Dog and Magpie are friends, but when Fox comes into the bush, everything changes. Fox is an archetypal drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that's as rich for adults as for children.
Margaret Wild Livres
1 janvier 1948
Margaret Wild est une auteure australienne de livres pour enfants dont la prolifique carrière comprend plus de soixante-dix ouvrages, publiés dans le monde entier. Son travail est salué pour sa profonde compréhension des émotions enfantines et son exploration sensible de thèmes tels que la perte, l'amitié et le sentiment d'appartenance. Wild emploie un langage évocateur et des images saisissantes pour créer des récits qui touchent profondément les jeunes lecteurs comme les adultes. Son approche narrative distinctive révèle souvent les complexités de l'expérience humaine à travers des contes trompeusement simples, mais puissants.
The Feather
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Set in a bleak dystopian world, the story follows two children who discover a remarkable feather drifting from the sky. Recognizing its significance, they bring it to their village, but the villagers' desire to encase it dims its brilliance. The children nurture the feather overnight, restoring its radiance. Upon releasing it, they witness the emergence of blue skies and color, symbolizing hope. The open-ended conclusion encourages readers to reflect on the themes of selflessness and the transformative power of kindness.
The Treasure Box
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
"From two of our most talented picture-book creators comes this celebration of things that can't be destroyed by bombs or fire. A haunting and beautiful tale of the power of words, the importance of stories and the resilience of the human spirit. As war rages, Peter and his father flee their home, taking with them a treasure box that holds something more precious than jewels. They journey through mud and rain and long cold nights, and soon their survival becomes more important than any possessions they carry. But as the years go by, Peter never forgets the treasure box, and one day he returns to find it... "
A wryly amusing story about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay by the award-winning author of Fox and Ruby Roars.
The Dream of the Thylacine is a lament for a lost species, and a celebration of the Australian landscape.
A noisy, exuberant story, ideal for young children and their parents to read (and ROAR) aloud together, by two of Australia's favourite picture-book makers.
A joyful story about moving house and embracing change from a much-loved, award-winning team.
The narrative explores a young gosling's struggle with fear and uncertainty, highlighting her journey towards overcoming these challenges. Central to the story is the theme of unconditional maternal love, which empowers the gosling to face her fears and embrace possibilities. Through this heartwarming tale, readers witness the transformative power of love and support in navigating life's uncertainties.
Our Granny
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Two children compare their granny with others. Some grannies have thin legs, fat knees, crinkly eyes, or big soft laps. Their granny has a wobbly bottom and wears an old red sweater that was grandpa's. She has a style all her own--and to the children who love her, this granny is perfect. Full of warmth and good humor. Full color.
A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.