Patrick Benson Książki

Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother missing. "Where's mommy?" they wonder.

From Patrick Benson, the illustrator of Owl Babies, comes the read-aloud story of Raju the baby elephant and his mummy who set out on a great jungle adventure. Raju follows his mother, holding tightly onto her tail, as they bravely journey across a wide river, battle the tall grass and delve into the deep, dark forest ... meeting snapping crocodiles, slithering snakes and ferocious tigers along the way. But where are Raju and his mummy going? What will they see in the end? Little tired Raju keeps asking, "When can we go home again?" and, each time, his mummy replies, “Soonâ€. This lyrical story transports readers to the lush, wild Indian jungle and exquisitely captures the fear and excitement of new experience.Please ask if you need a specific version. The data provided here may not be correct. With buying and not asking you are accepting the book as is.

This is a book full of creatures: birds, fish and mammals. They are all embarking on one long, intense journey that will take them across oceans and continents, for thousands of miles - braving predators, starvation and extreme weather conditions - to reach the very top of the world.

Opowieść zaczyna się w Wigilię Bożego Narodzenia, siedem lat po śmierci wspólnika Ebenezera Scrooge'a, Jakuba Marleya. Scrooge jest przedstawiony jako chciwy i skąpy biznesmen pozbawiony życzliwości i współczucia. Po ostrzeżeniu od ducha Marleya, aby zmienił swoje postępowanie, Scrooge odwiedzany jest przez trzy dodatkowe duchy, które prowadzą go przez sceny mające zainspirować jego przemianę. Pierwszy z nich, Duch Minionych Świąt, ujawnia chwile z dzieciństwa Scrooge'a, budząc wspomnienia jego niewinności. Drugi duch, Duch Obecnych Świąt, pokazuje mu różne sceny, w tym tętniący życiem rynek, skromną ucztę jego pracownika Boba Cratchita oraz chatkę górnika, mając na celu wzbudzenie poczucia odpowiedzialności za innych. Trzeci duch, Duch Przyszłych Świąt, przedstawia przerażające wizje ponurej przyszłości, w tym zaniedbanego grobu Scrooge'a, co skłania go do przysięgi zmiany. W Boże Narodzenie Scrooge budzi się pełen radości i miłości, spędzając dzień z rodziną siostrzeńca i anonimowo wysyłając nagrodowego indyka do domu Cratchitów. Przez noc przekształca się w człowieka życzliwości i hojności, zdobywając reputację, która ucieleśnia ducha Bożego Narodzenia. Historia kończy się potwierdzeniem trwałości przemiany Scrooge'a.

'But...but...who are you?' Little Billy asked. 'We are the Minpins,' the tiny man said, 'and we own this wood'. Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will it gobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast?

Comparing herself to the larger Emperor penguins, Pip the Adélie penguin feels unhappy with her size until an encounter with a huge sperm whale puts things in a different perspective for her.

Featuring a foreword by gaming industry legend Monte Cook, this collection includes 501 complete adventure plots suitable for nearly any roleplaying game, along with GMing advice and tools to maximize each plot's potential. If you game weekly, you'll have nearly a decade's worth of adventures in this expansive compilation. Crafted by nine seasoned game masters from the renowned Gnome Stew blog, it goes beyond mere adventure seeds. Each plot features an engaging hook, a detailed outline for a complete adventure typically comprising 3-5 substantial encounters, and essential GM notes, plot twists, and tips to ensure a memorable gaming experience. Instead of just providing hooks, this resource offers fully developed adventures that can be personalized to fit your ongoing campaign. It includes 167 fantasy, 167 science fiction, and 167 horror plots, all easily adaptable across genres. The plots are organized by themes such as "Revolt" and "Mistaken Jealousy," with tags for intrigue, exploration, and combat. You can quickly find a plot by genre, tag, title, or author. These system-neutral plots are straightforward to use and customize, making them perfect for any gaming session.

To go where you've never been before, someplace dark and cold and wild, takes great courage--and promises greater rewards. In Jonathan London's haunting story, a boy opens his door one winter night to let in a magnificent lynx. The lynx commands him to climb on his back and takes him into the wilderness to ride the northern lights as far as the moon. Full color.

This stunning sequel follows the further adventures of four of the most beloved characters in English literature: loyal Mole, resourceful Water Rat, stern but wise Badger, and of course, capricious, irresistible Toad. In this new tale, the comfortable bachelor world of the River Bank is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a formidable female character who seems to win Toad's heart. Recognizing the familiar danger signals, his long-suffering companions must do all that they can to save the infatuated Toad from himself. Enriched once again by the delightful illustrations of Patrick Benson, Toad Triumphant is another captivating tale for audiences and imaginations everywhere.

Toad of Toad Hall has his finest hour - in the final volume of William Horwood's bestselling Tales of the Willows sequence.

The beloved characters of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad are vividly reimagined in this enchanting novel, celebrating their timeless charm and humor. William Horwood skillfully brings back their adventures, capturing the essence of Grahame's original work while infusing it with new life. Enhanced by delightful illustrations, the story promises to evoke joy and nostalgia, showcasing Toad's irresistible and exasperating nature that fans have cherished for generations.

This story is an energetic romp through a dog's busy day on a farm. Russ, the sheepdog, herds sheep and cows and plots against Tigger, the farm cat. He covers Lula, his master's daughter, with lots of slobbery licks but when she gets a special birthday present, he worries that she might love it more than she loves him.

Ein kleiner Junge und sein Vater verbringen die Nacht in einer Jagdhütte im tiefverschneiten nordischen Wald. Während der Vater vor dem warmen Ofen eingeschlafen ist, fürchtet sich der wachende Junge vor der dunklen Wildnis.

Das kleine Boot hat eine weite und erlebnisreiche Reise hinter sich, als das kleine Mädchen es findet. (ab 2).