Abstract/Sommario: Londra, seconda guerra mondiale. Lucy, Susan, Edmund e Peter Pevensie sono quattro fratelli che vengono allontanati dalla città per sfuggire ai bombardamenti tedeschi, affidati al misterioso professor Digory Kirke e della sua burbera governante, la signora Macready, che abitano in una grande e lussuosa casa in campagna, ma priva di divertimento. In un pomeriggio piovoso, per passare il tempo i quattro fratelli decidono di giocare a nascondino: mentre Peter fa la conta, Susan si nascond ...; [Leggi tutto...] Londra, seconda guerra mondiale. Lucy, Susan, Edmund e Peter Pevensie sono quattro fratelli che vengono allontanati dalla città per sfuggire ai bombardamenti tedeschi, affidati al misterioso professor Digory Kirke e della sua burbera governante, la signora Macready, che abitano in una grande e lussuosa casa in campagna, ma priva di divertimento. In un pomeriggio piovoso, per passare il tempo i quattro fratelli decidono di giocare a nascondino: mentre Peter fa la conta, Susan si nasconde dentro a una cassapanca, Edmund dietro le tende e Lucy (la più piccola) nell'armadio; ma, una volta entrata, scopre che è molto di più di un semplice guardaroba: è infatti un portale che conduce in una terra incantata, chiamata "Narnia".

Abstract/Sommario: Word book.

Abstract/Sommario: Tells a very simple story for children who have just started to read, their younger brothers or sisters will also want to follow the baby bird's quest as he asks everyone and everything he meets, "Are You My Mother?"...

Abstract/Sommario: Al numero 17 di Viale dei Ciliegi, George Banks, integerrimo bancario di Londra, gestisce la propria casa in maniera ferrea e precisa pretendendo sempre che le cose funzionino perfettamente. Quando la famiglia assume Mary Poppins come bambinaia, nonostante la severità ed il rigore della donna, i due bambini saranno incantati dalle sue doti, dai suoi amici e dai segreti nascosti nella sua borsa senza fondo. Mary cambierà la vita non solo a loro, ma alla famiglia intera

Abstract/Sommario: It was a lovely April morning, and the sky was blue as a speedwell flower. Grey rabbit stood at the window...

Abstract/Sommario: Saturday morning. Pocket-money morning. A busy morning for Sam Sparrow in his shop. He got up very early to tidy it up.

Abstract/Sommario: A long time ago there lived in Rome an old man and his three sons...

Abstract/Sommario: All sorts of things for all sorts of children under ten: stories, poems, games, puzzles, riddles, articles, recipes, strip cartoons. Illustrated by fifteen artists.

Abstract/Sommario: Out shopping, the Bears look at frilly and silly hats, bumpy and lumpy ones. Offers slapstick humor and simple concepts of sizes and shape.

Abstract/Sommario: Sendak's hero Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake. So begins an intoxicating dream fantasy, described by the artist himself as 'a fantasy ten feet deep in reality'.

Abstract/Sommario: Mit mehr als 1200 bunten Zeichnungen und Wörtern.

Abstract/Sommario: When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up.

Abstract/Sommario: After a hard day of play, a boy is called inside for dinner, but sent away to wash up first. He happens upon a Marvelous Mud Washing Machine in the forest behind his home, enters in one end, completes a series of steps to get clean, and comes out on the other end a shiny, clean child.

Abstract/Sommario: In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather.

Abstract/Sommario: Seven-year-old Ramona Quimby's world is turned upside-down when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but Ramona resolves to help in any way she can—even downsizing her Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.

Abstract/Sommario: Meet Snuffle, dog detective, in the exciting case of the kidnapped kitten. Here is another story you will enjoy by the author of 'The Wombles'.

Abstract/Sommario: What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A Caldecott Honor Book!

Abstract/Sommario: Bunty, the baby teddy bear, was sipping his morning tea when his friend, Bobalink, hurried in looking very important...

Abstract/Sommario: Filibert builds a boat, when the boat was finished the adventure began...

Abstract/Sommario: Fallow, the little fawn, stood under a tree and watched the falling snow. He had never seen snow before and thought it was beautiful and very strange. The next morning the snow was thick on the ground...

Abstract/Sommario: Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher's life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he will forge with Gabilan, the hot-tempered pony his father gives him. With Billy Buck, the hired hand, Jody tends and trains his horse, restlessly anticipating the moment he will sit high upon Gabilan's saddle. But when Gabilan falls ill, Jody discovers there are still lessons he ...; [Leggi tutto...] Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher's life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he will forge with Gabilan, the hot-tempered pony his father gives him. With Billy Buck, the hired hand, Jody tends and trains his horse, restlessly anticipating the moment he will sit high upon Gabilan's saddle. But when Gabilan falls ill, Jody discovers there are still lessons he must learn about the ways of nature and, particularly, the ways of man.

Abstract/Sommario: Two famous detectives track down two equally famous jewel thieves at a wedding party aboard the steamboat Sally.

Abstract/Sommario: Some animals like to sleep a lot in the winter and wake up now and then for a meal. They should sleep in their own houses. Two little red squirrels, Rowan and Sorrel, sat in front of a blazing fire of pine cones one winter's evening...

Abstract/Sommario: Toffee, the terrier puppy, spread his map on the table and put a paw on it. "This is where we will start tomorrow morning", he said...his sister, Trix, looked over his shoulder. "It doesn't look far", she said...

Abstract/Sommario: Something appalling is taking place at the altar in the monastery chapel in Sorrento, right in front of the statue of Mary and Jesus. What do you suppose it could be that would send the Sexton running? Was the chapel being damaged, the statue defaced? Was a villager committing some reprehensible sin inside the very walls of the church? No. The sacrilege was nothing more than Giovanni, the juggler, performing for the Holy Child, offering his humble gift to Jesus.

Abstract/Sommario: Un coloratissimo libro per i più piccini con una storia disegnata da Altan e con testi semplici e brevi.

Abstract/Sommario: Charming children's story and activity book where Butterflies, Frogs, Deer, etc are Changing Pictures which are activated by holding the ribbon tab and slowly moving it from left to right along the bottom of the circle. Illustrated in beautiful color.

Abstract/Sommario: Alice is a circus elephant, she is normally placid, but does not like taking medicine or being bathed by anyone except her owner, Bani Moukerjee. When Ivor met her, she had escaped from Charlie Banger's circus and was asleep on the track with an injured foot...

Abstract/Sommario: A guide to almost 250 species of birds seen in the British Isles. Each species illustrated in full colour to aid identification. Information given on the plumage, song habitat and size of each species.

Abstract/Sommario: An illustrated guide to over 250 species of European wild mammals. Details given of the habitat, behaviour and tracks of each species. Indexes of common and scientific names.

Abstract/Sommario: This is the first fully-illustrated and fully-mapped guide to the British and Irish flora, covering more than 1900 species. Its restriction to the British Isles alone allows far more detail and more local information, and identification is made easier with the inclusion of maps for most species.

Abstract/Sommario: Here is a fun book of true and entertaining trivia that no one would ever tell you...

Abstract/Sommario: This is the story of the Bear family's move to their now-famous tree house in Bear Country. Would Brother Bear like it? Would he find new friends? He wasn't sure until he got there.

Abstract/Sommario: The Lost World is a novel released in 1912 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle concerning an expedition to a plateau in the Amazon basin of South America where prehistoric animals (dinosaurs and other extinct creatures) still survive.

Abstract/Sommario: Racconta l'amicizia fra Red, una piccola volpe orfana, e Toby, un piccolo cane da caccia. I due da piccoli sono molto amici, ma crescendo sono costretti a trasformarsi in preda e predatore. Toby infatti diventerà un cane da caccia, e ciò metterà in grave difficoltà l'amicizia col volpacchiotto. Si vedono spesso di nascosto, ma entrambi crescono e le diversità si accentuano sempre di più. Contiene episodi di caccia con qualche scena di estrema tensione, ma in questa angoscia data da fug ...; [Leggi tutto...] Racconta l'amicizia fra Red, una piccola volpe orfana, e Toby, un piccolo cane da caccia. I due da piccoli sono molto amici, ma crescendo sono costretti a trasformarsi in preda e predatore. Toby infatti diventerà un cane da caccia, e ciò metterà in grave difficoltà l'amicizia col volpacchiotto. Si vedono spesso di nascosto, ma entrambi crescono e le diversità si accentuano sempre di più. Contiene episodi di caccia con qualche scena di estrema tensione, ma in questa angoscia data da fughe e attacchi il legame di amicizia prevale e trionferà.

Abstract/Sommario: While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn...

Abstract/Sommario: A Felicittà fervono i preparativi per il Natale e non può mancare l'albero decorato che Zigo-Zago e i suoi amici vanno a prendere nel vivaio di Pollice Verde: è la prima di 12 storie con sfondo natalizio a Felicittà.

Abstract/Sommario: When all the witches and wizards are looking for the stolen Blue Ruby, Dorrie is told to keep out of the way. But somehow she becomes involved anyway and finds herself in a haunted house with two robbers! A funny and happy story about the little witch Dorrie, her cat, Gink, and her mother, the Big Witch.

Abstract/Sommario: The people of Eternia were celebrating their king's birthday. Since early morning they had been arriving at the royal palace with gifts...

Abstract/Sommario: Mr Gumpy lives by a river. One sunny day he decides to take a ride in his small boat. It is such a perfect idea, for such a perfect summer day, that he soon has company: first the children, then the rabbit, the cat, the dog, the pig, the sheep, the chickens, and still others until...

Abstract/Sommario: Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard's birthday party, although he feels a bit nervous about going on his own. But Alfie has such a great time, that he finds he doesn't even need his special blanket and he makes a new friend too!

Abstract/Sommario: All the many things a young child can do independently are demonstrated, (tying shoes, riding bike, kicking ball), but there is one thing one cannot do alone.

Abstract/Sommario: This well-known story from the Bible has been rewritten in a modern way that brings the characters and incidents, yet at the same time remains faithful to the original meaning of the story.

Abstract/Sommario: Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad... From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other - just as best friends should be.

Abstract/Sommario: This well-known story from the Bible has been rewritten in a modern way that brings alive the characters and incidents, yet at the same time remains faithful to the original meaning of the story.

Abstract/Sommario: From the original Television designs by Ivor Wood.. - Postman Pat and Jess, his black-and-white cat, look for the lost doll and find all sorts of exiting things.

Abstract/Sommario: In this beloved classic story, a young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. When the town-folk send for St. George to slay the dragon, the boy needs to come up with a clever plan to save his friend and convince the townsfolk to accept him.

Abstract/Sommario: Rupert was feeling excited as he and his Mummy and Daddy prepared to leave for an adventurous holiday by the sea.

Abstract/Sommario: ...Rupert turned to the window-sill, and there was the strangest little creature he had ever seen!...

Abstract/Sommario: A trip to the seaside changes Dan and Mary's lives forever. The gift they bring back for their mother couldn't be more perfect, a beautiful egg-shaped stone. But one day Mary notices something strange, and sure enough it hatches.

Abstract/Sommario: Delightful copy of the 'Dilbert' series created for the British Airways Junior Jet Club.

Abstract/Sommario: Facendo un giro con la sua nuova auto gialla Mr. Bliss incontra due agricoltori, tre orsi golosi di cavoli e banane e un'infinità di disavventure.

Abstract/Sommario: Il piccolo Bastian entra in possesso di un magico libro che lo porta in una strana terra dove l'immaginazione regna sovrana. Per salvare Fantasia e i suoi abitanti dovrà sfidare addirittura il Nulla. Ad aiutarlo il prode Atreyu ed il simpatico drago volante.

Abstract/Sommario: A magical being comes into the unhappy lives of a brother and sister, leading them into a world of fantasy and adventure.

Abstract/Sommario: La storia dell'Alfa Romeo, con numerose fotografie a colori e schede dei singoli modelli di auto prodotte.

Abstract/Sommario: Centuries ago on another planet, Mogturmen had set out to produce a creature that was adaptable to any climate and condition, one that could easily reproduce itself, was gentle and highly intelligent… the galactic powers sent Mogwai to every inhabitable planet in the universe, their purpose being to inspire alien beings with their peaceful spirit and intelligence and to instruct them in the ways of living without violence and possible extinction...

Abstract/Sommario: Koko the gorilla uses sign language to talk to her handlers. When she asks for a pet, her handlers search high and low for the perfect companion. The real life experience of Koko, a gorilla in California who uses sign language, with a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when it died.

Abstract/Sommario: This is the first of the five classic books about Little Bear, introducing the funny and strikingly childlike bear cub and his friends. The combination of Else Holmelund Minarik's simple, yet eloquent, stories and Maurice Sendak's warm, tender illustrations have made this beloved character an enduring favorite among beginning readers.

Abstract/Sommario: Petey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: a boy of his very own, but boys are in short supply this year and no one seems right for him. Just as Petey is about to give up hope, his Christmas wish is granted.

Abstract/Sommario: Adrian Mole is a warrior. The problems of existence hit him hard. Spots, bits of him that won't seem to keep still, the cracks in his parents' marriage, all prey heavily on his mind. There are some consolations. A fourteen-year-old feminist, an eighty-nine-year-old chain smoker and his spoilt best friend all help to lift the gloomy introspection of Mole's moods.

Abstract/Sommario: Helen is a great baseball pitcher and class clown who struggles with reading. When she starts sixth grade, she is forced to face her reading problem. As a result, she acts out, and now not only does she have a reading problem, she also has a behavior problem. In the middle of the year, she is switched into the other sixth-grade classroom and with the support of a wonderful teacher ...

Abstract/Sommario: Although Celia reacts to having been adopted with anger and insecurity, her parents help her accept her feelings and celebrate their love for her by making her adoption day a family holiday. Includes factual information about the adoption process.

Abstract/Sommario: In a delightful tale told in rhyme, the Bears cope with weightlessness, meteor showers, and moon dust...

Abstract/Sommario: Text and illustrations of dinosaur characters introduce aspects of divorce such as its causes and effects, living with a single parent, spending holidays in two separate households, and adjusting to a stepparent.

Abstract/Sommario: The mice of Mossflower Wood are gathered at the ancient stone abbey of Redwall; but a shadow has fallen across the abbey, for it is rumored that Cluny is coming, the terrible one-eyed rat, whose vow is to conquer Redwall.

Abstract/Sommario: The supple, fresh retelling, based on the Grimm's earliest versions of the story, is vividly brought to life by the splendid detail of the late medieval setting, the tender beauty of the miller's daughter, and the ingenious rendering of the little man ...

Abstract/Sommario: She-Ra is known for her incredible strength. She has been shown multiple times to be able to lift not only full-grown men and robots, but also mountain-like rocks and buildings. She is depicted as being extremely fast and acrobatic. Her speed allows her to easily deflect multiple incoming energy blasts with her sword.

Abstract/Sommario: Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on the secret island of Krakatoa where he discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.

Abstract/Sommario: A wonderful alphabet book that keeps you guessing right through to yacht and zebra. Not so much an information book as an invitation to explore and enjoy words... a novel and inventive approach.

Abstract/Sommario: Mowgli is a small boy raised by wolves, cherished by Bagheera, a black panther, and protected by Baloo the bear... Kipling was born in Bombay in 1865 but brought up in England before returning to India in 1882 as a journalist ...

Abstract/Sommario: Pender's poetry long has been a favorite with Australian children. Now, American children also can enjoy the rhythm of her work. Everyday objects and activities are portrayed in these verses. The Australian setting provides a few topics that seem exotic ...

Abstract/Sommario: Titanic. Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years. Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later.

Abstract/Sommario: An original and exciting look at the history of weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life photographs reveal the design, construction, and workings of armor, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods of warfare have changed.

Abstract/Sommario: Brother, Sister, and Cousin Fred are off to a Bear Scout camping trip. But once they are in the woods, the cubs think they see a ghost – or is it just Papa playing a trick?

Abstract/Sommario: The little blue engine comes to the rescue again! More adventures await the famous little engine, who thought she could and did make it over the mountain. In this exciting story she uses her determination and bravery to help out her very best friend, the toy clown.

Abstract/Sommario: Arthur can't wait to hand out his birthday party invitations. But it turns out Muffy is having her party on the exact same day! All of his friends are split between the two parties so Arthur and Francine hatch a clever scheme to make sure Arthur and Muffy have the best birthdays yet!

Abstract/Sommario: The changing seasons bring new delights to Babar and his friends in Celesteville.

Abstract/Sommario: Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister are heading to the Great Grizzly Mountains for a relaxing vacation. But a messy cabin, noisy animals, a swarm of mosquitos, and a rainstorm just might dampen all of their fun.

Abstract/Sommario: Classic fried rice, beef with black bean sauce, chicken chow mein and deep-fried ice cream balls - few have not experienced the delights of Chinese cuisine. This work demonstrates that an authentic Chinese meal is as quick and easy to prepare at home as it is to order in.

Abstract/Sommario: Émilie is a girl who lives with her older brother Stéphane and his little sister Élise. She has a hedgehog named Arthur. Emily is always dressed in red, also with a red cap on his head. The stories represent the daily life of a 5-6 years old girl. The design is simple and minimalist, and the typography is quite unusual at that time.

Abstract/Sommario: Featuring lively and humorous illustrations with simple yet informative text, this book tells the young reader how the fiercest dinosaur of the prehistoric world lived and why it earned the name "king of the dinosaurs."

Abstract/Sommario: Matilda is a genius. Unfortunately, her family treats her like a dolt. Her crooked car-salesman father and loud, bingo-obsessed mother think Matilda's only talent is as a scapegoat for everything that goes wrong in their miserable lives. But it's not long before the sweet and sensitive child decides to fight back...

Abstract/Sommario: An adaptation of the Tchaikovsky ballet follows a prince as he falls in love with the beautiful Queen of the swans and is accompanied by fourteen elegantly structured paintings.

Abstract/Sommario: Julian is very sad because his rabbit, Titou, has disappeard. His parents give him other pets but nothing will replace Titou...

Abstract/Sommario: Educational & fun to read, this beautifully illustrated book will captivate all, especially children. Written by world renown children's author Ruth Rocha & featuring the vivid linocut illustration of the late Brazilian artist Otavio Roth, the book helps us all to understand better the importance of human rights.

Abstract/Sommario: Jessy feels like she is the only girl in the whole world without a pet, and Jessy badly wants a cat. Her parents can't stand cats. But Jessy is determined to have one, so she makes herself a fluffy white cat suit and refuses to take it off until her parents buy her a real cat!

Abstract/Sommario: Arthur starts his own petsitting business to show Mom and Dad that he can be responsible! But between a boa constrictor, an ant farm, and a group of frogs, he's got his hands full! Can Arthur still prove he can handle a dog of his own?

Abstract/Sommario: Deeply worried about his mother, whose terminal illness is approaching its final stages, Tony finds distraction by rescuing a gull with a broken wing and nursing it back to health.