Books with author Rebecca Elliott Ph.D.

Similar in style to Rebecca Elliott's highly acclaimed Zoo Girl (nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal), this story warns of what the future might hold if we neglect our duty of care to our environment. In a world that has been destroyed by human carelessness, a little boy discovers the last tiger. But where did he come from? Through their adventure together they rediscover a natural way of living, and lead the world to a sustainable future. With striking illustrations crafted in ink line and collage, this thoughtful yet uplifting picture book leaves a lasting impact.

Who's that tooting? It's two enormous elephants! Who's that snoring? It's one Noisy Noah! A bright and beautiful first book about Noah with animals from the ark on each page and lots of noises to join in with. Squawk and roar along as you read! Illustrations by the wonderful Rebecca Elliott (Missing Jack, Mr Super Poopy Pants) make this sturdy little board book a delight. Also available: Not So Silent Night, God Bless This Starry Night , God Loves Little Me

Learning shapes is fun with Sammy the Snake. Each time you turn a page, he shows you a different shape on his back! This fun book helps children to recognize shapes in the world around them. Learning basic skills is fun and easy with the books in the ribbon series. Each time a child turns the page, the character pops out on a flexible ribbon and highlights a new concept. Children will learn counting, colors, and shapes. Each book in the series features whimsical, rhyming and repetitive text that appeals to emerging young readers.

A strikingly illustrated story with a heartwarming message about family, love, belonging, and home at its heart Zoo girl has no family. In the children's home, she feels lost and alone. On a trip to the zoo, she is accidentally left behind. But the animals love her—and when she's discovered snuggled in a cage with the tigers by the zoo keepers and brought back to the orphanage, she doesn't want to go. Thankfully, the keepers know when they first see her that they have found a daughter at last, and return shortly with adoption papers to take her home with them. Zoo girl has found her family at last! Written with just one or two words a page, this simple tale about finding one's place in life is sure to resonate with children everywhere.

It's Toby's first day of school and he does NOT like it! Join Toby in the playground and the classroom as he looks for friends and finds a mermaid, an alien, a pirate, and a palaeontologist!Toby's sister and baby brother love their schools—they smell of paint and rainbows. Toby doesn't think he likes his new school at all—it smells of ogres and he's lonely. He looks and looks for friends but he can't find any anywhere. He finds an alien, a mermaid, a dinosaur expert, and a pirate, but no friends! When his mother comes to pick him up he tells her the sad news. But if he didn't make any friends then who is in the playground waving at him? Rebecca Elliott's charming Toby books help children deal with new and unfamiliar circumstances. In Mr Super Poopy Pants, Toby got used to the idea of having a new baby brother; in Missing Jack he had to come to terms with the death of his pet cat. Now Rebecca is showing that going to school isn't quite as scary as you might think, using her unique sense of humor and style to create a warm and comforting picture book, which is quirky and funny at the same time.

Meet Trevor! He's no ordinary bird. In fact, if you peel back the novelty leaves, you'll discover he's completely naked! It's a well-kept secret that all birds are actually naked, but every morning they put on their feathery clothes and go about their day. Trevor doesn't want to conform with feathered society and refuses to wear his sparrow outfit, much to the horror of his family. In a quest to find his own unique look, Trevor crashes into a pile of sticky mud and colourful flowers. He ends up looking the best he ever has, inspiring the creatures around him to shed their own boring outfits!

Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek! This owl-dorable series will appeal to girls who love stories about animals and friendship! Eva ve un fantasma! O al menos, eso piensa Asi que con su mejor amiga, sale en busca del fantasma. Perfecto para ninas a las que les encantan las historias de animales y de amistad."