Most Popular Books by Ross Collins

"We have often ignored the wartime contributions of children. What were they expected to do? How did it contribute to the war? How did it affect their lives? This history attempts to respond to these questions, by examining activities of children in the United States during World Wars I and II. Modern propaganda helped to draw children into those wars. A variety of authorities participated, in the school, on the playground, at work or at home. They promoted military ideals and activities in hopes these might reduce fear, build character, prepare for service, and even tangibly help the war effort. In doing so, authorities brought war themes to children on a day to day basis, a militarization of American childhood. This research takes a look at how they did that"--Preface.

Little Monster is discovering opposites - from hot and cold to young and old, from good and bad to happy and sad. Join him as he explores his surroundings! A perfect board book for babies learning all about their world.

Little Monster is learning to count by watching the world around him - noticing apples in the tree, planes in the sky, balloon floating by, to name but a few! Join the fun in this wonderful little board book, perfect for babies learning all about their world.

Sometimes a rabbit just wants to go for a swim! But is that the best idea when the sign says "No Swimming"? Packed with Ross Collins''s characteristic humour, No Swimming is a hilarious cautionary tale - a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults to enjoy together, again and again! When a rabbit meets a sneaky sea monkey trying to get him into the water, he has questions; lots of them! What are carrots doing in a lake? Why are there no fish? Is the water cold? And, most importantly, is the sea monkey really a sea monkey? He certainly is a strange-looking fellow . . . Enjoy more adventures from this unwise but determined rabbit in No Climbing.

Bursting with joy and adventure, this brand new story from picture book star Ross Collins is a celebration of all the colour in our lives. Emmy and Jeff live in a black and white world. But suddenly, the week has started with a splash of yellow and each new day brings a new colour into Emmy and Jeff''s lives. Join them as they explore all the colours in the rainbow! An appealing and evocative introduction to colour for young children. Part of Barrington Stoke''s picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.

First published in hardback in 1998, a full colour picture book in the WHO ARE YOU?; EARLY WORMS series which features guessing games to help identify animals in living in the sea, and parents notes. Illustrated by Ross Collins and suitable for the National Curriculum KS 0/1.

Little Monster is concerned about leaving his parents behind when he grows up to be an explorer in outer space.

First published in hardback in 1998, a full colour picture book in the WHO ARE YOU?; EARLY WORMS series which features guessing games to help identify animals living on the farm, and parents notes. Illustrated by Ross Collins and suitable for the National Curriculum KS 0/1.

Ben and his dog Belly live by the sea, and the sea is doing strange things. Ben and Belly set sail in their little boat, braving the rough seas until they find a hole, right in the middle of the sea.