Alan Durant crée des récits captivants pour un large éventail de jeunes lecteurs, allant de charmants livres d'images à des thrillers adolescents palpitants. Son expérience dans le monde de l'édition jeunesse informe profondément son écriture, lui permettant de résonner puissamment auprès de son public. Les histoires de Durant se caractérisent par une voix distinctive qui explore des thèmes engageants avec clarté et imagination. Il partage activement sa passion pour la narration à travers de nombreuses visites scolaires et ateliers d'écriture créative.
When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their hearts and memories.
It's December and Holly sees a man who looks like Father Christmas. So she writes to Father Christmas to find out if it is really him. They become festive pen pals and Holly learns about the magic of elves, reindeer and life in Lapland, as well as getting a very special Christmas surprise.
Exploring multiple perspectives, this humorous tale delves into the lives of a bug, his wife, and the shoe that squashed him. Each character offers a unique viewpoint, revealing that stories can be complex and layered. The narrative encourages empathy and understanding, making it easy for readers to step into different roles. Additionally, the book features a habitat activity, enhancing engagement, along with insights about the author and illustrator, enriching the reading experience.
Meet Arnie - the original football anorak! There isn't a bit of football trivia he doesn't know. But can he brush up enough on his skills on the pitch to help out his local side? A charming story filled with loads of facts about football! With a reading age of 8 it is also suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
In the kitchen of a little house, a dog's bone has gone missing. Old Mother Hubbard is very cross. But who took it? And where could they have hidden the bone? This looks like another Nursery Crime!
When Little Panda can't sleep, Daddy Panda helps him understand that there's nothing to be afraid of. They explore their habitat together and soon they are calm and ready for bed. A soothing and reassuring bedtime book for little pandas everywhere.
Benny liked burgers. Benny LOVED burgers. Burgers were the only food that Benny would eat. You'll turn into a burger one day, his mum warned.And one day, Benny did.And that is just the start of a madcap chase in which the hapless Benny is pursued across the countryside by a mob of hungry dogs, boys and angry cows.
In this comical adventure, Buzz and Bingo find themselves in Outer Space trying to help a lost alien, XY5, find his parents. Along the way they meet a number of glittering constellations in the starry sky and a whole family of aliens. But after assisting XY5 they find themselves with the problem... číst celé
A book with fold-out letters and real gifts from the Tooth Fairy!