New Releases by Ed Vere

This adorable grumpy/sunshine duo will steal your heart in a tender and funny picture book about friendship and respecting each other’s differences. From Ed Vere, the bestselling creator of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion. Waffles really, really loves hugs. Julius does not. Waffles would very much like to hug his friend Julius. Julius, however, prefers other things: most notably, cat-naps. But definitely not hugs. Waffles will wait until Julius is ready. It won''t be so hard...will it? (Yes...it will.) This irresistible story is about respecting one another’s boundaries—and the beautiful friendships that can blossom when we do.

A brave little artist lights up the world with the colors in his heart. In this colorful picture book, a brave little dinosaur artist embarks on an amazing adventure, bringing her creativity to the dark city to bring people Add vitality and vitality. The little dinosaur artist kept exploring and creating, but one day, she accidentally painted the color outside the line! She fell into deep self-doubt. Can she continue? Will the little dinosaur be restricted by the box? This is a story about courage, creativity and growth, inspiring children to embrace their own inadequacies.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! An inspiring, seafaring fable about a determined and brave elephant who reaches for his dreams, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. "There is only one thing I want to do . . . So I will do it!" Gabriel the elephant dreams of being part of the lifeboat crew in his seaside town, but he is too young, and too little. But soon, Gabriel grows up and he is too . . . BIG! Disappointed but undaunted, Gabriel makes a plan. He hammers and chops, saws and sands, and builds his very own boat. One night, a great storm hits, and it''s Gabriel''s time to shine, pulling his oars alone against the crashing waves to save a crew in peril. Young children will love rooting for underdog Gabriel and will draw inspiration from his determination to achieve his dreams despite hurdles and setbacks. The Elephant and the Sea is a perfect gift for anyone setting out on a new path, encouraging them to face life’s obstacles with optimism.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. It''s an inspiring exploration of the creative spirit, perfect for fans of What Do You Do with an Idea? and The Dot. Creative young children will see themselves and the world around them in a fresh light in this charming story about an artistic soul. Through setbacks and triumphs, our young hero adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who live there. It''s a journey that reminds us that it''s okay to color outside the lines: Art is full of heart! The Artist is a perfect gift for creative kids, graduates, or anyone setting out on a new path, encouraging them to face life’s obstacles with a positive outlook.

Mr Big is strong, Mr Big is tough, Mr Big is . . . well . . . BIG! He has just one small problem - because of the way he looks he just can''t get people to stick around. How can he show them that although he may look a little scary, he is just a great big softy inside? With his trademark bold colour and masterful graphic simplicity, Ed Vere sensitively and humorously tackles the universal and current subject of inclusion, reminding the reader that to get to know someone you need to look beyond their exterior.

Ideal for small hands, this board book edition of Max at Night is the perfect bedtime read. Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller! Witty and heart-warming, stylish and beautifully illustrated, Max the Brave is now ready for a nighttime adventure. This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It''s way past Max''s bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight. . . Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can''t find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But that''s not as easy as Max had hoped...

¿Quién dice que todos los leones tienen que ser feroces? Tanto da que los demás digan que solo hay una forma correcta. Hay que ser valiente, y ser uno mismo, cada uno a su manera.

From the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator of Max the Brave comes an inspiring and adorable picture book about a pair of unlikely friends who face down a pack of bullies. In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together—talking, playing, writing poems, and making wishes, But one day, a pack of bullies questions whether it''s right for a lion and a duck to be pals. Leonard soon learns there are many ways to be a lion, and many ways to be a friend, and that sometimes finding just the right words can change the world . . . This sweet, funny, thoughtful, and much-needed story will open up readers'' eyes to the importance of being who they are and not backing down to hurtful criticism. It''s an empowering tale about connecting with others and choosing kindness over bullying, and shows children how angry and provocative words can be overcome by empathy and inner courage.

Grinchouille la grenouille n'est pas grinchouille et ne ronchonne jamais... En tout cas, c'est ce qu'elle prétend. Grinchouille est juste une grenouille verte comme les autres, à ceci près qu'elle n'aime que trois choses : le vert et rien que le vert (surtout pas le rose !), bondir avec des amis, et gagner ! Mais que se passe-t-il quand elle perd ? Et lorsque personne ne veut bondir avec elle ? Ou si, comble de l'horreur, un lapin "rose" veut devenir son ami ? Grinchouille la grenouille découvre le supplice de la solitude et boude. Parviendra-t-elle à reconnaître ses torts et à s'excuser ? L'album propose également une lecture à deux voix, où la grenouille dialogue avec le lecteur. La "voix du lecteur" interroge le comportement de la grenouille pour l'aider à se débarrasser de sa mauvaise humeur.

Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn''t win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

The companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave! Max is done being brave, and now it''s time to sleep—all he has to do is say good night. But something''s wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it''s nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night. Praise for Max the Brave: "A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread." —Kirkus "Full of playful humor...enhanced by the humorous text, character expressions, and a not-scary monster to boot. VERDICT Highly recommended." – School Library Journal "Both the punchy text and illustrations command attention, and plenty of readers will get a kick out of feeling superior to Max" —Publishers Weekly

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller. When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he''d like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that''s not what friendship is all about . . . Is it?

"Max tiene mucho sueäno. Antes de irse a la cama, Max solo necesita darle las buenas noches a la luna. Pero Ådâonde estâa la Luna?"--Page 4 of cover.

Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.

Et si un jeune monstre était en ce moment même en train de se préparer en pensant à toi, lecteur de ce livre ? S'il avait décidé de traverser des marécages et de franchir des montagnes pour venir te trouver ? Et s'il avait une petite faim et voulait te croquer au dîner ? L'auteur joue sur les "si" et peut-être pour faire monter la tension. Plus on avance dans le récit, plus le monstre se rapproche hypothétiquement du lecteur, plus ce dernier a peur. Et cela jusqu'au paroxysme : le moment où le monstre commence à monter l'escalier, d'ouvrir la porte de la chambre... pour finalement ne demander qu'un bisou avant d'aller se coucher. Parce que tout le monde sait bien que, pour les monstres aussi, c'est l'heure d'aller au litt. Un album au suspense haletant, qui mêle les frayeurs de la nuit aux rires que provoque le rigolo-petit-monstre-vert sur son petit vélo-rouge avec ses grands yeux-globuleux-et-sa langue-qui pendouille. Les illustrations pleines d'humour contrebalancent le texte, qui joue sur le suspense et l'expectative.

An exciting range of whole-class Plays to Act, suitable for all abilities at KS1

An exciting range of whole-class Plays to Act, suitable for all abilities at KS1

A hungry monster seeks a different type of bedtime snack.

Two monkeys learn to share.

Een kuikentje komt uit zijn ei, eet samen met zijn moeder graan en poept voor het eerst. Prentenboek met grote gestileerde figuren tegen een felgekleurde achtergrond, met pop-ups. Vanaf ca. 2 jaar.

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