Dick King-Smith est un auteur célébré dont l'œuvre est profondément empreinte d'un amour de toute une vie pour les animaux. Après avoir été fermier et enseignant, il s'est tourné vers l'écriture, développant une voix distincte qu'il qualifiait souvent de 'farmyard fantasy' (fantaisie de ferme). Ses récits explorent fréquemment la vie et les aventures des animaux de la ferme, avec une affection particulière pour les cochons. L'attrait de King-Smith réside dans son art du conte enchanteur et sa capacité à créer des expériences captivantes et divertissantes pour les jeunes lecteurs.
Lorsque Harry vit pour la première fois Madison, il fit la grimace ! Pourquoi son oncle d'Amérique, l'oncle Georges, lui avait-il donc légué un perroquet africain, âgé de quarante ans et muet ? Harry eut la réponse à cette question quand Madison commença à l'aider à faire ses devoirs, confia à sa mère le secret de succulents gâteaux et fit faire à son père de formidables progrès aux mots croisés... Car Madison était loin d'être muet !
Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be!
From the beloved author of Babe comes the last of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie would love to have a pony, but she doesn't think she'll ever be that lucky. She does get a lucky break, though, when Great Aunt Al invites her to Scotland! This charming, funny story beautifully captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh, contemporary look by a talented artist.
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Dodos Are Forever, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.
Whoever heard of a singing mouse? But Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse (named after the beginning of a name found on a scrap of sheet music) has a truly wonderful voice - a voice that thrills old Mrs Honeybee. Soon Mouse is singing daily while the lonely old woman plays the piano. But then - disaster strikes! Can Wolf's voice save the day?
Sophie's crazy about animals - snails and cats, rabbits and dogs, pigs and ponies. Read all about her family and friends (animal and human!) in the first three of the well-loved Sophie stories
Small but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. She has herds of insects and acquires a snail, a rabbit, a cat and a dog. She also befriends a pony called Bumblebee and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
Invisible, that is, to everyone except Janie and old Mrs Garrow who lives in the end cottage. Janie loves Henry, but will she ever have a real dog ? And how does Mrs Garrow know what's going to happen ?
First of 4 stories about Sophie, this follows the humorous adventures of four-year-old Sophie as she pursues her dream of becoming a farmer.
This book offers a fresh and engaging perspective on guinea pigs, highlighting their unique qualities and characteristics. Through a blend of originality and affection, it elevates the status of these popular pets, showcasing their charm and the joy they bring to their owners. The narrative celebrates the bond between humans and guinea pigs, making it a delightful read for pet lovers and animal enthusiasts alike.