New Releases by Brian Wildsmith

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.

Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

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.

Wildsmith teaches colors through the vibrantly illustrated animals on the pages of this popular color book.

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

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.

Find out what happens to the unfortunate Humpty Dumpty, ride with a fine lady to Banbury Cross, watch a cow jump over the moon, listen to Old King Cole''s fiddlers, and march with the Duke of York in this wonderful collection of nursery rhymes. Brian Wildsmith has chosen over eighty best-loved rhymes that are full of charm and rhythm, and has illustrated them with great exuberance and imagination. Nursery rhymes are delight to share from one generation to the next and this beautiful book is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Simple illustrations of various animals introduce the concept of opposites.

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.

Bilingual books for preschoolers In Vietnamese/English. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

''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.

A charming way for children to learn the alphabet as they follow along with Brian''s delightful illustrations of animals from Aardvark to Zebra. A lift-the-flap book.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, now available for the first time in paperback, Brian Wildsmith tells the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, in a series of wonderful scenes, framed by gold. We read the touching story of Mary''s parents, Anna and Joachim, the birth and childhood of Mary, her marriage to Joseph and the visit by the angel Gabriel. We then travel with Mary to Bethlehem and witness the magic of the Nativity. We watch Jesus growing up in Nazareth and Mary''s sadness as he leaves to preach the gospel. We join Mary as she is plunged into grief by the cross and then share her joy in the resurrection. Finally we see Mary''s assumption into heaven.

Esel, Katze, Hund und Hahn wollen als Musikanten ihr Glück machen. - Märchenklassiker.

Cat on the Mat Books are simple picture-books containing little or no text, for very young children. There are six new titles in the series for 2000.

Anna has to go on a long journey all by herself. Her task is to rescue her seven brothers who have been turned into ravens.

A closer look at walls, fences, grass, and flowers reveals ladybugs, ants, and other insects that inhabit our world.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.

A traveler from outer space visits earth and learns the names of all the things he sees.

Illustrates various things a child dreams about when asleep.

Presents simple questions and brain teasers with answers to be found in the accompanying illustrations.

It''s winter and the snow is full of footprints. But who has made them? Is it a bear, a fox, or a squirrel. This is the latest in the What Next Books series, which encourages very young children to listen, look, and work out for themselves what will happen next on the pages.

A counting book for the numbers one through ten.

Traditional Christmas song. All grades.

A young donkey reunites with her mother in a Bethlehem stable and witnesses a miracle.

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.

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.