New Releases by Brian Wildsmith

Brian Wildsmith is the author of Paws, Claws, Tails, and Roars: Brian Wildsmith's Animal Kingdom (2023), Brian Wildsmith's Farm Animals (White Mountain Apache/English) (2021), Brian Wildsmith's Animal Gallery (2020), Farm Animals (2015), Jesus (2015).

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Paws, Claws, Tails, and Roars: Brian Wildsmith's Animal Kingdom

release date: Sep 07, 2023
Paws, Claws, Tails, and Roars: Brian Wildsmith's Animal Kingdom
Answer the call of the wild with this timeless, stunningly beautiful gift book from one of the world''s finest illustrators, presented with a foreword from one of the shining stars of children''s literature, Michael Rosen.Brian Wildsmith''s breathtaking animal paintings are accompanied by new lyrical text, inviting readers to pause a while and linger over the glorious wild animals, birds, and fishes within.Whether already a fan of Brian Wildsmith, or discovering his work for the first time, readers will cherish this book for a lifetime.

Brian Wildsmith's Farm Animals (White Mountain Apache/English)

release date: May 01, 2021
Brian Wildsmith's Farm Animals (White Mountain Apache/English)
Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

Brian Wildsmith's Animal Gallery

release date: May 19, 2020
Brian Wildsmith's Animal Gallery
Discover a troop of kangaroos, an ambush of tigers, a rafter of turkeys, and a flotilla of swordfish in this glorious introduction to the animal kingdom from internationally acclaimed artist Brian Wildsmith. A lion yawns lazily in the grass. Curious giraffes crane their long necks. Step into this rich world of animals from an extraordinary illustrator whose work influenced generations of younger artists. Each animal’s essence is strikingly captured, from the playfulness of otters to a noisy gathering of parrots, while panoramic pictures give a real sense of the animals’ habitats. Collective nouns — some familiar, others wonderfully surprising — are used to describe each group of animals. Brian Wildsmith’s stunning illustrations will inspire a love of nature and a respect for animals from the earliest age.

Farm Animals

release date: Jun 11, 2015
Farm Animals
Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

Jesus

release date: Jan 29, 2015
Jesus
A truly beautiful picture book, in which Brian Wildsmith sets out the life of Jesus: his birth, his childhood in Nazareth, his baptism and temptation, his teaching and miracles, and finally the entry in to Jerusalem, culminating in his death and resurrection. ·Brian Wildsmith is one of the great figures of children''s illustration of the 20th century, and celebrates forty years of publishing with OUP in 2002 ·Brian''s work has been consistently ground-breaking: his first books were published using revolutionary printing techniques, and he has even published a book with a Japanese princess ·There is a museum in Kyoto dedicated solely to his paintings, which attracts visitors from all around the world ''This brightly illustrated book convey[s] the Bible story with great dignity and impact.'' - The Guardian ''Pictures to be dreamed over, and meditated upon, over and over again.'' - TES

The Bremen Town Musicians

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Bremen Town Musicians
A retelling of the Grimm Brothers� beloved tale about an old donkey who leaves the farm to travel to Bremen where he hopes to join a band. On the way, he meets a dog, a cat, and a rooster. With a bray, a bark, a meow, and a cock-a-doodle-doo, they become fast friends and decide to travel together to Bremen�getting there leads to great unexpected results.

A Christmas Journey

release date: Sep 09, 2010
A Christmas Journey
After Mary sets out for Bethlehem with Joseph, a Christmas journey for her cat and dog also begins . . . In his enchanting retelling of the Nativity story, Brian Wildsmith brings a host of animals to the stable on the night that Jesus is born. A delightful book to share with children at Christmas time.

Brian Wildsmith's Amazing Animal Alphabet

release date: Feb 01, 2009
Brian Wildsmith's Amazing Animal Alphabet
Learn the alphabet on an animal safari! Brian Wildsmith’s vibrant illustrations of animals from around the world provide children with a fun and exciting way to learn their ABCs. The amazing facts about animals A to Z will entertain the entire family.

The Hare and the Tortoise

release date: Jun 07, 2007
The Hare and the Tortoise
''I am sure to win, but we will race if you like.'' So laughs the hare when a slow tortoise challenges him to run all the way to the old cart. His speed is never in doubt but perhaps it is the hare''s boastfulness that should make us question the likely outcome of the race? The simple message of this La Fontaine fable - that modesty and perseverance will always be rewarded - is gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

The North Wind and the Sun

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The North Wind and the Sun
The North Wind blew with all his might, but it was no use. The North Wind is sure that he is powerful enough to blow the cloak from the shoulders of a passing horseman. But will his furious strength be a match for the gentle, warming influence of the Sun? The simple message of this La Fontaine fable - that gentle persuasion is always more successful than aggressive coercion - is gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

Brian Wildsmith's Box of Books

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Brian Wildsmith's Box of Books
Includes these favorites: ABC Animals to Count Animal Colors Farm Animals Opposites Zoo Animals

Brian Wildsmith's Zoo Animals

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Brian Wildsmith's Zoo Animals
Pictures and text describe several animals one might find in a zoo.

De zeven raven

release date: Jan 01, 2000
De zeven raven
Anna trekt de wereld in om haar broers te zoeken die bij haar geboorte in raven zijn veranderd. Prentenboek met grote, kleurrijke platen. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar.

Look Closer

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Look Closer
A closer look at walls, fences, grass, and flowers reveals ladybugs, ants, and other insects that inhabit our world.

The Hunter and His Dog

release date: Jan 01, 1999
The Hunter and His Dog
Though trained to retrieve birds for his master, a dog finds that he is too kind-hearted for such work.

Brian Wildsmith's Amazing World of Words

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Brian Wildsmith's Amazing World of Words
A traveler from outer space visits earth and learns the names of all the things he sees.

My Dream

release date: Jan 01, 1997
My Dream
Illustrates various things a child dreams about when asleep.

Joseph

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Joseph
A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.

The Circus

release date: Jan 01, 1996
The Circus
Full-page color illustrations capture the animals, clown, and acrobatic acts of the circus.

The Creation

release date: Jan 01, 1995
The Creation
Colorful pop-up illustrations retell the story of God''s creation of the world and everything in it.

Wake Up, Wake Up!

release date: Jan 01, 1993
Wake Up, Wake Up!
The sun wakes up the rooster who crows and wakes up the goose who honks and wakes up the sheep who bleat and so on until all the farm animals wake the farmer who feeds them.

What Did I Find?

release date: Jan 01, 1993
What Did I Find?
Various animals are discovered in unusual places all over the house but at the end of the day all are found in the narrator''s bed.

A Christmas Story

release date: Jan 01, 1992
A Christmas Story
A little donkey sets out to find its mother who is taking Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

The Owl and the Woodpecker

release date: Jan 01, 1992
The Owl and the Woodpecker
The Owl and the Woodpecker are anything but friendly neighbors until the day a storm hits their forest.

さくらの木

release date: Jan 01, 1991
さくらの木
After a war destroys their Japanese village and kills their father, Taichi and Yumiko find hope by nursing a cherry tree through a harsh winter and seeing it blossom into new life.

Carousel

release date: Jan 01, 1988
Carousel
While she is sick in bed, a little girl dreams of riding on her favorite merry-go-round.

Give a Dog a Bone

Give a Dog a Bone
A stray dog is constantly frustrated in her quest for a bone. Turning the narrower pages reveals hidden portions of the illustrations.

Toot, Toot

Toot, Toot
A collection of simple picture books containing little or no text, for very young children.

Nest

Nest
Two birds make a nest and raise their young in what they think is a tree, but is really a deer''s antlers.

Cat on the Mat

Cat on the Mat
The cat liked sitting on the mat until all the other animals decided to sit on it too.
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