Katie In London

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408331934
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights! When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful tour of all the best sights! Including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and the London Eye. 'London comes to life in this magical adventure' - Independent Featuring many of London's key landmarks, this storybook has become a bestselling introduction to London, and is perfect for children visiting the city for the first time.

Katie's London Christmas

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408337266
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book. When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? 'Wonderful ... magical ... the foiled cover and magical illustrations of London in all her festive glory make this book the perfect Christmas gift' - Parents in Touch.

Katie in Scotland

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408328720
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Discover the sights of Scotland with this classic Katie picture book. With so much to see and do in Scotland, it's lucky that Katie, Jack and Grandma have a very special guide to show them the best spots. Join their fun-packed tour - with Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster! Landmarks featured include Glasgow's Kelingrove Park, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, The Royal Mile, Scotland's National Gallery and Greyfriar's Bobby. 'A delightful tale with superb illustrations' - The Scots Magazine

The Names Upon the Harp, Irish Myth and Legend

Author: Marie Heaney
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590680523
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
A sampling of some of the most famous Irish legends.

Katie's Picture Show

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408337258
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Katie's Picture Show was originally published in 1989 and has captured the imagination and hearts of budding art lovers for a quarter of a century. Now, Orchard Books proudly presents this new edition to celebrate this classic story's 25th birthday. Completely reillustrated throughout, and with a beautiful new cover look, this book will enchant Katie fans, new and old. My daughter was entranced. She demanded endless readings - The Times Join Katie as she visits the gallery for the first time with Grandma and discovers that art is wonderfully exciting, especially when five famous paintings come alive for her! Join the ever-curious Katie as she discovers that art can be fantastic fun - particularly when you step into the world inside the frame . . . The five masterpieces featured are: The Hay Wain by John Constable Madame Moitessier Seated by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Les Parapluies by Pierre-Auguste Renoir Tropical Storm With a Tiger by Henri Rousseau Dynamic Suprematism by Kasimir Malevich

Katie and the Sunflowers

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 053130325X
Category : Art appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" is world renowned, but only Katie--a young museum goer with an amazing ability to step into paintings--would think of it as a good source of seeds for her garden. Full color.

Abandoned London

Author: Katie Wignall
Publisher: Abandoned
ISBN: 9781838860202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Despite London's gleaming surface, the city has another side, one of secrets, dilapidation, and mystery. Wander through disused Underground stations; ornate Victorian sewers and waterworks; crumbling but beautiful Art Deco cinemas and empty swimming pools; bombed-out churches and eerie docklands; and ruined mansions and overgrown cemeteries, all haunting relics from a time gone by. Arranged thematically from transport and industry to residential and recreational, these entries cover both the modern city and the historical metropolis.

Katie and the Dinosaurs

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408337304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
A visit to the Natural History Museum turns into an adventure for Katie when she steps back in time to the world of the dinosaurs! Katie helps a baby dinosaur find his family, rides on the back of a Brontosaurus, and has a picnic with a Triceratops! But just what will she feed a very hungry and fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex? James has been delighting children with his Katie stories for a quarter of a century. As part of the 25th birthday celebrations, we will be reissuing the whole series with an exciting new cover look.

Katie and the Waterlily Pond

Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408304648
Category : Art appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Can Katie capture the magic of the Monet masterpieces? There's an art competition at the gallery and Katie is desperate to win. All she has to do is paint a picture in the style of Claude Monet. Surely Katie can manage that ... can't she?

Welcome to London

Author: Marcos Farina
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908985811
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Young visitors to London will discover the excitements this vibrant capital city has to offer through these beautiful, intricate illustrations. Playfully combining information about what to look for during your visit with magical unexpected twists, the images in this book bring the city to life in the most unexpected ways. Is that a bear riding in a taxi? Where is Sherlock Holmes going on that bus? As well as providing endless surprises, this delightful book features lots of fun activities to keep young travellers entertained as they explore their surroundings.