Catherine Rayner
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Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall... these fictional masterpieces are all recognized as landmarks of English Literature. Still inspirational and challenging to readers today, upon release in the mid-nineteenth century they caused a veritable sensation, chiefly due to their subject matter and unconventional styles. But the greatest sensation of all came when these books were revealed to be the creations of women. This is the...
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Meet two cheeky little unicorns in a big rush to grow up, in this beautiful picture book from the award-winning Catherine Rayner.
Mini is small, and Hardly is smaller – and neither of them are happy about it in this heart-warming picture book about unicorns from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner.
Mini and Hardly are fed up of being small. Being grown-up would be so much better! They could eat what they want, stay up all night, and...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Meet Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox, three friends who live near the oak tree at the edge of the meadow. Hide-and-seek is Molly's favorite game, but things aren't going her way. For starters, Olive and Dexter don't seem to know the rules. And when Molly shows her friends how to play properly, they hide a little too well. Set in a delicately rendered pastoral world of soft color and shimmering line, here is a picture book that tackles...
7) Five bears
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
One day, Bear was walking quietly along when he met another bear. A bear he did not know. A bear who looked different but stopped to say hello. After the different bear walked on, Bear decided to follow--and that made all the difference.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Arlo is a very tired lion, and he's tried everything to get to sleep. But the grass is too prickly, the trees are too noisy, and his family wriggles awfully too much. Goodness! How is an exhausted lion ever to get a wink of shut-eye? Luckily, owl has a few tricks up her sleeve and Arlo couldn't be happier to give them a whirl. Perfect for reluctant or troubled sleepers, author-illustrator Catherine Rayner's gorgeous illustrations capture a gentle...
10) Abigail
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Abigail the giraffe wants to count the spots on her animal friends, Ladybug, Zebra, and Cheetah, but when they move too fast for counting, Abigail comes up with a new plan.
11) One Happy Tiger
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
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"One sad tiger sitting alone. But two's company. And three's a joyful song. A beautiful book of counting and friendship, based on the best-selling Augustus and his smile"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"Mini and Hardly are fed up of being small. Being grown-up would be so much better! They could eat what they want, stay up all night, and go on adventures. So ... why wait? But it's not long before the two little unicorns find themselves on an adventure a little bigger than they'd bargained for. Perhaps being small isn't so bad - after all, it makes you perfect for the BIGGEST cuddles"--Publisher's description.
15) Hello, horse
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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Story about a child's first introduction to horses and horseback riding. Facts and tips included on some pages.
"I have a friend named Catherine, and she has a horse named Shannon. Shannon is very BIG but she's beautiful, with a coat like soft velvet - and I think she might just become my friend too!"--
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This lighthearted but deeply researched book offers interest and guidance to walkers, social historians and lovers of the Bronte family, their lives and works. Set in and around the town of Haworth it gives a dual introduction to walkers and lovers of literature who can explore this unique area of Yorkshire and walk in the footsteps of those who knew and loved this town and its moorlands two hundred years ago. With guided tours around special buildings...