Where do you come from Sam?

When Sam's teacher asks the class one day where they all come from, Sam has a bit of a problem. Mummy is Scottish and Daddy is Japanese. To confuse the class even more, his parents speak Italian at home! This delightful and educational book looks at the wonderfully different cultures and languages which make up Sam's world.

Where Do You Come From Sam?
Lesley Yoneda
ISBN 1 900796 81 3 U.K.£3.99
19pp pb b/w Illustrations
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Little Cloud Driver

Have you ever wondered where rain comes from? Why does it fall in one place and not in others? And what are big fluffy clouds really made of? The Little Cloud Driver will tell you all you need to know. It is the story of a little boy, Peter, who lives high up in the sky in a village called Up-And-Away. His dream is to drive clouds so that all parts of the world get the rain they need at just the right time. But being a cloud driver takes a lot of skill, and Peter has to show just how good he is before he can get the biggest reward of all ... Beautifully written and illustrated, The Little Cloud Driver is a fun, educational book for young readers which is both an approachable introduction to science and a lesson in the value of hard work and patience.

CELINA the little Black Ant

"In Ant-Heap Village lived two ants, Josie and Mosie and their beautiful daughter, Celina. Celina was a little black ant with a difference: she had green eyes. The ant children in the village teased her until she cried as she was unlike any ant that they had ever seen. But she had a special talent that was waiting to be discovered and, when it was, her life changed forever".

This delightful children's story portrays the serious issues of poverty and inequality in a sensitive and compassionate way".
South African Jewish Report

A heart-warming rags to riches tale which will capture the imagination of the reader. Beautifully illustrated in full colour, this is a book for every child to cherish.

CELINA The little Black Ant
Ethel Katz
25pp hb Colour illustrations
ISBN 1900796 21 X U.K. £7.95
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A Week of Special Happenings

What can happen in a week? For most of us it probably means school, homework, maybe weekend trips to the seaside. But in this delightful collection of tales, a week means seven whole days of very special happenings. On Monday, a lonely little donkey finds a friend - and a name. Mid-week, two lazy tooth-fairies learn that sleeping on the job just will not do. And on Friday, an adult remembers childhood adventure in war-torn Britain, when even the most frightening experiences could have happy endings. An enchanting read that will teach young readers to look for the extraordinary in everyday events.

The Business Adventure of Horace Horse

Horace , a clever and resourceful horse has a brilliant idea for a new business. He sees a golden opportunity jumping around the canal flowing alongside his new cottage - frogs! After months of careful and secret plotting he puts his unusual and masterful plan into operation. What follows is an exciting story of success and disappointment but Horace and his friends have plenty of fun and adventures along the way. Reminiscent of Enid Blyton's genteel style her children's stories create a charming blend of fantasy and reality which entirely capture the imagination.

Horace Horse Meets Black Mare

In these further adventures of Horace Horse and friends, the ever resourceful Horace dissatisfied with his humdrum job, decides to open a chocolate factory and make his fortune. However, running a successful business is not as easy as he thinks, and soon Horace finds himself involved in some rather shady dealings... And then he meets the beautiful Black Mare... But will she finally make an honest horse of him?

Horace Horse Meets Black Mare
Min Lewis
ISBN 1 900796 26 0 66pp Illustrations. pb U.K. £4.95
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Horace Rides Again

Horace Horse, that well-known equine entrepreneur, is at it again in this beautifully illustrated third adventure. A spate of burglaries in his local town gives him the clever idea of opening a private detective agency. But there are those who are more than ready to outwit him - and he is soon forced to turn his talent to other things. From involvement in a booming mattress factory to spell in a haunted house, and as Horse of the Manor in his very own castle. Horace's continuing escapades will not disappoint readers who have come to know and love this amiable, eccentric character.

Horace Horse Rides Again
Min Lewis
ISBN 1 900796 03 1 pp90 b/w illust. pb U.K. £4.95
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What to do on a Rainy Day

This delightful book brings together a whole range of activities for children to do on a rainy day, from making paper animals and pop-up cards to inventing games, baking delicious fun food and of course, eating it! Accompanied by beautiful illustrations which offer clear step by-step guides to each activity. An invaluable addition to every parent's library and every child's proving that wet days need not be so bad after all.

What To Do On A Rainy Day
Isobel Marshall
ISBN 1 900796 22 8 U.K.£4.95
31pp pb b/w Illustrations
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