Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742285457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
‘The funniest and most refreshing read of the year’ Daily Telegraph Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 1999 He's good at changing nappies. He's brilliant at wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr Dependable. But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free. Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum getting pregnant again? In Bumface, Morris Gleitzman delves into the complex world of childhood responsibilities through the eyes of Angus, a young boy who dreams of a life of freedom and adventure as a pirate. But instead of living his dreams, Angus finds himself tasked with the care of his younger siblings and consumed with the worries of preventing his mother from having another baby. That is, until he meets Rindi and discovers that he's not alone in his struggles. Exploring the themes of responsibility, family, and the longing for independence, Bumface offers a captivating and authentic look at the realities of modern childhood. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Bumface
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742285457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
‘The funniest and most refreshing read of the year’ Daily Telegraph Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 1999 He's good at changing nappies. He's brilliant at wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr Dependable. But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free. Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum getting pregnant again? In Bumface, Morris Gleitzman delves into the complex world of childhood responsibilities through the eyes of Angus, a young boy who dreams of a life of freedom and adventure as a pirate. But instead of living his dreams, Angus finds himself tasked with the care of his younger siblings and consumed with the worries of preventing his mother from having another baby. That is, until he meets Rindi and discovers that he's not alone in his struggles. Exploring the themes of responsibility, family, and the longing for independence, Bumface offers a captivating and authentic look at the realities of modern childhood. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742285457
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
‘The funniest and most refreshing read of the year’ Daily Telegraph Winner - YABBA Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - COOL Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - Dymock's Children's Choice Awards 1999 Winner - BILBY Children's Choice Awards 1999 He's good at changing nappies. He's brilliant at wiping food off walls. His mum calls him Mr Dependable. But Angus is desperate to be wild and baby-free. Can a bold and brave plan stop his mum getting pregnant again? In Bumface, Morris Gleitzman delves into the complex world of childhood responsibilities through the eyes of Angus, a young boy who dreams of a life of freedom and adventure as a pirate. But instead of living his dreams, Angus finds himself tasked with the care of his younger siblings and consumed with the worries of preventing his mother from having another baby. That is, until he meets Rindi and discovers that he's not alone in his struggles. Exploring the themes of responsibility, family, and the longing for independence, Bumface offers a captivating and authentic look at the realities of modern childhood. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Bumface Poohands - A Birthday Surprise
Author: MR Jels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250918
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
It's Bumface Poohands' Birthday! Join our cheeky chum as Bumface prepares for his party and the arrival of his bum chums in this fun, naughty picture book for kids of all ages (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250918
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
It's Bumface Poohands' Birthday! Join our cheeky chum as Bumface prepares for his party and the arrival of his bum chums in this fun, naughty picture book for kids of all ages (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Bumface Poohands - A Snowy Day
Author: MR Jels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250932
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Bumface Poohands loves the snow! Join our cheeky chum as Bumface makes a snowman and gets up to all sorts of messy hijinks in the wintry weather! A fun, naughty picture book for kids (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250932
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Bumface Poohands loves the snow! Join our cheeky chum as Bumface makes a snowman and gets up to all sorts of messy hijinks in the wintry weather! A fun, naughty picture book for kids (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Bumface Poohands and the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown
Author: MR Jels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Bumface Poohands is stuck at home like the rest of us! Join our cheeky chum in this fun, naughty picture book as Bumface tries to make sense of life in lockdown - all the while noticing people around him and in authority completely disregarding the rules. A gently satirical look at the Coronavirus lockdown for clued-up kids (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916250956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Bumface Poohands is stuck at home like the rest of us! Join our cheeky chum in this fun, naughty picture book as Bumface tries to make sense of life in lockdown - all the while noticing people around him and in authority completely disregarding the rules. A gently satirical look at the Coronavirus lockdown for clued-up kids (and juvenile grown-ups!)
Doubting Thomas
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280919
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
WINNER - Speech Pathology Australia Upper Primary 2007 SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2008 The truth is . . . Thomas has an embarrassing secret. Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy? When Thomas is faced with an itchy problem that he thinks is the most embarrassing secret he's ever had, he doesn't know is that this problem will lead him on an epic journey from Australia to Paris, filled with laughter, friendship, and self-discovery. Throughout the story, Thomas will encounter challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his best friends, he'll learn that there is no such thing as an embarrassing secret, and that everyone's quirks make them unique and special. Doubting Thomas is a touching and entertaining portrayal of childhood and the power of friendship and self-acceptance, making it a must-read for all ages. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280919
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
WINNER - Speech Pathology Australia Upper Primary 2007 SHORTLISTED - REAL Children's Choice Awards 2008 The truth is . . . Thomas has an embarrassing secret. Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy? When Thomas is faced with an itchy problem that he thinks is the most embarrassing secret he's ever had, he doesn't know is that this problem will lead him on an epic journey from Australia to Paris, filled with laughter, friendship, and self-discovery. Throughout the story, Thomas will encounter challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his best friends, he'll learn that there is no such thing as an embarrassing secret, and that everyone's quirks make them unique and special. Doubting Thomas is a touching and entertaining portrayal of childhood and the power of friendship and self-acceptance, making it a must-read for all ages. ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Frou-Frou, Frisby & Brick
Author: Russell Ash
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780755360888
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A helpful guide to the sorts of names - or name combinations - to avoid at all costs, 'Frou-Frou, Frisby & Brick' is a journey through the ghastly mistakes which have spawned a raft of unfortunate names through the ages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780755360888
Category : Names, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A helpful guide to the sorts of names - or name combinations - to avoid at all costs, 'Frou-Frou, Frisby & Brick' is a journey through the ghastly mistakes which have spawned a raft of unfortunate names through the ages.
Give Peas A Chance
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280439
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Surprise your mum with a chainsaw ... be a bigger star than Tom Cruise ... save the world with a plate of veggies ... start your new life in a taxi ... rescue your family with a tomato ... send your dad into a panic with a tractor ... do a good deed with a paper bag on your head pack your bags for a trip to the spleen ... upset your auntie with ten kilos of chocolate ... swap a bomb for three ice-creams on a train ... and lots more! ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280439
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Surprise your mum with a chainsaw ... be a bigger star than Tom Cruise ... save the world with a plate of veggies ... start your new life in a taxi ... rescue your family with a tomato ... send your dad into a panic with a tractor ... do a good deed with a paper bag on your head pack your bags for a trip to the spleen ... upset your auntie with ten kilos of chocolate ... swap a bomb for three ice-creams on a train ... and lots more! ------------------ PRAISE FOR MORRIS GLEITZMAN ‘Readers can't get enough of him.’ The Independent ‘A brilliantly funny writer’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A virtuoso demonstration of how you can make comedy out of the most unlikely subject’ Sunday Times ‘He is one of the finest examples of a writer who can make humour stem from the things that really matter in life.’ The Guardian
The Horse's Mouth
Author: Joyce Cary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Incredible Comparisons
Author: Russell Ash
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789410092
Category : Big books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with visual comparisons of hundreds of objects from the world around us, The Incredible Book of Comparisons is a book that children of all ages will love. This new book is ingeniously cross-referenced, offering tangible evidence of sizes, heights, speeds, and numbers. Gatefold pages reveal dramatic large-scale artworks that let the young reader appreciate comparisons at a glance. Full color.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789410092
Category : Big books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with visual comparisons of hundreds of objects from the world around us, The Incredible Book of Comparisons is a book that children of all ages will love. This new book is ingeniously cross-referenced, offering tangible evidence of sizes, heights, speeds, and numbers. Gatefold pages reveal dramatic large-scale artworks that let the young reader appreciate comparisons at a glance. Full color.
Sir Edward Burne-Jones
Author: Russell Ash
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
ISBN: 9781857939514
Category : Art, British
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Burne-Jones, the Pre-Raphaelite painter and leader of the Aesthetic Movement is celebrated in this biographical, art and reference title that reproduces many of his works. Born in Birmingham, the son of a craftsman, Burne-Jones showed precocious ability at school. At Oxford University he met William Morris where they established a mutual interest in art. Their first important influence was that of one of the founding fathers of Pre-Raphaelitism, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, with whom in 1857 they painted murals at the Oxford Union. After Oxford his painting career developed and he rapidly established his position as the leader of the Aesthetic Movement. Burne-Jones also worked for Morris's firm, supplying designs for stained glass, tapestries, tiles and other products, including his own illustrations for the celebrated Kelmscott Chaucer.
Publisher: Pavilion Books, Limited
ISBN: 9781857939514
Category : Art, British
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Burne-Jones, the Pre-Raphaelite painter and leader of the Aesthetic Movement is celebrated in this biographical, art and reference title that reproduces many of his works. Born in Birmingham, the son of a craftsman, Burne-Jones showed precocious ability at school. At Oxford University he met William Morris where they established a mutual interest in art. Their first important influence was that of one of the founding fathers of Pre-Raphaelitism, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, with whom in 1857 they painted murals at the Oxford Union. After Oxford his painting career developed and he rapidly established his position as the leader of the Aesthetic Movement. Burne-Jones also worked for Morris's firm, supplying designs for stained glass, tapestries, tiles and other products, including his own illustrations for the celebrated Kelmscott Chaucer.