Books with author Philip Waechter

Bears have more than a passing resemblance to humans. Especially this bear, who takes pleasure in the little things in life, and, of course, the big things as well. He is generous to a fault, and if we are to take his word for it, a rather clever fellow. But, like many of us, even our bear has days when he feels dreadfully alone…Fortunately, he knows exactly what to do about it. Philip Waechter responds to this very human dilemma by creating a wonderful character, drawn with a delicately spare line but informed with great compassion and love.

Rosie is haunted by monster nightmares. Waking up in a pool of sweat, she is bound and determined to confront her fears. Her solution is so deft and clever, missing a deep knowledge of childhood, exuberant energy, and…a kiss, that it will leave young readers cheering and, more important, armed with some of the tools to tackle their own night monsters. Philip Waechter, the creator of the wonderfully all-too-human hero bear in Me!, now shows an equally keen and sensitive appreciation of the dilemmas of childhood. In Rosie he has created a feisty and courageous little heroine, who can stand proudly next to William Steig's Brave Irene and Kevin Henke's Lily.

You have built-in coordination! A meticulous sense of timing! A keen eye for the competitive edge! Is it any surprise that you are a soccer star? And not just any old ordinary soccer star you are a SUPERstar! In both his words and drawings, Philip Waechter, author-artist of Me! and Rosie and the Nightmares, expresses an original and wittily philosophical view of human existence that gives his work a timeless universality. Clever and imaginative in its exploration of competition, as well as the innocence, the egotism, the humor and poignancy of childhood, readers of all ages will want to play on the Superstar's team!

When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpertual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways. A classic tale for children, 'The Selfish Giant' is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde's other fairy stories - 'The Happy Prince', 'The Nightingale and the Rose', 'The Devoted Friend', 'The Remarkable Rocket', 'The Young King', 'The Birthday of the Infanta', 'The Fisherman and His Soul' and 'The Star-Child' - brought to life by Philip Waechter's bright and imaginative illustrations.ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures – this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission – so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz.

When the Selfish Giant decides to build a wall around his garden to prevent the children from playing in it, it becomes barren and stuck in perpetual winter. It takes a wonderful event and the heart of a young boy for him to realize the error of his ways.A classic tale for children, ‘The Selfish Giant’ is presented here with all of Oscar Wilde’s other fairy stories – ‘The Happy Prince’, ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’, ‘The Devoted Friend’, ‘The Remarkable Rocket’, ‘The Young King’, ‘The Birthday of the Infanta’, ‘The Fisherman and His Soul’ and ‘The Star-Child’ – brought to life by Philip Waechter’s bright and imaginative illustrations.

Inspector Ratley has just finished his breakfast when Zoe comes round in a panic. Her bike has been stolen and she needs the inspector’s help. Can Inspector Ratley solve the mystery?Inspector Ratley investigate is a picture book from the StoryBox series. This award-winning publication is tailor-made for pre-schoolers (ages 3-6). The stories are always beautifully written and illustrated by top authors and artists from all around the world. From fairy tales to exciting adventures, here are stories that children will want to enjoy over and over again. With StoryBox, share the joy of reading with your child!