Most Popular Books by Brian Wildsmith

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.

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.

A cluster of porcupine fish. A school of butterfly fish. A flock of dolphin. A glide of flying fish.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

A stray dog is constantly frustrated in her quest for a bone. Turning the narrower pages reveals hidden portions of the illustrations.

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.

Wanneer de sterke leeuw in een net verstrikt raakt, is de nietige muis de enige die hem daaruit kan bevrijden.

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.

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 cow''s dream of seeing the world comes true, but it doesn''t bring her happiness.