Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont - Elizabeth Taylor
Named by the Guardian as one of ''the 100 best novels,'' and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont is a humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and…
A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children''s Laureate, Anthony Browne.Danny isn’t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks it’s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.PRAISE FOR A BOY, HIS DOG AND THE SEA“As is usual with Browne, the scene expresses the mood. Painstaking artwork conjures the wide sea, while faces are hinted at in beach huts and pebbles. Misunderstanding and suspense lead to a happy, heroic rescue.†The Sunday Times“Anthony Browne is the most extraordinary author and illustrator […] His books should be essential reading for children and adults alike.†Cotswold Life
Named by the Guardian as one of ''the 100 best novels,'' and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont is a humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and…
One of the most iconic characters in children’s booksJoin the world’s most famous travelling reporter as he gets mixed up with an aeroplane hijacking in Flight 714 to Sydney and a South American revolution in…
''Laura Thompson''s outstanding biography . . . is a pretty much perfect capturing of a life'' - Kate MosseIt has been 100 years since Agatha Christie wrote her first novel and created the formidable Hercule…
The charming and hilarious tonic we’ve all been waiting for. The Times bestseller, Yours Cheerfully, is the uplifting sequel to Dear Mrs Bird by AJ Pearce.‘Loved. Every. Word.'' - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in…
Audiokniha: Výběr pohádek pro děti oprašuje historicky cenné snímky vydávané ve zlaté éře šelakových gramodesek, tedy zhruba od počátku třicátých do poloviny čtyřicátých let minulého století. Svou skladbou se pokouší dokumentovat též dobové proměny tohoto…
Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of its inhabitants- the " Ticos." With an infectious enthusiasm for life, the Ticos are a proud people who cherish their democracy in…
Autor sbírky, básník, malíř, skladatel, hoteliér, milovník, bohém a bonviván Christian Maria, vlastním jménem Martin Vaněk, je ojedinělou renesanční osobností generace miléniálů, kterým by, nebýt jeho a jemu podobných, možná již dávno odzvonilo. Sbírka Zatouláska…
Nejprodávanější český školní atlas je univerzální pomůckou pro výuku, nejen zeměpisu, na všech stupních škol.Atlas je rozdělen do tematických kapitol, které jsou navíc barevně rozlišeny, díky čemuž je orientace v mapách velmi usnadněna. V úvodní…