Most Popular Books by Emma Thompson

A journey around the world, looking at animals to color and poetry to amuse.

A new Christmas classic from a magical pairing: Dame Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler. The story of Jim: a very lucky, very special, very grubby dog, who lives, improbably, in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Emma Thompson magically weaves the real-life tale of Jim - beloved dog of Sir Henry Cole who created the first Christmas card - with a fantastically warm and heartfelt Christmas romp, brilliantly illustrated by bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. A Christmas book to treasure, and an adventure filled with high emotion, guilt, redemption, unexpected presents and a life-changing brush with royalty.

The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit is a brand new tale from Emma Thompson. In her second Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Emma Thompson returns Peter to his home in the Lake District. Peter and his silly cousin Benjamin are helping their friend William - a turkey - who is in danger of becoming Mr and Mrs McGregor''s Christmas dinner. Will Peter and Benjamin be able to save him? This eBook edition features wonderful audio including a reading by Emma Thompson. Emma Thompson is an Oscar-winning screenwriter and actress who lives in London and Argyll. Emma''s Further Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 2012. Emma said, "I''ve always loved Beatrix Potter, as a child and then as a mother and all the years in-between as well. When Mr Rabbit invited me to write a further tale, I was more honoured than I can say. I hope I don''t let him or his extraordinary creator down." Don''t miss The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson

In wartime England, the two very spoiled Gray children are being sent to stay in the country with their very numerous and ill-behaved cousins, the Greens. Enter Nanny McPhee, who discovers that Mrs. Green and the children are fighting another war altogether-against scheming relatives intent on taking their farm while Mr. Green is off fighting in the war. Nanny McPhee must use her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons, or losing the farm will be the least of their problems... Look for the first exciting book in this series: Nanny McPhee!

Emma Thompson celebrates 110 years of Peter Rabbit by giving us a brand-new tale! Celebrate 110 years of Peter Rabbit with a new, original tale written by Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and based on the original tales by Beatrix Potter. In this story, Peter''s adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr. McGregor''s garden and all the way to Scotland! With 72 pages of beautiful text and illustrations, this hardcover picture book, which includes an audio CD of the story narrated by the author, is sure to become a classic--and a collector''s item!

It was high summer and a travelling fun-fair had come to the village... Peter Rabbit and Benjamin were forbidden to attend. But even the best-behaved rabbit can''t keep away from a fun-fair; and Peter is far from being the best-behaved rabbit. With Benjamin at his side, Peter sneaks into the fair where a roller-coaster ride of an adventure begins... When Peter finds himself scooped up by a rather grumpy little girl and separated from his cousin he is helpless and very afraid. It takes the determined bravery of Benjamin to rescue Peter from the frightening hurly-burly of shouting stallholders and whirling rides.

Originally published: London: Bloomsbury, 1995.

Nanny McPhee embarks on a brand new adventure in this brilliant, funny and captivating novel based on the new Nanny McPhee film. The Green family is trying to survive the war in their house in the country, but unfortunately they are not out of harm''s way. A wicked uncle is intent on getting his hands on the family fortune and the children miss their father who is away fighting who knows where, and then their horrible cousins arrive! Life is not easy in the Green household . . . Thank heavens for Nanny McPhee!

''The perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Christmas ... it''s a festive gem'' Woman & Home ''A beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays'' Prima ___________ The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? Looking towards the future, what would your perfect Christmas be? What would you change? What should we all change? This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden. Away from the John Lewis advert, the high street decorations and the candied orange in Heston Blumenthal''s Christmas pudding, this gem of a book introduced and curated by Emma Thompson and Greg Wise celebrates the importance of kindness and generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows us that these values are not just for Christmas.

Unleash Passion and Adventure in HuskerDust One An Unforgettable LGBTQ Sci-Fi Romance! Get ready to be swept away by *HuskerDust One*, a thrilling LGBTQ sci-fi adventure where love knows no boundaries, and the fight for survival pushes two souls together. Set in a distant future where humanity is scattered across the stars, this story follows two unlikely heroes-each carrying their own secrets-who must navigate dangerous missions, cosmic mysteries, and a connection that defies the odds. Amid intergalactic intrigue and high-stakes action, *HuskerDust One* explores the power of love and identity in a universe where acceptance is rare, but hope shines through. Their romance, fueled by trust and resilience, will face obstacles as vast as space itself, but their bond grows stronger with each challenge. Perfect for readers who crave epic storytelling, strong LGBTQ representation, and heart-pounding sci-fi adventures, *HuskerDust One* is a journey of passion, defiance, and the courage to love against all odds. Don''t miss your chance to embark on this exhilarating adventure order HuskerDust One today and dive into a world where love transcends the stars!

Emma Thompson has written a screen adaption of Jane Austen''s romantic satire of the mores and morals of early 19th-century England. In these diaries, she recounts the daily joys and despairs of working on this film as writer and star, with actors Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman.

Peter Rabbit is back... and he''s as mischievous and playful as ever. This charming collection draws together Emma Thompson''s three new Peter Rabbit adventures: The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit, and The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit. Full of adventure, life and charm, these new tales are a respectful addition to the legendary world of Beatrix Potter. Discover if Peter will find his way home from a great adventure; if he can outwit Mr. McGregor and save a Christmas turkey; and if he can enjoy all the fun of a spectacular fair. Lovingly-told and brimming with the playfulness and humour of Beatrix Potter''s world, these three tales will delight fans of all ages. In a beautifully designed hardback with luxurious gilded edges, and Eleanor Taylor''s delightful illustrations, this is a gift to treasure.

Nanny McPhee est tout sauf une gouvernante ordinaire. Un gros nez, une dent qui dépasse, un énorme poireau... Elle est laide à faire peur - ce qui somme toute peut l''aider à mater les garnements les plus récalcitrants dont elle a la charge. Et si cela ne suffit pas - cela suffit hélas rarement -, elle utilise alors ses pouvoirs magiques pour les faire rentrer dans le rang. Dans cette seconde aventure, Nanny McPhee vient en aide à une jeune mère dépassée par les événements, Isabel Green, qui tente de s''occuper à la fois de la ferme familiale - son mari est parti à la guerre - et de ses enfants.Sur place, Nanny McPhee découvre que les enfants d''Isabel (tous plus insupportables les uns que les autres) mènent une bataille acharnée contre leurs méchants cousins (eux aussi insupportables), qui viennent d''emménager dans le village.Entre motos volantes, cochon grimpant aux arbres et bébé éléphant qui apparaît n''importe où, Nanny McPhee va avoir fort à faire pour calmer tout ce petit monde !Du film dont elle est l''actrice vedette et la scénariste, Emma Thompson a tiré ce livre, à la fois roman et journal de bord du tournage.

A tour of Illinois post offices that house sculpture and murals depicting mail delivery, all of which were commissioned by the Treasury Department Section of Painting and Sculpture.

A history of transportation as depicted in Illinois post office art.

Looks at works of art depicting industry and industrial themes commissioned by the Treasury Department Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, and located in Illinois post offices.

The final book by Thompson documenting the murals commissioned for Illinois post offices by the United States Treasury Department, Section of Painting and Sculpture (later Section of Fine Arts) during the Great Depression in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Looks at works of art depicting farming-related themes commissioned by the Treasury Department Section of Painting and Sculpture and located in Illinois post offices.

Noël approche et Pierre Lapin est très agité. Quand elle voit qu''il a encore renversé un bol de fruits secs, Mme Lapin envoie Pierre faire une course. Il tombe alors sur son cousin Jeannot Lapin et un ami emplumé qui leur raconte une histoire très inquiétante. L''ingéniosité des deux lapins parviendra-t-elle à sauver ce nouvel ami ?