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 !
Sophie is a small but determined girl who loves animals and aspires to be a farmer. Her best friend is her quirky Great-great-aunt Al from Scotland, while her worst enemy is the dreadful Dawn. Enjoy Sophie's adventures in these three lively stories.
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.
Farmer Skint has no luck on his farm until one day his goose lays a golden egg, which hatches out into a golden gosling. From that moment on, Farmer Skint is a lucky man. As the bird gets older, her golden feathers turn to ordinary white, but the first egg she lays is a golden one.
From a silent perch in the upper branches of a great tree, a huge and mysterious bird known as the Skymaster watches over Godhanger Wood... And when the birds determine to save themselves, the gamekeeper finds himself locked in a deadly battle of wills with the greatest prize of all at stake - the Skymaster himself.
This is a bumper edition of three bestselling Sophie titles. Sophie is small, but very determined. She's crazy about animals and wants to be a farmer when she grows up. She'd love to have a pony, but doesn't think she'll ever be that lucky.
A beautiful new edition of Dick King-Smith's Dodos Are Forever, from the renowned author of Babe The Sheep-Pig.
Designed specifically for educators, this resource offers a wealth of tools and strategies to enhance teaching practices. It includes innovative lesson plans, assessment techniques, and classroom management tips. With a focus on fostering student engagement and learning, the book serves as a practical guide for teachers looking to improve their effectiveness and create a positive learning environment.
A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.
