Jan Ormerod Livres

Everybody is in such a hurry these days - mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. It seems as if the only people who aren't in a hurry are grandfathers. With them there is always time to stop . . . and look . . . just as long as you like. Originally published in l961, this gentle story about the warm relationship between the oldest and the youngest members of the family is beautifully re-illustrated by Jan Ormerod to delight a whole new generation of readers.

Rhyming text encourages young children to walk and talk like the animals, including waddling like a penguin, stomping like a rhino, and jiving, jiggling, jumping, and wiggling like a monkey

Whoosh Around the Mulberry Bush starts with children dancing round the mulberry bush and then sets off around the world to show all sorts of animal capers, including hens pecking around the chicken coop, monkeys swinging around the jungle vines, polar bears and arctic hares sliding around the icicles, and zebras kicking their heels around the waterhole. The text can be sung to the rhythm of 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush'. Children will love copying the actions and noises that the animals make and while they're enjoying all the fun of joining in, they will have the opportunity to learn something of world habitats and wildlife.

The story explores the dynamics of a relationship where Maudie's self-centered nature contrasts with Bear's unwavering patience and unconditional love. As Maudie tests the limits of love through her demands and tantrums, Bear consistently rises to the occasion, showcasing his steadfastness. Their bond highlights themes of love, devotion, and the complexities of emotional dependence, ultimately revealing how Bear's enduring support shapes their connection to the very end.

Peter Pan est un petit garçon bien étrange. Il est vêtu de feuilles, ne connaît pas son âge, et ignore ce qu'est un baiser. Wendy est intriguée par ce petit bonhomme qui lui rend visite la nuit, accompagné d'une lumière tintinnabulante nommée Clochette. D'où vient-il donc ? Je me suis enfui le jour de ma naissance, répond Peter Pan. " Je ne veux pas devenir un adulte, alors depuis, je vis au pays des fées. Sais-tu d'où viennent les fées ? Lorsque le premier de tous les bébés se mit à rire pour la première fois, son rire se brisa en milliers de morceaux, et chaque morceau devint une fée. " Wendy et ses deux frères, John et Michael, n'hésiteront pas bien longtemps à suivre Peter Pan et Clochette sur l'Ile merveilleuse, au pays de l'Imaginaire.

Sylvie and her older sister dance their way through make-believe adventures that include princesses, fairy queens, swans, and ducklings.

The story revolves around Maudie, a spirited young girl, and her kind-hearted friend Bear, a gentle giant. When Bear accidentally hurts Maudie's feelings, he embarks on a quest to win back her forgiveness. Their friendship and the themes of understanding and reconciliation are central to this heartwarming tale.

Malý bratříček Karolínky Krokodýlové hrozně slintá, ale mamince Krokodýlové se zdá ÚŽASNĚ roztomilý. Karolínka HROZNĚ MOC žárlí. Vydá se tedy do obchodu, aby uslintaného brášku vyměnila za jiné miminko. Problém je, že žádné není bez chybičky... Jedna z nejoblíbenějších spisovatelek Jan Ormerodová se dala dohromady s Andrewem Joynerem a společně vytvořili laskavý a vtipný příběh o žárlivosti a lásce.

Karline Krokodil ist eifersüchtig auf ihren kleinen Bruder, weil Mama nur noch Augen für ihn hat. Als Mama einen Hut, der ihr doch nicht gefällt, im Laden umtauscht, hat Karline die zündende Idee: Das macht sie mit ihrem Bruder auch. Im Babyladen bietet der freundliche Verkäufer ihr erst einen Babypanda, dann einen Babyelefanten und schließlich auch noch Tigerzwillinge an. Aber irgendwie ... Vielleicht ist das kleine Krokodil als Bruder doch nicht so verkehrt? Für alle Familien mit Nachwuchs!