Books with author Brita Granstrom

The life of William Shakespeare is vividly depicted, from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, childhood and schooldays, through apprenticeship at his father's glove-making shop, his marriage to Anne Hathaway, and then the move to London - where Will hones his skills as an actor-playwright for The Lord Chamberlain's Men. When the newly-built Globe Theatre opens in 1599, Will Shakespeare is a key member of the company, and many of Shakespeare's most famous plays are first performed here. By his death in 1616, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as the master playwright of his age - and ever since as one of the greatest writers of all time.With lively graphic-novel descriptions of many of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Henry V, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and The Tempest, and drawing on the latest biographical research, this is the perfect introduction for children to the life and works of William Shakespeare."I can't think of a book more likely than this enchantingly illustrated tome to connect young people to the greatest, most exciting, most human, most surprising writer of them all. A great achievement." - Simon Callow, Shakespearean actor and biographer

It's crunch time for Florence and her plush monkey, Arnold. They are determined to get more cookies --- no matter what it takes!Florence, a small and willful girl, and Arnold, her faithful, plush monkey doll, have reached the bottom of the cookie tin and want more cookies! So they decide to come up with a plan to persuade Florence's mom to give them the treats. With the help of Florence's costumes, some drawings, and a LOT of imagination, the two friends invent lots of wacky ways to get more cookies. But Florence's mom has a plan of her own!The charming, humorous storyline and sweet, friendly illustrations make this a delicious nibble for cookie-lovers everywhere!

Supermom is everywhere—she's up in a tree, deep in the ocean, high in the sky, or she may even be standing next to you! Because Supermom is every mom, from a tiny ant to a giant blue whale. In this terrific tribute to moms, children will enjoy the fun mommy facts that are included. "Penquins travel for days to find fish for their babies," and "your mom goes out in all kinds of weather for your food, too!" An index at the end offers slightly more detailed information on some of the animal moms in the book.