Best Selling Books by Pamela Allen

Hetty the cat wakes up, yawns, washes behind her ears, and pops through her cat flap into the bright sunlight. And what does she find in the big wide world? One plate of baked beans, two pork pies, three lamb chops - and that''s just the beginning! This charming counting book follows Hetty on her big day out.

Repeat of storytime favourite. 2-5 yrs.

The little boy climbed down from the train. Have you seen my grandmother? he asked. There are only goannas here, replied the station master. Is your grandmother a goanna? An entertaining, heart-warming picture book from the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen.

Black Dog and Christina lived together in a little house near a forest. They had been best friends for a long time. Then, one cold day in winter, everything began to change. A hauntingly beautiful book to reach out and touch us all. 32 pages Paperback

`Here is a story, absurd as can be, of Mr McGee who''s swallowed at sea.'' A perfect tale to share with the very young. 32 pages Paperback

This beautiful picture book for the very young follows on from the CBC Award-winning Grandpa and Thomas and again depicts the special relationship between grandchild and grandfather. This time, when Grandpa and Thomas go to the beach they swim, picnic, slide down the sand-dunes and build a sand-car. Then the weather turns stormy and the two shelter in the car, under the green umbrella, until the storm passes.Pamela Allen''s picture books are ideal for showing students how rhythm, repetition and humour can be used to create a successful and engaging text. It is wonderful to share and read aloud with very small children, as the words encourage their active participation.

The little old man looked up at the moon. ''Does the sky go on forever and ever?'' he asked. ''Where do we come from? Where do we go? Why are we here?''In this touching story, one of Australia''s most celebrated author-illustrators takes young readers on a journey that asks some of life''s big questions. Playful and thought-provoking by turns, The Little Old Man Who Looked Up at the Moontouches on universal themes and will spark many a conversation between young and old

"A beautiful collection of nine classic stories by celebrated author and illustrator Pamela Allen. Gather the children together and be captivated by this collection of classic stories by award-winning writer and illustrator Pamela Allen. Full of imagination and with moments of hilarity, this treasury contains nine popular stories by one of New Zealand and Australia''s best-loved picture book creators. Inside, you will meet playful characters facing all sorts of situations. Stories included are Who Sank the Boat?, My Cat Maisie, Belinda, Alexander''s Outing, Brown Bread and Honey, Daisy All-Sorts, Cuthbert''s Babies, Grandpa and Thomas and Share Said the Rooster.Truly to be treasured, Who Sank the Boat? and other stories is the perfect collection to share with children, and to read over and over again."

Lazye bird wanted a nest. Nothing would do except the best. But what IS the best?

Once upon a time a little old man, a little old woman, a small boy and a small girl went to spend the day by the river. The little old man wanted to catch a big fish and soon there was a tug-tug-tug on his line . . . Find out what happens next? From much-loved picture-book creator comes another delightfully playful story for all to share.

Picture-perfect books to share Join in the fun as a host of Pamela Allen''s memorable characters parade, dance, jump and stomp through the alphabet from A to Z!

In a little house in a dark forest, a toymaker lives all alone. One day, a small brown bird bears the magic sounds of the toymaker''s violin, and flies down to him. Together they make music so enchanting that even the trees shiver and murmur in wonder. From one of Australia''s favourite picture-book creators comes a hauntingly beautiful tale of freedom and love.

Another original Pamela Allen book to share with the very young. As with her award-winning Who Sank the Boat?, there is something for all of us to learn from this simple but amusing story of John and Jane''s attempts to pick a pear from the pear tree

Outside the wind blew. Ooooh! The trees groaned. Ahhhhh! And the tiny wooden house creaked. Eeeeeek! Inside, a delicious roast dinner was cooking. The little old man was expecting visitors. The little old woman said no one would come. Who was right? Come inside where it''s cosy and warm, and wait . . . You might get a big surprise. Here is a gentle story about home and hearth, about the comfort of ritual, and about opening your heart to the possibilities of life. From the one and only Pamela Allen.

With all Pam''s trademark simplicity of line and characterisation, this is the perfect book to share with the littleies in your life. Together you can choose... are you happy or grumpy? Will you cry or will you sing? Straightforward comparative text about feelings with clean, clear art.

Benjamin Russel Hanby was a Civil War era composer of hymns, anti-slavery and temperance songs. Ben grew up in a household where his father was a Bishop of the United Brethren Church and operated their home as a stop on the Underground. Later Ben worked in Chicago for Root and Cady, a leading Civil War era music publisher. In his short life, Ben published over 80 songs including the Christmas favorite "Up on the Housetop." This biography of Benjamin Hanby was originally written and self-published by his son Brainerd Hanby. Brainerd did extensive family history research and collected information and letters from people who had known his father. This edition has been indexed and republished by the Westerville (Ohio) Historical Society, managers of Hanby House Historic Site.

There was a man with messy hair. He liked the mess. He didn''t care. But his messy hair soon got him into all sorts of trouble! Perfect for acting and reading aloud, here is a fabulous new story from the inimitable Pamela Allen that children, their parents and their teachers will turn to time and time again.

Here are five little stories of two little men, one called Billy and the other called Ben. From the best-selling, award-winning Pamela Allen comes the perfect read-aloud picture book about two little men who just won''t share . . .

When Cuthbert''s mother brings home not one baby brother, but FOUR baby sisters, no one seems to have any time for Cuthbert. So Cuthbert wishes for someone to play with, someone BIG and BAD. And the three pirates who answer his call are exactly what Cuthbert had wished for . . .

Andrew has no one to play with until a ginger cat arrives at his house and he learns how to be friends.

Shake it baby, shake it! is a lively session with bouncing and upbeat dance songs. This Bright Bubs session includes scarf, ball and percussion play to stimulate your baby''s senses. Your baby will enjoy the circle dances, attentive massage, playful finger plays and gentle rocking.

In this allegory, two brothers discover a treasure and their lives diverge as each pursues what is really important to him.

Rhyme, repetition and sound effects feature in a tale of two donkeys.