Martin Waddell

Harriet and Joe Bear create a flying machine out of a bicycle and explore the woods around their house.

First cattle drive in California occurs with the help of Andrew Sinnickson.

A retelling for younger readers of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

Nora has the courage not to take sides with the rival gangs in her village in Northern Ireland.

Sous l'oeil bienveillant de son parent, un ourson découvre une petite grotte au dessus de chez lui et s'y installe. Il y fait semblant d'être chez lui: il y joue, y fait son lit, balaie le plancher, y mange, etc. Quand sonne l'heure de dormir, il s'inquiète soudainement pour son Grand Ours qui va s'ennuyer sans lui. -- Une adorable histoire qui présente un des jeux favoris des tout-petits et qui se conclut par une tendre caresse rassurante. Des aquarelles tendres et sensibles animent le tout en douceur. [SDM].

Each night, during the week before Christmas, Daisy chooses a different adventure to dream about, and when she awakens, she finds that her bedroom reflects her nighttime adventures.

Exciting, page-turning adventures in under 400 words for children developing their reading confidence. The monster Grendel kills everyone. No weapon can stop him. The great warrior Beowulf prepares to fight, but can he beat the monster with neither sword nor shield? Ages 5+.

Little Bear does a good job of climbing rocks, bouncing on a tree branch, and crossing a stream, but Big Bear is always there to lend a helping hand when needed.