Ellen DeLange

Early in the morning, just before Sam's alarm clock is about to go off, a strange sound enters the bedroom. SHRIEK! SHRIEK! What's that noise? This is not a good way to start the day! Sam is woken up by a loud bird, but he tries to sleep through it. What can Sam do to stop it? This bird is relentless! Will Sam find a new friend in this magpie and finally manage to sleep in?

What do you see when you look up? Where does your imagination take you? What do you wish for? A story about dreaming of beautiful things, and about being happy with what you've got.

"Monty is a typical donkey living a typical donkey life. Until the one day, he walks through the open gate and goes on an adventure . . ."--Back cover.

A boy finds na abandoned egg and decides to take care of it. He wonders what is growing inside. could it be the friend he has in min? A sweet story about caring and dealing with expectations.

""It's raining! Time to walk your dog and jump in puddles! A rainy day can be such fun . . . but how do the birds, insects, and other animals feel about the rain?"--Back cover.

"After a long journey Fox arrives in a new forest. He was chased out of his home by a pack of vicious dogs. Totally exhausted Fox knocks on the first door he sees. Will he get the help he needs?"--

"A sweet story in rhyme about enjoying a day at the beach."--