Gillian Shields intreccia racconti ispirati da un amore duraturo per i libri e il teatro, attingendo ai ricchi paesaggi della campagna inglese e alla vibrante energia della vita cittadina. La sua scrittura si addentra nel cuore dell'esperienza umana, informata da un acuto occhio osservatore e da un profondo apprezzamento per la narrazione. Con un background intriso di arte e poesia, la sua prosa riflette spesso una miscela unica di immaginazione visiva ed espressione lirica. Le narrazioni di Shields invitano i lettori a esplorare emozioni profonde e a contemplare il mondo con una prospettiva nuova.
Now in padded board book edition - a lovely, soothing lullaby with the familiar feel of a classic.As the whole world gets ready for bed, so does an adorable bunny family--brushing teeth, closing curtains, and sharing a story. The complete text of this sleepy, soothing book is captured in a new padded board book edition with sturdy pages and rounded corners.
When the world is full of friends, the fun and laughter never ends. Albert, Tom, Flossie, and Pipkin love to play. And while they have fun inventing games together, their biggest wish is to have friends to share them with. One day, something magical happens. A family of squirrels moves in across the stream They could be the perfect friends--but how will they cross the stream? With a little help from Father Rabbit, Albert, Tom, Flossie, and Pipkin will discover just how wonderful it is when the world is full of friends. This touching story from the revered team behind When the World Is Ready for Bed and When the World Was Waiting for You will warm the hearts of readers young and old.
The TRUE Fairytale!
Winifred and Prudence are kind and sweet--unlike their step-sister, Cinder-Ella. She is horrible! She'll do anything to get her own way, and even orders a spell to make her sisters really ugly. But spells don't last forever, so maybe Win and Pru will get a happy ending after all. This funny retelling of the fairytale classic is a must for all Cinderella fans.
Let it SNOW! William longs for it to snow. Maybe if he makes a wish on Grandpa's snow globe it will really happen. But disaster strikes when William drops the globe and breaks it! How can he say sorry to Grandpa, and will his wish ever come true? A sparkling story of magical winter wishes.
The story revolves around a character who feels like an outsider in the realm of romance, often relegated to the role of the best friend. As the narrative unfolds, she begins to confront her feelings and question her place in the lives of those around her, particularly in relation to her friend Evie. This journey of self-discovery challenges her perceptions and pushes her to step out of the shadows and explore her own desires and identity.
Die Schwestern der Dunkelheit
Ein geheimnisvolles Amulett zeigt ihr den Weg zurück ins Leben - und zu einer grenzenlosen Liebe Magische Kräfte verbinden die drei Freundinnen Evie, Sarah und Helen. Gemeinsam haben sie gegen die dunkle Schwesternschaft gekämpft, die im Schutz der einsam gelegenen Internatsschule Wyldcliffe Abbey dunkle Mächte heraufbeschwor. Nun scheinen sie gesiegt zu haben. Evie und Sarah sind sorglos und glücklich verliebt. Doch obwohl auch Helen eine grosse Liebe prophezeit wurde, fühlt sie sich einsam und verloren - und sie ahnt, dass die Gefahr noch nicht vorüber ist. Denn böse Vorzeichen künden von einem letzten Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte. Und von einem unermesslich hohen Preis für den Sieg ... Gillian Shields hat ihre Kindheit damit verbracht, über die Moore von Yorkshire zu wandern und dabei von den Brontë-Schwestern zu träumen. Nach ihrem Studium in Cambridge, London und Paris arbeitete sie als Lehrerin an einem Mädchen-Internat und an einer Schauspielschule, die sich in einem viktorianischen Waisenhaus befand. Dort machten Gerüchte von einem Geist die Runde. Angeblich konnte man nachts ein junges Mädchen weinen hören - sicherlich eine Inspirationsquelle für die Romane von Gillian Shields. Die Autorin lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihren zwei Kindern in England.
Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; A brilliant way to soothe a bad mood and to explain that everyone feels strong emotions sometimes.
Eine fesselnde Geschichte über die Magie der Liebe und Freundschaft. Evie Johnson, die vor einem Jahr in die Wyldcliffe Abbey School kam und sich in den geheimnisvollen Sebastian verliebte, steht nun vor neuen Herausforderungen: Sebastian ist verschwunden und dunkle Mächte bedrohen ihr Leben. Kann sie sich und ihre Liebe retten?
An irresistible bedtime read for any family happy to end the day with a good story
