Books with author Pirkko Vainio

Lucas has dreamed for years of building himself a perfect house, and now he has found just the place to build it, on a tiny island. First he builds a kitchen, then a bedroom above. He is having such fun that he doesn't want to stop, but the island is quite small. All Lucas can do is build up, one room on top of another, until finally he has a wonderful tower-house. But something is missing. Lucas needs help from stormy winds and friendly children to transform his tower-house into the home of his dreams.

Biography A writer and editor for more years than she cares to admit, Sherry Chiger has worked for and had articles published in magazines in the United States and the United Kingdom, ranging from "Vogue" to "Multichannel Merchant." A native of Philadelphia, she lived for three years in North Devon, the area of England where "Beyond Billicombe" takes place, and where she dreams of returning--much to the dismay of her husband and daughter, who are quite happy with their current residence in Litchfield County, CT. (The family dog doesn't much care where he lives, so long as there are treats available.) In addition to "Beyond Billicombe," she's the author of two nonfiction children's books and a contributor to "Walford State of Mind," a book about the long-running British soap "EastEnders." She blogs at http://sherry-chiger.blogspot.com.

Harry the squirrel has never seen anything as beautiful as the Easter eggs that grandmother is hiding for her grandchildren’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. And, apparently, neither has the jackdaw named Jack. It seems that Jack finds the colorful eggs so irresistible that he’s gathered them all in his nest. What is he up to? The children will never be able to find the eggs so high in the tree’s branches. Now, it’s up to Harry to find a way to save the Easter Egg Hunt. Award-winning author/illustrator Pirkko Vainio’s beautifully illustrated springtime tale features the kind of pretty pastel watercolor artwork and charming woodland creatures children are sure to love. Who Hid the Easter Eggs? is just plain fun!

Friends can come in all shapes and sizes, as Pirkko Vainio shows in this story about two disparate but devoted friends. Hare is little. Bear is big. Hare likes carrots. Bear prefers fish. Despite their differences, they are friends. They help one another. They laugh together and play together and share special moments together. They are friends--""Little Hare and Big Bear.

Lucas has dreamed for years of building himself a perfect house, and now he has found just the place to build it, on a tiny island. First he builds a kitchen, then a bedroom above. He is having such fun that he doesn't want to stop, but the island is quite small. All Lucas can do is build up, one room on top of another, until finally he has a wonderful tower-house. But something is missing. Lucas needs help from stormy winds and friendly children to transform his tower-house into the home of his dreams.