Search results for ""author sandra klaassen""
Floris Books Peg and Uan: Making Friends
Peg the sheepdog puppy lives with her family on a remote Scottish Hebridean island. But Peg is no ordinary sheepdog -- she's afraid of sheep! Then one day, the family rescues a baby lamb and calls her Uan, which means "lamb" in Gaelic. But Peg is a bit worried about living with a little lamb.How will Peg and Uan ever become friends? Bringing together beautiful illustrations from Sandra Klaassen's much-loved picture books, Uan the Little Lamb and Peg the Little Sheepdog, this adorable board book introduces very young ones to these charming characters with a sweet story about friendship.
£7.15
Floris Books Finn the Little Seal
Finn is a baby grey seal. His mother tells him that one day he will swim in the sea, but the sea looks far too big to little Finn. He likes the rock pool, where he watches anemones and crabs.Finn's friend Sula loses her white fur and plunges into the water, but Finn still thinks the sea is far too big and scary.Then one day a wave sweeps Finn off the rocks! Will he finally overcome his fears and find where he truly belongs? Finn the Little Seal is a heartwarming story about growing up and embracing new experiences. Set in Scotland's beautiful Outer Hebrides, artist Sandra Klaassen captures the dramatic seascape in her soft, detailed watercolour illustrations.
£7.78
Floris Books Peg the Little Sheepdog
Peg the little sheepdog is too shy to be a good farm dog. All Peg's brothers and sisters have found new homes -- but who wants a sheepdog that's scared of lambs?Peg is lonely until a new family move in nearby and take her home. They love her but Peg isn't used to living in a house and she's still not very brave. Will she ever be a good family dog?This touching story of family love and teaching a new pet is a wonderful companion to Sandra Klaassen's much-loved Uan the Little Lamb. Her heartwarming illustrations abound with gentle fun and the beauty of the Scottish Hebrides.
£7.78
Floris Books Uan the Little Lamb
On a remote Scottish island, two children find an abandoned lamb and take her home. They call her 'Uan', which means 'lamb' in Gaelic.Slowly the lamb grows up and they love playing with her and taking her everywhere. What will happen when she becomes a sheep?Sandra Klaassen depicts the Outer Hebrides in drawings brimming with life and her love of the landscape and people. This is a charming story told through the eyes of two young children.
£7.15
Floris Books Lottie, St Michael and the Lonely Dragon: A Story about Courage
Lottie is apple picking when a large, angry, fire-breathing dragon appears, wanting to eat her for breakfast! As the townsfolk rush to hide from the beast within their high walls only Lottie wonders why the dragon is so fierce: could it just be lonely? The Mayor doesn t listen and calls on St Michael to slay the dragon. Can brave Lottie convince the great knight of her plan to save both the town and the dragon? This is a charming story about courage, defying expectations and looking beneath the surface which is perfect for sharing with younger children during Michaelmas, and all year round. The beautiful illustrations by Sandra Klaassen, creator of the much-loved picture books Uan the Little Lamb and Peg the Little Sheepdog, are lively, soft and enchanting.
£12.99
Floris Books The Cat Who Decided
Why does nobody want the mixter-maxter kitten?The little stripey cat is on a journey. He is sent from the farm to the city and passed from owner to owner. No one seems to love him for just being him.Once he moves into the tall house in Edinburgh and finds his name -- Mac -- life gets more interesting. He makes friends with two musical ladies next door and discovers he likes Bach... and cat treats. He explores, and has many adventures.Then, just when he starts to feel settled, unsettling things start to happen. Will he ever find someone to love him for always?This is a funny, heart-warming story for young readers with lively illustrations.
£7.15
