New Releases by Christopher Wormell

Imprisoned in a tall thin house in the Great Black City with a bare cellar for a bedroom, she is forced to work by her wicked aunt and uncle. Clementine is NEVER allowed out. Her only view of the outside world is from the high up window in her dank cellar. All she has ever known is the Great Black City and her only friend is a cat called Gilbert. But Clementine has a dream, she has hope, spirit and pluck and not even the ghastly Aunt Vermilla and Uncle Rufus can squash that... A cracking good yarn that will have you rooting for Clementine every step of the way.

When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, she hears the sound of a step on the stairs. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her . . . Or a giant giraffe outside on the landing . . . Or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob and opening the door . . . Or even a night monster come to gobble her up . . . But when Molly surprises the tiptoeing beast, she gets an even bigger surprise of her own! This edition is a beautiful reissue of a children''s modern classic.

Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He''s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can''t even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast! But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . . This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children''s tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

Eric is a little boy who sometimes gets things wrong. But Eric learns that while you can''t be good at everything, sometimes it takes a little time to find out what you are good at. And when a huge monster stomps down the mountain to Eric''s village, Eric just might have his chance to shine...

Un jour, un ballon rouge traversa les airs et atterrit aux pieds de Petit Ours Mal Peigné qui donna un coup dedans. Le ballon s'envola et disparut entre les branches d'un chêne. Petit Ours attendit que le ballon retombe. Mais rien ne se passa. Alors, Petit Ours interrogea les lapins, escalada l'arbre où se trouvait l'écureuil, dérangea le hibou et chercha dans le nid de la cigogne. Mais un ballon, ça rebondit !

Scruffy Bear sees a red ball, and does what comes naturally - kicks it! But the ball is lost, high up in a tree, and the owners aren''t very pleased. Never fear, plucky Scruffy Bear can climb trees. Even very, very high trees with all kinds of cross creatures in them?

One day a small scruffy bear meets six terrified white mice; they''re scared of the dark forest and all the predatory creatures that live there, including an owl, a fox and a slithery snake. . . . But never fear, Scruffy Bear has all kinds of ingenious ideas about how to keep them safe!

In een donker bos komt borstelbeertje zes verdwaalde muizen tegen. Ze zijn bang om opgegeten te worden, maar het beertje weet de wilde dieren te foppen. Prentenboek met deels realistische illustraties in kleur. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

A smart fish who longs to explore the world beyond the ocean discovers he can use his fins to walk on land. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Jack is lost in the forest - a forest that his mum has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there: a bear, a lion, an elephant, a crocodile, a wolf and a python, all seem perfectly friendly to him, even if th

In een diepe grot, ver weg in de bergen, leeft een onoverwinnelijke draak die nergens bang voor is, behalve voor een kleine muis. Prentenboek met fraai gekleurde aquarellen. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Un ours flânait dans la forêt quand il rencontra un petit garçon. "Je me suis perdu, dit l'enfant en reniflant. Et Maman m'a interdit de me promener seul dans la forêt parce que la forêt est remplie de bêtes féroces." "Hein! Des bêtes féroces? Vraiment?" s'inquiétèrent l'ours, le loup, le lion et le crocodile. Sur la pointe des pattes, ils marchèrent prudemment dans la forêt. C'est alors qu'un hurlement sauvage résonna au loin...

Special Animal Gatefold Inside! The story of Noah''s Ark has never been more beautifully presented! Acclaimed writer and illustrator Christopher Wormell keeps his readers on the edge of their seats in this retelling of the beloved biblical tale. Wormell''s trademark woodcut illustrations are paired here with very detailed descriptions of his subjects. And as an added bonus, little ones will love lifting the gate flap to let Noah''s animals on and off the boat! Full-spread pictures on each page and a short encyclopedia in the back detailing the featured animals on Wormell''s ark will leave parents and kids thrilled.

Jeder ist verwundbar! Was für ein mächtiger Drache: Schneller als jeder Vogel kann er mit seinem Atem ganze Wälder niederbrennen und mit einem einzigen Schwanzschlenkern dicke Burgmauern einstürzen lassen. Aber er hat ein grosses, beziehungsweise winzig kleines Geheimnis: Er fürchtet sich schrecklich vor Mäusen! Wieder einmal hat er eine Prinzessin geraubt und ahnt nicht, dass unterdessen in der Höhle nebenan George, ein Mäuserich, eingezogen ist. Als der beim neuen Nachbarn vorbeikommt, weil ihm der Zucker für seinen Tee ausgegangen ist, flüchtet der Drache entsetzt. Und statt in der zugigen Höhle darf George nun in der Burgmauer wohnen und wird mit allem verwöhnt, was er sich wünscht. Denn seine blosse Gegenwart verwandelt den schrecklichen Drachen in ein Häufchen Elend! Die herrlichen Bilder kommen mit wenig Text aus, und bei beiden kommt der Humor nicht zu kurz. Eine köstliche Drachengeschichte mit einer unerwarteten Wendung, denn wer freut sich nicht, wenn der angeblich Unbesiegbare auch seine Schwächen hat? Ab 5 Jahren, *****, Irene Beglinger-Flückiger.

Award-winning author and illustrator Christopher Wormell sinks his teeth into a new favorite subject-dinosaurs! Wings, Horns, & Claws is an affectionate pictorial tribute to those prehistoric animals, who grow with every turn of the page reinforcing the cognitive learning concept of size and proportion. Wormell''s trademark beautiful woodcut illustrations are paired here with very detailed descriptions of his subjects. His unique vision and incredible artistry elevate this book above the crowd of volumes devoted to the Earth''s coolest creatures. A great choice for kids and even adults who can''t get enough of these prehistoric reptiles.

Award-winning illustrator Christopher Wormell brings his vivid artwork to the classic Aesop''s Fables, a cornerstone of children''s literature, in a visual feast to delight both children and adults. Gorgeous linoleum block prints illustrate a key moment in the story, with the morals also printed in a hand-cut style on the facing page. This simple approach encourages parent-child interaction as the parent fills in the details of the story (drawn from the appendix).

From dogs watching over the shepherds'' flocks when angels appear, to a charmed cobra performing in Herod''s court as the king tries to deceive the wise men, Wormell''s trademark animal imagery brings a new perspective to the story of the first Christmas.

Linoleum block prints produced the art which portrays both unusual and familiar animals, one for each letter of the alphabet.

With each passing night, Malcolm Cicchio is losing one minute of sleep. At this rate, he figures, his heart will explode in about sixteen months. But no matter how much time he has left, Malcolm has some things he''d like to get done. For example, he''s got to organize a "foreign film festival"-i.e., a screening of Bergman''s Wild Strawberries-at the run-down theater he manages, to impress the pretty suicide-hotline volunteer he just met. He still wants to get his wristwatch back from his ex-girlfriend Lena (does she really need it when she''s about to marry a cardiologist?). And there was one other thing...oh, yeah-getting a life.

A lonely ugly monster finds comfort from a stone rabbit which he makes and which is never so scared of him to run away from him as all other living animals would.

Wer wagt, gewinnt! Ein kleines Mädchen wohnt mit seinem kleinen braunen Hund in der Wildnis der Berge. Es trägt nur ein Fell quer über den Leib gebunden und sonst nichts. Statt in die Schule zu gehen, fängt es Forellen, die es über dem Feuer brät und sammelt Beeren und Wurzeln. Es lebt mit dem Hund in einer Höhle. Doch eines Tages wütet ein Schneesturm, da taucht eine riesige Bärin vor ihrer Höhle auf. Das kleine Mädchen ist bereit, mit seinem dünnen Speer gegen ihn zu kämpfen, doch die Bärin dreht wieder um und trottet davon. Da entdecken das Mädchen und der Hund einen kleinen Bären und ihnen wird klar, dass die Bärenmutter das Kleine gesucht hat. Im Schneegestöber macht sich das Mädchen mit den Tieren auf die Suche nach der Bärenmutter, bis sie sie findet. Nun kuscheln alle zusammen in der Höhle und haben damit den wärmsten Platz der Wildnis. Das Mädchen steht für eine mutige, eigenwillige Auseinandersetzung mit der Aussenwelt, es weiss sich zu helfen und findet seinen eigenen Weg. Die Geschichte passt gut zum Thema starke Mädchen und ist mit grossen, eindrücklichen Farbaquarellbildern illustriert. Ab 4 Jahren, ausgezeichnet, Denise Racine.

With every page of Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles, readers young and old will delight in counting their way through the animal kingdom. Vivid linoleum-block prints from award-winning artist Christopher Wormell highlight the numbers from one to twenty using everything from a colorful chameleon to a giant humpback whale.

The celebrated picture book from illustrator Christopher Wormell is now available for the first time in an appealing board book format that''s perfect for toddler hands. This durable board book edition of Christopher Wormell''s critically acclaimed New Alphabet of Animals is sure to be a hit with children who are too young to handle the cloth-bound edition. His vivid, linoleum-block prints of exotic and unusual animals, from armadillo to zorilla, form a delightful and surprising alphabet. Christopher Wormell''s compelling and colourful artwork has won him admirers amongst children and adults alike. His first book for children, An Alphabet of Animals, started as a series of simple and colourful illustrations for his son, and eventually grew into a book that took the prestigious Graphics Prize at the Bologna International Children''s Book Fair in 1991.

Een klein meisje en haar hond wonen helemaal alleen in de wildernis en moeten alles alleen doen, zelfs hun grot verdedigen als er een grote bruine beer aankomt. Prentenboek met sfeervolle tekeningen in paars-bruine tinten. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.