája do nečakaného, no nezabudnuteľného priateľstva…

The boxed set features the complete Bink & Gollie series, showcasing the delightful adventures of two best friends. Their charming escapades highlight themes of friendship, imagination, and the joys of childhood. Each story is filled with humor and heart, making it a perfect collection for young readers. The set is designed to provide hours of entertainment and engagement, celebrating the unique bond between the quirky duo.

Gollie is quite sure she has royal blood in her veins, but can Bink survive her friend's queenly airs - specially if pancakes are not part of the deal? Bink wonders what it would be like to be as tall as her friend, but how far will she stretch her luck to find out? And when Bink and Gollie long to get their picture into a book of record-holders, where will they find the kudos they seek?

Desaťročná Flora je rodená cynička, neznáša romantiku, miluje komiksy a čerpá z nich užitočné rady. Len vďaka nim sa jej podarí zachrániť veveričiaka Odysea pred strašnou smrťou v útrobách vysávača. Znovuzrodený Odyseus sa mení na superhrdinu, vie lietať, rozumie ľudskej reči a píše básne. Florina mama píše ľúbostné romány. Niekedy to vyzerá, že má svoje knihy radšej ako vlastnú dcéru a Odysea z duše nenávidí. Flora, Odyseus a nevidiaci chlapec William Spiver spolu prežijú dobrodružstvá, ktoré všetkým zmenia život. Príbeh dotvárajú vtipné čiernobiele ilustrácie v štýle Floriných obľúbených komiksov.

If you're looking for two marvellous companions, who will make you hug the page with delight, look no further than Bink and Gollie!

After Mercy Watson follows the delightful scent and delicious taste of the pansies her thoughtful neighbors plant to beautify their yard, animal control officer Francine Poulet is called out to handle the case, which brings unexpected results

"Youngsters are sure to delight in the exploits of this butter-loving pig, savoring the ‘wonky in the extreme’ text and energetic, innocent art." —School Library Journal Some may find it wonky to take a pig to the drive-in. But not the Watsons, who think the movie’s title, When Pigs Fly, is inspirational. And not their beloved Mercy, who is inspired by the scent of real butter from the theater’s Bottomless Buckets of popcorn. As they pull up in their convertible, Mercy lifts up her snout and becomes a pig on a mission, leading a delirious chase that’s trailed by hapless rescuers reunited from Mercy’s earlier adventures.

Twins Joe and Nancy were raised in a circus but on their eleventh birthday they learn their parents are still alive and need their help, so they set out on an quest filled with many extraordinary beings and adventures. Consists of twenty-seven episodes by nineteen authors and pictures by five illustrators.

Two roller-skating best friends--one tiny, one tall--share three comical adventures involving outrageously bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion

"Another rollicking addition starring the porcine wonder. . . . Will keep newly independent readers turning the pages. — School Library Journal (starred review) Leroy Ninker is a small man with a big dream: he wants to be a cowboy, but for now he's just a thief. In fact, Leroy is robbing the Watsons' kitchen right this minute! As he drags the toaster across the counter — screeeeeech — and drops it into his bag — clannngggg — little does he know that a certain large pig who loves toast with a great deal of butter is stirring from sleep. Even less could he guess that comedy of errors (not to mention the buttery sweets in his pocket) will soon lead this little man on the wild and raucous rodeo ride he's always dreamed of! Nosy neighbors, astonished firemen, a puzzled policeman, and the ever-doting Watsons return for a tongue-in-snout adventure about Kate DiCamillo's delightfully single-minded pig.

The New York Times best-selling porcine wonder finds herself behind the wheel in this hilarious adventure available in paperback. Mr. and Mrs. Watson's porcine wonder, Mercy, loves nothing more than a ride in the car. It takes a fair amount of nudging and bribing and a "You are such a good sport, darling" to get the portly pig out of the driver's seat, but once the convertible is on the road, Mercy loves the feel of the wind tickling her ears and the sun on her snout. One day the Watsons' motoring ritual takes an unexpected turn, however, when their elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln pops up in the backseat in hopes of some "folly and adventure" — and in the chaos that ensues, an exuberant Mercy ends up behind the wheel! Soon there's a policeman on her tail, a struggle for the brake, and a blissfully airborne Mercy. Of course, it's nothing that an extra helping of buttered toast can't fix!

Na trhovom námestí v meste Balteza sa objaví červený stan veštkyne a Peter hneď vie, na čo sa jej chce opýtať: Žije jeho sestra? A ak áno, ako ju nájde? Veštkyňa mu však odpovie niečo, čomu ani zamak nerozumie: "Slon! Zavedie ťa k nej slon." No kde má Peter hľadať slona? Ešte šťastie, že žije vo svete, kde je možné aj nemožné!

She longed for adventure.So she left her home and ventured out into the wide world.The pleasures and perils she met proved marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling bazaar.Yet in the face of such daunting danger, our heroine . . .She was brave.She was fearless.She was feathered.She was a chicken.A not-so-chicken chicken.Her name?

Mitten im kalten Winter tauchen ein Äffchen und ein Leierkastenmann an der Straßenecke gegenüber von Helens Fenster auf. Helen beobachtet die beiden und merkt, dass sie sogar die Nächte draußen in der Kälte verbringen müssen. Helen kann das traurige Lächeln des Leierkastenmannes nicht vergessen, selbst als sie für ihre Rolle in der Weihnachtsgeschichte übt. Und als der große Auftritt dann endlich ansteht, findet Helen genau die richtigen Worte zur richtigen Zeit! Bagram Ibatoulline hat wieder ein kleines Meisterwerk geschaffen.

"Halloween was made for carefree Mercy Watson." — School Library Journal When the Watsons decide to zip their porcine wonder into a formfitting princess dress for Halloween — complete with tiara — they are certain that Mercy will be beautiful beyond compare. Mercy is equally certain she likes the sound of trick-or-treating and can picture piles of buttered toast already. As for the Lincoln Sisters next door, how could they know that their cat would lead them all on a Halloween "parade" of hysterical proportions? Kate DiCamillo’s beguiling pig is back in a tale full of treats, tricky turns, hijinks, and high humor.

Wo Mercy Watson lebt, ist das Glück zu Hause! Für Mr und Mrs Watson ist Mercy nicht einfach ein Schwein: Für sie ist Mercy, die am liebsten gebutterten Toast frisst, ein echtes Schweinewunder! Mercy darf sogar mit ins Ehebett - bis es zusammenkracht, denn auch ein Wunderschwein ist einfach zu schwer. Am liebsten würde Mercy einmal selbst Autofahren. Ob es ihr gelingt, sich hinters Lenkrad zu klemmen? Und was die Polizei wohl dazu sagt? Ein entzückendes Kinderbuch der mehrfach ausgezeichneten Autorin Kate diCamillo, mit kurzen Kapitel, vielen knallbunten und frechen Bildern - ideal zum Vorlesen und ersten Selberlesen. "Ein knackfrisches Must-have' mit Spaßgarantie!„ (School Library Journal) “Mercy macht Kinderträume wahr!„ (booklist) “Mit diesem schwungvollen Debüt für jüngere Leser zeigt DiCamillo wieder, wie vielseitig sie ist. Voller Lebenslust und mit trockenem Humor!" (Publishers Weekly)

Kedysi dávno žil na Egyptskej ulici zajac z porcelánu. Volal sa Eduard Tulane. Patril dievčatku menom Abi, ktoré ho zbožňovalo. Raz ho Abi vzala na výlet loďou a nešťastnou náhodou spadol na dno oceánu. Dlho tam ležal, až kým ho nenašiel starý rybár. Odvtedy putuje z rúk do rúka počas tejto zázračnej cesty nachádza vo svojom chladnom porcelánovom srdci to, čo nikdy predtým nepocítil – priateľstvo a lásku.

The first adventure of this New York Times best-selling porcine wonder is available in paperback. To Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mercy is not just a pig — she's a porcine wonder. And to the portly and good-natured Mercy, the Watsons are an excellent source of buttered toast, not to mention that buttery-toasty feeling she gets when she snuggles into bed with them. This is not, however, so good for the Watsons' bed. BOOM! CRACK! As the bed and its occupants slowly sink through the floor, Mercy escapes in a flash – "to alert the fire department," her owners assure themselves. But could Mercy possibly have another emergency in mind — like a sudden craving for their neighbors' sugar cookies? Welcome to the wry and endearing world of Mercy Watson — an ebullient character for early chapter-book readers in a series that's destined to be a classic.

Vtipná rozprávka o troch nezvyčajných hrdinoch: myšiačikovi, ktorý namiesto obhrýzania knihy číta, Princeznej Pea, do ktorej sa zaľúbi, a potkanovi Roscurovi, ktorý chce zničiť celé kráľovstvo. Príbeh Despereauxa pripomína trochu klasické rozprávky bratov Grimmovcov. Je to zdanlivo jednoduchý príbeh, v ktorom sa skrýva veľa vážnych myšlienok o láske, súcite, obetovaní sa, utrpení, pomste a odpustení. Autorka šarmantným spôsobom vážne oslovuje čitateľa a za tou všetkou vážnosťou cítime zároveň jej jemný humor. Príbeh je napísaný jednoduchým, ale premyslene vypracovaným milým štýlom rozprávok, ktorý sa určite dobre počúva, keď deťom čítate knižku nahlas.

A National Book Award finalist by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger—a real-life, very large tiger—pacing back and forth in a cage. What’s more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things—like memories, and heartache, and tigers—can’t be locked up forever. Featuring a cover illustration by Stephen Walton.

The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket--and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of WAR AND PEACE. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar.Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship-and forgiveness-can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm.

Rozprávkový príbeh dievčatka Fern, ktoré zachráni prasiatko - nedorasteného krpánika - pred krutou sekerou svojho otca a pripraví tak Wilburovi skvelú budúcnosť. Po tom, ako sa Wilbur ocitne v chlieve na farme pána Zuckermana medzi ostatnými zvieratami bez svojej ochrankyne Fern, cíti sa stratený, sám a opustený, ale prichádza mu do cesty stará pavúčica Šarlota. A Wilbur získa ozajstnú priateľku. Príbeh nádherného priateľstva pavúka a prasiatka i človeka a zvieraťa dobýja srdcia detského i dospelého čitateľa. Takmer neviditeľná pavúčia sieť sa stáva záchrankyňou jedného života a článkom utužujúcim priateľstvo a odvahu obetovať sa kvôli niekomu, kto je blízky nášmu srdcu.