Helen Cann – illustratör

Bibeln är en värld fylld av äventyr och dramatik, men också av kärlek och hopp. Här ryms mer än 200 kända och mindre kända bibelberättelser, där spännande texter och levande illustrationer tar dig genom sorg och glädje på ett sätt som gör att du gärna återvänder. Att skriva den här boken har varit ett äventyr, och jag hoppas att den som läser den också ska uppleva det så. Murray Watts "en mycket bra version för både yngre och äldre läsare. "Agneta Warheim, Bibliotekstjänst

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."For the first time, readers can relive all the movie magic ofthe Harry Potter series with this beautiful guidebook to the secretsof Hogwarts, complete with four foldout pages containing portionsof the map.When fans are finished poring over the text, they can open upthe wand, which doubles as an invisible ink markerand light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets onthe foldout Marauder's Map pages, while the pen can helpreaders create their own magical map, using the blank parchmentincluded at the back of this book.When all is said and done, this spellbinding guide is sure tohave fans saying, "Mischief managed."

Murray Watts is one of the UK's foremost retellers of the Bible. He combines expert Bible knowledge with skilful storytelling to create a compelling text that speaks to children of today.This comprehensive, faithful yet imaginative retelling of the Bible reflects the variety of the original writings (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters) making a very readable collection - now a classic on the Lion Children's list."Murray Watts has written a modern classic. With simple words in fine phrases he paints the stories as vividly as Helen Cann illustrates them. Murray Watts projects onto the screen of a child's imagination indelible pictures of the greatest story ever told." - Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.

Murray Watts is one of the UK's foremost retellers of the Bible. He combines expert Bible knowledge with skilful storytelling to create a compelling text that speaks to children of today.The Lion Bible for Children:- comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories - reliable text which is faithful to the spirit of the original - imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters) - beautiful illustrations that complement and add meaning to the stories - all the design qualities of a modern classic.

Christianity Today's 2023 Book Awards - WINNERBooks most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.Across the continents, this beautifully illustrated book of prayers reflects on God's amazing world, celebrating different countries, landscapes and traditions. From fishing villages to the African plains, farming in Peru to the snowy landscape of Greenland, blossoms in Japan and leaf kicking in eastern Europe and to the shores of the Pacific ocean, these prayers share God's love and care for his world.

Murray Watts is one of the UK's foremost retellers of the Bible. He combines expert Bible knowledge with skilful storytelling to create a compelling text that speaks to children of today. The Lion Bible for Children provides comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories, reliable text which is faithful to the spirit of the original, imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters), beautiful illustrations that complement and add meaning to the stories, and all the design qualities of a modern classic.'Murray Watts has written a modern classic. With simple words in fine phrases he paints the stories as vividly as Helen Cann illustrates them. Murray Watts projects onto the screen of a child's imagination indelible pictures of the greatest story ever told.' Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.

A sensitively written, real-life story about a boy called Little Leap Forward, growing up in the hutongs of Beijing in the 1960s, at the time of the Cultural Revolution. Little Leap Forward offers children an intimate and immediate account of a child's experiences as Mao Tse Tung's Great Leap Forward policy tightens its grips on China. This is presented in a paperback chapter book format with full-colour illustrations.

Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first children's book, Once Upon an Island.Discover 20 wondrous islands - from the rugged landscape of the Orkney islands that people of the Stone Age once called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores.Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story.Featuring first person narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann. Islands include:1. Chiloé2. Waiheke3. Madagascar4. Lake Titicaca5. Samoa6. Tiwi7. Seychelles8. Amazon River Islands9. Mumbai10. Hawai'i11. Isla Mujeres12. Yonaguni13. Putuo14. Sicily15. Lesbos16. Vis17. Scilly18. Texel19. Orkney20. Baffin

Long ago, when the world was brand new, all birds were naked. It wasn't fair. Foxes had fur. Turtles had shells. Birds deserved warm coats, too. Disgruntled, they approach the first full spring moon for advice. Birds of all shapes and sizes attend the meeting. Everyone except Peacock. He arrives on the scene late, to find his friends covered with warm, colorful feathers. "Look at Peacock! He's still naked!" All the birds stare at poor Peacock trembling in the cold night air. What will Peacock and his friends do? Find out in this beautiful and charming pourquoi story about kindness. Award-winning author Jacqueline Jules blends folktale motifs from around the world to offer an original explanation for why the peacock has such beautiful feathers. An appendix provides more information about peacocks. Helen Cann's stunning illustrations give young readers fun opportunities to identify the colors and plant life of spring. Feathers for Peacock is a gently humorous tale of generosity and friendship.