Mary Hoffman

FOOD! We all need it to live – and here is a book bursting with information, questions and ideas about the food we eat, where it comes from and how it is shared. Is there enough food to go round? Do some countries have too much? Should we all eat organic food or go vegetarian? Where does the food on our plates start from and how does it get to us? Is farming making climate change worse – and, most important of all, how can we feed everyone on our planet, now and in the future? Created by bestselling superstars Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith, the team behind The Great Big Books series, this is a brilliant, inspirational and diverse exploration of FOOD, with witty and thought-provoking illustrations.

I stopped being a woman a long time ago... It's 1610 and Jacobean London is full of dangers, from the plague to plots and revolutions. In Shakespeare's Ghost, Mary Hoffman provides an imaginative answer to one of the great questions about Shakespeare's work: why, from A Midsummer Night's Dream onwards, are his plays increasingly peopled by fairies, witches, ghosts and apparitions? For William Shakespeare, life has taken an unexpected turn: one that will transform his writing. Haunted by a familiar spirit, he is urged to include more and more paranormal events and characters in his work. Meanwhile, Ned Lambert, a young player in Shakespeare's company, The King's Men, is having inexplicable experiences of his own, with a beautiful and elusive woman in green who is not of this world. Now a man on and off the stage, Ned is caught between fears and temptations. The poet is his friend, as is the popular young Prince of Wales, but is the mysterious woman he sees friend or foe? 'One of the liveliest and most captivating historical fantasies about Shakespeare's imagination since Susan Cooper's King of Shadows.' -Amanda Craig

FOOD! We all need it to live – and here is a book bursting with information, questions and ideas about the food we eat, where it comes from and how it is shared. Is there enough food to go round? Do some countries have too much? Should we all eat organic food or go vegetarian? Where does the food on our plates start from and how does it get to us? Is farming making climate change worse – and, most important of all, how can we feed everyone on our planet, now and in the future? Created by bestselling superstars Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith, the team behind The Great Big Books series, this is a brilliant, inspirational and diverse exploration of FOOD, with witty and thought-provoking illustrations.

Uncover fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children. Marvel at this collection of famous myths from around the world for kids aged 5-7, uncovering tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals. A First Book of Myths contains fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus - the boy who flew too close to the Sun - to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time. This exciting myths book for children offers: - Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way.- Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children's books. - Stories from all over the world featured, from ancient Greece to ancient China, providing diverse content. Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of myths are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of myths and legends. More in the series If you loved A First Book of Myths, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Fairy Tales? Children can enjoy classic and lesser-known tales from all over the globe, from Cinderella to The Fisherman and His Wife.

Babies, Babies Everywhere! Sleeping, crying, laughing, looking, gurgling, eating, crawling...and at last toddling! Follow five families and their babies from birth to around 12 months, with all the excitements, challenges and joys of that first year with a new baby in the world. With lots to look at and point to, this delightful celebration of babies, from the team who created The Great Big Book of Families, will be loved by babies, older siblings - and grown-ups too!

"Shiver me timbers," said the Captain. "It's a baby!" When the crew of pirate ship Ramshackle find a tiny baby adrift on the high seas, they are a bit flummoxed. Even more so, when they discover it's a baby girl. The adventures that follow in this rollicking tale are full of laughter and surprises, as the pirates sew nappies, make baby clothes out of pirate shirts and even a toy squid out of pirate gloves for the new arrival. The pirates won't give up their baby – not even to the women pirates who pass close by. And when a huge sea monster appears, it's baby Isla who saves the day, to become a true Pirate Baby.

En morsom og engasjerende bok full av fargerike og levende tegninger. Den tar opp mange spørsmål om vennskap. Hva er en god venn? Og hvordan blir man venner? Og hva gjør du hvis du blir uvenn med noen? Boka tar opp disse og mange andre spørsmål om vennskap på en klok og humoristisk måte.

Water into Wine * A Netful of Fish * Weathermaster * Through the Roof * The Biggest Picnic in the World * Is it a Ghost? * Remote Control * Saying Thank You * Back from the Dead Mary Hoffman retells nine stories of the miracles Jesus worked, when he overturned the laws of nature, life and death to show God’s great love for humanity. With beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Jackie Morris, this is a perfect introduction to the miracles of Jesus.

A Tale of Two Houses * Neighbours * Lost and Found * Fair Pay * The Jealous Brother * Sowing and Growing * Come to the Party * Forgiveness Mary Hoffman retells eight parables showing how Jesus used storytelling to explain God’s idea of truth, fairness and love. With beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Jackie Morris, this is a perfect introduction to the teachings of Jesus.

Hvordan kan barn hjelpe til med å bevare Jorden for framtiden? Gjennom lettleste tekster og gøyale tegninger lærer barna om jorden og hva som skal til for at livet her skal kunne opprettholdes. Her fortelles det om hvordan forurensning og menneskelig aktivitet påvirker jorden. Boka oppfordrer leseren til å engasjere seg, og er full av gode ideer til nye og lure måter å hjelpe jorden på. Passer for barn fra sju år og oppover.

En familie kan se ud på mange måder, og der opstår hele tiden nye familieformer og måder at komme til verden på. Nogle børn er donorbørn, nogle er adopterede, nogle bor i plejefamilie, nogle har to mødre eller to fædre, og andre bor sammen med både deres biologiske mor og far. Nogle bor i store familier, andre i små. Velkommen i familien er en tilgængelig og gennemillustreret bog for de yngste om hvordan en familie kan se ud.

From Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, this beautifully illustrated anthology contains a range of the classic fairy tale stories any child would love to grow up reading. As well as favourites such as Cinderella, The Snow Queen and Jack and the Beanstalk, DK's A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some wonderful stories that you might not know, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Introduce your little one to the characters that enchanted you as a child and the nostalgic stories you could not put down! Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple language, ideal for reading or hearing aloud, while Julie Downing's stunning illustrations bring the characters to life, so children can follow and enjoy the fairy tales through the pictures. If your child loves disney and their princesses such as Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, or if they love stories about giants and spells, this children's book would make the perfect gift for them! Step inside this fairy tale kingdom and get ready for some magic!