New Releases by Michael Foreman

A story celebrating the special relationship between one boy and his grandad, from national treasure Michael Foreman. Jack''s favourite place to be is with his grandad: walking in the woods, looking after the village pond, listening as Grandpa shows him all the magic of the countryside. Together they watch Mr Fox prowling for mice, owls nesting in the trees and badgers sleeping peacefully in their setts. But one night, that peace is shattered with a screech of tyres as a monstrous heap of rubbish is emptied into the village pond. Can Jack and his grandad rally the village and clear the pond before it''s too late? With a wonderful environmental message, this is the perfect picture book to share with children and grandparents alike. Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the most beloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career. This wonderful tale shows the beautiful connection between two generations and how, working together, they can protect our natural spaces and change the world for the better. A tale of wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of Charles Mackesy, Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg!

From sunrise to sunset, breakfast time to playtime, time to go to the beach, bedtime, story time and—finally—sweet dreams time: Michael Foreman celebrates every wonderful moment of a day spent together as a family, creating special memories to treasure forever.

Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route . . . but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?

When Granny leaves her umbrella behind, Mum asks Milo to take it to her. Along the way, Milo encounters pirates, dinosaurs and aliens as he is swept into a rather unexpected and truly amazing adventure... A Sunday Times Best Children''s Books of the Year. ''Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion.'' Quentin Blake

Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore the city and its exciting sights and sounds. A modern tale of friendship and adventure from the twice Greenaway Award-winning author/illustrator, Michael Foreman.

L'histoire vraie du soldat qui aurait pu empêcher la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Londres, 1940... Un jeune garçon et sa mère, qui ont perdu leur maison dans un bombardement, prennent le train pour se réfugier à la campagne. Mais les raids aériens s'intensifient et l'obligent à s'arrêter dans un tunnel. Pour passer le temps, un inconnu entré dans leur compartiment commence à leur raconter l'incroyable histoire de son meilleur ami, Billy. Septembre 1918... Billy et son bataillon livrent leur dernière bataille dans un village du nord de la France. De nombreux soldats allemands sont fait prisonniers. Soudain, l'un d'eux émerge, hagard, des ruines et Billy ordonne qu'on lui laisse la vie sauve. Qui était ce soldat dont le regard devrait le hanter toute sa vie ? Après "Cheval de Guerre", "Soldat Peaceful", "Le Mystère de Lucy Lost", Michael Morpurgo signe un double récit poignant inspiré par l'histoire de Henry Tendey, le soldat le plus décoré de la Première Guerre Mondiale. Illustré avec toute la vivacité et l'intensité dramatique de Michael Foreman.

"One of my earliest memories is lying on the floor in front of the kitchen fire, drawing..." Michael Foreman During the war, paper was in short supply but, the large biscuit tins delivered to his Mum''s shop were lined with white paper. The tins were about twelve inches square, so unfolded, the paper would be four feet long. Perfect for drawings of marching soldiers and convoys of tanks, the village traffic of his childhood. This is a celebration of Michael''s life as a master storyteller and illustrator told through his own autobiographical tales, diary extracts, original sketches and illustrations from his award-winning publications. Beginning with his childhood in wartime Suffolk and his early career as a young artist, and culminating with his collaborations with world-famous authors Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and Quentin ''BLOOMIN'' Blake, this book showcases his ''greatest hits'', and reveals the places, stories and people that inspired him along the way. Divided into three parts: Memories of Childhood (Looking through War Boy, After the War Was Over and War Game.) Far-Flung Places (Looking through Treasure Island, Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, World of Fairy Tales and Classic Fairy Tales.) Friends and Collaborators (Looking through Eric the Viking, Fairy Tales, Nicobobinus, Animal Tales, Fantastic Stories, Arthur, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, Billy the Kid and Farm Boy.) ''I have been lucky with writers. None have been real trouble. Some I never met. Some I meet only after the book is finished, and some, the easiest to get along with, are the dead ones. Most become friends.'' Michael Foreman

When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish van, her litter of kittens are left to fend for themselves. Cat & Dog is a heart-warming tale about an unusual friendship from two-time Kate Greenaway award-winner Michael Foreman.

A tiny dinosaur is born to a family of rather huge dinosaurs and everyone is mystified about why it is so different. As the littlest dinosaur grows, it feels left out and at odds with the world of its huge family, until one day its very size is the thing that rescues them all. A charming tale featuring every toddler''s favourite - dinosaurs - with a sweetly told message about being happy being yourself. Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Award-winning picture book creator Michael Foreman celebrates the love between a father and child in this endearing bedtime story.

Sometimes big things have very small beginnings. "Oh! If only . . . I had stayed home that day . . . If only . . . I hadn''t met that dog . . . If only . . . he didn''t want to play . . . " And so begins a remarkably funny chain of events as one young boy and a dog unwittingly unleash the greatest havoc imaginable.

While a cat wanders wild and free, his friend Bubble the fish swims in circles in a bowl, until the cat decides to give Bubble a taste of freedom.

Né en 1943 dans une ville d'Angleterre, un jeune garçon fait les quatre cents coups. Jusqu'au jour où il se retrouve placé en maison de redressement. La vie y est particulièrement dure mais, lors de la séance d'exercice quotidienne, le jeune garçon a le bonheur de longer l'enclos des chevaux. Son intérêt pour eux n'a pas échappé au responsable des écuries du camp. Bientôt, il lui confie Dombey, un cheval que les mauvais traitements ont rendu triste et sauvage. Une relation de confiance s'établit peu à peu, où chacun panse ses blessures. Ils deviennent les meilleurs amis du monde. C'est alors que Dombey est acheté par l'armée et les deux amis doivent se séparer. Mais peut-être pas pour toujours...

The classic children''s favourite, soon to be released as a major movie, is given a fresh new look by leading illustrator Michael Foreman.

Living in ruin and rubble with a wire fence and soldiers separating him from the cool hills where his father used to take him as a small child, a boy''s tiny, green plant shoot gives him hope in a bleak landscape.

En este libro de primeras experiencias, mamá ayuda a Deron a prepararse para su primer día en una escuela infantil de Ghana. Deron hace muchas cosas en este primer día: conoce a la maestra y a los demás niños, dibuja, almuerza, echa una pequeña siesta y... cuando llega el momento de volver a casa, se muere de ganas ¡por volver a jugar con sus nuevos amigos al día siguiente!.

Written when the author was ten years old, tells of a dog and a boy who are both lonely until they are included by others.

Dans cette adaptation du texte de Chrétien de Troyes, le roi Arthur, transporté à travers le temps, raconte son histoire à un jeune garçon du XXIe siècle.

After witnessing the birth of a seal, Ben forges a close bond with it, observing and sharing her life in the ocean.

Little Monkey runs away from his mother because he doesn''t want to go to bed, and soon everyone is chasing him.

A young reindeer becomes a surprise Christmas gift for a city boy.

Writer and illustrator Foreman invites children to explore the world and its wonders. Full color. including gatefold.

A small cat reminisces about events that took place around the manger where it was sleeping on the night the baby Jesus was born.

When an old, homeless donkey sets out on the road to begin a new life as a musician, he invites other animals who are down on their luck to join him. How this downtrodden menagerie—a dog, a cat, a donkey, and a rooster—come to realize their dream is full of humor—and some surprises—in this infectiously rhythmical new version of "The Musicians of Bremen."

Filled with favourite songs, poems and stories for Christmas.

Little Panda buys a tiny plant for his mother''s birthday. He nurtures the little plant in the dark attic, and it grows into a big surprise.

This is the classic story of the boy who nev er grew up. Illustrator Michael Foreman takes the reader on an adventure with Peter and friends in Never-Land, where the y meet the devilish Captain Hook along the way. '