New Releases by Henry Cole

This stunning, profound book explores the life cycle of a tree—not just through a season but across decades—as well as the other living things that depend upon it. How can something stay itself and yet change and grow? The oak tree shows us how. Sometimes things happen by chance. A blue jay drops an acorn, a lucky acorn that happens to fall in just the right place and begins to grow. Though it begins life as a tiny part of the forest floor, the acorn soon grows large enough to provide shelter for a fox, host for insects that in turn provide food for songbirds, and a home for many small creatures. Animals hibernate in its branches and among its roots, and humans rest in the cool shade it provides. As generations of living things pass by the tree, the forest develops, and a town begins to grow. And the lucky tree is always there, though its form and size change. In this picture book about the life cycle of a tree and the plants and animals that depend upon it, Henry Cole reminds us, in elegant prose and stunning black & white illustrations, of the importance of interconnectedness and the passage of time.

''Every time I have ridden 66, within 10 miles of setting off, I never want that ride to end. I think it''s because Route 66 encapsulates struggle, and, ultimately, triumphing over unimaginably difficult conditions. I think everyone can connect with that.'' RIDING ROUTE 66 follows Henry Cole as he travels along Route 66, on a journey of self-discovery. Route 66, or the ''Mother Road'', is one of the most famous roads in the USA. Crossing the width of the country, it is an immensely challenging road to travel. Henry has ridden it three times. This book is about the freedom that only the road and a motorcycle can give you, and the importance of embracing the highs and lows of life equally. Henry is one of the most well-known figures in motorcycling, having presented over twenty series of many TV shows as well as being the founder of bespoke motorcycle manufacturer Gladstone Motorcycles.

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A heart-tugging story about an abandoned dog who is looking for a forever home -- and a boy who finds him! ★ “An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "This sweet and touching story will prove a worthy addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal, starred review There is a dog that no one wants. Abandoned and afraid, he must use his wits to survive the city''s streets. Sadly, no one comes for him. Meanwhile, not far away, there is a boy who wants a dog more than anything in the world. But his room is a mess. He needs to help more around the house. And his parents tell him he must learn to be more responsible. Little does the boy know, there is a dog nearby longing for a forever home and someone to love him. And that dog has his eye on our boy! Henry Cole masterfully weaves together two tender storylines that result in a hearttugging wordless picture book that celebrates love, kindness, and compassion for animals.

"With stunning line art and a limited color palette, this simple text follows a family of beavers as they do what beavers do best: build! Two beavers find a stream, build a dam, and raise a family in their new lodge. When the dam is threatened by storms, the beavers work hard to rebuild it. Building is what beavers do best"--

A homing pigeon teams up with a parrot and their human owners to investigate an animal crime spree in this action-packed, illustrated detective story from Henry Cole. Homing pigeon Homer and realizes something is afoul when he witnesses four-legged criminals stealing valuables from both animal and human members of his community. Having learned how to read, Homer models himself on his favorite newspaper comic detective, Dick Tracy—he''s on the case! With the help of new friend Lulu, a parrot who can speak, Homer tries to figure out how to communicate with humans about the threat in their midst. Can Homer and Lulu solve the case and capture the perpetrators? New York Times-best-selling author-illustrator Henry Cole offers a middle grade mystery that will keep readers guessing.

Alors qu''une entreprise qui transforme le bois en sacs en papier apporte une livraison au supermarché du coin, un garçon et son père emportent les provisions qu''ils ont achetées dans un sac brun. Cet emballage sera constamment réutilisé par le garçon tout au long de sa vie, pour des lunchs, pour emporter des outils, des partitions de musique, des graines pour nourrir les oiseaux, etc. Puis, l''enfant aura, un jour, des enfants et des petits enfants à son tour et lorsqu''il quittera le monde, son sac en papier servira de pot pour un bébé arbre, qui sera mis en terre avec le sac. [SDM].

An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet. * "Beautifully effective." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Deeply profound... compelling... emotionally resonant." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Elevating the life of an ephemeral object to the time scale of love across generations." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review From a tall tree growing in the forest--to the checkout counter at the grocery store--one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school. And so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is usedand reusedand reused again. In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.

From beloved author-illustrator Henry Cole comes the stunning follow-up to Spot, the Cat. In this beautiful wordless picture book, Spot the cat finds a dog named Dot who’s off on her own adventure through the city! In Henry Cole’s vivid wordless picture book Spot, the Cat, readers joined Spot on a journey through a city that began with him following a bird outside his window. This time, a dog named Dot draws Spot from his window. As we follow Spot and Dot on their wordless journey, we quickly realize that it’s Dot the dog who is missing this time, and Spot is trying to get her back home. We follow these two on a different journey through the city as they weave in and out of a bakery, a library, a busy park, and more. And with a surprise twist at the end, we realize that “home” for both cat and dog was never very far away. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, readers will love following Spot and Dot on their adventure and cheering for the sweet reunion at the end.

The dramatic, humorous and candid memoir of one of the most recognisable names in motorcycling. Henry Cole''s passion for motorbikes began when, at the age of eight, he was first introduced to a "man cave": His great-uncle Redbeard''s corrugated iron shed was "stuffed to the gills with old motorbikes" which Henry helped rebuild and ride. Since then, Henry''s life can be charted through the bikes and journeys he has been on, from a stifling public-school education, via many years battling addiction, to the big-sky iconic routes Henry has ridden for over twenty series as presenter of numerous TV shows. This book reminds millions of motorcyclists why their bike gives them the freedom to be exactly who they want to be. When you ride a motorbike you become part of a worldwide community of kindred spirits, those of us who will not be pacified by driving a car, but instead live for adventure, escape and the sheer thrill of the throttle.

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In Henry Cole’s beautifully illustrated sequel to Brambleheart, reminiscent of Brian Jacques’s Redwall and Avi’s Poppy series, Twig’s fantastical adventures continue as he and his animal friends set sail to reunite Char with his dragon family. Twig never thought he would leave the Hill again. But now Twig and his friends Basil and Lily find themselves on a dangerous journey downriver to bring Char home. Unsure of where they are going, or how far they will travel from home, the crew will have to work together and find their sea legs if they want to stay afloat. Will they survive the catastrophes nature throws their way and find Char''s mysterious island home?

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In Henry Cole''s beautifully illustrated sequel to Brambleheart, reminiscent of Brian Jacques''s Redwall and Avi''s Poppy series, Twig''s fantastical adventures continue as he and his animal friends set sail to reunite Char with his dragon family. Twig never thought he would leave the Hill again. But now Twig and his friends Basil and Lily find themselves on a dangerous journey downriver to bring Char home. Unsure of where they are going, or how far they will travel from home, the crew will have to work together and find their sea legs if they want to stay afloat. Will they survive the catastrophes nature throws their way and find Char''s mysterious island home?

A Civil War–era girl''s courage is tested in this haunting, wordless story. When a farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding in the barn, she is at once startled and frightened. But the stranger''s fearful eyes weigh upon her conscience, and she must make a difficult choice. Will she have the courage to help him? Unspoken gifts of humanity unite the girl and the runaway as they each face a journey: one following the North Star, the other following her heart. Henry Cole''s unusual and original rendering of the Underground Railroad speaks directly to our deepest sense of compassion. Praise for Unspoken A New York Times Best Illustrated Book "Designed to present youngsters with a moral choice . . . the author, a former teacher, clearly intended Unspoken to be a challenging book, its somber sepia tone drawings establish a mood of foreboding." — The New York Times Book Review "Moving and emotionally charged." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Gorgeously rendered in soft dark pencils, this wordless book is reminiscent of the naturalistic pencil artistry of Maurice Sendak and Brian Selznick." — School Library Journal, starred review "Cole''s . . . beautifully detailed pencil drawings on cream-colored paper deftly visualize a family''s ruggedly simple lifestyle on a Civil War–era homestead, while facing stark, ethical choices . . . Cole conjures significant tension and emotional heft . . . in this powerful tale of quiet camaraderie and courage." — Publishers Weekly, starred review

A thoughtful anti-bullying book from the talented author/illustrator Henry Cole! Eddie the chicken is the meanest kid in class. He may be the smallest, but he is the biggest bully. He calls people names, hides people’s homework, and trips people. No one is safe from his bullying! And when the teachers give him a time out, that just gives him time to think of more mean things to do! When a new student, Carla the pig, comes to class one day, everyone is prepared for the worst. But does she have a way to stop Eddie’s bullying? She compliments his clothes, invites him to lunch, and is extremely nice to him. Her kindness makes Eddie feel great at first. But then he starts to think about the way he''s treated his other classmates, and he feels bad. He realizes it feels good to be nice, so he tries to help her make friends and be a good friend to everyone, any way he could be, any time he could be.

In this wordless picture book, a cat named Spot ventures out an open window and through a city on a journey, while his owner tries to find him.

When his toy airplane crashes, a pet mouse becomes lost in the woods.

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Size is relative, but everything is worth seeing in this concept book from the illustrator of And Tango Makes Three—now available as a Classic Board Book. Beginning with a beautiful close-up of a “big” ladybug, this adorable board book artfully depicts the concept of scale as it zooms out from the bug, to a flower, to a cow, all the way to an expansive spread of sky. Then author Henry Cole masterfully zooms back in from that sky, to a tree, to a house, to a window, all the way to the end where an adorable dog is taking a “little” nap. Young readers will love the lush illustrations of the animals, objects, and scenery of a farm, and they’ll delight in seeing how something “big” can suddenly seem “little” with every turn of a page!

The littlest evergreen lived a quiet life on a peaceful hillside. Then one December evening, everything changed. . . . Henry Cole’s The Littlest Evergreen sends a beautiful and timely message about nurturing life.

A fanciful history lesson for middle graders, featuring a charming mouse named Celeste. Celeste is a mouse who is looking for a home. Is it nestled in the toe of a warm boot? In the shirt pocket of Celeste''s new friend Joseph? Or is home the place deep inside Celeste''s heart, where friendships live? Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s and his friendship with John James Audubon''s young apprentice. While enjoying this sweet amd appealing story, young readers will also learn about nineteenth-century plantation life and the famous naturalist who was known for his paintings of birds and American wildlife.

When Esme meets Trudy at the county auction, she knows there''s something really special about her. "She''s quite a goat!" But she doesn''t know how special, until she takes her home: Trudy can predict the weather. Esme''s goat becomes a local superstar! "Heard you''ve got quite a goat!" But one day, Trudy disappears inside her barn and doesn''t come back out. What''s wrong with Trudy? Esme is very worried. But she soon discovers that Trudy has something even more special in store. . . .

Caroline lives on Meadowview Street. But where''s the meadow? Where''s the view? There''s nothing growing in her front yard except grass. Then she spots a flower and a butterfly and a bird and Caroline realizes that with her help, maybe Meadowview Street can have a meadow after all.

Bo and her friend Billy have been on many journeys together since the young sailor rescued the abandoned kitten and made her his lucky mascot. Now the duo has signed on aboard Lord and Lady Goodlad''s handsome yacht "Legend," bound for Italy. Illustrations.

Esta es la historia verdadera de Roy y Silo, pingüinos barbijos, que tienen una delicada línea de plumas negras por debajo del pico, como si fuera un collar. Después de algún tiempo, en 1998, Rob Gramzay, el guarda del Zoo del Central Park, descubrió que estos dos pingüinos machos que estaban juntos siempre eran pareja. En el año 2000, Rob Gramzay siempre observaba el comportamiento tierno de Roy y Silo, y decidió darles la oportunidad de crear una familia. Tango, su cría, nació de un huevo de otra pareja de pingüinos, que se llaman Betty y Porkey. Esta pareja acostumbra a incubar sus propios huevos, pero nunca han sido capaces de ocuparse de más de uno al mismo tiempo. Cuando Betty puso dos huevos fértiles, Gramzay colocó el huevo sobrante en el nido vacío que había construido la pareja. Y el nombre elegido para el bebé pingüino significa que ''&se necesitan dos para bailar un Tango''. Si váis al Zoo de Central Park, podréis ver a Tango y sus padres jugando en la casa de los pingüinos, con sus amigos, Nipper, Squawk, Charlie, Wasabi y Piwi. Hay cuarenta y dos pingüinos barbijos en el zoo Central Park, y más de diez millones en el mundo. Pero sólo hay un Tango. Una nueva de forma de enseñar a los niños a comprender la formación de familias diferentes.

Find a place to sit and watch and listen ... on the beach or in the woods or in a salt marsh. What can you see and hear?

Have you ever sat quietly near a stream, or in a meadow or a wood, and just looked and listened? Well, now is your chance-come walk with Henry Cole in this delightful follow-up to Jack''s Garden. Vibrant, die-cut flaps fold out, inviting young viewers to observe the many forms of wildlife and plants found on land and in the water. Turn the pages for an interactive and fun exploration into nature. You''ll be surprised by how much you see!