Jane Godwin est une autrice acclamée dont les histoires pour enfants et jeunes adultes explorent les complexités de la vie de famille et les paysages émotionnels de la jeunesse. Ses œuvres, publiées à l'international, décrivent le monde à travers la perspective d'un enfant, marquées par une voix narrative sensible et empathique. L'écriture de Godwin met souvent en lumière les nuances des relations et la croissance personnelle. Au-delà de son écriture, elle encourage activement la créativité chez les jeunes par le biais d'ateliers stimulants.
Through the lens of five essential words, this charming story captures a toddler's daily experiences and communication style. The narrative highlights the unique ways young children express their needs and emotions, showcasing their perspective on the world. With a playful approach, it invites readers to appreciate the simplicity and richness of toddler language.
Anna is going on her first sleep-over, but how will she manage a whole night away from her mum and dad? And how can she smuggle sheepy, her scrap of sheepskin rug, into the house without her friend Josie noticing?
Engaging young readers, this book combines playful movement with vibrant photography to teach shapes in an enjoyable way. It encourages active participation, making learning a fun and interactive experience. Through dynamic activities and colorful visuals, children will develop their understanding of shapes while enjoying the process.
A bit Each Peach Pear Plum, a bit Go, Dog, Go!, this read-aloud joy is deceptively simple yet packed with delights for the very young--a preschool standout deserving of modern-classic status.A little mouse makes her way around the world, and invites preschoolers along as she sets out: Red house / Blue house / Green house / Tree house! / See the tiny mouse in her little brown house? Seamless, simple, and inspiring, the rhyming story abounds in concepts for the very young, with a particular focus on colors, and a delightful search-and-find element on every spread--the intrepid mouse herself!
A beautiful and timely coming-of-age story about finding out who you are in the face of crisis and change. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Fiona Wood and Emily Rodda.
Following the success of the popular Aussie Bites series come the long-awaited launch of Aussie Nibbles - fun and interesting books for younger readers. In this book, it's Saturday morning. Auskick starts soon. But there's something wrong with Brendan's fish
A lyrical exploration of those bittersweet moments when children first begin to explore the world for themselves.
A gripping and suspenseful rite-of-passage novel about five teenagers and one night that will change them all, from award-winning author Jane Godwin.
When you are born, you make up a song It doesn't rhyme, and it isn't long A song of everything you hold dear It's your own tune, it's loud and clear And your whole world is in it... A musical journey from the time a child's life song first begins, through all its modulations, adding new verses and extra voices through the years, until it becomes their own unique composition - and one that is ultimately a part of the beautiful, grand and glistening score of the world.
Set in a post-pandemic world characterized by surveillance and control, this thought-provoking novel explores the complexities of friendship and trust among young teens. Award-winning author Jane Godwin delves into the emotional struggles and dilemmas faced by her characters as they grapple with the loss of trust and the implications it has on their relationships and sense of security.