New Releases by Jane Chapman

A beautifully illustrated tale about finding joy and wonder in the world around us, by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman. Now in a board book format for readers ages 2-5! Frog is tired of his dark, dull pond, so he goes off exploring. His friend Mouse shows him the wonders of the woods where they live. Frog marvels at the beautiful colors and animals he sees. But there’s nothing quite as beautiful in his own pond…is there? This exquisitely illustrated tale by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman explores the idea of finding joy and wonder in the world around us, and in the simple things that are also miraculous. Now in a board book format for readers ages 2-5!

The perfect book for any child ages 3-7 who finds disappointment or compromise a bit of a challenge! Spike is a bear with a plan--the perfect plan for the perfect camping trip. But when disaster strikes, he soon learns (with the help of his best friend, Roscoe) that the only thing better than Plan A . . . is Plan B.

This touching sequel to Jane Chapman’s Good-bye, Bear offers a sweet tale of friendship and valuing each other’s needs. Perfect for any young child who likes to spend time alone. In this sequel to Jane Chapman’s Good-bye, Bear, friends Mole and Beaver sit together in their tree house, gazing at the stars and reflecting on the happy memories they have of their good friend Bear. Soon, their friends arrive at the tree house and want to come in, too, drawn there by the cozy glow of the lanterns in the tree house. This continues night after night, until there are so many visitors that Mole feels like there is no space for her anymore. Can her friends find a way to give her the space and quiet time she needs, and still spend time together in their tree house? A touching story that explores the value of finding solace in solitude.

This gentle, touching story of the death of a dear friend, Bear, introduces children to the complex and often confusing feelings of grief, and the ways that Bear’s friends honor his memory as they learn how to cope with the loss. “Bear died on a Friday, while sunlight speckled the grass and caterpillars nibbled leaves in the forest.” Beaver and Mole, two of Bear’s friends, return some of bear''s belongings to his tree house, not quite understanding why their friend is no longer with them. The two cry together, sit quietly together, and feel angry together over the loss of their friend—but they gradually realize that Bear wouldn’t want them to be unhappy, so they decide to finish something that Bear had started.

Barry loves living in the forest. The other animals love to cuddle him because he''s so soft. And even though Barry loves hugs, sometimes he just wants to be left alone! He comes up with an idea to put an end to all the cuddles and interviews a variety of "cuddly" replacements. But will his plan work?

Bear cubs Button and Mungo are so excited for Christmas! They’re especially happy when just before bed they see that it’s snowing. “I wish it would snow forever,” Button tells Papa. It snows all night, and suddenly, there’s too much snow! It blows in through the mail slot, comes in through the window, and blocks the chimney. “How will Santa deliver our presents?” Mungo cries. Can the bears save Christmas?

Piccolo dreams of being big and strong - just like Pops, her hero. When the two set out on a special adventure across the icy plains, Piccolo wonders what they will discover. Could she be more like Pops than she knows? A heartwarming celebration of parental love - perfect for little ones who long to grow up!

Miki, an otter pup, loves to snuggle on her mama''s tummy. And Mama holds Miki''s paws while she teaches her how to swim. One day while Mama is out gathering food, Miki meets another otter pup named Amak, and the two become best friends. Then one day, a terrible storm rages in the ocean, and Miki and Amak hold each other''s paws tightly. Will it be enough to keep them safe?

"Originally published in Great Britain [in] 2017 as Love enough for two by Little Tiger Press."

Christmas is coming, and Teddy is so excited! "Is it Christmas yet?" he repeatedly asks Big Bear. Teddy wants to help Big Bear get ready, but every time he tries, he ends up making a mess -- and making Big Bear angry! Will they be ready to have the perfect Christmas?

Jane Chapman brings to life the challenges of contemporary documentary by balancing theoretical discussion with use of cutting-edge material from Europe and North America and the developing world.

Terrified of the wild storm outside, Baby Bear, Little Bear, and Young Bear crawl one by one into bed with their parents. Bestselling illustrator Chapman vibrantly captures the joy of snuggling into a warm bed as well as the strange shadows that can appear in the middle of the night. Full color.

This picture book contains three best-loved nursery tales - 'The Three Little Pigs', 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', and 'The Little Red Hen' - all brightly illustrated and suitable for reading aloud.

Als er ''s nachts een hevige storm woedt, kruipen Baby Beer, Kleine Beer en Jonge Beer een voor een bij papa en mama in bed. Prentenboek met paginagrote illustraties in kleur. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

小熊希望长得像妈妈那么大。在寒冷的北极雪地里,熊妈妈向小熊展示长大的样子。可是,当一天结束的时候,小熊觉得他还没有为长大做好准备——因为,每个小朋友都拥有自己的快乐!

Bébé Souris, le héros de "Bruits dans la nuit", découvre la neige qui tombe en flocons. Il est pris de panique car il pense que le ciel est en train de tomber en morceaux et court demander à Papa Souris de le recoudre.

In search of the perfect holly with shiny berries to decorate his Christmas tree, Little Mouse begins to make his way home. Suddenly soft white flakes begin falling all around him. "The sky is coming undone!" fears Little Mouse. As he hurries home to tell Big Mouse his imagination overwhelms him. First, he sees a "strange creature" waving its arms at him as he passes the water. Then when he turns around he sees that an invisible monster is leaving footprints right behind him! Finally, after running circles Little Mouse arrives home only to find a giant "white monster" in front of the door. When Big Mouse finds Little Mouse outside he reassures him that the sky is not coming undone, but that it is snowing; after explaining away lIttle Mouse''s fears, he shows Little Mouse that snow makes for a magical Christmas indeed. Glittery snow twinkles on the cover!