Books with author James Foster

Introduce little ones to the colors black and white in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated black and white board book, children will be introduced to bold, black and white images, such as penguins, pandas, zebras, polar bears, and more!Praise for Jane Foster’s ABC and Jane Foster’s 123:“Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers.” —Starred Kirkus Review “It’s a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally.” — Starred Publisher’s Weekly Review“This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch – and hold – the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike.” —New York Times Children’s Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to London in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of London, such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, fish and chips, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publisher's Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to dinosaurs in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and irresistible board book, children will be introduced to bold images of dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, and more! Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123: "Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers."-starred review, Kirkus Reviews "It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally."-starred review, Publishers Weekly "This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike."-New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to summertime in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and irresistible board book, children will be introduced to bold summertime images such as ice cream, a bicycle, a sandcastle, a swimming pool, and more! Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123: "Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers."-starred review, Kirkus Reviews "It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally."-starred review, Publishers Weekly "This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike."-New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to the wonder of Christmas in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of Christmas and winter, such as Santa, hot chocolate, snowmen, sleds, gingerbread houses, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publishers Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch-and hold-the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to Halloween in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of Halloween and Fall, such as pumpkins, black cats, bats, witches, haunted houses, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publishers Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch-and hold-the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to pets in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of pets, such as dogs, cats, lizards, hamsters, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publishers Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Mitch and Mooch are about to test the water in a new adventure – swimming lessons! Will the funny funky monsters sink or swim as they conquer their fears and overcome the unexpected?The perfect book to introduce your child to swimming, this charming story includes helpful tips on how to prepare, what to expect and answers common questions about swimming lessons. Ideal for children starting to read independently or as a conversation starter, this colourful book uses a dyslexia-friendly font and includes comprehension questions throughout. If you want to encourage trying out new activities and overcoming fears, get your goggles on and have some monster fun with Mitch and Mooch today!“Funny and helpful – this book will help any child starting their swimming journey!” Simon, Swim School Owner/TeacherMitch and Mooch try… books are designed for children aged 3-7. They aren’t just fun stories however, the series is designed with the following educational enhancements:Dyslexic friendly font – designed to make it easier for children to differentiate the individual letters so that they can blend the words correctly.Text is also against a coloured background and broken up into manageable chunks.Comic style dialogue – why not have fun putting on silly voices for the characters?Gentle introduction to what to expect from a first lesson in each activity – the books can also be used to support parents encouraging children with SEN needs who may be wary of new environments.Inclusive – Mitch and Mooch may be monsters, but we celebrate diversity within the whole class!Comprehension – some pages have a comprehension question contained within the illustration; these focus on feelings (e.g. what do you think the character is feeling right now, to help them read expressions) and questions about the story (to check they understand what is happening on a deeper level).Search and find pages – finding a certain number of relevant objects within the page – to enhance the child’s comprehension of what is going on in the picture as well as counting skills.Uses common exception words within the text.

“LOOK! The bridge is out! Stop the car—quick!” Bob Holton’s voice was unsteady as he gazed ahead at the place of danger.Acting on the instant, Joe Lewis pushed the brake pedal to the floor and waited breathlessly, his mind filled with thoughts of tragedy.The wheels of the small automobile locked, but the momentum carried the car on at a sickening pace. Despite the fact that the tires were new, they slipped over the road easily.An instant later the youths saw that the distance between themselves and the washout was not great enough. In but a few seconds they would be plunging down the embankment into the swollen river.There was not a moment to lose. Opening the doors as rapidly as possible, the chums jumped from the car and rolled over on the ground, their faces wet with perspiration.And they were none too soon. The car sped on, reached the edge of the river bank, and then plunged out of sight.There was a loud splash as it struck the water, and then all was quiet. The sun continued on its downward path, the faint wind played through the trees. Nothing but two lone boys were left to tell of the misfortune.“Well,” sighed Joe, at last breaking the silence, “we sure had a tough break, didn’t we?”“Lucky to get off with our lives, though,” Bob reminded him. “That was about the closest shave I’ve ever had. Wonder why the highway commission didn’t put out a sign?”“Probably didn’t know the bridge was out. Not many cars go over this road, and it would not be exceptional for this to go unnoticed for quite a while.”“We’ll sure make a report of it,” said Bob, getting to his feet and brushing off his mud-stained trousers.Joe laughed unwillingly.“That’ll be like locking the barn after the horse has been stolen,” he grunted. “Come on,” he went on, “let’s go over to the river bank and see if we can catch a glimpse of the coupé.”The youths walked over and stared into the swiftly moving water. It had rained in torrents two days before, and the river was now almost a rapids.“Car’s nowhere in sight,” said Joe Lewis gloomily. “But”—his face lighting suddenly—“it’s insured. So I guess there’s no use worrying.”“Maybe not about the automobile. But how are we going to get back to Washington?”“We’ll have to hike to the main highway, I guess,” Joe answered. “It’s about five miles away, too.”The youths were returning to their homes in Washington, D. C., after having spent a delightful week-end in Virginia. Their accident came upon them in a rather out-of-the-way spot, a great number of miles from the city of their destination.“If it hadn’t been for that hill,” remarked Joe, as he and his friend walked back up the road, “we would have seen this place in time to stop the car.”“The hill is here, though,” returned Bob with a grim smile. “So that’s that.”The boys paused a moment at the spot where they had jumped from the doomed automobile. With one last look at the washout, they turned and began climbing the grade.“Five miles is a good distance to walk,” grunted Joe, “especially when we want to get home before long.”“That last you said made the first all right,” laughed Bob Holton, “because on the Sahara and in Brazil we often hiked, not five miles, but several times that far without stopping.”The friends were refreshed after the idle weekend trip and worked their legs like pistons. Despite their serious predicament, they observed the wonders of autumn with the eye of a nature lover.

The first coloring book from award-winning textile designer Jane Foster! Acclaimed artist Jane Foster has created the perfect collection of pictures for coloring enthusiasts of all ages. Strongly influenced by Scandinavian design of the ‘50s and ‘60s, her striking illustrations draw upon the natural world for inspiration. Printed on high-quality paper, this lively collection showcases more than 50 animals and flowers that will entice everyone to pick up a pencil, pen, or crayon and start coloring.

Introduce little ones to Washington, D.C. in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of Washington, D.C., such as the White House, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Smithsonian, Pentagon, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publisher's Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review

Introduce little ones to Paris in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and more!Praise for Jane Foster's ABC and Jane Foster's 123:"Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers." -starred review, Kirkus Reviews"It's a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally." -starred review, Publishers Weekly"This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch - and hold - the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike." -The New York Times Children's Board Book roundup review.