Books with author Simon James

A little girl finds a small treasure by the sea - and learns that some things in nature need to stay where they are.One Sunday by the sea, Sally finds a brightly colored shellfish that is bigger than usual, and she wants to take it home. It makes a squelching noise and holds tight to its rock, but she keeps on pulling - until suddenly the limpet shell is stuck to her finger and won’t let go. Her dad yanks at it with his tools. Her brother tries to feed it lettuce. The doctor pours on chemicals and potions. Sally’s teacher says a limpet lives for twenty years and spends its lifetime on one rock, so now Sally’s really feeling upset. How can she put things back the way they were before? Breezy text and buoyant illustrations lend a lighthearted air to Simon James’s gentle fable about respecting the natural world.

"This book has the classic feeling of a modern-day MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS. . . . Charming."— KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)What do you do when you’re little and lost and your legs feel all wobbly? For one tiny duckling, the trick is doing "One Step," a surprising technique that enables him to walk under the tallest of trees and across the widest of fields. Using simple language and breezy, expressive illustrations, Simon James speaks directly to the heart of a child and shows that every journey, whatever the length, begins with a single step.

Full-color photos. "An excellent glossy catalogue of entertaining information about a civilization of antiquity. Family life, household effects, cosmetics, sports, children's dress and games--all these and more are on display in eye-filling spreads. Either read chronologically or browsed through, each page offers up a sterling visual feast guaranteed to spur discussion and provoke thinking about the early Romans."--Kirkus.

"DK Eyewitness Ancient Rome" is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, the Romans, their conquests and achievements that have shaped modern society. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these incredible civilisations. This title helps you show your child what life was like for the average Roman and discover the many ancient gods that they worshipped and the powerful senators and emperors who ruled over the empire. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Rome. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website.

DAYS LIKE THIS is a book of celebration—whether it's the novelty of sleeping outdoors, the delight of picnicking on the beach, or the sheer joy of bouncing on the bed in the afternoon. These small poems, some familiar, some new, have been carefully selected by Simon James, the acclaimed author-illustrator of LEON AND BOB, whose expressive line and watercolors portray an everyday world overflowing with wonder and possibility. With words and pictures given space to breathe, this is a collection of poems to read and revel in from beginning to end.

The heart-warming story of a little boy who misses his mum from award-winning author–illustrator Simon James.The day that Stanley’s mum had to go away, he decided to go to Mars. In his place, a not-very-well-behaved Martian arrived. He looked just like Stanley, but he wouldn’t eat his vegetables, he wouldn’t clean his teeth and he certainly didn’t play nicely in the playground. Dad's not sure what Mum will think when she gets back. Will the martian still be there, or will the real Stanley get back in time?

An inspirational story of a little bird who loses his nest, but finds his wings. Winter is on the way and it's time to fly south. George isn't quite ready to leave his nest yet, but when an enormous gust of wind blows his nest out of the tree, things start to get really interesting! A gentle and reassuring tale charmingly told and illustrated by an award-winning picture book creator.

Full-color photos. "An excellent glossy catalogue of entertaining information about a civilization of antiquity. Family life, household effects, cosmetics, sports, children's dress and games--all these and more are on display in eye-filling spreads. Either read chronologically or browsed through, each page offers up a sterling visual feast guaranteed to spur discussion and provoke thinking about the early Romans."--Kirkus.