Michael Foreman

A story celebrating the special relationship between one boy and his grandad, from national treasure Michael Foreman. "Young readers will relish the slow build-up of adventure. Michael Foreman's luminous watercolour illustrations bring the story to life." The Bookseller - Editor's Pick "Michael Foreman weaves themes of community action and environmental responsibility into a warm, feel-good picture book." School Reading List's best children's books to watch out for in 2026 Jack's favourite place to be is with his grandad: walking in the woods, looking after the village pond, listening as Grandpa shows him all the magic of the countryside. Together they watch Mr Fox prowling for mice, owls nesting in the trees and badgers sleeping peacefully in their setts. But one night, that peace is shattered with a screech of tyres as a monstrous heap of rubbish is emptied into the village pond. Can Jack and his grandad rally the village and clear the pond before it's too late? With a wonderful environmental message, this is the perfect picture book to share with children and grandparents alike. Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the most beloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career. This wonderful tale shows the beautiful connection between two generations and how, working together, they can protect our natural spaces and change the world for the better. A tale of wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of Charles Mackesy, Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg!

Named Children's Book of the Week by The Times! Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing account of perseverance, love and hope in wartime. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they're not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he'll be safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iraq and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino. Does Bernie survive and find a safe place to call home? Michael Rosen is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, known for his work as poet and author of classic books such as WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT. This book is a perfect companion to POPPY FIELD by Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Together, the books are a wonderful introduction to the history of the great wars of the 20th century and the importance of Remembrance.

Tento soubor příběhů Terryho Jonese následuje po oblíbených Pohádkách k neuvěření a autor v nich vychází z principu humorných bajek ze zvířecí říše, které jsou směšnější a méně mravoličné než klasické bajky a jejich hrdinové se dostávají do potrhlých situací. Blecha vede věhlasný britský supermarket, liška zase slepičí artisty. Mýval nostalgicky vzpomíná na válečné boje u RAF a krokodýl chodí s bolavým chrupem k dentistovi na Harrow Street... Kouzelný bestiář pro děti i dospělé.