Jan Ormerodová bola umelkyňa, ktorej ilustrácie a písanie pre deti vychádzali z jej celoživotnej vášne pre kreslenie. Jej diela sa vyznačovali osobitým štýlom, ktorý často vychádzal z jej vlastných skúseností a pozorovaní. Dôraz kládla na vizuálne rozprávanie príbehov, čím deťom prinášala do kníh svieži a živý svet.
The story follows Maudie, an adventurous young girl, and her kind-hearted friend Bear, who embarks on a bike ride filled with Maudie’s ambitious plans. Their journey is marked by both the excitement of exploration and the challenges of her meticulous organizing, making for a delightful and engaging tale of friendship and adventure.
The story revolves around Maudie, a spirited young girl, and her kind-hearted friend Bear, a gentle giant. When Bear accidentally hurts Maudie's feelings, he embarks on a quest to win back her forgiveness. Their friendship and the themes of understanding and reconciliation are central to this heartwarming tale.
Karline Krokodil ist eifersüchtig auf ihren kleinen Bruder, weil Mama nur noch Augen für ihn hat. Als Mama einen Hut, der ihr doch nicht gefällt, im Laden umtauscht, hat Karline die zündende Idee: Das macht sie mit ihrem Bruder auch. Im Babyladen bietet der freundliche Verkäufer ihr erst einen Babypanda, dann einen Babyelefanten und schließlich auch noch Tigerzwillinge an. Aber irgendwie ... Vielleicht ist das kleine Krokodil als Bruder doch nicht so verkehrt? Für alle Familien mit Nachwuchs!
Malý bratříček Karolínky Krokodýlové hrozně slintá, ale mamince Krokodýlové se zdá ÚŽASNĚ roztomilý. Karolínka HROZNĚ MOC žárlí. Vydá se tedy do obchodu, aby uslintaného brášku vyměnila za jiné miminko. Problém je, že žádné není bez chybičky... Jedna z nejoblíbenějších spisovatelek Jan Ormerodová se dala dohromady s Andrewem Joynerem a společně vytvořili laskavý a vtipný příběh o žárlivosti a lásce.
Everyone knows that the wheels on the bus go round and round. But what happens when the bus trundles into a wildlife park? Forget 'the wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish', this rhyme has far more excitement to offer: bouncing baboons, happy hippos, leaping lemurs and more are here to entertain a bus- load of children in this riotous romp!
The story explores the dynamics of a relationship where Maudie's self-centered nature contrasts with Bear's unwavering patience and unconditional love. As Maudie tests the limits of love through her demands and tantrums, Bear consistently rises to the occasion, showcasing his steadfastness. Their bond highlights themes of love, devotion, and the complexities of emotional dependence, ultimately revealing how Bear's enduring support shapes their connection to the very end.
This is a story about having fun and sharing culture; a celebration of the power of story and dance ... and discarding a few stereotypes along the way.
The Duckling and the Swan
Sylvie and her older sister dance their way through make-believe adventures that include princesses, fairy queens, swans, and ducklings.
In 'The Lion and the Mouse' Lion spares the life of the little mouse never thinking that one day the mouse might save his life. In the Tibetan fable 'The Hare's Revenge' Hare is fed up with the bullying Lion and finds a way to outwit him.
In Aesop's the lion and the mouse, Lion spares the life of little Mouse, never thinking for a moment that the mouse might return the favor. In the Malaysian fable the hare's revenge, Hare finds a way to outsmart Lion and his bullying ways