Borka: The Adventures of a Goose With No Feathers


Book Description

Once upon a time there were two geese called Mr and Mrs Plumpster. Each Spring they returned to the marshes of their ancestors, and Mrs Plumpster laid her eggs. Soon six fine young Plumpsters hatched: Archie, Freda, Jennifer, Oswald, Timothy and Borka. But Borka was different. Borka had no feathers and could not fly. When winter came the other geese flew off in search of warmer climates, leaving Borka all alone. But her adventure was only just beginning . . .




Trubloff


Book Description

Trubloff the mouse lives with his family in the village inn but dreams of becoming the greatest balalaika player in the whole country and one night he runs away with a band of gypsies who promise to teach him to play. Trubloff's poor family are overcome with worry but in the end it is Trubloff's gift for music which saves them from an awful fate.




It's a Secret!


Book Description

One evening Marie Elaine and her neighbor Norman go with Malcolm the cat to a secret place, where they dance and party with the Queen of the Cats.




Husherbye


Book Description

A long day is drawing to a close, and several creatures are ready for sleep. Featuring a simple story and the repeated refrain "Hushabye hush hush", this lullaby is ideal to soothe even the most restless little one.Full-color illustrations.




Mr. Gumpy's Outing


Book Description

Mr. Gumpy accepts more and more riders on his boat until the inevitable occurs.




Come Away from the Water, Shirley


Book Description

SUMMARY: Shirley's adventures at the beach are interspersed with familiar parental warnings.




Oi! Get Off Our Train


Book Description

At bedtime a young boy takes a trip on his toy train and rescues several endangered animals. Suggested level: junior, primary.




Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present


Book Description

Father Christmas travels over increasingly difficult terrain in an ever increasingly uncomfortable manner in order to deliver Harvey Slumfenburger's one and only Christmas present.




Edwardo the Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World


Book Description

Edwardo is an ordinary boy, so sometimes he can be a bit grubby or clumsy, a bit cruel or noisy or rude. The more that he is criticised, the worse he becomes, until one day they call him 'The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World'. Just then, Edwardo's luck begins to change, and a series of chance events reveal that really he is a lovely boy, and has been all along.




Seasons


Book Description

Brief captions and full-page illustrations capture the essence of each season.