Child's Play library

43 total works

Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear!

by Audrey Wood and Don Wood

Published 1 October 2002

It's Christmas and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree. But what about the Big Hungry Bear who lives on top of the hill? The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the big, hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Published in 1984, The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear has been a perennial bestseller for over twenty years in countries and languages too numerous to mention.

Scaredy Cats / Twenty-Four Robbers / the Princess and the Dragon / Balloonia / Magic Shoelaces / Presto Change-o / Tooth Fairy

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1992

Veloz Como el Grillo

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 September 1993

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

Cathod Bach Ofnus

by Audrey Wood

Published 30 November 1991

When Mother Cat allows her two youngest kittens to go on an errand all by themselves, they are delighted. But as they get further away from home the kittens are plagued by imaginary fairy tale fears. Will they make it to town safely, or will they really be scaredy cats and give up before they reach their destination? An amusing story that will help children to understand and overcome their own fears.

Brenhines y Dannedd

by Audrey Wood

Published 30 November 1990

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy's visit doubly worthwhile. Fantastic for encouraging children to keep their teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the 'hall of perfect teeth'.

Cinderella

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 August 1973

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who wants to be a princess, the unexpected happens.

Quick as a Cricket dual language English/Spanish board book 160 x 145mm (white board version)

by Audrey Wood and Don Wood

Published 23 January 2011

Quick as a Cricket is a picture book celebrating a child's growing self-awareness, and representing a prime example of how books can contribute to this.

Palloncinia

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1990

Where do balloons go at bedtime? Matthew has the answer but, as usual, his bossy older sister Jessica needs to see the proof. A fun book that takes the reader on a journey to the imaginary land of Balloonia.

Vif Comme Un Grillon

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1992

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

Le Gros Ours Affame

by Audrey Wood and Don Wood

Published 31 December 1993

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

La Principessa e Il Drago

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1990

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! The Princess and the Dragon story is accompanied by a language game, a character mask book and fabulous hand puppets. Everything to involve children in expression, performance and discussion of this quirky tale. Storysacks enable parents to contribute in a major way to their children's literacy and provide a valuable resource to teachers. A Storysack® is a large cloth bag containing a quality child's picture book with supporting materials to stimulate reading activities. To bring the book to life, soft toys of the main characters, artefacts relating to items in the story, a non-fiction element and a game based on the book are included. A guide and prompt suggest ways of developing listening, reading and writing skills using the contents of the Storysack®.

To Mikro Pontiki, e Zoymere Kokkine Phraoyla Kai e Megale Peinasmene Arkoyda

by Audrey Wood and Don Wood

Published 1 December 1991

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

I Lacci Magici

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 December 1990

Matthew just can't keep his shoelaces tied and is always tripping up. When the magic man offers to swap Matthew's laces for a magic pair, he thinks his wish has come true. However, he soon realises that there are disadvantages to laces that won't come undone.

La Fata Del Dente

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 December 1985

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy's visit doubly worthwhile. Fantastic for encouraging children to keep their teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the 'hall of perfect teeth'.

Der Dicke Hungrige Bar

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1984

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

Les Lacets Magiques

by Audrey Wood

Published 31 December 1990

Matthew just can't keep his shoelaces tied and is always tripping up. When the magic man offers to swap Matthew's laces for a magic pair, he thinks his wish has come true. However, he soon realises that there are disadvantages to laces that won't come undone.

Gregoros San Gryllos

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 December 1991

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

L'Orso Affamto

by Audrey Wood and Don Wood

Published 1 December 1990

First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry.

Veloce Come un Grillo

by Audrey Wood

Published 1 December 1990

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

The Princess and the Dragon Mask Book

by Audrey Wood

Published 15 June 2003

Using the durable board masks and play script from this book, children can act out Audrey Wood's quirky and amusing story The Princess and the Dragon.