“michael foreman”

A vibrant new picture book about a speedy little monkey, from a popular artist/writer. A little monkey dances through the jungle chanting "Can't Catch Me!" So of course all the other animals try to do just that. You have never heard such a hallooing, and hollering, not to mention wallumphing and gaz... More

A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite his disability, the boy is a keen surfer, and he enjoys many afternoons surfing with the seals. One day, however, he gets into trouble in rough ... More

When a baby reindeer falls out of Santa's sled, he's befriended by a boy for one year. Together, the two see the city from heights that only magic can bring. Michael Foreman's timeless, heartwarming story is sure to be a favorite at Christmas all year round. Full color.The smallest reindeer is explo... More

This childhood memoir records the years after World War II in Britain, starting in the summer of 1945 in Suffolk. It describes the excitement for children at this time, as bombsites became adventure playgrounds. The book recalls the characters of the period, and remembers the stealing and "scrumping... More

When they were first published more than a decade ago, both" War Boy" and "After the War Was Over" were met with huge acclaim, with "War Boy" winning Britain's prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. Now for the first time, these two remarkable books are brought together in a limited-edition volume. In "W... More

"Toro! Toro!" is the story of a young boy growing up in Andalucia, Spain, on a farm rearing bulls for the bull ring. Antonito rears a little black calf and they become firm friends, but the boy doesn't yet understand the fate of the black bulls. Later, when he learns of the horrors of the bull fight... More

From an award-winning picture book artist comes the uplifting tale of a girl whose search for a lost puppy leads to some wondrous wildflowers--and a magical way to transform her barren village in Chile. Full color.From award-winning picture book artist Michael Foreman comes the uplifting tale of a g... More