Author: Diana Reynolds Roome
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: story, bedtime, chinese, pillow, elephant
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2007-11-28
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 1845077989
ISBN-13: 9781845077983

Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer — the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn’t slept a wink, and Sing Lo is sure he can cure the animal’s insomnia. He showers the elephant with tempting gifts — sweet buns, a soothing drink, a silk pillow — yet the elephant still can’t sleep, and Sing Lo has nothing more to give. Or does he? This lovely story is enhanced by Jude Daly’s gorgeous, richly hued illustrations, which evoke the splendor of Imperial China.

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: child, elephant
Number of Pages: 36
Published: 2010-04-27
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 1845074920
ISBN-13: 9781845074920

This energetic book takes young readers on a journey with a very curious baby elephant who has one question on his mind: What do crocodiles eat for dinner? But whenever he asks this question, he gets a spanking! Though he’s never seen a crocodile before, the baby elephant sets out to the banks of a river to find the answer to his question. Geoffrey Patterson has simplified the original text for a younger audience without losing any of Kipling’s much-loved turns of phrase. Elegant and whimsical illustrations give a fresh, vibrant look to this classic story.

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: bear, little
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2006-06-09
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 1845073649
ISBN-13: 9781845073640

Where is Little Bear? In this charming look-and-find book, highlighted by Jackie Morris’s gorgeous animal fantasies, very young children explore theatrical and circus settings as they attempt to find the missing cub. The concepts of opposites, colors, and contrasts are introduced in the read-aloud nursery verse, and simple clues and vivid word images help children discover Little Bear, whether he’s trying on a hat, standing on his head, or floating in a balloon. Gradually Little Bear moves into a more familiar landscape of tea, bath, and bedtime, a cue for little bears’ bedti

Author: David Bellamy
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: roadside, world, changing
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1999-03
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 1845072197
ISBN-13: 9781845072193

This book presents the story of the plant and animal life by a disused farm track, and what happens when man threatens to destroy it by building a six-lane road where the track used to be.

Author: Sungwan So
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: alphabets, world, china
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2004-08-03
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 1845073185
ISBN-13: 9781845073183

From Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So’s colorful variety of images explore the country’s customs ancient and modern, illustrating not only the hubbub of street life in the cities, but also the rhythms of day-to-day life in rural areas. Beautiful photographs feature scenes of old men drinking tea on the street, a little boy learning to draw in the ink-and-wash technique shuimohua, natives in textured tapestries selling food at a market, and more. Both entertaining and e

Author: Ann Jungman
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: mosque, magnificent
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2007-04-24
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 1845070852
ISBN-13: 9781845070854

Back when the Moors ruled southern Spain, three naughty boys — Muslim Rashid, Jewish Samuel, and Christian Miguel — are caught pulling pranks on the visitors to the Mosque of Cordoba. As punishment they must work in its gardens, and it’s there that they develop a deep sense of the building’s beauty and significance. Years later, when the Christian king threatens to demolish the mosque and build a church in its place, the three friends reunite to save the great building. Ann Jungman’s thoughtful text and Shelley Fowles’s vibrant paintings enliven this story with a powerful l

Author: Mick Manning
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Keywords: snap
Number of Pages: 24
Published: 2006-06-09
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1845074084
ISBN-13: 9781845074081

There’s a fly buzzing by — “Snap!” Fly is eaten by Frog. Following the food chain, each creature plays its part. Frog is eaten by Duckling, and Duckling is eaten by Pike. Soon Fisherman is polishing off Pike. But is there something even bigger ready to grab Fisherman? This playful book enchants young children with the irresistible refrain of “Snap!” after every page turn, while offering a simple introduction to the concept of food chains. A deliciously wicked surprise ending wraps up this comical, vibrantly illustrated book.