Julie Abery – författare

In this incredible true story of an unlikely friendship, an oil-soaked penguin is rescued by a man, who finds him on a beach. He feeds him and nurses him back to health and a special bond is formed. When the penguin is fully recovered, Joao knows it's time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas... A charming read-aloud by Julie Abery showcasing a tender relationship between an animal and human, this book also touches on environmental awareness. Award-winning Pierre Pratt's rich palette brings a touching sweetness and emotional depth to the story.

The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme. When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches, local science teacher Soichi Sakamoto began training them how to swim. Sakamoto devised his own innovative coaching techniques, building their strength and endurance. The children formed a swim club and began to dominate in swimming events around the world. And then one day, the proud Sakamoto saw an impossible dream come true - Olympic gold!

Joao hears 'a sorry screech' as he walks along the shore near his home. It's from a penguin, whose feathers are soaked in oil. Barely moving on the sand, too tired to swim, too weak to stan... Joao must save this little guy. Without his help, he'll surely die. Joao takes the penguin home. He cleans him, feeds him and nurses him slowly back to health - and the pair develop a special bond. When the penguin is fully recovered, Joao knows it's time to return him to the wild where he belongs. But the penguin has other ideas...

Don't miss the other little animals friends in this series: Little Tiger, Little Penguin, Little Hippo, Little Panda, Little Otter, Little Walrus, and Little Zebra!   Little Monkey goes on an adventure in the jungle, but mama is always close by her infant. Like any toddler, Little Monkey loves to explore and try new things. Playtime is filled with fun and a few tumbles, but mama helps dust Little Monkey off and get back to the business of play. Nature is a perfect playground!   Short rhyming lines in this illustrated board book tell a sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love. A perfect gift for Mother's Day for fans of If Animals Kissed Goodnight and I Love You Like No Otter!

Baby T. rex hatches and explores the prehistoric world. Of particular interest is another egg that has rolled from the T. rex nest and gotten stuck in a hole. It'll take luck (and some help from a turtle) for the little dinosaur to rescue their sibling.Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the late Cretaceous era, this book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

Baby Stegosaurus travels with the herd, munching on plants. When a volcano erupts, the dinosaurs run, but Baby Stegosaurus can't keep up and is swept downriver. It'll take luck (and some help from Mama) to bring the little dino back to the herd. Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the Jurassic era, this book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

Long-necked baby diplodocuses hatch and explore their prehistoric world. The four young dinosaurs will have to stick together to stay safe from bigger dinosaurs. It'll require a little luck--and some teamwork--to make it home safely.Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the late Jurassic era, this sturdy book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

Baby Triceratops explores the prehistoric world with others in his herd. On an adventure to find food, they meet a big scary dinosaur and must run away. It'll take speed and strength to escape to safety.Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the late Cretaceous era, this sturdy book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.