Charming lessons in life, death and kindness . . . Hugely moving' Observer This is the story of Mary, a young girl born in a beautiful city full of rose gardens and fluttering kites. When she is still very small, Mary meets Lanmo, a shining golden snake, who becomes her very best friend. The snake visits Mary many times, he sees her grow and her city change, as bombs drop and war creeps in. Lanmo wonders, can having a friend possibly be worth the pain of knowing you will lose them?
Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories. Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he's been cast from home. He's found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake. Nina and Oli have no idea the other exists. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli's best friend, will drive their worlds together in ways they haven't been in centuries. And there are some who will kill to keep them apart. Darcie Little Badger introduced herself to the world with Elatsoe. In A Snake Falls to Earth, she draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave another unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family. It is not to be missed.
It’s a marvel! Every time you turn the page the little snake grows bigger. And it’s a book that teaches colors: with every page his spots change color. Amazing! But how does it work??? Using a unique Magic Ribbon format invented by the authors, The Splendid Spotted Snake follows the adventures of a little spotted snake made out of sturdy, polka-dotted cloth ribbon. When Yellow Snake was born, he had bright red spots. But then he grew . . . His new spots were blue. Not only does the little snake double in size, his spots also change color! Red to blue to purple to orange and more, it’s an enchanting lesson in learning colors. And for little kids and parents alike, a true page-turner—because with every turn of the page the little snake grows and changes. And look for it: a wonderful, gratifying surprise ending.
Big Snake Little Snake is a cascade of true stories by DBC Pierre, recorded while on his way to make a short film with a parrot in Trinidad, which not only examines the nature of gambling, the love affair between gambler and game and the mindset of obsessive practitioners, but aims to shed light on the invisible odds and outrageous chances of everyday life on Earth. Snakes symbolise a road in a Trinidadian numbers game based on dreams and superstition. The inquiry was prompted by a little snake on Pierre's doorstep. 'If writers were athletes, DBC Pierre would be hanging out with the skydivers, the stunt-snowboarders and the white-water rafters' Independent 'One of the most original and seriously funny narrative voices' Observer
There's a big racket at Polly's holiday home for pets. With a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day! So it's the last straw when Doris the snake goes missing. Can Polly find Doris before the hungry snake finds the guinea pigs?
The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" was written by Aurora Mizutani and originally published in 2012-2013, under the pen name D. A-Gravill. The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" follows a child who faces his fears and learns to do the right thing. Little Boy, the main character, demonstrates immense bravery in the face of adversity. Throughout the story, Little Boy encounters fear, ridicule, and disbelief from well-meaning adults in his life, who are identifiable by their descriptive names. The story depicts a coming-of-age journey for the child. As the story unfolds, Little Boy confronts difficult situations and undergoes significant thought processes. He experiences frustration and fear of not being believed when he tries to express his concerns about Mr Scary Snake to adults who fail to understand him. Little Boy's determination, values, courage, resilience, sense of justice, and finally trust enable him to overcome his fears and prevail. "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" was written to help children better understand the world around them. Through an engaging narrative, the book encourages children to participate and empathize with the character of Little Boy. The story also provides an opportunity for children to improve their communication skills and learn new words through context. The book is designed to help adults better understand children's feelings and behaviours and to promote emotional well-being. By addressing the topic of single-parent families, the book aims to help children relate and empathize with the main character and his surroundings. Overall, "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" aims to empower children to express their emotions and overcome adversity, with the help of individual counselling, group therapy, and support for parents and schools.
Learning shapes is fun with Sammy. Each time a page is turned, he pops out on his flexible ribbon and a different shape is highlighted on his back! This fun rhyming book helps children to recognise ten key shapes.
