New Releases by Jane Chapman

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.

A beautifully illustrated tale about celebrating the joy of Christmas, and the little things in life, by best-selling author/illustrator Jane Chapman. Cubby the bear cub is out with Daddy one day to find the perfect Christmas tree. They find one and dig it up, and when they get home, they give it the perfect spot in the living room and decorate it. Cubby is thrilled to have Little Tree in their house and treats the tree like a member of the family. But when Christmas is over, it''s time to take down the decorations--including Little Tree. Cubby doesn''t want to lose a friend--but Daddy has a clever idea of how to be sure that they have Little Tree with them every Christmas.

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.

Hidden under shady leaves, a tiny gorilla''s face peeps out - silent and alone. But out in the world, friendship awaits. And there is joy to be found . . . together. A tender story about finding a way through sadness and the importance of compassion and connection in a challenging world.

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?

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?

When Bear insists that he will not share his honey, the other animals are determined to get their share anyway.

It is bedtime but Mo, an owlet, is not at all sleepy, so Grandma suggests that he put her to bed instead.

Mouse waits by the river for her Special Friends one fine day, joined by Rabbit, Frog, and Turtle, who stop to see why she is there and stay to keep her company as insects, other creatures, and a single cloud pass their way.

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.

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.

A new animal called a kangaroo is arriving at Buttercup Farm and all the animals are very worried. What does a kangaroo do? In turn the animals express their fears that Kangaroo might take over their jobs. Oh, no! What will they do then? The animals are so worried that they don''t notice the baby animals wandering off, one by one . . .

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When Little Mouse ventures out on Christmas Eve in search of holly with big red berries he gets a fright, but Big Mouse is able to explain everything. Suggested level: junior.

Aujourd''hui, les animaux se sont réunis pour tenir conseil. Un nouveau pensionnaire est annoncé, un kangourou ! On ne sait ni de quoi il a l''air, ni à quoi il sert ?

Small children mesmerized by vehicles and big machines will find more than their fill in this bright, bustling board book with lengthening pages. LET''S BUILD! It takes a lot of building trucks to put up a house! A forklift carries bricks, a steamroller squashes the ground, a bulldozer pushes and scoops, a cement mixer churns, a digger makes holes, a flatbed trailer carries materials, and a crane lifts them up and down. Now here’s a huge excavator to start building another house!