ぼくのやってるの、みてみて！ 一頭の水牛が、二本足で立ち上がりました。 ぼくだってできるさ！ もう一頭の水牛も、まねをしました。 それからさらにエスカレート！ ぼくだってできるさ。 ぼくだって！ 楽しそうな意地のはりあい。 牛たちの楽しいお遊びの絵本です。 Look What I Can Do Contributor(s): Aruego, Jose (Author), Aruego, Jose (Illustrator) EAN: 9780689712050 Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks Binding: Paperback Pub Date: February 28, 1988 Target Age Group: 04 to 08 Physical Info: 0.28 cms H x 22.81 cms L x 17.40 cms W (0.09 kgs) 32 pages Annotation: The very youngest will be entranced by this ebullient, wordless picture book. "A spirited ballet of the absurd adventures of two attempting the impossible"

今朝、私はすわってリストに書き出します。自分が最も感謝していて日常生活に魔法をもたらし、人生を大きく変える小さなもの。 お気に入りのマグカップに入った甘くスパイスの効いたサイダー、一日中あなたを包み込んでくれるセーター、そして、柔らかく心地よい光で揺らめくキャンドルと、夜更かししても読み続けられる物語。 好きなもののリストがどんどん長くなるにつれ、私はあなたのことをよく考えるようになりました。 あなたより甘いサイダーなんて存在しないし、あなたからのハグはどんなセーターよりも美味しいから（本当だよ）……。 M.H.クラークは日々の幸せを描きながら、それは常に誰かと共有するものだと語っています。一人で幸せを感じることは、それは誰かと一緒に感じることもできる幸せだと教えてくれます。 フランスのイラストレーターCécili Metzgerのシリーズ３冊目の絵本です。 Grateful for You Contributor(s): Clark, M H (Author) , Metzger, Cecile (Illustrator) EAN: 9781957891293 Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: June 01, 2024 Physical Info: 0.99 cms H x 22.4 cms L x 16.61 cms W (0.27 kgs) 48 pages Publisher Marketing: "This morning I sat down to write out a list of some of the things I'm most grateful exist. But the thing I'm most grateful for isn't a thing... it's you, and the everyday magic you bring." There are some people who, with their simple presence, have a way of reminding you of all the goodness in the world. Tell someone just how grateful you are to have them in your life with the bighearted rhymes in this gift book. Inspired by M.H. Clark and Cécile Metzger's bestselling book More Than a Little, it's a celebration of a person who tops your gratitude list, each and every time. An adorable squirrel adventures through the pages enjoying everyday delights--from sipping piping hot cider to watching clouds in an autumn sky--each experience made better by the company of a faithful friend. The book's sweet, poetic words create a special birthday present, Thanksgiving host gift, or appreciation gift for a person who's one of a kind.

M.H.Clarkの冬の夢と冒険を描いた詩集です。 美しい言葉とCecile Metzgerの鮮やかなイラストが、白熊とペンギンの友情を生き生きと表現しています。 雪の結晶やホットチョコレート、プレゼントやキャンドルなど、冬の魅力が散りばめられています。自分の心に秘めた願いを見つけることができるかもしれませんね。 冬の贈り物の絵本としても良いですよ。 Winter Wishes Contributor(s): Clark, M H (Author) , Metzger, Cecile (Illustrator) EAN: 9781970147964 Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications Binding: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2023 Pub Date: July 01, 2023 Physical Info: 1.02 cms H x 22.61 cms L x 16.76 cms W (0.48 kgs) 48 pages Publisher Marketing: I'm wishing you sparkle and spirit and cheer and good things to come that will last you all year. Some gifts are too big to tie with a bow--like well-wishes for a loved one that only seem to grow! A follow-up to M.H. Clark and Cécile Metzger's best-selling book More Than a Little, this illustrated gift book is a way to celebrate the wonders of winter and your heartfelt desire for a dear friend to experience them all. Featuring an adorable polar bear and penguin duo, it's filled with heartwarming rhymes to share the magic of the holidays with a friend who has a sparkle all of their own. Give this sweet book as a holiday or host gift. Features silver foil on a hardcover.

友だちとは何なのでしょうか。 この絵本では、ちいさなリスくんとすこし大きなきつねさんが、日々の生活を営んでいます。 「友だち」をさまざまイラストと詩的な言葉で表現をしていきます。 この絵本の言葉を綴るM.H.Clarkは、決して価値観の定義付けをしません。真実にはさまざまな側面があり、世の中には一言では表せないけれども確かなことがある、と言うことを教えてくれます。 友情のさまざまな形を表現した言葉の美しい絵本です。 More Than a Little Contributor(s): Clark, M H (Author), Metzger, Cecile (Illustrator) EAN: 9781970147445 Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: June 29, 2021 Physical Info: 1.02 cms H x 22.61 cms L x 16.76 cms W (0.27 kgs) 48 pages Publisher Marketing: There's a magic that's yours, and it's like nothing else. It's something you share just by being yourself. It's hard to define, but I know that it's real. It's something my head and my heart simply feel. This is a book for a friend you appreciate, one who matters more than a little. It's a celebration of someone who's so good, it's hard to find just the right words to share how much they mean. Featuring a whimsical cast of adorable animals and playful, endearing rhymes, this friendship book is a charming way to shine a light on someone who makes life brighter. Offer it as a thoughtful gift to celebrate a birthday or show appreciation for a friend who is one of a kind.

Julia Sarda版「キャッツ - ポッサムおじさんの猫とつき合う法」（Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats）です。 エドワード・ゴーリー版の猫たちも個性的でしたが、Julia Sarda版の猫たちは、さらにイタズラっ気（？）が出ていて、猫たちの自由奔放な雰囲気がとても楽しげです。 同じ子どもの詩集なのに、たくさんのクリエイターに影響を与えている作品なんですね。 Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot (Author) Illustrated by:Julia Sarda Format:Paperback / softback 96 pages Publisher:Faber & Faber Imprint:Faber & Faber Edition:Main ISBN:9780571353347 Published: 2 Nov 2023 Weight:570g Dimensions:284 x 222 x 11 (mm) Description The naming of Cats is a difficult matter,It isn't just one of your holiday games;You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatterWhen I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES. So begins one of the best-known poetry collections of all time. The practical cats need no introduction, but this stunning new full-colour version, illustrated by Julia Sarda , is the perfect companion to Old Toffer's Dogs. Whether you are a cat or a dog person, you will be enchanted by Julia's highly original interpretation.

昔々、フランカ、カルメラ、トマシナという 3 人の姉妹がいました。 ある夜、フランカは森の奥の暗い洞窟に住む素晴らしい女王の夢を見ます。 彼女は自分の夢が本当かどうかわかるまで、じっとしていられませんでした。 そこで、フランカは妹のカルメラとトマシナとともに、庭の端から森へと足を踏み入れました。 イラクサや茂みの中を奥へと進み、洞窟にどんどん近づいていくと、森の中はどんどんと不思議な変化をしていきました。 姉妹たちは変わった生き物たちに出会い、恐ろしいものから逃げまわります。 森の奥にいる女王はどんな姿なのでしょうか？ ジュリア・サルダの魅力的でミステリアスな現代のおとぎ話。 描き込まれたイラストがとても魅力的な絵本です。 The Queen in the Cave by Julia Sarda (Author) Illustrated by:Julia Sarda Series:Walker Studio Format:Hardback 64 pages Publisher:Walker Books Ltd Imprint:Walker Studio ISBN:9781406367430 Published:7 Oct 2021 Weight:434g Dimensions:198 x 252 x 15 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed. One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued… Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave. This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

※こちらの絵本は入荷時、カバーに軽微のダメージがありました。画像をご確認ください。 「おれはトロル。 ひずめや足音、肉や骨が石畳を踏みしめる音が大好きだ。だってよ、それは肉や骨の音なんだぜ!」 橋の下に住んでいつもお腹を空かせている恐ろしいトロル。 このトロルは、橋を渡ろうとする者を何でもむさぼり食います。 中でも一番の好物はヤギです。 蜂蜜がけのヤギの臀部、カレー風味のヤギ肉、トーストに塗ったヤギ肉など、何でもこのトロルは大好物なのです。 トロルは皮とヘソの中の何かを最後に食べた後、何も食べてませんでした。 そんな腹を空かせたトロルの頭の上の橋を、子ヤギが渡ろうとします……。 マーシャ・ブラウン版の「三びきのやぎのがらがらどん」とはまた違った味わいのあるジョン・クラッセンの絵本です。 The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett (Author) Illustrated by:Jon Klassen Format:Hardback 48 pages Publisher:Scholastic Imprint:Scholastic ISBN:9780702319037 Published:13 Oct 2022 Weight:424g Dimensions:223 x 288 x 11 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description A brilliant retelling of the well-loved classic The Three Billy Goats Gruff – with a hilarious twist! I am a troll. I live to eat. I love the sound of hooves and feetand paws and claws on cobblestones. For that’s the sound of meat and bones! What lives under the bridge? A terrifying troll who is always hungry! And this troll loves to gobble up anyone who dares to cross the bridge, but his favourite of all is billy goat: goat rump in a honey glaze, curried goat and goat smeared on toast – you name it, this troll LOVES it! So, when the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip clop clip clop across the bridge, the troll is already imagining all the scrumptious ways to fill his belly. But what if the troll is about to underestimate those seemingly sweet goats… And bite off more than he can chew! A story told with pitch perfect timing, pacing and hilarious detail with Barnett's signature narrator voice, this is Billy Goats Gruff as never before! Award-winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, brings the story to life with his stunning visuals The first in an incredible new collection of fractured fairy tales crafted by one of today's most celebrated and acclaimed author-illustrator duos

ピエールとフランクフルトは、初めて会ったその日からアパートの最上階で幸せに一緒に暮らしています。 フランクフルトはとても洗練された小さな犬です。 彼はお茶を少しもすすることなく飲み、食べ物をむさぼり食うことは決してなく、おもちゃやスカーフをサイズと色に応じて並べます。 けれどもフランクフルトを動揺させていることが 1 つあります。 それは自分の名前！ フランクフルトとピエールの、アイデンティティと友情の大切さの絵本です。 Frankfurt by Mia Cassany (Author) , Mikel Casal (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, Colour illustrations throughout Publisher:Tate Publishing Imprint:Tate Publishing ISBN:9781849765794 Published:1 Mar 2018 Weight:378g Dimensions:239 x 258 x 9 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Pierre and Frankfurt have lived happily together in their top floor flat, since the first day they met!Frankfurt is the most refined little dog you could imagine. He drinks his tea without the slightest slurp, he never gobbles his food and arranges his toys and scarves according to size and colour. But there is one thing that really upsets Frankfurt - one word! His name! How could anyone ever take a sausage dog seriously with a name like that?But Frankfurt has a plan . . . Join Frankfurt and Pierre in this wonderful book picture book that celebrates the importance of identity and friendship.

The Apple by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 28 pages Publisher:Tate Publishing Imprint:Tate Publishing ISBN:9781849762144 Published:6 Oct 2022 Readership:Children / Juvenile Weight:138g Dimensions:163 x 160 x 8 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description The Apple tells the story of a rosy red apple who yearns to see the world beyond his tree. With the help of a friendly rooster he finally gets a glimpse into the lives of others. From beloved children's author and illustrator Dick Bruna, creator of Miffy.

Miffy the Artist by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, 16 Illustrations, color Publisher:Tate Publishing Imprint:Tate Publishing ISBN:9781854378231 Published:15 Aug 2008 Weight:170g Dimensions:182 x 186 x 7 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Ever since Dick Bruna first created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children. She is now one of the best-loved children's characters of all time. In this charming new addition to her story, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art gallery and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colour and shapes of the world around her she discovers what fun it can be to make pictures of the things she sees. By bedtime, her walls are full of all her wonderful artworks. The perfect gift for a budding artist, this is a charming book from one of the master illustrators of our time.

Miffy in the Snow by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, full colour Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Childrens Books ISBN:9781471120855 Published:9 Oct 2014 Weight:134g Dimensions:161 x 155 x 8 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description It's snowing and Miffy wants to go and play. She rides her sledge, skates on the frozen river and even makes a snowman. In the snow she finds a little bird who is too cold so Miffy helps him to build a little house to keep him warm. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

Queen Miffy by Dick Bruna (Author) Series:MIFFY Format:Hardback 32 pages, full colour Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Childrens Books ISBN:9781471123337 Published:26 Mar 2015 Classifications:Picture books: character books Weight:134g Dimensions:162 x 161 x 8 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description In this royal tale, Miffy dreams she is the Queen of Rabbits - such a lovely thought! She would be a very kind and special queen, loved by all her subjects. What a pity it is just a dream... This highly desirable, collectible classic series has been updated for a new generation by award-winning poet, Tony Mitton.

Miffy at School by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, full colour Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Childrens Books ISBN:9781471120831 Published:11 Sep 2014 Weight:134g Dimensions:163 x 159 x 7 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Join Miffy at school, where she learns to draw, write, read and sing. But Miffy's favourite thing is when the teacher reads the class a story. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

Miffy's Birthday by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, full colour Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Childrens Books ISBN:9781471120763 Published:22 May 2014 Classifications:Picture books: character books Weight:134g Dimensions:162 x 157 x 7 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Hip hip hooray! It's Miffy's birthday and her friends have all bought her lovely presents. Grandpa and Grandma Bunny give her a very special present. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

Miffy by Dick Bruna (Author) Format:Hardback 32 pages, full colour Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint:Simon & Schuster Childrens Books ISBN:9781471120787 Published:27 Feb 2014 Weight:132g Dimensions:161 x 156 x 8 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Mr and Mrs Bunny have always wanted a little baby bunny. When they finally have a special one called Miffy all of their friends cannot wait to meet her. Award-winning UK poet, Tony Mitton, has worked closely with Dick Bruna's Dutch publisher to create new translations for the classic Miffy stories that are true to the books' original voice, and yet have a contemporary feel to the language that makes them appealing to the modern young audience. The translations beautifully convey the warmth and friendliness of the original Dutch whilst maintaining a style that is inimitably Miffy.

小さな子ひとり、小さな子ふたり。 小さな牛さん、小さなモー。 小さな牛さん、小さな仔牛ちゃん。 小さな微笑み、小さな笑顔。 大きなキノコの下に集まった小さな子どもたち。 キノコの下の小さな世界で、牛や星、花、街の住人など、思い思いのになって、子どもたちは「ごっこ遊び」をしています。 クラウスは、各ページに「little」を繰り返すリズミカルな韻文を配置しています。この韻文は、子どもたちの遊び心や自由な連想をイメージしながら、物語にリズムを与えています。このテキストはパントゥーム（詩の一種）の簡略化された形式を採用しており、前のページの3番目のフレーズが次のページの1番目のフレーズに繋がる構造になっています。 「Everything Under a Mushroom」は、アメリカの児童文学作家ルース・クラウス（Ruth Krauss）が1973年に発表した絵本で、初版は1973年にScholastic Book Servicesから出版され、2024年にNew York Review Books（NYRB Kids）から再発行されました。 ルース・クラウス（1901-1993）は、『The Carrot Seed』（1945年）や『A Hole Is to Dig』（1952年）などの作品で知られ、子どもたちの視点を尊重し、型破りなスタイルで児童文学に革新をもたらした作家です。 彼女は1940年代にニューヨークのバンク・ストリート・スクールの実験的なライターズ・ラボラトリーに参加し、子どもたちの生の声や発想を取り入れる手法を確立しました。 Everything Under a Mushroom Contributor(s): Krauss, Ruth (Author) , Tomes, Margot (Illustrator) EAN: 9781681378442 Publisher: Nyrb Kids Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: August 13, 2024 Target Age Group: 03 to 07 Physical Info: 1.02 cms H x 20.83 cms L x 14.99 cms W (0.2 kgs) 32 pages Annotation: Tiny boys and girls play under a mushroom--setting up a little town, imagining they are flowers, and pretending all sorts of things.

ねこがおひげをそっているのを、見たことがない。 ねこたちのように、ミルクをのむことができないし、 足の爪をだしたり、ひっこめたりすることもできないよ 四本の足に新しい靴下をはいているのも見たことがない。 猫がいつもしていることってなんだろう。 ぼくと同じことをしているのかな。 色々と想像してしまいますよね。 表情豊かな青い瞳が魅力的な猫ちゃんがかわいいです。 1950年代からアメリカで活躍していたイラストレーター、アブナー・グラボフの絵本です。 What Can Cats Do? Contributor(s): Graboff, Abner (Author) EAN: 9781851244935 Publisher: Bodleian Library Binding: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2018 Pub Date: July 15, 2018 Target Age Group: 08 to 12 Physical Info: 1.27 cms H x 24.89 cms L x 20.32 cms W (0.4 kgs) 48 pages Publisher Marketing: There are many things cats can do that children can't, such as lap up milk, leap double the length of their bodies, and use their tongues as combs. There are also a number of things that cats can't do, like sing children to sleep, or get down from trees . . . Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of fun in his quirky book about the mysteries of cats and their secret lives, inspired by the Graboff family's own beloved cat Tarzan. Told from the point of view of a young child, this whimsical tale is complemented by Graboff's characteristically playful and bold illustrations.

ウサギは新しい家を必要としていました。 長い旅の末、大きな柳の木と出会い、彼女の枝の下で暮らすことにしました。 ウサギと柳の木、柳の木とウサギ。 どちらにとっても、とても大事な存在となったのです。 ある晩、森に激しい嵐が吹き荒れます。 森のすべての生き物が柳の木のもとへ駆けより、身を守ります。嵐が吹き荒れる中、柳の木は全力で彼らを守ります……。 クリストファー・デニスの絵本です。 Willow and Bunny Contributor(s): Rowe Schulte, Anitra (Author) , Denise, Christopher (Illustrator) EAN: 9781542025690 Publisher: Two Lions Binding: Hardcover Pub Date: October 10, 2023 Target Age Group: 04 to 08 Physical Info: 1.4 cms H x 28.19 cms L x 22.0 cms W (0.52 kgs) 48 pages Annotation: "Bunny needs a new home. After a long journey, he meets Willow and knows he will be safe beneath her branches. Every day is theirs to share. Just Bunny and Willow, Willow and Bunny. Then, one evening, an angry spiral whips through the wood. Every creature in the forest runs to Willow for shelter. As the storm rages, Willow shields and protects them with all her might. But when the calm returns, Willow's beautiful branches are tattered, twisted, and forever changed. Bunny and the other creatures know it is their turn to help."--Provided by publisher.

フクロウはナイト・ナイト・ウォッチ隊の隊長でした。 彼はとても重要なフクロウなのです。 他の騎士たちが眠っている間、彼は松明に火をつけ、城壁を巡回し、火が燃えていることを確認します。一晩中、フクロウは城を安全に守りつづけるのです。 仕事が終わり、夜明け前に、彼は部屋にすわって夕食を食べます。 それは毎晩同じ。 ある朝早く、フクロウが眠りに落ちたときまでは……。 人気絵本「Night Owl」第二弾。 １作目は騎士へのあこがれがテーマの物語でしたが、２作目は騎士として夜の城の守りを任されます。 そこにやってきたのが早起きの鳥アーリーバード。彼は騎士へのあこがれではなく、ナイト・オウル、つまり主人公にあこがれてやってきたのでした。 けれども夜をすごすフクロウと朝早くに起きるアーリーバードはうまくやっていけるのでしょうか？ ドタバタしながらも楽しくお話が進んでいきます。 クリストファー・デニスの絵本です。 Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise (Author) Format:Hardback 48 pages Publisher:Little, Brown & Company Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers ISBN:9780316564526 Published:14 Nov 2024 Weight:510g Dimensions:238 x 288 x 11 (mm) Pub. Country:United States Description Knight Owl meets Early Bird in this companion to the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor Award-winning classic. Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe? Caldecott Honor winner and New York Times bestselling creator Christopher Denise delivers another endearing medieval tale that shines with warmth and goodwill, and shows just how important teamwork is to saving the day.

フクロウの子は、生まれたときからずっと夢みていたことがあります。 それは、騎士になること。ゆうかんな戦士で、かしこくて、友だちがたくさんいる騎士。 あるときから、お城で騎士がすくなくなっていきます。そして騎士の学校が新しい騎士を募集し始めました。 フクロウの子は、募集に応募して見事に合格！ 一生懸命に勉強をし、訓練をして騎士になるのでした。 フクロウの子はどんな騎士になったのでしょう。 イラストレーションが素晴らしいですね。 2023年コールデコット賞オナーブック。 Knight Owl by Christopher Denise (Author) Format:Hardback 48 pages Publisher:Little, Brown & Company Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers ISBN:9780316310628 Published:31 Mar 2022 Weight:490g Dimensions:240 x 285 x 13 (mm) Pub. Country:United States Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD WINNER USA TODAY BESTSELLERA determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial-a frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post NPR Kirkus Reviews Bookpage Good Housekeeping? "[A] story with an amusing twist and a cute-as-a-button protagonist that charms on every level. This will satisfy a wide range of readers, from Dragons Love Tacos fans to wannabe knights." -Booklist, starred review"It's dangerous to label any picture book a 'contemporary classic,' but Knight Owl tempts you to try.... Sweet and epic by turns."-NPR"Adorably earnest and gallant.... A charming blend of whimsy and medieval heroism highlighting the triumph of brains over brawn."-Kirkus Reviews"Through delicately conveyed firelight, deep shadows, and even an imagined tapestry, Christopher Denise provides this cracking tale with illustrations that feel like fully fleshed animated classics as Owl's actions subvert a traditional conflict story line."-Publishers Weekly

ダニーはたいくつしていました。 かれのママはいそがしく、お兄さんのミックは友だちと遊びに行っていました。 「スクラフをつれて、ビーチにいってきたら？」ママはいいました。 「ビーチはつまんないよ」 「そんなことないわ。とママ。「目をひらいて。なにが見えるかわかないよ」 そうしてダニーは犬にリードをつけて、散歩に出ました。 ミックが友だちと遊びに行かなければよかったのに、ダニーは思いました。 犬のスクラフをつれて砂浜へ向かったダニー。 広い広い海を見つめながら、スクラフと棒投げ遊びをします。 海に投げた棒もちゃんとみつけて取ってくるスクラフ。 そんなとき、海の向こうで何かがあるのを見つけるのでした……。 アンソニー・ブラウンのお話は本当にシンプルですが、魅力的なイラストといっしょに読むととても深みがでてきます。 広い海と犬と少年の物語です。 A Boy, His Dog and the Sea by Anthony Browne (Author) Illustrated by:Anthony Browne Format:Hardback 32 pages Publisher:Walker Books Ltd Imprint:Walker Books Ltd ISBN:9781529507058 Published:6 Jul 2023 Weight:406g Dimensions:237 x 279 x 11 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children's Laureate, Anthony Browne. Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks it's boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog. PRAISE FOR A BOY, HIS DOG AND THE SEA As is usual with Browne, the scene expresses the mood. Painstaking artwork conjures the wide sea, while faces are hinted at in beach huts and pebbles. Misunderstanding and suspense lead to a happy, heroic rescue. The Sunday Times Anthony Browne is the most extraordinary author and illustrator […] His books should be essential reading for children and adults alike.Cotswold Life

レオパードさんは木の上で眠っていました。 眠っていないとき、彼女はバスを運転しています。 毎日、仕事に行く動物たちでいっぱいのバスを運転をしていたのです。 来る日も、来る日も。 煙を吐きながら走り去っていく黒い車が現れるまでは……。 みんなが便利で速い車を使うようになってから、レオパードさんのバスに乗る動物たちはどんどん減っていきます。 彼女は途方に暮れてしまいますが、ただ待つばかりです。 ナタリア・シャロシュビリさんの、かわいらしい動物たちがたくさん登場する絵本です。 Miss Leoparda by Natalia Shaloshvili (Author) Format:Hardback 56 pages, Full-color illustrations throughout Publisher:Enchanted Lion Books Imprint:Enchanted Lion Books ISBN:9781592704125 Published:5 Dec 2024 Weight:568g Dimensions:284 x 253 x 15 (mm) Pub. Country:United States Description Beautiful illustrations from an internationally recognized fine artist make this fun, ecologically-minded book about a bus-driving, tree-loving leopard a standout! When Miss Leoparda isn’t sleeping in her beloved tree home, she drives the bus, taking her animal friends around town on their animal business. Every day, all of the bus’s seats are taken . . . until the day something amazing and new appears: a little car that speeds off into the distance, leaving clouds of smoke in its wake. Intrigued, the bus’s passengers each get a car of their own, one by one, until the day that Miss Leoparda is the only one left on the bus. But more and more cars on the road mean more and more traffic jams, more and more arguments, and fewer and fewer trees—as trees, it seems, are just getting in the way of the jammed-up travelers. Will Miss Leoparda be able to nourish a new awareness and help her community return to their senses? With humor, insight, and gorgeous art, this is a picture book about the importance of the natural world and the value of community, to read again and again.

クマさんは思います。 「ぼくはクマでいることが大好き。クッキーが好き、本が好き、風船が好き。それでベンチに一人で座っているのも好き」 クマさんがそんなことを思っている。 キツネさんがきました。 「こんにちは、クマさん。ここにすわってもいい？」 クマさんは思います。 ”ああ、まあ” クマさんは言います。 「いいよ、もちろん」 誰にも邪魔されずに好きなことをやりたかったクマさん。 次々と動物たちがやってきて、クマさんがやりたかったことを一緒にやりたがります。 心の中では断りたいのに、口ではどうぞ！と歓迎してしまいます。 でも本当は自分だけの楽しみだったのだから、不満がたまってしまいますよね。 不満がたまったクマさんは、いったいどうなるのでしょうか。 最近、注目を浴びているNatalia Shaloshviliの絵本です。 Bear by Natalia Shaloshvili (Author) Format:Hardback 40 pages Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint:Frances Lincoln Children's Books ISBN:9781836002604 Published:13 Mar 2025 Weight:474g Dimensions:257 x 287 x 12 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description A hilarious and heartwarming picture book about sharing, big feelings, and learning how to speak up!Packed with vibrant illustrations and laugh-out-loud moments, Bear is a delightful story that little readers will want to revisit again and again. Perfect for bedtime, storytime, or any time!Bear is ready for the perfect day - blue skies, a cosy bench, his favourite book, a delicious cookie, and a bright balloon. Bliss!But just as he settles in, Fox wants a spot on the bench. Then Wolf asks for a bite of cookie. Rabbit wants a turn with the book. And Elephant? Well, he has his eyes on that balloon…Before Bear knows it, his peaceful day has turned into a chaotic whirlwind of sharing, and he’s about to explode! AAAAAARGH!From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili, Bear is a laugh-out-loud, beautifully illustrated story about learning to say what you really mean before your emotions take over. For fans of Owl Babies and The Koala Who Could - this is a must-read for little readers learning about friendship, boundaries, and the power of their own voice!

三匹のクマの家族は、おかゆが冷めるまで公園に散歩に出かけることにしました。 ちょうどその頃、小さな女の子が母親とはぐれ、道に迷って一人で歩いていました。そして、クマの家族のおうちに入っていきました……。 左のページには女の子の物語、右のページにはクマの家族の物語。 有名なトルストイの童話「三匹のくま」がアンソニー・ブラウン流にアレンジされています。 子どものクマの最後の言葉に、やさしさを感じてしまいます。 Me and You by Anthony Browne (Author) Format:Paperback / softback 32 pages Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint:Picture Corgi ISBN:9780552559102 Published:3 Mar 2011 Weight:196g Dimensions:272 x 225 x 4 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Description Three bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house...The bears arrive home and discover several things are amiss...What will they find upstairs?