Gabby Dawnay
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Language
English
Description
Inspired by the hugely bestselling 5-Minutes Stories collections, these ten read-aloud stories invite young nature loves to celebrate the everyday miracles in a woodland
Down by the meadow that blows wild and free,
There's a world full of wonders I want you to see . . .
Written in engaging rhyming text, each real-life tale in this ten-story collection introduces one of nature's wonders. And at the end of each story, children are invited to...
Author
Language
English
Description
Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts.
Meet a host of colorful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic collection of stories, tailored to suit four-year-old readers.
From the garden hijinks in the Slug Olympics, to the delicious story of The Yummiest Cake in the Whole Wide World, to the touching...
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From the duo behind the best-selling If I Had a Dinosaur comes this humorous and imaginative celebration of unicorns. Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect magical pet would be? Giants are far too big, and dragons are way too hot, but what about a unicorn? It might eat all your ice cream for breakfast, but if you get upset about that, it will feed you cotton candy! It can sprinkle star dust on grumpy siblings, carry you to soccer practice...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Zach would much rather watch TV than flip through a boring book. But thanks to his friend's stubborn efforts to show him the magic and excitement of reading, Jack finally goes to the library and finds a book he can't put down. Featuring simple, rhyming text by Gabby Dawnay and dynamic pen-and-ink drawings by illustrator Ian Morris, this story is an ode to the joys of reading and a love letter to books and libraries.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A little girl fantasizes about having a very smart octopus as a pet, and pictures it jumping rope with its tentacles, practicing different ball games simultaneously, and playing hide-and-seek with her camouflaging friend.
Author
Publisher
Thomas & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A Field Guide to Spring is a pocket-sized introduction to spring, inspired by the Forest School movement. Building on children's natural curiosity about the world around them, this book aims to establish a connection with nature at an early age that will go on to last a lifetime! Hunt for seedlings, squelch around in the mud, identify birds' eggs, and build your own nest. Discover how tadpoles transform into frogs and why rainbows appear in the sky....
11) A song for bear
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Bear wakes every morning to beautiful birdsong and longs to join in. He stretches his legs, puts on his cap and suspenders, and tries to sing with the beautiful birds crooning all around him in the forest. Unfortunately, he discovers his song is more of a holler, a howl, and rumbling growl. His wise friend, Owl, tries to encourage him by pointing out that Bear is not a bird, but Bear learns the wrong lesson and attempts to fly, thinking that being...
Author
Publisher
Tate Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Samuel Drew makes his way through the busy streets pulling behind him a beautiful package. But what could be inside? As all the animals try to guess, a wonderful parage begins to form, leading to a very special party. With colourful and unique illustrations, this book is jam-packed with humorous capers to delight readers young and old! Prequel to the best-selling A Possum's Tail.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow's If I Had a Sleepy Sloth is a charming and imaginative tale about taking the time to slow down. Have you ever wondered what the best kind of pet is? It's a sloth, of course! When a little girl imagines experiencing a slower pace of life, she can't think of a better companion than a sleepy sloth. She could spend almost an entire day just taking a morning walk with her sloth. When...
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a vampire bat for a pet? Besides being less squishable than a spider and far more conveniently sized than a werewolf, vampire bats sleep all day and could scare your neighbors! Haunted houses are fun and all, but picture how much better they would be with a vampire bat in tow!
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Jump on board and take a ride around the human body on our read-aloud, rollicking rollercoaster. Created by CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominees Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow, prepare to take your inquisitive youngster on a visually led, fast-paced rhythmic trip, from bones to muscles, feelings to sleep."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A charming and imaginative story in the bestselling If I Had a... series, which imagines life with a crocodile as a pet. There's more to a crocodile than its scaly skin and scary teeth--they stay cool under pressure (in part because they can't sweat) and on a rainy day they love nothing more than a fast game of Snap! In this humorous, energetically rhyming tale, a little girl experiences exactly what life would be like with a wild creature for a...