Bøger af David McPhail

"Truffle, a small dog, was born and raised on a farm, where he was put in charge of keeping the rats out of the barn, and the badgers out of the fields. Truffle enjoyed his work, and he took pride in doing it well. The only difficulty he had was with cats. Nothing irritated Truffle more than the sight of a cat sleeping on the job while the mice ate their fill in the corncrib. Truffle would howl loudly, waking the cat, which then would dash off with Truffle close behind! He never actually caught the cat, and he would not harm it if he did. It was all about the chase. Truffle enjoyed his work, but he felt that something was missing in his life. So, he left the farm to search for those missing pieces"--

This funny story with charming illustrations--about friendship, animals, and jumping!--is now available in Spanish!A bug, a cow (over the moon, of course) . . . even a hippo can jump. Kids and animals leap into the air in this sweet, simple book by beloved children's author-illustrator David McPhail, now translated into Spanish. Cozy watercolor illustrations depict the very basic Spanish text, helping beginning readers learn new Spanish vocabulary. Uncluttered text keeps the same basic pattern on each spread, so new readers can focus on learning Spanish conjugation patterns. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Now in Spanish! Tom the dog is being very bad...Can he redeem himself before Dad puts him out in the yard?Lovable rascal Tom the dog is being very bad. He breaks the TV. He chases Kit the cat. He pulls down the tablecloth. But when Kit goes missing, it takes someone with four legs and a powerful nose to find her. Forgiveness and love triumph in this charming, new-in-Spanish story of a family dog who is rarely on his best behavior but whose heart is always in the right place. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

When Boy is sick, his friends Dog and Bird try to help him feel better.

The little boy and his teddy bear were always together. Every night, when the little boy went to sleep, his teddy bear was right there next to him. When the little boy went on a trip, his teddy bear went too-until one terrible day when the teddy bear was left behind . . .A compassionate tale of friends lost and found This is the wonderful story of a friend who is lost and found and lost and found again, and of a little boy who begins to understand the meaning of compassion.

Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe?The storm is  very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits . . . and hugs are shared by all. But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?. The family searches high and low and in and out. When hope is gone, the cats emerge from their hiding place. All are safe. The last sentence in the book asks, “What makes YOU feel safe?” inviting caregivers and children to a conversation about coping with fears.  David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of best-selling children's books and winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.  Pouring his heart and soul into the illustrations for this book, David McPhail has created a dozen ink-and-watercolor mini-masterpieces in jewel-like tones. The character in this story was inspired by David McPhail’s stepchild, whom he has always wanted to keep safe.

Help a little raccoon help find all of his silly hats in this Level C beginning reader for kids.I had a red hat. I had a bed hat. Little raccoon has 10 hats in all. But a strong wind comes by and scatters them everywhere. He'll need help from readers to find them all!This beginning reader from lauded author-illustrator David McPhail will delight and engage children with a gentle search-and-find adventure.This book has been officially leveled using the F & P Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System.For readers who've mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high-frequency words than Level B books. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D The award-winning I Like to Read series features guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas & Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!

A funny and affirming picture book about a little bird who goes on an adventure to discover who he is.

Todo lo que sube debe bajar hasta un gran oso pardo! What goes up must come down even a big brown bear!

Newbery Medal-winning author Nancy Willard''s trilogy of adventure tales, now in one volume. Children won''t be able to put down these stories of the journeys of a boy and his orange cat, Plumpet.Anatole has a knack for seeking and finding adventure, often with Plumpet, his orange cat, who is accustomed to ghost trains, amnesiac soldiers, flying horses, and wallpaper portals, just a few of the enchantments encountered along the way. From his perilous search for wild fennel to cure his grandmother’s asthma, to his high-stakes game of checkers to save his uncle from a wizard’s evil spell, Anatole’s missions will keep young readers turning the pages of this omnibus edition of the Newbery Medal–winning author Nancy Willard’s trilogy of fantasy tales: Sailing to Cythera, The Island of the Grass King, and Uncle Terrible. David McPhail’s pen-and-ink illustrations throughout are beautifully detailed engagements with Willard’s world of make-believe. Anatole may be small but he is determined to right the wrongs he finds in each of the lands he enters. Whether kindness or evil will prevail is a matter of suspense, but Anatole is always on the side of the light.

Jack wants to play with Rick, and Rick wants to play with Jack--but there's a river between them. David McPhail reveals that friendship can bridge any river--and that when it comes to having fun, two is always better than one!

A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too.Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.

Created by beloved, bestselling artist David McPhail, this collection of four sweet stories in one classic-feeling picture book makes the perfect new-baby gift.

David McPhail's celebration of the joys - and trials - of sisterhood has been a favourite with sisters of all ages for almost twenty years. Now available in a bilingual board book featuring Spanish and English text set in two colors for easy readability, a new generation of sisters will love to read this treasure . . . together.

A sweet and humorous English/Spanish bilingual edition of David McPhail's Brothers, a celebration of the lasting bond between siblings in board book format.

Meet beloved adventurer Pig Pig as he masters the art of walking!Baby Pig Pig is sitting in his playpen with the kitten. Bored, he decides to leave the pen and find Mama. He pulls himself up. He stands! He falls. He tries again. With perseverance and pride, Baby Pig Pig makes his way out of his pen and down the hall and right into Mama's arms. Youngsters will love the building excitement of Baby Pig Pig's first steps, following David McPhail's adorable illustrations to their delightful conclusion. A must for baby showers and new-baby gifts.

There''s nothing quite like a boy and his . . . lion?Pig Pig wakes up one morning to a BIG surprise. While Mama makes breakfast, Pig Pig and the lion run down the stairs, through the kitchen, over the furniture, and romp around the house. Prepositions and positional language abound in this playful story, and an unexpected friendship is forged. But will the lion be able to stay, or will the two new friends be separated forever? An action-packed laugh-out-loud read-aloud for youngsters fond of boisterous and imaginative play.

Sometimes brothers are different. Sometimes they're alike. Some days brothers get along. Other days they don't! But on this they agree: brothers stick together. Always. This title celebrates the lasting bond between siblings.