Books by the author ANNA WALKER
Florette
Anna Walker
A beautiful picture book celebration of friendship, resilience in the face of change, and the magic of the natural world.When Mae’s family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies in the wavy grass.But there’s no room for a garden in the city. Or is there?Mae’s story, gorgeously illustrated in watercolor, is a good match for kids interested in the environment, as well as any child going through a move.A New York Times and New York Public Library Best Illustrated Picture Book
Characters: Mae
Froggy Green
Anna Walker
Everyone likes different colours.Sam likes fireman red.Olive likes fairy pink.Lucy likes polka-dot orange.Milly likes sunshine yellow.Joe likes froggy green.Tess likes sky blue.Charlie likes monster purple.But everyone loves rainbow ice-cream!Which colour do you like?Educational potential- Perfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case categories, colours and favourites.- The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.
Funny Face
Anna Walker
Everyone can make a face.Sam makes a happy face.Olive makes a sad face.Lucy makes a surprised face.Milly makes an angry face.Joe makes a sleepy face.Tess makes a scary face.Charlie makes a bunny face.And they all make...a funny face!Which face can you make?Educational potentialPerfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case dress-ups, categories, parties, facial expressions and emotions.The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.From the EditorAs with Froggy Green Anna has drawn little kids she knows and has portrayed them with unequalled affection and humour. It's impossible not to love Sam, Ollie, Lucy, Milly, Joe, Tess and Charlie... She really is one of the most talented illustrators working for this age group and her profile is already growing - with a commercial success in Santa's Aussie Holiday, several lines of cards and a series of Christmas decorations based on her characters as well as an independent 'cult' profile with The Miggy Tree.
Hello, Jimmy!
Anna Walker
A funny, noisy parrot comes into Jack's life and brings him closer to his dad in an unexpected and moving way in this gorgeous, emotionally resonant picture book from the creator of Florette.Jack loves staying at his dad’s house. They have tacos and milkshakes, and make each other laugh. But lately Jack wonders if his dad is lonely when he isn’t there. Then Jimmy arrives. Jimmy is loud and obnoxious, but Dad thinks he’s clever and funny. Jack does not think he’s clever or funny. And he’s starting to wonder if Dad likes Jimmy better than he likes Jack. This beautifully written and illustrated book about the unconditional love a parent has for a child is both heartwarming and reassuring.
I Love To Sing
Anna Walker
Ollie loves to sing in the rain, in the bath and with ducks in the park , in this gorgeous new paperback edition.Ollie loves to sing!He sings on his chair…On his stair…In the rain…And in the sun!But most of all, Ollie loves to sing in bed, a happy song with his best friend, Fred!
Lottie & Walter
Anna Walker
An original, compelling, and visually stunning treatment of a common childhood predicament: overcoming a fear of the water.Lottie goes to swim lessons every Saturday, but she never gets in the water. That’s because she is convinced there is a shark in the pool, a shark that wants to eat her and only her. But then Walter appears. Walter likes singing and reading books and bubble baths, and his favorite food is fish sticks, just like Lottie. When Saturday rolls around again, Lottie is no more ready to jump in the pool than she was before. Or is she? Sometimes it just takes a special friend to find the courage that was inside you all along.
Peggy: A Brave Chicken on a Big Adventure
Anna Walker
Peggy the hen is contented with her quiet existence and daily routine. When a powerful gust of wind sweeps her up and deposits her in the midst of a busy city, she explores her new surroundings, makes new friends, and cleverly figures out how to get home--with a newly kindled appetite for adventure. Evocative full-color paintings follow Peggy's journey, offering comical details that reward repeated viewing. This reassuring tale and its unruffled heroine invites discussions of exploration, safety, and resourcefulness
Characters: Peggy
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