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Books published by publisher Methuen Children's Books, London

  • Who got rid of Angus Flint?

    Diana Wynne Jones

    Paperback (Methuen Children's Books, March 15, 1980)
    The tale of how a family copes with an uninvited guest who threatens to move in permanently, by the author of "Fire and Hemlock", "Hidden Turnings" and "A Tale of Time City".
  • Lost Sheep Story

    Christina Goodings, Emanuela Carletti

    Paperback (Lion Children's Books, June 19, 2015)
    The story of the lost sheep is told in scenes with colourful backgrounds - but you have to join together the action yourself! Each page has a simple dot to dot outline for you to join up and reveal the character. Comes with a centrefold of stickers. Other books in the series are: In the Beginning, Noah
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  • Say "AAAH!"

    Mick Inkpen, author

    Hardcover (Hodder Children's Books, London, March 15, 1996)
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  • Cat's magic

    Margaret Greaves

    Hardcover (Methuen Children's Books, March 15, 1980)
    The powers of a magical cat transport Louise to Victorian times in which she meets and rescues some of her unfortunate ancestors
  • I Spy Bible

    Julia Stone, Samantha Meredith

    Hardcover (Lion Children's Books, May 13, 2015)
    Toddlers notice all kinds of interesting things in pictures: children, animals, minor characters getting into scrapes. This book recreates eleven Bible scenes with cheery cartoon pictures with lots of little extras for little kids to find. There is a panel down the side with things to spot reproduced and labelled. Fun to share and to look at alone!
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  • The Red Sea Sharks

    Herge

    Paperback (Methuen Children's Books, Aug. 16, 1972)
    The Red Sea Sharks is the nineteenth of The Adventures of Tintin, a series of classic comic-strip albums written and illustrated by Hergé, featuring young reporter Tintin as a hero. Its original French title is Coke en stock ("coke in stock") a codename used by the villainous antagonists of the story for African slaves.
  • The Lion Book of Wisdom Stories from Around the World

    David Self, Christina Balit

    Hardcover (Lion Children's Books, April 1, 2009)
    Collected in this inspiring anthology are 15 traditional stories drawn from a variety of cultures from all across the globe. Each tale focuses on a different key issue—among them sharing resources, the downfalls of pride, and the nature of true wealth—and offers insight on how they can best be resolved. Sensitively retold and accompanied by lush illustrations, these tales offer a glimpse of people of every background and reveal the benefits of learning from others.
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  • Simon and the Easter Miracle

    Mary Joslin, Anna Luraschi

    Hardcover (Lion Children's Books, Jan. 1, 2012)
    The gospels tell of Simon of Cyrene--"a man coming in from the country"--who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into a Polish folktale. In the tradition of The Three Trees this folk tale gives a fresh perspective on the Easter story.
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  • Missing Jack

    Rebecca Elliott

    Paperback (Lion Children's Books, Jan. 7, 2015)
    Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old, and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey. In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child's first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour. Awards: 2011 JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent - SHORTLISTED; 2011 NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children's Book of the Year - SHORTLISTED; 2011 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch - FINALIST; 2010-11 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE Children's Book of the Year - FINALIST; 2012 - KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL - LONG LIST; 2012 - DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD - WINNER
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  • Babushka by Dawn Casey

    Dawn Casey

    Hardcover (Lion Children's Books, Aug. 16, 1792)
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  • Jonah and the Whale

    Sophie Piper, Estelle Corke

    eBook (Lion Children's Books, Nov. 24, 2014)
    Each little Bible story in the series is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures. The full series comprises: From the Old Testament: God Makes the World 97800745968070, Noah and the Flood 9780745968087, Moses and the Princess 9780745968094, David and Goliath 9780745968100, Jonah and the Whale 9780745968117, Daniel and the Lions 9780745968124. From the New Testament The First Christmas 9780745968179, Jesus and the Fishermen 9780745968131, Jesus and the Prayer 9780745968162, Jesus and the Miracle 9780745968148, The Lost Sheep 9780745968186, The First Easter 9780745968155
  • The First Easter

    Sophie Piper, Estelle Corke

    language (Lion Children's Books, Nov. 24, 2014)
    Each little Bible story in the series is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures. The full series comprises: From the Old Testament: God Makes the World 97800745968070, Noah and the Flood 9780745968087, Moses and the Princess 9780745968094, David and Goliath 9780745968100, Jonah and the Whale 9780745968117, Daniel and the Lions 9780745968124. From the New Testament The First Christmas 9780745968179, Jesus and the Fishermen 9780745968131, Jesus and the Prayer 9780745968162, Jesus and the Miracle 9780745968148, The Lost Sheep 9780745968186, The First Easter 9780745968155