Philip Ardagh è un narratore la cui scrittura bilancia abilmente la sciocchezza con la serietà. Le sue narrazioni esplorano spesso l'inaspettato, intrecciando umorismo ed emozione genuina in racconti che catturano lettori di tutte le età. La voce unica di Ardagh e il suo stile accattivante lo rendono una presenza distintiva nella letteratura contemporanea.
Da un mito della musica di tutti i tempi un'incantevole favola ecologica - Ediz. illustrata
With his homeland destroyed, Wirral the squirrel vows to find Animalia where all the animals live in freedom and without fear. Aided by a hot-air-ballooning frog, a red squirrel, and a streetwise rat, Wirral's quest turns into a plan to save all enslaved animals in this "urban furry tail" by rock legend McCartney. Full color.
"L'Eco della Sciagura" è il nome di un giornale americano di cui la famiglia Dickens è proprietaria. Pare che stia fallendo (forse porta male: la moglie del direttore è finita sotto la pressa e da quel momento non si capisce quand'è di faccia e quando di profilo). Nessuno della famiglia Dickens è in grado di andare in America a controllare. La signora Dickens è un po' deteriorata dopo aver fatto inavvertitamente cadere una granata, suo marito per il mal di schiena sta disteso da mesi a pancia in su sopra un soppalco a dipingere sul soffitto del salone il Paradiso Terrestre, dove tutto finisce stranamente per assomigliare a una salsiccia. Ancor Più Matta Zia Maud vive all'interno della mucca in cartongesso Marjorie, e va bene. Non rimane che Eddie. Ma rimane? Con una nave piena di scarpe sinistre, l'unico evaso - il più terribile - ancora in libertà e una dama di compagnia assassina, siamo sicuri che 'rimane'? Dopo "Villa Sventura" e "Casi di Evasi" questo libro conclude la trilogia di Eddie Dickens.
80th Anniversary Edition - A stunning gift book containing everything you need to know about the Moomins
This anniversary edition offers an official guide to Tove Jansson's enchanting Moominvalley, beautifully presented in a hardback format. It features original illustrations that capture the charm of the Moomin universe, making it a delightful keepsake for fans.
A counting story that goes wrong when one hungry little T-Rex can't help himself from gobbling up the other dinosaurs!Let's count dinosaurs! Rex the T-Rex is 1. Add Patty the Diplodocus, that's 2. And here's comes Brian the Anklyosaurus to make 3. But wait, where's Brian gone? Rex? Rex! You didn't EAT him, did you? Oh NAUGHTY Rex! The truth is, you just CAN'T count on dinosaurs. In this counting book with a difference, Philip Ardagh and Elissa Elwick bring prehistoric chaos and trouble-making dinosaurs to every page for a truly fun, interactive way to learn how to count to 10.
100 and a Half Questions About Castles Answered
Philip Ardagh has a passion for history. During his numerous children's events over the years, he has been asked just about every conceivable question about castles and life in medieval times. Here he answers his favourite (printable) ones, in a similar style that made his bookDid Dinosaurs Snore? a monster hit with pre-history fans.Everything from alchemy to the Crusades are covered in this entertaining and informative book, from 'Who built castles?','Where did everyone sleep?' and 'What's a lady's favour?' to the more obscure 'Did they have baths?' and 'Did they have toilet paper?'. There are black and white illustrations throughout as well as fascinating fact boxes and quick quizzes to test what you have learned. The reference section includes timelines, and a glossary and index. If the answer doesn't lie somewhere between these covers, then it probably isn't a castle question worth asking.
The second in the "Unlikely Exploits" trilogy sees the remaining McNally children - Jackie, Le Fay and the twins Josh and Albie - being mysteriously drawn to Fishbone Forest and a forgotten crumbling mansion. Here they meet the terrifying, teddy bear-clutching Mr Maggs.
'...Out glides a limo, as sleek as a plane,With big gleaming hubcaps as bright as champagne' The first in a comic 'What's in the?' picture book series, children will delight in this silly tale of a dog prince in his truck with a very special delivery .
Third instalment of funnyman Philip Ardagh's Olde Worlde Gressingham trilogy following the Green Men. A Robin Hood-esque tale sure to have readers laughing out loud. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 7+
Meet Furry Purry Beancat - one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives!
Twelve-year-old Eddie Dickens survives encounters with an escape artist in a runaway hearse's coffin, a hot air balloon bearing the escape artist's lovely assistant, a gas explosion, and a jewel thief on the run.
