Books that include a character called OSCAR
Oscar and Arabella: Oscar and Arabella and Ormsby
Neal Layton
Oscar and Arabella don't always see tusk to horn. While two is company, three most definitely seems like a crowd... until one day when Arabella needs their help.
Oscar Seeks A Friend
Pawel Pawlak
What if you could turn the world the other way around and take a peek at what's on the other side?Perhaps if you did, you would find something you never expected. Such as friend. When Oscar meets a lonely little girl, it's the start of an adventure for both of them. Together they make an unusual journey to two very different worlds, each beautiful and necessary. And it all begins when the little girl's tooth falls out…Translated from Polish by award-winning translator Antonia Lloyd-Jones.“Color and composition combine to beautifully express friend and the wonders of the world”― Kirkus Reviews , STARRED“A delightfully unique and heartwarming story about friend”― School Library Journal .
Characters: Oscar
It's A Bear's Life
Anna Wilson
Oscar and Parker live together much like any other boy and bear, until one day Oscar’s rowdy games get too much for Parker and he sets off alone for a break at the Bear Hotel. But as he chats to the other bears Parker begins to realise that his life isn’t so bad after all, and he misses his friend. If only he could get back home to Oscar!
Somewhere
Jeanne Willis
A beautiful and atmospheric picture book about the power of the imagination from award-winning author, Jeanne Willis.<p/>At the bottom of Oscar's garden is a magical place called Nowhere, where extraordinary things can happen. Oscar can fly an incredible kite, build an enchanted castle and even set sail in a pirate ship! He can do just what he likes, and there are no grown-ups asking questions.But when Nowhere begins to feel a little lonely, will Oscar find himself wishing for Somewhere that feels more like home?With ingenious diecuts throughout that give a captivating and magical appeal.A heart-warming family story about the importance of home, perfect for bedtime, by Jeanne Willis, winner of the National Trust Literacy Awards and the Smarties Book Prize silver award.
Characters: Oscar
Oscar the Hungry Unicorn
Lou Carter
A hilariously funny tale of friendship, belonging and LOTS OF EATING from the bestselling author of There Is No Dragon in This Story. Perfect for fans of Oi Frog.WITH SUPER SPARKLY GLITTER COVER!Oscar the Unicorn has eaten his stable so he needs to find somewhere else to live. Not easy if you're a unicorn who eats everything in sight ... No one wants him around: not the pirates or the fairies or the dragons. Will Oscar ever find a place to call home? Well, it just so happens that Princess Oola has been searching for a unicorn FOR EVER ...
The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth
Ellie Hattie
Look out! There’s a mammoth on the loose! Follow Oscar through a magical museum of curious creatures to find the mammoth before the clock strikes one! Is he munching sandwiches with Diplodocus Dave in the Dinosaur room? Or joining an aerobics class with the Extinct and Endangered Species? The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth is a riotous adventure, packed with fascinating facts and lift-the-flap fun. With stunning illustrations from Karl James Mountford, this brilliantly interactive book brings museums to life!
Characters: Oscar
The Tip-Tap Dancing Cat
Joanna Boyle
Have you ever wondered what your cat gets up to when you're not around?"This book is SO adorable!" Arlene PhillipsOscar is a cat with a secret: he loves to dance! And as it happens, he's good at it too. He can foxtrot and two-step, tap dance and salsa – and has even been known to FREESTYLE! This energetic picture book will leave readers all set to get up and get their dancing shoes on.
Characters: Oscar
Oscar the Octopus: A Book about the Months of the Year
Matthew Van Fleet
From #1 New York Times bestselling novelty creator Matthew Van Fleet comes an exciting book that teaches little ones the months of the year!Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, texture, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending!
Characters: Oscar
The Rise and Fall of Oscar the Magician: A Monkey World Adventure
Matthew Porter
Matthew Porter is back with another Monkey World adventure filled with his signature characters and vibrant art. When Magic Monthly magazine nominates both Oscar the magician and Milton the Magnificent for the title of Magician of the Year, a ruthless game of monkey vs. monkey ensues. Enter Matthew Porter's colorful and crazy Monkey World where anything can and does happen.
Characters: Oscar
Monkey World: The Thunderbolt Express
Matthew Porter
"All aboard!" calls the station master. So starts a magical train ride with Jango Jenkins and his Dixieland Band, Oscar the magician, Miss Trixie and her pug dog Napoleon. This is about what happens when a pleasant journey goes all wrong. The pug goes missing. The bridge ahead is missing. And, the handle on the train brake is broken. Only in Monkey World can the solution to this pickle involve shedding all weight to attempt to fly the train!
Grandma
Jessica Shepherd
Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home. More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscar’s own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The factual page about dementia helps children talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship. Jessica Shepherd’s sensitive first picture book has grown out of her experiences in a variety of caring roles.
Characters: Oscar
Zoe and Beans: Hello Oscar
Chloe Inkpen
Zoe has found a guinea pig at the bottom of the garden. And a tortoise, and a chameleon, and now there’s a noisy parrot! Where have they all come from? The hole in the fence could be a clue, but who lives on the other side?
Zoe and Beans: How Many Pets?
Chloe Inkpen
How many pets can you see? Join Zoe and Beans and their new friend Oscar as they count the animals, from one to ten. There’s a hungry rabbit, a kitten, a duck a puppy and even a cow! But will there be enough room for them all?The start of a brilliant new series of board books featuring the adorable Zoe and Beans and all of their friends. With its gentle rhyming text, beautiful artwork and familiar and funny animals, this book is perfect for sharing with toddlers and young children.
Zoe and Beans: We're Not Scared!
Chloe Inkpen
Join Zoe, Beans and their new friend Oscar as they pick up snails, jump in the deep end, and even play with a spider. They're not scared of anything! But what about the dark . . . ?Another title in the brilliant series of board books featuring the adorable Zoe and Beans and all of their friends. With its gentle text and irresistible illustrations, this book is perfect for sharing with toddlers and young children.Look out for the other board books in the series: LOOK AT ME!, HELLO LADYBIRD! and HOW MANY PETS?
Oscar and the Cricket
Geoff Waring
A Start with Science book about moving and rolling. One day Oscar sees a ball in the grass. "Try pushing it!" says Cricket. Oscar learns that the ball rolls slowly in grass and faster on a path, until it bounces off a tree and changes direction. Some things need a push to move, and others use their muscles to move themselves -- and to move plenty of other things, too.
Characters: Oscar
Oscar and the Bat
Geoff Waring
Oscar is a curious kitten, full of wonder about his natural surroundings. In this fun, informative series, he meets friends who introduce him to key science concepts. When Oscar hears a blackbird singing in the meadow, he has lots of questions about sound. Luckily Bat is just waking up and can supply him with all the answers!
Characters: Oscar
Oscar and the Moth
Geoff Waring
Oscar is a curious kitten! As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night.
Characters: Oscar
Into The Blue
Frances Mckay
Out of the blue begins a rip-roaring adventure for Ursula and her best bear Oscar, as the blue paper circle, constantly transforming itself, leads them into a whirlwind adventure to the back of beyond and all the way home again!
Oscar and the Bird
Geoff Waring
Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities. When Oscar the kitten finds a tractor in a field and accidentally turns on the windshield wipers, he is full of questions about electricity. Luckily, Bird knows the answers! With the help of his friend, Oscar finds out how electricity is made and stored, which machines need electricity to work, and why we always need to be careful around wires, batteries, plugs, and sockets.
Characters: Oscar
Oscar and The Frog
Waring Geoff
A lively introduction to the key science concept of growth. Oscar is an adorably naive, googly-eyed kitten, filled with curiosity and wonder about his natural surroundings. In this fun, informative series, he meets friends who introduce him to key science concepts - this time, growing. He learns about tadpoles, seeds, eggs and what he'll grow into! The perfect starting place for young children to begin learning about the way the world around us works.
Characters: Oscar
Oscar and the Snail
Geoff Waring
Start with Science books introduce kids to core science concepts through engaging stories, fresh illustrations, and supplemental activities. One day Oscar comes across a nest made of twigs and leaves, perfect for sheltering eggs. It makes him wonder about all the things we use in our daily lives -- like glass, paper, plastic, and cloth. With the help of his friend Snail, the curious kitten learns why we choose specific materials to do different jobs, where the materials come from, and what useful qualities they have.
Characters: Oscar
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