New Releases by Elizabeth Laird

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.

This is a Beginner Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

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.

Zippi and Zac, the two toucan detectives, are always ready to fly to the aid of animals in distress. Written by Elizabeth Laird, this book is full of jokes and word play.

Duncan the tractor comes to the rescue of Stan the farmer when a nosy calf disturbs a nest of hornets.

A perfect gift for birthdays, First Communion, Easter, or Christmas, this charming set of three books includes Graces for Children, Hymns for Children, and Prayers for Children. Both parents and children can learn and enjoy devotional writings in this specially illustrated, slipcased set.

Anna''s teen years bring maturity and fulfillment as she experiences the birth and death of a loved and loving hydrocephalic brother, changing ideas about character in both boyfriends and girlfriends, and working with a child with Down''s syndrome.

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

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.

Faces of the USA introduces you to Americans from all walks of life and from all major regions of the U.S. In lively and informative reading passages, suitable for students at intermediate level, Faes of the U.S.A. gives you real insight into the lives of individual Americans and into American Society.

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

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

Faces of the USA introduces you to Americans from all walks of life and from all major regions of the U.S. In lively and informative reading passages, suitable for students at intermediate level, Faes of the U.S.A. gives you real insight into the lives of individual Americans and into American Society.

Voici un beau livre où les enfants découvriront mille idées pour fêter tous les anniversaires. Comment organiser une fête, à la maison ou au jardin, confectionner une carte pour son meilleur ami, préparer un gâteau en forme de cœur pour sa maman, imaginer un déguisement, réaliser un cadeau tout simple mais original : tout cela vous sera expliqué dans ce livre. Satomi Ichikawa et Elizabeth Laird vous souhaitent un joyeux anniversaire !