Linda Bailey

Titlarna anspelar på att kvinnors berättelser genom tiderna avfärdats som pladder, babbel, sladder eller hönsgårdskackel. Men vad det egentligen handlar om är insikter, empati och livsvisdom. Helt enkelt livsnödvändiga berättelser om livet. Även denna gång närmar sig författarna vitt skilda företeelser och fenomen med humor, nyfikenhet, vishet, värme, lust och ursinne. Texterna behandlar allt från beslöjade kvinnor, mjölkstinna bröst, åtrå, otrohet, barnlöshet, utbrändhet, obduktion och alkoholism till döende föräldrar, turer med raggarbil, samernas renskiljning. Hollywoods kändiskvarter, de berömda Carolafläktarna och första svenskan på Mount Everest. Kackel i den vanliga föraktfulla bemärkelsen är inte, bara i betydelsen att många kvinnliga röster blandas. De här "hönsen" är frigående och lägger sprättägg!

Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur Includes a die-cut cover -- and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she's convinced that she's a . . . DINOSAUR She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn't understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don't understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled . . . except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has PERSONALITY. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena's fearful family chickens out AGAIN. It's up to Lena to unleash her inner dinosaur like never before -- to save the coop and show this silly bunch of chickens how to stand up for themselves. And when Madeline's science fair project shows that chickens are the closest living relatives in the world to dinosaurs, Lena's family finally starts to see that -- holy hen house -- they are all dinosaurs too

A young boy's disappointing birthday party gets turned upside down with a blast from the prehistoric past in this hilarious, dino-mite picture book adventure. Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake. Dino everything But when the big day arrives, his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some prehistoric party guests right there in his living room They've invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget --just don't tell the T-Rex An unforgettable birthday tale with huge laughs and heart, this newest picture book from acclaimed author Linda Bailey celebrates friendship, inclusion and fun - and is brought to life with magnificent, cinematic artwork from award-winning animation director and illustrator Joe Bluhm.

"Det var en trist novembernat". Sådan begynder historien om videnskabsmanden Frankenstein og hans monster. Men hvem var kvinden bag bogen? Læs historien om den unge Mary Shelley, og hvordan hun fandt på en af verdens mest legendariske historier.Mary elskede at dagdrømme og forestille sig alle mulige vidunderlige – og skræmmende – historier! Det var meget mere spændende end at læse. Mary, hendes ven digteren Percy Bysse Shelly og sin stedsøster besøger den berømte Lord Byron, og mens stormen raser udenfor fortæller de hinanden gyserhistorier i skæret af ilden fra kaminen. De taler også om teknologiens fremskridt og forestiller sig, hvordan fremtiden kunne forme sig … og langsomt tager historien om Frankensteins monster form i Marys hoved.Spændende biografi i børnehøjde om den fantastiske forfatter Mary Shelly, og hvordan hun fandt på historien om Frankensteins monster.En smuk og spændende bog om en helt særlig pige. De dystre og let groteske illustrationer i brune nuancer passer fantastisk godt til handlingen, og rent sprogligt vil bogen være en nydelse af læse højt. Men lidt uhyggelig er den også. Den indeholder en kort biografi om Mary og bogen.Anbefales til PLC og børnebiblioteker. Bogen kan bruges til emnearbejde om "Frankenstein", men også om børneliv på den tid.Lektørudtalelsen

Hvad hvis du skrev en historie om en detektiv – og han blev den mest berømte detektiv i verden! Det ville da være fantastisk – eller ville det?Arthur elskede historier, og det hjalp ham gennem en fattig barndom og ungdom, som både blev tilbragt på kostskole langt hjemmefra og ude på de store have. Han blev uddannet læge, men det var svært at få patienter, måske fordi han i virkeligheden hellere ville skrive historier. Og det gjorde han. Han skrev mange. Rigtig mange. Og han sendte dem ind til forskellige forlag. Mange forlag, før han endelig fik udgivet en historie om den geniale detektiv Sherlock Holmes.Folk elskede hans detektivhistorier. Det gjorde Arthur også. I hvert fald i begyndelsen … Spændende og sjov biografi i børnehøjde om Arthur Conan Doyles fantastiske liv – og hans geniale detektiv, Sherlock Holmes!

Here is a Cinderella story like no other. When Cinderella wishes for a fairy godmother, she’s not expecting one that barks! And this fairy dogmother has a different agenda. Yes, Cinderella will have a new dress, but made of a cosy dog blanket. Yes, they will go to the ball, but they will run there and chase squirrels along the way. There’s nothing like a canine companion to get a girl out of the house and her mind off her troubles! Yes, indeed, dogs do make everything better - and are a reminder that you don’t need “happily ever after” when you have the joy of now. Readers will get a kick out of this retelling with its lovable cast of characters and refreshing ending.

The fascinating true story of the inspiring writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life for children by multi-award winning author Linda Bailey. How is a writer made? How is a legend created? After a troubled childhood, Arthur's only comfort is using his extraordinary imagination to write fantastic stories. He creates Sherlock Holmes, a genius detective. At first his stories are rejected, but Arthur is persistent and eventually the public take notice. It isn't long until Sherlock Holmes makes Arthur one of the most famous authors in the world - but what happens when Arthur tries to kill off his hero?

The adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, come to life in this inspiring picture book biography. What if you wrote a story about a detective, and he became the most famous detective ever? Wouldn't that be wonderful? Or . . . would it? Arthur has always loved stories. Even as he grew up poor, endured hardships at school and experienced danger on the high seas, Arthur was always thrilled and inspired by stories. Eventually, he writes his own, and after many years of struggle as a writer, he finally finds success with a series of mystery stories starring his genius detective, Sherlock Holmes. But is it possible for a character to become too successful? Too popular? And if that happens to Arthur, will he really throw his greatest literary creation . . . over a cliff? From the author of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein comes a riveting and humorous picture book about the incredible life of Arthur Conan Doyle: doctor, adventurer, tireless campaigner for justice . . . and creator of the world's most famous detective

The Binkerton children return to the Good Times Travel Agency - but this time, with a plan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. But the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient Olympic Games instead - in fifth-century BCE Greece! After discovering some eye-opening facts about the ancient Games, causing a pile-up at the chariot races and having to run for their lives to escape the upset locals, the trio find themselves perilously close to disaster aboard a warship! Can the children finish reading the guidebook that will transport them back to the present before it's too late?

Josh, Emma and Libby Binkerton return to the Good Times Travel Agency --- but this time, with a plan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. What could go wrong? Well, plenty Like when the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient Olympic Games instead --- in fifth-century BCE Greece The Binkertons try to make the best of things. But after discovering some eye-opening facts about the ancient Games, causing a pile-up at the chariot races and having to run for their lives to escape the upset locals, the trio find themselves perilously close to disaster aboard a warship Can the children finish reading the guidebook that will transport them back to the present before it's too late? Part of the award-winning graphic novel series from the beloved duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin, this exciting blend of fact and fiction makes learning about ancient Greece fun. There's a thrilling adventure story with a fast-paced narrative and humor-filled illustrations that keep the pages turning. And embedded on every page are sections of a guidebook that provide historical facts to flesh out what's happening in the story. Thoroughly researched and vetted by experts, the book encompasses important social studies themes: government, philosophy, social and community structure, customs and religion, food and drink, conflict and cooperation and much more. The back matter includes an index, further resources and additional information about ancient Greece.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL It began with a girl named Mary. She liked to daydream and imagine. And she grew up to write Frankenstein. The inspirational true story of the great writer Mary Shelley, brought to life for children in this stunning picture book by multi-award winning author Linda Bailey and with beautiful illustrations from Júlia Sardà. Mary loves stories, but the stories in her daydreams are far more thrilling than those in any book. One dark and stormy night Mary huddles around the fire with friends, telling ghost stories. But Mary knows she can write much better than those! After learning about electricity that can make dead frogs twitch, she has a nightmare that triggers the birth of one of the greatest scary stories of all time: Frankenstein... Praise for the illustrator: “Júlia Sardà's illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed” THE TIMES

The inspiring story of the girl behind one of the greatest novels -- and monsters -- ever, perfectly timed for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein. For fans for picture book biographies such as I Dissent or She Persisted. How does a story begin? Sometimes it begins with a dream, and a dreamer. Mary is one such dreamer, a little girl who learns to read by tracing the letters on the tombstone of her famous feminist mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and whose only escape from her strict father and overbearing stepmother is through the stories she reads and imagines. Unhappy at home, she seeks independence, and at the age of sixteen runs away with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, another dreamer. Two years later, they travel to Switzerland where they meet a famous poet, Lord Byron. On a stormy summer evening, with five young people gathered around a fire, Byron suggests a contest to see who can create the best ghost story. Mary has a waking dream about a monster come to life. A year and a half later, Mary Shelley's terrifying tale, Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, is published -- a novel that goes on to become the most enduring monster story ever and one of the most popular legends of all time. A riveting and atmospheric picture book about the young woman who wrote one of the greatest horror novels ever written and one of the first works of science fiction, Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein is an exploration of the process of artistic inspiration that will galvanize readers and writers of all ages.

Eddie, a passionate reader and a shiny green bug, saves the school library in this funny, heartwarming tale that fans of Flora & Ulysses and Charlotte's Web will love. Includes black-and-white illustrations throughout from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.Eddie is a tiny green bug who loves to read and who lives behind the chalkboard in the fourth-grade classroom with his parents, his 53 brothers and sisters, and his aunt Min. But when Aunt Min goes to the school library to read a book and never returns, Eddie leaves the comfort of his home for the first time and makes the dangerous trek through Ferny Creek Elementary School to find her. After dodging running sneakers, falling books, and terrifying spiders, Eddie reaches the library, where he discovers Aunt Min stuck in a perilous situation To top it all off, there's a substitute librarian who aims to close the library for good and get rid of all the books Encouraged by the brave deeds done by small creatures such as Stuart Little and Charlotte from Charlotte's Web, Eddie comes up with a plan to save the library--a plan that requires all the courage one little bug can muster.A great read-aloud and read-alone, this action-packed short novel includes references to classic children's literature throughout and is perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and Lynne Rae Perkins's Nuts to You. Featuring extensive black-and-white art from Newbery Honor Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author-artist Victoria Jamieson.

A hugely popular picture book, now available in oversized board book format for our youngest dino-lovers. If you happen to have a dinosaur, lying around your living room, and you don't know what to do with it...why don't you use it as a can opener? It will make a terrific nutcracker too There are oodles of uses for a dinosaur -- from a fine umbrella to an excellent kite and a dandy pillow, not to mention a reliable burglar alarm and the perfect excuse to forget your homework. This delightfully absurdexploration of the domestic uses of dinosaurs -- and the things dinos just aren't good for at all -- is guaranteed to tickle funny bones and spark imaginations. If you read carefully, you'll learn how to make your dinosaur last a very long time.

Santa's parents think their little one is absolutely"wonderful," even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby's gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh ... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny - and two very proud parents."

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then he discovers that it's already occupied -- by the ghosts of seven dead pirates. Worse, the ghosts expect him to help them re-take their ship, now restored and on display in a local museum, so they can make their way to Libertalia, a legendary pirate utopia. The only problem is that this motley crew hasn't left the house in almost two hundred years and is terrified of going outside. As Lewis warily sets out to assist his new roommates -- a raucous, unruly bunch who exhibit a strange delight in thrift-store fashions and a thirst for storybooks -- he begins to open himself to the possibilities of friendship, passion and joie de vivre and finds the courage to speak up.