Picture Kelpies
4 total works
A braw Scots story for bairns!
Welcome to Thistle Sands, a beautiful sandy Scottish beach where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and some fun Scots words. Don't worry if you're PEELY WALLY, just grab a bucket and spade for a day of making sandcastles, exploring rock pools and playing with beach balls. No need to look GLAIKIT, just watch out you don't fall on your BAHOOKIE and if you get MAUCHIT you can take a dip in the sparkling water.
This funny story, told in bright rhyming verse, is full of the lively Scottish characters who've come to the seaside for the day. Packed with detail to spot on each page, the warm, bright illustrations will make children want to have their own splash about!
Welcome to the Thistle Games, Scotland's best Highland games, where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and learn some fun Scots words.
Everyone joins in to dance, jump, sprint or even HIRPLE over the line. But watch out you don't get MINGIN and look like a NUMPTY. And cover your LUGS if the pipe band is gie-in it LALDY!
This funny story, told in bright rhyming verse, is full of the lively Scottish characters you've met in Thistle Street and Thistle Sands, plus a whole host more. Packed with detail to spot on each page, the warm illustrations will make children want to high jump, Highland dance and toss the caber!
A braw Scots story for bairns!
Welcome to Thistle Street, a bustling wee high street in a Scottish seaside town, where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and some fun Scots words. Join us for a DAUNDER down the street as people go through their day, trying to avoid a STRAMASH on the way to school, having a good BLETHER outside the bakers, and rushing indoors when the weather gets DREICH.
This funny story, told in bright rhyming verse, is full of the lively characters who work and live on the street, from a grumpy greengrocer and a busy vet to schoolchildren and even a strong man! Packed with detail to spot on each page, the warm illustrations will draw children into the friendly neighbourhood of Thistle Street.
"My granny went to Scotland and she brought backĀ
Sugary shortbread
Ticklish tartan
And... A hairy Highland cow?!"
Granny is back from a trip to Scotland and she's brought lots of gifts for her family! But as the presents get bigger and the living room gets busier, everyone wonders... what on earth will Granny bring next?
This funny, energetic picture book is inspired by the popular memory game -- with a Scottish twist. With brilliantly bizarre gifts -- including a daft wee dog, a bellowing bagpiper and even the Loch Ness Monster! -- children from Scotland and beyond will love the surprises on every page. Mike Nicholson's text sparkles and Patrick Corrigan's illustrations are full of colour, character and humour.