Lerner publishing group sep 2021 (4 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny and contemporary illustrated fairy tale about a strong heroine who saves the day, perfect for early readers. Brave Dulcinea has known since she was small not to enter the dangerous magic forest where the witch has her castle. But her father hasn't come home from collecting blueberries for her birthday pancakes. Did the witch cast a spell on him Dulcinea must brave the dark forest and sneak into the witch's castle to steal the spell book and free him. Her father would hardly have named her after the brave Dulcinea if she couldn't break a witch's spell to celebrate her birthday with him!Ole Könnecke's funny, comic-style illustrations and humorous story turn the classic fairy tale on its head. Children aged 5 to 9, or young readers just starting out on independent reading, will love cheering on the brave and capable Dulcinea as she saves her father and gets him home just in time for pancakes. Translated from the German edition by Shelley Tanaka.'It's a well-told tale with an indefatigable heroine, and an interplay of words and pictures that feels as if it shares lineage with Quentin Blake and Roald Dahl.'--The New York Times Ole Könnecke was born in Germany, and lives as an illustrator in Hamburg. He is also the German translator of Ulf Nilsson's Detective Gordon chapter book series. Other books by Ole Könnecke: You Can Do It, Bert! Bank Street CBC Best Children's Book of the Year The Big Book of Words and Pictures Sports Are Fantastic Fun Anton Can Do Magic Praise for Dulcinea in the Forbidden Forest'It's a well-told tale with an indefatigable heroine, and an interplay of words and pictures that feels as if it shares lineage with Quentin Blake and Roald Dahl. A fine winter evening read-aloud, to be enjoyed next to a warm fire with a plate of cookies. Or, you know, 'biscuits.'--The New York Times 'This fairy tale is updated with some attitude and a gentle poking of fun at fairy-tale tropes. There are also some seriously funny illustrations. The juxtaposition of Dulcinea's earnest, often deadpan mien and the witch's over-the-top dramatic expressions is priceless.'--Kirkus Reviews ''Könnecke offers gentle comedy throughout: 'Besides, nothing bad could happen to you on your birthday, could it ' Concise chapters move the pace along as readers follow Könnecke's inky, black-outlined art in a tale for those who love magic, fairy tales, and blueberries on their pancakes.'--Publishers Weekly. Könnecke, Ole (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A heartfelt, magical family drama you can really sink your teeth into.' --Nilah Magruder, M.F.K. After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf--then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything--including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends. Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods--vampires are.'A breath of fresh air. . . . Full of robust characters, dynamic panels, and immersive landscapes, this coming-of-age story of family and the supernatural is one any reader will have a hard time putting down.'--Shannon Wright, Twins 'A book of cycles--love, loss, reunion, redemption. Readers will thoroughly enjoy getting lost in the beautifully rendered forests.'--Wendy Xu, Mooncakes 'A love letter to the power of family to help you grow, heal, and find yourself. . . . As rich and immersive as a big family dinner.'--Melanie Gillman, Stage Dreams 'An absolutely gorgeous, thrilling read.'--Blue Delliquanti, O Human Star 'Heartbreaking and heart mending.'--Priya Huq, Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab. Stephens, Olivia (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A celebration of natural Black and Latinx hair, written in rhythmic, rhyming verse. Morris, Keisha (illustrator).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As day slowly grows dark, stars appear, night bugs blink on, and animals begin to emerge. Bats flap, skunks prowl, and rabbits race. From their backyard tent, a mother and child marvel at this hidden world. Together, they observe the creatures that wake as we prepare to sleep.Lyrical text from Rebecca E. Hirsch and detailed illustrations from Sonia Possentini bring nocturnal animals to life in this evocative and informative picture book. Possentini, Sonia (illustrator).…