Books with author Emma Chichester Clark

Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever!It’s a double birthday celebration in this heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily has decided – this year she will have a pink birthday. Pink invitations, pink cake and pink presents. But Blue Kangaroo is not pink! Has Lily forgotten her best friend?

Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection of twenty-one favorite fables. Here are all the classic tales: the greedy dog who loses his bone to his own reflection in the water; the little mouse who pays back the grand lion in a big, big way; and the shepherd's son who thinks it's a good joke to cry "Wolf!" just to see the villagers come running. And, of course, there's that arrogant hare and his racing partner, the slow but steady tortoise. Michael Morpurgo's lively language gives each tale a fresh feel that's perfect for reading aloud and sharing. Emma Chichester Clark's radiant illustrations are bursting with bold colors and cheerful characters. Together they have created a modern classic brimming with fun, which children will enjoy reading and laughing over again and again.

Starring an enthusiastic pooch whose joy, optimism and love know no bounds, this lively picture book is based on Emma Chichester Clark’s own dog, and joyfully celebrates unconditional love. Plum has lots of favorite things—catching sticks, her bear, her bed—but really, LOVE is her absolute favorite thing. She loves her family and all the things they do together. Sometimes, however, Plum’s exuberance causes trouble, and she just can’t help being naughty. But fortunately, love is such a great thing that even when she makes mistakes, Plum’s family still adores her.

Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever!A heart-warming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily and Blue Kangaroo are inseparable. Whatever Lily does, Blue Kangaroo is there to see. But sometimes he wishes he wasn’t, because Lily has started to show off. “I’ll show you, Blue Kangaroo!” she says. Then one day Lily goes too far…

BLUE KANGAROO BELONGS to Lily and the two of them are getting ready to celebrate their first Christmas together. Lily is especially excited. She’s made cards for everyone, helped decorate the house, and put presents beneath the tree. One special present is just for Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo wishes he had a present just for Lily. But he doesn’t. So on Christmas Eve, Blue Kangaroo lies awake, worrying. Can anyone help him find the perfect gift for Lily?From the Hardcover edition.

Miss Bilberry just can’t help wondering whether she might be happier if she lived on the other side of the mountains. So, with her cat, Chester, her dog, Cecilie, and her two birds, Chitty and Chatty, at her side, and all her worldly possessions in a wheelbarrow, she sets off to find out. “Chichester Clark’s breezy writing style matches the quirky, can-do spirit of Miss Bilberry.”--Publishers Weekly

Young readers will love this endearing story of sibling rivalry, loyalty, and lasting love.Every night when Lily goes to sleep, she says, "I love you, Blue Kangaroo!" And Blue Kangaroo cuddles up close to Lily and sleeps the whole night through. But one day Aunt Jemima brings Lily a new companion, Wild Brown Bear, and Blue Kangaroo has to make room for him. Then along comes a yellow cotton rabbit, and a wiggly green crocodile. As more and more furry creatures join Lily, Blue Kangaroo gets pushed to the side! Blue Kangaroo is left to wonder if Lily would even notice if he was gone.