Bøger af Joyce Dunbar

Mouse and Mole are two unlikely friends who love spending time with each other - and they can't help getting caught up in silly adventures! From giving their friendship a fresh start, to deciding on a toy boat to sail on the pond, and creatively avoiding a storm on their walk home, Mouse and Mole discover a newfound appreciation of each other and have fun along the way. Joyce Dunbar returns with three tales of exciting adventures, strong friendship, and unexpected discoveries in Mouse & Mole: A Fresh Start. Young readers and adults will be captivated by James Mayhew's soft illustrations that perfectly capture Mouse and Mole's bond.

Mole wakes happily from a dream where he has discovered the secret of happiness. The problem is, he suddenly can't remember what it is! Join Mouse and Mole in three delightful, everyday adventures, from sitting down for a good read but unable to settle, to taking a leisurely stroll that turns into errands. Both children and adults can learn from the stories in Mouse & Mole: The Secret of Happiness and will develop an appreciation for friendships. James Mayhew's charming illustrations alongside Joyce Dunbar's good-natured stories will captivate readers of all ages.

Mole is worried about everything; he worries that his motorbike won''t start so he takes it apart. He worries that a bird will nest in the chimney-stack so he climbs a tree to look at the roof. Worse of all, he''s worried that there are goblins in the house, so he hides under the bedclothes. Thank goodness, Mouse is close at hand.

Twrch loves Christmas! While Llygoden prepares, Twrch thinks that the festival may arrive sooner if he opens each and every window in his advent calendar! But will his plan work? A Welsh adaptation by Anwen Pierce of Mouse and Mole: Lo and Behold! comprising three festive stories.

What will Mouse and Mole find to do tomorrow? They set out their plan: a picnic of cheese and cucumber sandwiches if it is a fine day, or roasted chestnuts and toasted muffins in front of an apple wood fire if it is wild and wintry. But what will they do if it is an in-between sort of day?

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew: ''Snowmole'', ''Lo and Behold!'' and ''A Bump in the Night''.

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.SnowmoleMole wakes one morning to find the ground is covered in snow! Mouse and Mole decide to build their very own snowy friend - Snowmole - but Mole doesn't want to leave him alone so decides to keep him company all night long and wakes to find another snowy surprise.Lo and Behold!Mole is impatiently waiting for Christmas to come when Mouse presents Mole with a brilliant gift - an advent calendar! Mouse and Mole use the advent calendar to countdown to Christmas and complete all the festive chores that need to be done and before they know it...it's Christmas Eve!A Bump in the NightLate at night on Christmas Eve, Mouse and Mole are getting ready for bed, when they realise they've forgotten a few important tasks - putting the stockings by the chimney, leaving the mince pies and cherry brandy out for Father Christmas and sending their Christmas lists - but as they finish these jobs something goes BUMP! in the night...

Simple pastimes help Mouse and Mole realise there''s something special in everything, including themselves.

Mole can''t help but get himself into difficulty, but thankfully he has Mouse to ensure things go smoothly, even when he least expects it!

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horácek.Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. BOO! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again? A buoyant second collaboration between the acclaimed writer Joyce Dunbar and world-renowned illustrator Petr Horácek.

Three new Mouse and Mole stories about a broken bicycle, moss on the roof and a washing line ghost, helping children to see the fun in everyday life. The stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew are: ''Clink, Clank, Clunk!'', ''Something on the Roof'' and ''A Frisky, Fluttery Ghost''.

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew: ''Snowmole'', ''Lo and Behold!'' and ''A Bump in the Night''.

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horácek.Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. BOO! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again? A buoyant second collaboration between the acclaimed writer Joyce Dunbar and world-renowned illustrator Petr Horácek.

Mouse and Mole''s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently. Contains three short stories: ''The Secret of Happiness'', ''This Way and That'' and ''A Good Read''.

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can''t go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole?s charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it's like to experience hearing difficulties.'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' GuardianDylan can't hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn't want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed . Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

New editions of Joyce Dunbar's much-loved series of animal adventures illustrated by James Mayhew. 'The two cohabiting animals are characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature' "Sunday Times"

Mole can''t help but get himself into difficulty, but thankfully he has Mouse to ensure things go smoothly, even when he least expects it!

When Mouse makes himself a hammock, Mole is only too happy to test it for his friend, and Mouse is equally eager to help Mole find his lost spectacles. But who will catch the falling leaf?

An enchanting Christmas picture book about the magic and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Written by master storyteller Joyce Dunbar, with stunning, classic illustrations from an award-winning artist.

A rollicking, rumbustious story about being YOURSELF

Offers a unique way for children to discover themselves and their creativity through easy and enjoyable mediation. As well as calming their anxieties, 'Nightlights' nurtures and enhances the natural bond of closeness between parent and child.

The follow-up to the hugely successful Nightlights, offering even more stories to help your child find inner calm and emotional balance