Best Selling Books by Joyce Dunbar

Does Duck dazzle as much as the peacock? Does he dawdle like the tortoise, or does he dash like the hare? No? Well, what does Duck do? Does Duck . . . dare? A gorgeous new story from the author of TELL ME SOMETHING HAPPY BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP and the illustrator of DADDY IS MY HERO.

Willa tries to make her own breakfast but she is too small to reach anything. Luckily, her older brother is there to help and to tell her about the many things she will be able to do all by herself once she is big. Grades P-2. 2001.

Meditation and visualization, if approached in an inventive and appealing manner, bring enormous benefits to children. It can calm their anxieties, build their self-esteem, and teach them quietness and thoughtfulness. Consisting of 20 narrative-based meditations, this book, the follow-up to the hugely successful Nightlights, offers even more stories to help your child find inner calm and emotional balance and is designed for parents to use with any child between ages 4 and 8.

Willa has trouble falling asleep until her brother reminds her of all the happy things that await her in the morning.

A baby takes a journey in a shoe and after visiting the zoo, flying, and inviting the Queen to tea, he falls asleep and awakens to two very big surprises.

When Hannah''s mother tries to clear away Hannah''s collection of raggy old toys, she gets a big surprise.

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it''s like to experience hearing difficulties. ''Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.'' Guardian Dylan can''t hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn''t want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth... This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.'' Books for Keeps

A tiny, hungry monster grows bigger and bigger as he eats every bite of darkness on Earth.

In four brief stories, a little girl plays with her friend and bumps her head, uses her imagination in a game of "what if", has doubts about sharing toys, and dresses up her teddy bear Grump for a contest.

When Duck’s grumpiness becomes contagious, what can possibly turn it around? Duck is in a very grumpy mood. The pond is dry, and she doesn’t want to roll in the mud with Pig, sing with Rooster, doze with Tortoise, eat laundry with Goat, or join any of the other animals in their pastimes. To make matters worse, the gray cloud that’s following Duck is growing bigger by the minute, and now her friends are feeling gloomy as well. What will it take to cheer them all up? Two prolific picture-book creators look to the skies for a humorous tale of not-fair-weather friendship.

Join the two friends in three brand new adventures by author illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.A Fresh Start:Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day.Hip-Dip-Dip:When Mole is unable to decide which toy boat he likes best, Mouse suggests ''hip-dip-dip'' to help him make his choice.A Bolt from the Blue:Mouse and Mole try to avoid a storm by running, crawling and sitting it out, until they realise it''s impossible to know when a bolt from the blue will strike and to make the best of their situation.The latest in a series of gentle and humorous stories by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. ''Warm and witty illustrations... perfect to snuggle up with on a chilly afternoon'' Practical Parenting''Children will love the simple adventures of these two unlikely companions'' The School Librarian''Characters that stand alongside the greats of children''s literature... They work their magic not just on children, but on parents too...'' The Sunday Telegraph

A bird falls out of his nest while trying to fly and has encounters with several animals before he finds success.

Three strange creatures that do not know their purpose find a boy lost in the woods and they help each other find their homes and identities.

Mouse and Mole''s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series.Contains three stories:1. The Secret of HappinessMole dreams that he finds the secret of happiness and wakes a grumpy Mouse to tell him, but then Mole instantly forgets! Mole spends all day trying to remember, bringing Mouse and all their friends to join his search, but will he manage to discover the secret again?2. This Way and ThatMole sets off for a walk going this way and that, but Mouse keeps asking him to run errands for him. But why is Mouse making Mole run these seemingly useless errands, and will Mole ever be able to go for his care-free wander?3. A Good ReadMouse and Mole sit down for a good read, but Mole can''t stop fidgeting and distracting Mouse. Whether it''s finding a place to sit, having hiccups, itching and scratching or yawning, Mole just can''t stay still.

From two illustrious picture book makers, and mother and daughter, comes a delicious read-aloud perfect for story time, bedtime and, most of all, baking time!Winner of the Mal Peet Children''s Award at the East Anglian Book Awards "All glittery and fun and perfect for both storytime and bedtime" Guardian From Joyce Dunbar and her daughter Polly, author-illustrator of Penguin and Hello Tilly, comes a delicious read-aloud celebration of baking! Are you ready? Grab a spoon! Because it''s Pat-a-cake time! Come on Jelly Baby, Allsorts Baby and Candy Baby - Pat-a-cake Baby wants to make a very special cake and needs your help, what a job it is! Pitter-patter - get the butter! Glitzy-glossy - whisk in sugar! Jokey-yolky - add the eggs! A riot of rhyme and action, little children will feel stuffed to the brim full of magic and fun.

Dora the duck involves the other barnyard animals in a contest to find out who can lay the best egg.

A cumulative presentation which uses rhyme to describe the night of the birth of Christ.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of cats and kittens.