This is a humorous story about one boy's determination in the face of adversity. Young Gregor MacDonald is thrilled when he receives a set of bagpipes for his birthday. Now he can be just like Granddad. However, each time he starts to play, an awful noise comes out--"honk-eeyyoww " And each time, he hears the same angry cry: "You can't play here "
Poor Gregor goes from house to loch, to barn and to hillside, disturbing people until he finds acceptance in the most unlikely place.
(Ages 3-6)
This is a humorous story about one boy's determination in the face of adversity. Young Gregor MacDonald is thrilled when he receives a set of bagpipes...
On a remote Scottish island, two children find an abandoned lamb and take her home. They name her Uan, meaning "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 charming story is told through the eyes of two young children.
On a remote Scottish island, two children find an abandoned lamb and take her home. They name her Uan, meaning "lamb" in Gaelic.
Hettie the Highland cow is always hungry. She eats grass, thistles, hedges, and even Granny Macleod's wash When Callum and Kirsty visit her, they give her treats to eat--porridge, sandwiches, shortbread, fish suppers, and ice cream
When the children arrive with a huge cake, Hettie starts to look worried. She's not feeling so hungry any more...
Watch Hettie grow as she eats her way through many Scottish favorites, until she and the children finally learn their lesson. This sweet, funny story is brought to life by Jo Allan's vivacious illustrations.
Hettie the Highland cow is always hungry. She eats grass, thistles, hedges, and even Granny Macleod's wash When Callum and Kirsty vis...
Poor Lewis hates being a puffin. His brother Harris is great at catching fish, flying, and doing puffin things. Lewis, however, just doesn't fit in. He longs for a different life, far from the crashing waves and tall cliffs of the Firth of Forth. But what else can a puffin do?
Then, "Eureka " Lewis finds the answer and heads off to the circus to become a clown. He meets many incredible creatures--Carla Koala, Zorro the Highwire Cat, the Flying Blue Monkeys, and Daredevil Pat. But when his act goes terribly wrong, can Lewis overcome his fears, find some confidence...
Poor Lewis hates being a puffin. His brother Harris is great at catching fish, flying, and doing puffin things. Lewis, however, just ...
Jessie is learning to be polite. When she says "thank you," it sounds a bit like "DA HOO." When she says "please,"' it sounds exactly like "PEAS."
During one particular teatime, Jessie and her older brother Ben are left with a new babysitter. When asked what she would like to drink, Jessie replies, "Orange juice peas," and that's exactly what she gets Followed by milk peas, water peas...and on it goes. Each time, Jessie fishes the peas out of her drink and cheeky Ben giggles...and the pile of peas on the table grows bigger and bigger.
Orange Juice Peas is a hilarious story...
Jessie is learning to be polite. When she says "thank you," it sounds a bit like "DA HOO." When she says "please,"' it sounds exactly like "PEAS."...
Harris the puffin is lonely and at a loose end. He sets out traveling, looking for adventure and meets a lost baby seal. Harris bravely helps his new young companion, but they run into trouble. Then a happy crowd of Scottish sea life pitches in: an eiderduck, a dolphin, otters and some fish. And there are more new friends to come ...
Lynne Rickards's rollicking rhymes are matched by the verve and character of Gabby Grant's lovable illustrations.
Set in Scotland on the Isle of May.
From the team who brought you Lewis Clowns Around.
Harris the puffin is lonely and at a loose end. He sets out traveling, looking for adventure and meets a lost baby seal. Harris bravely helps his new ...
Peg the little sheepdog is too shy to be a good farm dog. All of Peg's brothers and sisters have found new homes--but who wants a sheepdog who's scared of lambs? Peg is lonely...until a new family moves in nearby and takes her home. The family loves 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.
Peg the little sheepdog is too shy to be a good farm dog. All of Peg's brothers and sisters have found new homes--but who wants a sheepdog who's scare...
Bagpipe the Black Grouse loves admiring his glorious red eyebrows and his magnificent straight tail feathers. He feels sorry for his friend Squeaker the Wood Mouse, with his boring brown fur and bendy tail. But Squeaker's help, along with brown-ness and bendy-ness, might be just what Bagpipe needs when he gets into some serious fox trouble. Starring two of Scotland's best-loved residents, an endangered black grouse and a wood mouse, this is a funny and heart-warming tale about valuing difference.
Bagpipe the Black Grouse loves admiring his glorious red eyebrows and his magnificent straight tail feathers. He feels sorry for his friend Squeaker t...
"Anything can happen anywhere. Anywhere was an island. Anything was a bear." One windy morning on a wild and quiet Hebridean island, a bear appeared where there should not have been a bear. The islanders panicked before they soon realised that this was no ordinary bear. The gentle giant played happily in streams, danced in the wind, and would not harm a living thing. But even friendly bears don't belong on Scottish islands. Will he ever find his way home? This touching tale, recounted in Louise Greig's gentle verse, and brought to life by Vanya Nastanlieva's enchanting illustrations, is based...
"Anything can happen anywhere. Anywhere was an island. Anything was a bear." One windy morning on a wild and quiet Hebridean island, a bear appeared w...
