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Books with author Tony Mitton

  • Terrific Trains

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2000)
    Amazing Machines: Terrific Trains by Tony MittonBig Trains, small trains, old trains, and new, rattling and whistling -- Choo, choo, choo! Preschoolers will chuckle as a wacky animal crew toots the whistle and treats them to the delights only a train journey can offer. Clickety-clack, whizz down the track, slow to a railroad crossing, rumble through a tunnel, and finally pull into the station where passengers await the fastest holiday flyer of them all!
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  • Amazing Machines: Big Truckload of Fun

    Tony Mitton

    (Kingfisher, July 16, 2019)
    The bestselling Amazing Machines series of picture storybooks is now available in one fantastic fire truck! Now with 14 favorite storybooks inside, the Big Truckload of Fun collection is the perfect gift for every preschooler who loves things that go. From airplanes and ambulances to rockets and tractors, these critically acclaimed picture books are full of fun rhyming text, bright artwork, and wacky animal characters to engage and delight young children as they learn about machines. Each book includes a helpful illustrated glossary of technical words to help build vocabulary.
  • Terrific Trains

    Tony Mitton

    Board book (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Terrific Trains follows the animal crew as they travel the railroads. Climb on board and whiz down the track to discover different types of trains and how rail travel works. Every page of this chunky board book is full of details machine-mad toddlers love: diesel, steam, and electric engines, the signals, and so much more!From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle and the jobs it can do. Bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!
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  • Snowy Bear

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 2016)
    In the icy-cold heart of winter, a little bear wanders through the snow, searching for a place to call home. But where can he go? Each woodland nook and cranny has been claimed by other animals. There is no room for a bear. Suddenly, Snowy Bear sees a warm flickering of light, orange and bright in the distance.
  • Forest Adventure: Fantastic Forest

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 21, 2015)
    Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with a smelly spray, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.
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  • Once Upon a Tide

    Tony Mitton

    Hardcover (David Fickling Books, May 9, 2006)
    Down by the seashoreBess and Istood on the sandand looked at the sky.Tony Mitton and Selina Young have stitched together a charming seafaring adventure for young children in this bedtime treasure.
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  • Potter's Boy

    Tony Mitton

    eBook (David Fickling Books, Nov. 2, 2017)
    In a small village, a long time ago, young Ryo is desperate for excitement and adventure. When he sees a lone warrior chase bandits away from his home, he realises how he can find it. He learns the man is from a secret group of warriors known only as the ‘Hidden Ones’. He decides immediately that he is going to leave home, to train to become a fighter.Setting out on his journey to find his way in the world, Ryo will meet brave warriors, wise hermits, and heart- breaking tragedy. His quest and the people he meets along the way lead him to an understanding of what it means to follow his dream, and where his place in the world truly lies.
  • Ocean Adventure

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 21, 2015)
    Young children will love diving into the North Pacific Ocean and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they sail, snorkel, and even climb aboard a mini-sub to meet some truly amazing animals! From a playful pod of dolphins leaping through the waves to an awesome angler fish lurking in the depths, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.
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  • Rainforest Adventure

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 21, 2015)
    Creature-crazy young children will love joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a giant armadillo showing off his scales to a terrifically toxic tree frog, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.
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  • All Afloat on Noah's Boat

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Orchard Books, May 9, 2017)
    Animals of all shapes and sizes abound in this latest edition of much-loved, funny and very different take on the story of Noah's Ark. A brilliant book that children will soon know off by heart. Noah's amazing Rainbow Ark is busy and noisy, and it's not long before the animals begin to get cabin-fever. Clever old Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. But what amazing act will appear for the finale? A sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance - for pure clap-along, dance-along fun. Come and join in the fun of reading with excellent rhyme and rhythm and bright bold illustrations! A book you will keep coming back to.
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  • African Adventure

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 21, 2015)
    Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with a smelly spray, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.
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  • Spooky Hour

    Tony Mitton

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2003)
    Kindergarten-2nd grade