Bøger af Frances Gilbert

Not all is as it seems. In this psychological novel by the author of Where Is She Now? another confused narrator attempts to unravel the complexities of relationships from a very distinct point of view. The surprise ending turns everything upside down.

A tall tale for all ages, this book is a clever variation on an old theme. Wry humor and lively black and white sketches offer the reader a very different explanation of the old myth.

In this story collection Frances Gilbert has created a village, cozy and picturesque, but also a place of brooding, even menacing events, where history lives on. If you travel to the middle of England maybe you will find just such a village. Step into the village shop and someone may sell you a tea cake and share a tales of times and people long gone, yet oddly, still present.

In this psychological supense novel we meet Rosemary who is desperately seeking the answer to something that happened in her the past. Something has happened to her baby, but where is she now? As Rosemary seeks the truth she turns more and more to inanimate objects for support, since she cannot trust the people around her. In her conversations with the houses, the bed knobs, the books and the tea cups she finds comfort and begins the painful recall of the lost time aided by her bossy and competent alter ego Anna. She wants to have an answer, ''Where is she now? to find the calm promised in the hymns of her childhood, 'lay down your burden'. The reader becomes aware that maybe Rosemary isn't as irrational as she first appears and that her family is maybe not as supportive as first thought.A surprise ending reveals the answer and poses more questions.The novel is set in a fictional amalgam of two small English towns and the descriptive settings support and enhance the mood at each turn of the story.

"Can you hug a forest? Of course you can. First you hug the air: open your arms, lift up your chin, and breathe in all the way down to your toes. Then you hug a leaf and a flower and a trail and a stream and all the other wondrous natural elements that make up a forest. Take every chance to soak in your natural surroundings and be grateful for nature"--

When oozing slime threatens to cover the whole town, residents work together to remove the menace, but is it really gone?

Who doesn't love cake?! This Step 1 reader is the latest in the I Love Pink! series, this time following the little girl and her grandma as they bake a cake.Cake is simply the best! The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! absolutely loves cake! Together with her grandma, they endeavor to make a cake for mother's birthday. Impatience and overdecorating make the cake fall apart a little, but mom is happy to have it nonetheless. This simple story is relatable, easy to decode, and everybody loves cake! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

When her pets turn pink, a young girl has a hard time finding them in her pink bedroom.

Perfect for back to school! This Step 1 reader is the latest in the I Love... series that started with I Love Pink! This story is all about how wonderful school is when you have a great teacher.Teachers are simply the best! The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! absolutely loves her teacher! There's so much to learn, and her teacher makes it fun. So fun that our little pink lover enjoys pretending to be a teacher when she gets home. Emergent readers will relate to this story while bolstering their reading skills in this heartwarming celebration of teachers. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Young readers will LOVE the other I LOVE books in this series!I Love My Pink!I Love My Tutu!I Love My Grandma!I Love Cake!

Who doesn't love cake?! This Step 1 reader is the latest in the I Love Pink! series, this time following the little girl and her grandma as they bake a cake.Cake is simply the best! The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! absolutely loves cake! Together with her grandma, they endeavor to make a cake for mother's birthday. Impatience and overdecorating make the cake fall apart a little, but mom is happy to have it nonetheless. This simple story is relatable, easy to decode, and everybody loves cake! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

En este ingenioso libro infantil, una niña comparte su amor por todo lo que es ROSA. Ropa rosa, almohadas rosas y . . . ¿mascotas rosas?Una niña desea que todo en su mundo sea rosa . . . incluyendo a su perro, gato y hámster. ¡Pero espera! ¿Cómo va a encontrar a sus mascotas si todo su cuarto es rosa? Esta divertida y simple historia ilustra perfectamente y con humor la frase «ten cuidado con lo que deseas».LEYENDO A PASOS es una línea de Step into Reading que ofrece ediciones en español de libros nivelados. Los libros Paso 1 tienen letra grande y palabras fáciles. Son ideales para niños que conocen el abecedario y que quieren comenzar a leer. Su ritmo, rima y pistas visuales contribuyen a la comprensión del texto.In this imaginative early reader in Spanish, a girl shares her love for all things PINK--pink clothes, pink pillows, and . . . pink pets? Fans of Pinkalicious will relate! A little girl wishes everything in her world could be pink . . . including her dog, her cat, and her hamster. Wait! How will she ever find her pink pets in her all-pink bedroom? This simple story perfectly--and humorously--illustrates the old adage "Be careful what you wish for!"LEYENDO A PASOS is a line from Step into Reading offering leveled readers in Spanish. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.

Perfect for Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, and any day when you want to celebrate a child's love for their grandma, this warm Step 1 early reader celebrates a girl's special relationship with her grandma!Aren't grandmas the best? The star of I Love Pink! and I Love My Tutu! has so much fun with her grandma! Together, they bike and play games, they read and have tea parties . . . and dance parties! And, guess what? Her grandma even had a grandma once! And they liked to do a lot of the same things together, too. This simple story is relatable, easy to decode, and parents and grandparents will relish the opportunity to talk about their family lineage after reading this warm intergenerational story about the love between a grandma and a granddaughter. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story.

Come along for a rollicking ride in this picture book celebration of vehicles that puts girls in the driver's seat!

Inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit, this adorable gift book celebrates friendship, loyalty, and everlasting love. It''s the perfect present for both children and adults, a warm read-aloud for those who enjoyed Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar, and a thoughtful choice for Valentine''s Day, Easter, and year-round gift-giving.When it''s dark and when it''s sunny, I will always be your bunny. If the world feels like a muddle, come on over for a cuddle.In this adorable and heartwarming celebration of love, the loyal and steadfast Velveteen Rabbit shares all the ways he''ll be there for you—in good times and bad. Written in sweet rhyming couplets, this beautifully illustrated gift book is sure to bring a smile to any reader. Ideal for a Valentine''s gift, an Easter basket stuffer, a big moment such as the first day of school or graduation, and even a wedding present for bridesmaids or the happy couple, here is a thoughtful way to tell those closest to you that your love will always be Real.And be sure to personalize your gift by filling in the bookplate at the front of the book."ideal for sharing one-on-one"—Kirkus

An exuberant Step 1 early reader about a girl''s love for her TUTU!A girl loves her tutu so much, she wants to wear it everywhere! To school, to soccer, to art class, to swimming lessons. . . . Wait! That''s not a good idea. Really, the best place to wear a tutu is ballet class! This simple story is funny and fun to decode, and many parents will see their strong-willed, self-dressed child in our tutu-loving protagonist. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Also in the series: I Love Pink! 

A girl shares her love for all things PINK—pink clothes, pink pillows, pink pets?—in this imaginative early reader. Fans of Pinkalicious will relate!   A little girl wishes everything in her world could be pink . . . including her dog, her cat, and her hamster. Wait! How will she ever find her pink pets in her all-pink bedroom? This simple story perfectly—and humorously—illustrates the old adage “Be careful what you wish for!” Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.And look for the sequel: I Love My Tutu!