New Releases by Paul Geraghty

In this guide to running through the beautiful town of Ballina in Co. Mayo, Ireland, the rich history of the area is presented in an engaging conversational tone. Packed with practical tips for runners of all abilities, this book is a great companion to those who wish to get to know this wonderful area, whether on foot or from the comfort of home.

Based on real events, this equisite and inspirational picture book offers a wonderful insight into animal behavior It is night time, and a herd of elephants are on the move. An impala is lying in the darkness, watching a tortoise stumble towards water. Hatchling turtles slip into the pool while crocodiles sleep. A pack of wild dogs trot by. When the tortoise slips, a surprising and remarkable chain of events begins to unfold. Perfect for classroom discussion, this story raises moral and philosophical issues as well as being a great teaching aid for science and nature topics.

The Random Book of … Matthew features facts, figures, stats, and trivia on legions of record breakers, record losers, actors, singers, sportsmen, historical figures, the famous and infamous, felons, inventors, rulers, heartthrobs, politicians, and scientists called Matthew. Which Matthew was visited by a mysterious poltergeist, could see auras, and is able to kill cancer cells? Which Matthew turned down Chelsea and AC Milan football clubs, missed only one out of 49 penalties, and scored 209 career goals from midfield? Which Matthew won gold at the Beijing Olympics sporting a spiky red Mohican? Which Matthew was a computer programmer before videoing himself dancing in Hanoi, and then in dozens of other locations, to become an internet phenomenon? Which Matthew broke the story of Bill Clinton''s affair and claimed that prominent politicians were closet homosexuals?

Il y a 65 millions d''années, Vaurien et Gredin, d''affreux frères jumeaux ptérosauriens, se disputent en criant le jour et en hurlant la nuit : "Je suis le plus costaud !"hurla Vaurien. "Impossible, rugit Gredin, puisque c''est moi !" Mais qui pourra faire cesser cet énorme tohu-bohu ?...

The story of Talon, a young dinosaur who is separated from his family, and who struggles to survive on his own.

Dans la belle et luxuriante forêt vierge, une petite souris cherche le sommeil. En vain : les animaux autour d''elle font bien trop de bruit. "Arrêtez ce vacarme !" crie-t-elle à tue-tête. Soudain, les animaux se taisent. À leur vacarme succède le bruit d''une machine terrifiante, qui arrache les arbres... De quoi empêcher vraiment la petite souris de dormir...

When the world is still quite young, there was a sleepy, slurpy swamp. And in it swam a very odd-looking creature . . . As he makes his way in the world, this very odd-looking creature, with a long sticky tongue, who can hunt like a chameleon and sing like a parrot, isn''t quite sure who or what he is. Nor is anyone else. But he does know that he wants to find a friend who is just like himself. An enchanting tale from the winner of the Children''s Book Award

Mais quelles est donc cette étrange créature qui saute comme une sauterelle, chasse comme un caméléon, nage comme une tortue et qui cherche désespérément un ami ?

Originally published: London: Hutchinson, 1999.

Jamina wil graag jager worden, maar na de vondst van een ouderloos olifantje weet ze dat niet zo zeker meer. Prentenboek met realistische platen in kleur. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar.

When Michael and his family move from the country to Cape Town he encounters prejudice and victimisation but true friendship as well. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

A picture book for young children on a conservation theme.

A tree mouse comes to appreciate the noises of the other forest animals after hearing the noise of a machine destroying the forest.

A collection of children''s books on the subject of mice.

Een jongetje hoort, als hij op bed ligt, griezelig veel vreemde geluiden in de kamer. Volgens zijn ouders is er niets aan de hand, tot ze merken dat er een muis door de kamer loopt. Prentenboek met felgekleurde, karikaturale tekeningen. Vanaf ca. 5 jaar,

Relates what happens when four friends meet what appears to be a very cross rhinoceros.