Books with author Maurice Pledger

Nighttime is hardly quiet. It’s filled with a world of strange and curious sounds. Now children discover all of the amazing animals that are wide awake when they are fast asleep in this delightful new book from best-selling author and illustrator Maurice Pledger. Sounds of the Wild Nighttime brings together incredible pop-up panoramas and mysterious animal sounds to give little ones a glimpse into the mysterious, after-dark world. They journey to the European woodland, and hear the calls of tawny owls on the hunt, then it’s off to the sunset shadows of the Mediterranean where they can listen to noisy cicadas. The moonlit tour continues on to the Rocky Mountains, the Everglades and the Malaysian jungle, rumbling with the majestic roar of the Indo-Chinese tiger. This wonderful nighttime adventure makes an educational and entertaining bedtime book.

Ready to explore? The sounds of the wild are calling! Young animal enthusiasts will go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Head out into the wilderness on a journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating animals. As readers explore the pop-up panoramas, they’ll hear the trumpeting of elephants, the roaring of a Tibetan bear, and the chattering of dolphins. Sounds of the Wild: Animals lets children see and hear their way from the oceans to the mountaintops and learn all about the wide variety of creatures that live in the wild.

Sounds of the Wild: Bugs makes learning fun! With delightful sounds and five stunning pop-up panoramas featuring Maurice Pledger's award-winning art, this book lets kids get up close with the insect world. They'll hear the hum of bees, the ticking of beetles, and the snap of scorpions. They'll see the two-spotted tree cricket and the monarch butterfly, who make their homes in woods and fields, and the desert tarantula and the striped hawk moth, who make their homes in the desert. Bugs from mountains, water, and wetlands are all included.With colorful illustrations by Maurice Pledger, Sounds of the Wild: Bugs is a stunning introduction to this creepy, crawly, and ultimately fascinating world.

The prehistoric forest is alive with noise! Herds of duck-billed dinosaurs are honking and braying at each other while smaller plant-eating dinosaurs are grunting and rustling in the bushes. Then all of a sudden—ROAR—it’s the terrifying sound of a T. Rex! Dinoloving kids can meet all of the incredible animals that once walked the face of the earth in this incredible new book from best-selling illustrator Maurice Pledger. Sounds of the Wild: Dinosaurs brings together dramatic, multilayered dinosaur sound effects with incredible pop-up panoramas to give children a sense of life 200 million years ago. With Pledger’s stunning illustrations and a detailed guide to the dinosaurs of each period, kids will find this book entertaining as well as educational.

Winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award, this gorgeously illustrated pop-up book takes readers deep beneath the water’s surface where they are greeted with a symphony of new sounds. This aquatic adventure features a humpback whale that communicates with noisy roars and sighs and whose “songs” carry for hundreds of miles underwater. Children also discover the playful chattering of dolphins, the boisterous honking of seals, and much more. Maurice Pledger’s cunningly engineered pop-ups create an unforgettable 3-D seascape.

Young readers go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Sail the seas on an adventure to discover some of the world’s most exciting shores. As young adventurers explore the pop-op panoramas, they’ll hear the call of the scarlet ibis, the roar of a polar bear, and the bellow of an alligator. Each page lets children see and hear their way from shore to shore and get to know the many different creatures and animals that live there. For readers ready to explore, the sounds of the wild are calling!

Discover the hidden secrets of some of the world’s most intriguing forests and the animals that inhabit them. Explore incredible pop-up panoramas, and listen to the call of the cuckoo, the bellow of a majestic moose and the snarl of a cougar! Sounds of the Wild: Forest pairs the stunning artwork of Maurice Pledger with atmospheric sounds and elaborate pop-ups to bring forests around the world to life.Includes 5 pop-up panoramas:A Sunny Clearing: Deciduous forest in EuropeThe Forest Floor: Deciduous forest in EuropeDeep in the North: Boreal forest in the northern U.S., near CanadaWinter in the Forest: Deciduous forest in RussiaMountain Slopes: Mountainous landscape in the Rocky Mountains

Far up in the sky, a whinny can be heard — could it be Pegasus gliding high above the clouds? Beneath the lonely moon, there's a distressing howl — surely it's not a werewolf? And what is this screeching coming from a fire — is it a phoenix? Welcome to the extraordinary world of myths and legends where you'll meet glorious griffins, dangerous dragons, and scaly sea serpents! Enchanting and imaginative, Sounds of the Wild: Mythical Creatures is Maurice Pledger at his very best. Each colorful spread is filled with stunning, realistic illustrations and engaging text, while remarkable pop-up panoramas are paired with exciting layered sounds to bring the most fantastic beasts to life. In the air, on the land and in the sea, a mythical world of wonder awaits!

Jungles are full of fascinating creatures that make the most interesting sounds. This fun book takes children deep within the jungle with colorful pop-ups intricately illustrated by world-renowned artist Maurice Pledger. As they enjoy the pop-ups, ittle ones thrill to an assortment of authentic animal sounds that perk up the ears and encourage mimicking. They hear monkeys screeching, elephants trumpheting, a leopard's rippling growl, the sound of jungle bugs, the okapi scurrying across the forest floor, and much more.

Children and parents adore these cleverly crafted interactive adventures. Kids get to turn flaps to reveal pop-up surprises on every page; each book also ends with an entire pop-up scene. Maurice Pledger's artwork is painstakingly detailed and resonates with a warmth and joy. Kids will want to explore the natural world with these lovable characters again and again. Series includes: An Adventure with Billy Bunny, An Adventure with Bobby Bear, An Adventure with Charlie Chick, An Adventure with Morris Mouse, An Adventure with Olivia Owl, An Adventure with Oscar Otter, An Adventure with Polly Polar Bear, and An Adventure with Winnie Wolf. Look for Maurice Pledger's Sticker Books and Nature Trail Books.

Kids will love all the interactive adventures in the Nature Trail series. Each book features touch-and-feel pages that stimulate a child's curiosity and make learning about the natural world an entertaining experience. Feel the sticky nectar of a flower, then turn the flap to reveal the sticky tongue of an anteater. Touch the leathery feet of a seagull, then turn the flap and find a crab scuttling over the rocks. Every page is filled with Maurice Pledger's stunning and detailed illustrations and endearing animal characters. Hit the trail in all four adventures: By the Seashore, In the Forest, In the Rain Forest, and On the Mountain. Kids will also love Maurice Pledger's Sticker Books and Peek-and-Find Books.