Books with author Chris%20Wormell

Once there was a country where the people were always happy. They would smile and laugh when it was sunny, or when it poured with rain, or even when the snow fell and their teeth were chattering. Nothing ever made them sad. But one day a small boy breaks the law—he cries! He is taken straight to the king who, it is said, is the happiest person in the land. Can the boy convince the king that it’s all right to be sad sometimes?

Can clumsy Eric be a hero? Discover that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes.Eric is a little boy who sometimes gets things wrong. But Eric learns that while you can't be good at everything, sometimes it takes a little time to find out what you are good at. And when a huge monster stomps down the mountain to Eric's village, Eric just might have his chance to shine. For all children who know they are heroes, Chris Wormell has created a wonderful character in courageous Eric—the boy with a hero inside him, who surprises everyone by saving the day.

The sea monster lives down at the bottom of the ocean, but one day he sits among the rocks on the shore and watches a boy and his dog playing in the rock pools. Suddenly, the current carries the boy's toy boat out among the waves, and when he tries to reach it the boy is swept far out to sea. An old fisherman tries to rescue him and receives help from an unexpected quarter.

A wonderfully witty and utterly charming story about fear.Jack is lost in the forest—a forest that his mom has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there seem perfectly friendly to him, even if they are a bit worried about the ferocious wild beasts he’s been telling them about . . .But then they hear a terrible roar . . . Who can it be?Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Wormell’s charming illustrations and delightfully clever text combine to make for perfect bedtime reading.

Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He’s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can't even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast! But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action. Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent.

The awesome and frightening dragon has a deep, dark secret. Far, far away in the darkest cave in the deepest valley amongst the highest mountains there lives a huge and terrifying dragon. With his fiery breath and mighty strength, this awesome beast fears no man. But there is something he is afraid of…. Enter George: he may not look like much of a hero, but a hero he turns out to be. Chris Wormell’s ferociously good illustrations contrast brilliantly with this gently humorous story.From the Trade Paperback edition.

A wonderfully witty and utterly charming story about fear.Jack is lost in the forest—a forest that his mom has told him is full of ferocious wild beasts! But the creatures that Jack meets there seem perfectly friendly to him, even if they are a bit worried about the ferocious wild beasts he’s been telling them about . . .But then they hear a terrible roar . . . Who can it be?Award-winning author-illustrator Chris Wormell’s charming illustrations and delightfully clever text combine to make for perfect bedtime reading.

WINNER OF THE RED HOUSE BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN 2012!Meet Scruffy Bear -- whose quick-thinking might just save the day! One day a small scruffy bear meets six terrified white mice; they're scared of the dark forest and all the predatory creatures that live there, including an owl, a fox and a slithery snake... But never fear, Scruffy Bear has all kinds of ingenious ideas about how to keep them safe!