New Releases by Elizabeth Laird

Tom Wilkinson, just arrived from England, finds Africa an amazing place. Exotic birds, monkeys and a game park beyond the garden. When a hungry leopard moves into the neighbourhood, Tom and his new friend Afra hatch a desperate plan to save the creature from being shot. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Anita dreams of being a movie star. One day Mr Stein invites Anita to visit his studio. This is her big chance but, in the end, it isn''t Anita who impresses him ...

It is the civil war and Hania is living with her grandfather on his farm. Nearby she discovers a wounded Freedom Party fighter. Hania hides him in the barn and tries to nurse him back to health. Then her grandfather discovers her secret.

Peter Castle, on holiday in France with his parents, gets left behind by mistake and finds himself without food, money or means of communication. Elizabeth Laird is the author of Kiss the Dust, winner of the Children''s Book of the Year in 1991.

Tara er kurder og bor i Irak. Vi møter henne som en bekymringsløs ungjente, men dette forandrer seg snart. Familien hennes er med i arbeidet for kurdernes sak, og snart må de rømme. De drar først opp i den kurdiske fjelllandsbyen hvor faren kommer fra, og får et innblikk i kulturforskjellerkurderne imellom. Så må de rømme over fjellet til Iran og bo i flyktningeleir, for tilslutt å måtte flykte til et helt annet land, England.Alt er beskrevet på en realistisk måte. En meget aktuell bok som sier mye omhvordan det er å være flyktning, at det ikke er noe man ønsker å måtte reisefra hjemlandet og egen kultur. En viktig og godt skrevet bok.

Stan''s reliable farm tractor Duncan comes in handy when the ducks'' pond freezes over and they cannot get to the water.

Whether at work or at play--these cuddly bears will provide children hours offun and teach such fundamental skills as counting and rhyming.

Roly and Poly and their little brother Oswald spend their day making breakfast, helping around the house, celebrating their birthday, and watching Dad build a bonfire.

When bad weather prevents the children from going to the beach, they turn their bedroom into a beach and pretend they are on a boat and a desert island.

An Ethiopian retelling of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus illustrated with traditional works of art.

The Cubby Bears have fun making a mask, playing pretend, walking in the woods, and putting on a magic show. Includes directions for activities.

Fahali anafanya kazi ngumu lakini Punda hamuamini.