Cynthia Cliff – författare

In the village of Mirren, a tidy community garden is carefully organized and tended by the townspeople. On the other side of the garden wall is a wild patch of land— a jumble of trees, a pond, and tall grassy places. While the garden is cared for in different ways throughout the seasons, Jilly and her grandfather like to visit the wild place, foraging for mushrooms, asparagus, and nuts, and watching the insects, birds and other animals. When the townspeople decide they need a bigger garden, they make plans to expand beyond the wall into the wild place. Worried about what will happen to their special piece of nature, Jilly and her grandfather come up with a plan, inviting the townspeople to discover a new kind of gardening. Their plan works and the wild place and the community garden merge harmoniously; the bees pollinate the crops, berry bushes take over a garden corner, pumpkins grow along the pond, and delicious herbs appear among the ferns. Cynthia Cliff’s lovingly detailed illustrations reveal the joys of every kind of garden, while her story offers endless opportunities to talk about healthy eating, nature, ecological gardening, and friendship.

A diverse cast of charming characters take a trip to a beachside resort and offer hours of entertainment for young readers everywhere.There are endless ways to enjoy a vacation on this island where folks of all ages, races, cultures, and abilities gather for a weekend of fun. Young readers will spend hours poring over the delightfully detailed and brightly colored spreads that follow families as they pack their bags; travel by car, train, bike and bus; arrive at hotels, campsites, and cottages; and take part in all kinds of activities-swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, reading and more. A sudden rain shower drives everyone into the village and in the evening, they go out for dinner or barbecue.There's a lot to unpack and explore in Cynthia Cliff's lively paintings that show that fun means something different for every family.

Join the fun at a busy museum as you help find a lost dog and reunite him with his owner in this playful, picture-filled adventure. A trip to the museum becomes an exciting game of I Spy in this charming book.The museum, with its vast halls and endless variety of different exhibits, provides the perfect backdrop for a playful adventure filled with discovery.Every spread features a busy, double-page illustration of a different room packed with art, artifacts and all sorts of visitors. As children explore the Great Hall, the Dinosaur, Transportation, and Ancient Civilization exhibits, the Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden, as well as the Ocean Hall, they’re invited to search for Pepin, a mischievous dog who has wandered away from his owner, Carlo.Each room is a lively world of its own, full of activity and a recurring cast of wonderfully diverse characters. As kids search for Pepin on each page, they’ll delight in finding all the little details and humorous moments hidden throughout the scenes.This playful, interactive book encourages an engaging game of observation, keeping young readers enthralled as they learn about museums and follow Pepin’s trail—right into Carlo’s waiting arms.