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A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.Noa loves to watch the elephants play in the water near his small village in East Africa. One day tragedy strikes and the baby is left all alone, his mother killed by poachers.When Noa and his village adopt the lonely orphan, a beautiful friendship is born. Until one stormy night when Noa may need his friend to save him too…In Association with Tusk, the African wildlife conservation charity, HarperCollins Children’s Books is proud to draw attention to the plight of the elephants through award-winning and bestselling Michael Foreman’s exquisite illustrations and gripping tale of survival and friendship.Perfect for children of all ages to share with their families and learn about the the environment and the importance of preserving remarkable world we live in.

A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.Noa loves to watch the elephants play in the water near his small village in East Africa. One day tragedy strikes and the baby is left all alone, his mother killed by poachers.When Noa and his village adopt the lonely orphan, a beautiful friendship is born. Until one stormy night when Noa may need his friend to save him too…In Association with Tusk, the African wildlife conservation charity, HarperCollins Children’s Books is proud to draw attention to the plight of the elephants through award-winning and bestselling Michael Foreman’s gripping tale of survival and friendship.Perfect for children of all ages to share with their families and learn about the the environment and the importance of preserving remarkable world we live in.

A special new edition of Michael Foreman's award-winning memoirs about his wartime childhood. 'I woke up when the bomb came through the roof. It came through at an angle, overflew my bed by inches, bounced up over my mother's bed, hit the mirror, dropped into the grate and exploded up the chimney.' War Boy is a modern classic about a young boy growing up during World War II. Life during wartime is vividly brought to life in this personal story filled with childhood memories – from hiding in air-raid shelters to playing in bombed-out ruins.Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others while several of his own books are also considered modern classics.

A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman's classic story.War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in 1914, something remarkable happens as the German and British armies stop fighting and meet in no-man’s-land to play football. But the war isn’t over, the two sides resume fighting, and the group of lads are ordered to charge across no-man’s-land . . .Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others while several of his own books are also considered modern classics.

When the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to see a most wonderful sight . . .Oscar Wilde's much-loved fairy-tale is brought to life again with beautiful illustrations by Michael Foreman and Freire Wright.

Dinosaurs have taken over the Earth! They're stomping and stamping all over the place. Young readers will love finding out why in this classic environmental tale from best-selling author/illustrator Michael Foreman. A fable for our time, and as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1972.

India is particularly rich in colourful folkore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author's childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

India is particularly rich in colourful follore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author's childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Fabulous Fables, Sleeping Beauty, Thumbelina, The Swallow and the Nightingale and Rip Van Winkle.

TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Fabulous Fables, Sleeping Beauty, Thumbelina, The Swallow and the Nightingale and Rip Van Winkle.

Thumbelina may only be the size of a thumb, but she is brimful of kindness and good nature. Stolen away in the middle of the night, she is forced to take refuge wherever she can find it. Slimy toads, mice and moles all offer her shelter, but it isn't always comfortable. Will she ever find a place that she can truly call her home? Enchanting storytelling and illustrations capture the magic of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.TreeTops Greatest Stories offers children some of the worlds best-loved tales in a collection of timeless classics. Top children's authors and talented illustrators work together to bring to life our literary heritage for a new generation, engaging and delighting children.The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.Each book contains inside cover notes to help children explore the content, supporting their reading development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular links and activities to support guided reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Home Alone meets Jurassic Park in this endearing story about a brave little mammal. Internationally renowned children’s book illustrator Michael Foreman lends his compelling storytelling style to the tale of the world’s first mammal: Little Mo. Little Mo lives with his father and mother in a cave during prehistoric times. Everything is new to him — snow, ice, and most frightening of all, dinosaurs! When a pack of triceratops decide to make Little Mo’s cave their home, Mo has to muster all his courage to scare them away. With an endearing central character whose gumption saves the day and stunning original watercolour illustrations throughout, Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster is the perfect prehistoric adventure for young readers.

Based on the best-selling book by Michael Foreman, Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish is an ever-topical musical play for young people, with an environmental theme.Large flexible cast

A gentle story of winter magic from national treasureMichael Foreman.On a chilly evening in a London park, a plucky little robin strikesup a conversation with a snowman. Together they embark on anight-time adventure exploring the streets of London.From the snowy guards at Buckingham Palace, to the dazzling Christmaslights in Piccadilly Circus, to the majestic London Eye slowlyrevolving over the Thames, the snowman sees how wonderful theworld is - even if he only has a short time to experience it. Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the mostbeloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career.A stunning hardcover jacketed edition featuring shiny red typeon the cover, a gift that lasts a lifetime.The gorgeously painted cityscapes throughout the book capturethe magic of London at night.A tale of wintertime wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of CharlesMackesy, Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg!

“Will win over children and grandparents alike.”- The TelegraphA story celebrating the special relationship betweenone boy and his grandad, from national treasure Michael Foreman.Jack's favourite place to be is with his grandad: walking in thewoods, looking after the village pond, listening as Grandpa showshim all the magic of the countryside.Together they watch Mr Fox prowling for mice, owls nesting inthe trees and badgers sleeping peacefully in their setts.But one night, that peace is shattered with a screech of tyresas a monstrous heap of rubbish is emptied into the village pond.Can Jack and his grandad rally the village and clear the pondbefore it's too late?With a wonderful environmental message, this is the perfectpicture book to share with children and grandparents alike. Michael Foreman OBE has established himself as one of the mostbeloved picture book creators in the UK over his 60-year career.This wonderful tale shows the beautiful connection between twogenerations and how, working together, they can protect our naturalspaces and change the world for the better.A tale of wonder and wisdom, perfect for fans of Charles Mackesy,Raymond Briggs, and Chris Van Allsburg! PRAISE FOR GRANDAD'S WORLD"Young readers will relish the slow build-up of adventure...Michael Foreman's luminous watercolour illustrations bringthe story to life." The Bookseller - Editor'sPick"Michael Foreman weaves themes of community actionand environmental responsibility into a warm, feel-good picturebook." School Reading List's best children's books to watchout for in 2026

A tiny dinosaur is born to a family of rather huge dinosaurs and everyone is mystified about why it is so different. As the littlest dinosaur grows, it feels left out and at odds with the world of its huge family, until one day its very size is the thing that rescues them all. A charming tale featuring every toddler''s favourite - dinosaurs - with a sweetly told message about being happy being yourself.Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

The littlest dinosaur gets lost one day when he goes out on his own. While at first it is all a lot of fun, soon he starts to get concerned, particularly when he starts to hear some crying from behind a tree! When he finds out who is crying, the littlest dinosaur has to be much braver than he thought he could be.Brilliantly read by Claire Skinner. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

When Cat is accidentally whisked away in a fish van, her kittens find themselves all alone. Left to fend for themselves they don't know how to survive, until an unlikely new friend comes along... an old dog who looks after them until mum returns.

Tufty the duckling lives with his family on an island in the middle of a lake. But when the ducks fly south for the winter, Tufty gets left behind. Lost and alone, Tufty doesn’t know what to do, until he finds an unlikely new friend…Join this brave little duck as he finds a new home in an unexpected place, in a new book from acclaimed children’s author, Michael Foreman.

When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!

Jamal is a little camel so he must walk, walk, walk through the desert. One day he becomes separated from his friend, the boy, but a wise falcon helps to reunite them. They go on to explore the city and its exciting sights and sounds.A modern tale of friendship and adventure from the twice Greenaway Award-winning author/illustrator, Michael Foreman.

Like many children all over the world, a small boy dreams of winning the World Cup! But in the meantime, scoring the perfect, time-stopping goal would be just fine. And once you've done that, who knows what the future might hold?‘A perfectly paced story about passion, dedication and what they might bring, accompanied by Foreman’s tender drawings… You might say he has the hand of God… Vital reading for aspiring Harry Kanes everywhere.’ THE TIMES (Book of the Week)'Michael Foreman deserves all the applause he gets.’ INDEPENDENT

When the Mayor decides to close down Joey's favourite bookshop in order to build a big superstore, Joey calls upon his friend, Origami Girl, to help. Origami Girl creates an army out of characters from famous children's books to put a stop to the mayor and the builders before it is too late!

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route… but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

When Granny leaves her umbrella behind, Mum asks Milo to take it to her. Along the way, Milo encounters pirates, dinosaurs and aliens as he is swept into a rather unexpected and truly amazing adventure...A Sunday Times Best Children's Books of the Year.'Michael Foreman has a flair for turning a book into a special occasion.' Quentin Blake

Become inspired by this First World War story of bravery, courage and an unlikely friendship.On 6th May 1915, Henry Friston, a 21-year-old seaman, rejoined his battleship after ten days in Hell. Hell was just 180 metres long and 7 metres wide and was otherwise known only as 'X Beach', Gallipoli. Henry, ferrying the wounded from the battlefield, had not eaten or slept for three days. Then, somehow, in the midst of the bombardments, he met an unlikely companion - a tortoise.This inspiring and impactful story from prolific children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman OBE teaches young readers lessons of hope and how it can come from the most unlikely places. Retold through journal entries and through Henry's accounts to a young reporter, Ali's story cis brought to life by the stunning illustrations and evocative language. This is a story that will stay with generations of readers to come.