Bøger af Heath McKenzie

Børn har det med at stille indviklede spørgsmål. Men spørgsmålet om, hvorfor himlen lige præcis er blå og ikke en anden farve, er et af de mest indviklede! Og når først spørgsmålet rumsterer i hovedet, er du bare nødt til at finde svaret ...

Det spørgsmål vil alle børn før eller siden stille. Det er et vigtigt, men også temmelig skræmmende øjeblik.Ved hjælp af humor og faktuelle forklaringer gør denne bog det lidt lettere for børn og voksne at have den første samtale om livet.

Hvorfor skal jeg absolut spise grøntsager, når der findes så meget lækker mad? Hvorfor kan jeg ikke bare få pizza i stedet for? Ved du hvad? Det er sundt at spise noget nyt!

Hvorfor er der bare så meget, man gerne vil købe? Man vil have noget legetøj, en is, en kage … men man kan ikke få det hele. For penge vokser jo ikke på træerne!

Preparations are underway for a school fun run, and everyone's a bit on edge! What if I'm not as fast and fit as everyone else? What if people laugh at or tease me? This book explores scenarios that all young readers will relate to - things that seem impossibly hard, need practice or simply require a big effort. We all have that little voice of doubt in our heads, but how do we encourage kids not to let it drown their confidence or stop them from trying new things? Try Your Best, Forget the Rest explores scenarios that all young readers will relate to - things that seem impossibly hard, need practice or simply require a big effort. With hilarious illustrations by Heath McKenzie, this book teaches the valuable lesson that sometimes it's more important to try your best than to focus on the end result. We can do so much (and have a lot of fun) if we just try!

Everybody at Molly's kindergarten knows that you don't always get what you want. Maybe you don't get your favourite coloured pencil. You might not get the most comfortable cushion. Or maybe you miss out on getting your favourite cup at snack time. That's just life; you get what you get and you don't get upset! With hilarious illustrations by Heath McKenzie.

Ever heard the old adage "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me"? Well, we all know that's not strictly true... This story explores why we should always choose our words carefully!We all know that sticks and stones can hurt someone, but what about words? Whether it’s a comment about someone’s hairstyle or their smelly lunch, we’ve all had the experience of accidentally hurting someone’s feelings. It can be a tricky life lesson how to resolve this situation, and realising that changing your choice of words can make all the difference. Sometimes old sayings are worth questioning. Beloved children's author and illustrator Heath McKenzie has created this funny and approachable book that will resonate with children of all ages. Also in the LIFE LESSONS series: You Don't Have to Like It, You Just Have to Eat it; Money Doesn't Grow on Trees; You Get What You Get and You Don't Get Upset; and Try Your Best, Forget the Rest