Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140349610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Mr Potter has waited 50 years to have a pet, and then he chooses a self-opinionated, bad-tempered mynah bird called Everest. But Everest's temper soon improves as he is allowed to come and go as he pleases, and the shy man and outspoken bird develop a tender, fun friendship.
Mr. Potter's Pet
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140349610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Mr Potter has waited 50 years to have a pet, and then he chooses a self-opinionated, bad-tempered mynah bird called Everest. But Everest's temper soon improves as he is allowed to come and go as he pleases, and the shy man and outspoken bird develop a tender, fun friendship.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140349610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Mr Potter has waited 50 years to have a pet, and then he chooses a self-opinionated, bad-tempered mynah bird called Everest. But Everest's temper soon improves as he is allowed to come and go as he pleases, and the shy man and outspoken bird develop a tender, fun friendship.
Smasher
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780141316390
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
When Mrs Buzzard tries to get rid of Smasher, the huge, clumsy puppy that is always getting into trouble and breaking things, it is up to Farmer Buzzard to save him.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780141316390
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
When Mrs Buzzard tries to get rid of Smasher, the huge, clumsy puppy that is always getting into trouble and breaking things, it is up to Farmer Buzzard to save him.
Martin's Mice
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 1101938501
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 1101938501
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)
Puppy Love
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780744563481
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Can there be anything more lovable than a bumbling, bouncing, tail-wagging, tongue-lolling puppy? Dachshunds and Great Danes, terriers and German shepherds - they're all in this picture book. Meet Humphrey, Dodo and Little Elsie and find out just what makes puppies so special.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780744563481
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Can there be anything more lovable than a bumbling, bouncing, tail-wagging, tongue-lolling puppy? Dachshunds and Great Danes, terriers and German shepherds - they're all in this picture book. Meet Humphrey, Dodo and Little Elsie and find out just what makes puppies so special.
Spider Sparrow
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN: 9780517800447
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spider, a baby abandoned on an English farm, grows up to be mentally slower than other children but manifests a remarkable talent for communicating with animals as he comes of age during World War II.
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
ISBN: 9780517800447
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Spider, a baby abandoned on an English farm, grows up to be mentally slower than other children but manifests a remarkable talent for communicating with animals as he comes of age during World War II.
Jenius: The Amazing Guinea Pig
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780780779266
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, a tender tale of a young student and her clever pet.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780780779266
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, a tender tale of a young student and her clever pet.
The Fox Busters
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0141370246
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flightless, helpless and often, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they? Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the legendary Fox Busters . . . From the number one author for animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0141370246
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Flightless, helpless and often, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they? Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the legendary Fox Busters . . . From the number one author for animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of a much-loved classic.
The Primary English Encyclopedia
Author: Margaret Mallett
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317232070
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 823
Book Description
This newly updated, user friendly Primary English Encyclopedia addresses all aspects of the primary English curriculum and is an invaluable reference for all training and practising teachers. Now in its fifth edition, entries have been revised to take account of new research and thinking. The approach is supportive of the reflective practitioner in meeting National Curriculum requirements in England and developing sound subject knowledge and good classroom practice. While the book is scholarly, the author writes in a conversational style and includes reproductions of covers of recommended children’s books and examples of children’s writing and drawing to add interest. The encyclopedia includes: over 600 entries , many expanded and entirely new for this edition, including entries on apps, blogging and computing; short definitions of key concepts; input on the initial teaching of reading including the teaching of phonics and the other cue-systems; extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, poetry, non-fiction, bilingualism and children’s literature; information on new literacies and new kinds of texts for children; discussion of current issues and input on the history of English teaching in the primary years; extended entries on gender and literacy; important references for each topic, advice on further reading and accounts of recent research findings; and a Who’s Who of Primary English and lists of essential texts, updated for this new edition. This encyclopedia will be ideal for student teachers on BA and PGCE courses preparing for work in primary schools and primary school teachers. Anyone concerned with bringing about the informed and imaginative teaching of primary school English will find this book helpful and interesting.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317232070
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 823
Book Description
This newly updated, user friendly Primary English Encyclopedia addresses all aspects of the primary English curriculum and is an invaluable reference for all training and practising teachers. Now in its fifth edition, entries have been revised to take account of new research and thinking. The approach is supportive of the reflective practitioner in meeting National Curriculum requirements in England and developing sound subject knowledge and good classroom practice. While the book is scholarly, the author writes in a conversational style and includes reproductions of covers of recommended children’s books and examples of children’s writing and drawing to add interest. The encyclopedia includes: over 600 entries , many expanded and entirely new for this edition, including entries on apps, blogging and computing; short definitions of key concepts; input on the initial teaching of reading including the teaching of phonics and the other cue-systems; extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, poetry, non-fiction, bilingualism and children’s literature; information on new literacies and new kinds of texts for children; discussion of current issues and input on the history of English teaching in the primary years; extended entries on gender and literacy; important references for each topic, advice on further reading and accounts of recent research findings; and a Who’s Who of Primary English and lists of essential texts, updated for this new edition. This encyclopedia will be ideal for student teachers on BA and PGCE courses preparing for work in primary schools and primary school teachers. Anyone concerned with bringing about the informed and imaginative teaching of primary school English will find this book helpful and interesting.
Mr Ape
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407099302
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Abandoned by his bossy wife and children, old Mr Ape finds himself living all alone in his huge and rambling house. And then he gets a brilliant idea: he can fill the house with animals the pets his wife and children would never let him have. But pets have a habit of increasing and increasing and soon every room is stuffed to the brim with animals. Something has to change . . .
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1407099302
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Abandoned by his bossy wife and children, old Mr Ape finds himself living all alone in his huge and rambling house. And then he gets a brilliant idea: he can fill the house with animals the pets his wife and children would never let him have. But pets have a habit of increasing and increasing and soon every room is stuffed to the brim with animals. Something has to change . . .
Dick and Dodo's Books of Pets
Author: Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141388083
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In this collection of stories you will meet a guinea-pig that can do clever tricks, the Queen's favourite Corgi pup, a secret mouse hiding in a tree-house, a chick that wants to be a duck AND you'll learn how to look after all kinds of pets! A delightful anthology from the master of animal adventures Dick King-Smith, featuring a never-before-published story.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141388083
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
In this collection of stories you will meet a guinea-pig that can do clever tricks, the Queen's favourite Corgi pup, a secret mouse hiding in a tree-house, a chick that wants to be a duck AND you'll learn how to look after all kinds of pets! A delightful anthology from the master of animal adventures Dick King-Smith, featuring a never-before-published story.