Books published by publisher Beautiful Feet Books

A highly creative and imaginative journey for children, as young Louis sets out with his little blue friend to find out why there are birds flying over his house with words attached to them. He climbs fat mountains, journeys across oceans and battles the King of the Sea, he walks through the Sock Wood, crosses the Bridge of Meringue until at last he finds The Man Who Put Words On Birds.Gloriously illustrated in acrylic and crayon throughout, the stunning artwork has been photographed rather than scanned in order to highlight the textures of the paint. This is a children’s picture book for the family to treasure.

The Young Travellers Club is the exciting new series of travel companions for 7-12 year old children. Each book is spiral bound and encased in a sturdy polypropelene cover to survive the rigors of the long drive to the campsite. Its 60 full-color pages are packed with fun things to do. Children score points on every page for carrying out tasks, and at the end of the holiday there’s a tear-off postcard for them to send their scores back to the Headquarters of The Young Travellers Club, where they will be posted up on the website (www.youngtravellersclub.co.uk) for the children to see.Brilliant Brits - which Scottish hero was the subject of the film Braveheart? True Brit - take the test to find out if you have some typical British characteristics. Cartoon Creator - make your very own cartoon! Stranger Still - things you just wouldn’t believe about Britain. And lots, lots more.

The Young Travellers Club is the exciting new series of travel companions for 7-12 year old children. Each book is spiral bound and encased in a sturdy polypropelene cover to survive the rigors of the long drive to the campsite. Its 60 full-color pages are packed with fun things to do. Children score points on every page for carrying out tasks, and at the end of the holiday there’s a tear-off postcard for them to send their scores back to the Headquarters of The Young Travellers Club, where they will be posted up on the website (www.youngtravellersclub.co.uk) for the children to see.Spotting French car number plates - which region of France do the cars come from? Exploring challenges - can your children find all the French objects they are asked to? Games to play - beach Olympics for the sunshine, rainy day games if not. Lists of cool places to go - forget about chateaux, your children will be armed with the list of the best water parks! And lots, lots more.

The third in Beautiful Book’s new series of highest quality children’s hardback picture books – volumes for the family to treasure.Mr. Bloggs and his 17 Dogs is a delightful, funny and quite mad tale which has children and adults laughing together. Poor Mr. Bloggs has the unfortunate habit of losing his dogs – and as each dog disappears, children can join in the counting game running along the top of the page. And don’t worry – there’s a happy ending!Boris Joh Passacantando’s pencil drawings provide the perfect foil to David Whitehead’s wicked verse.

New children's author Cristina Crenguta Docan of Romania produces an inspirational story for young children about two little bears who meet up only in their dreams and make a secret promise to themselves that only children can share.Boris Joh Passacantando's lovely watercolor illustrations throughout perfectly complement the mythic nature of the story.

The Adventures of Duncan and His Duffel Bag, A Collection of Seven Short Stories by Trude Brooks is a book of adventure, exploration and learning about new animals, places, and understanding and it teaches how to be a team player and negotiate with respect. The first story in the series, The Adventures of Duncan and Duffel Bag in Talkatoo Cavern is where Duncan meets Wally-the-Walligator, Blue Footed Boobie, Angora-the-Angry Cat, and The-Wiz-ard , as well as many of the other inhabitants of this exotic land when he falls off his bicycle into the cavern. The animals in the magical cavern receive voices by doing good deeds. The main characters were developed in the book Outside My Window by Fannies Girl. This is the a pen name of the author. In the Duncan series the reader begins to learn about how Duncan meets these and befriends these characters as they help him find his way home. After that Duncan is always called upon by The Wiz-ard with the magical words, Talkatoo One, Talkatoo Two, Talkatoo Three to help the animals in Talkatoo, which Duncna is always eager, ready, willing and able to do. Duncan is called upon on quick notice by The Wizard and is always ready to respond. Duncan eventually learns that he descends from a family of Wizards. Duncan s experiences take him to exotic and unknown places where he meets animals of all species. He develops long standing relationships and learns how to get himself out of difficult situation by speaking with the characters who cause problems. With these new friends, together with kindness and intelligence he finds ways to improve the lives of animals in need. These stories instill interest in good deeds, hobbies, volunteer work, and group and team building in children. The benefits and results of reading about Duncan and his travels create a learning experience. Some of his trips include Coober Pedy an outpost in Australia, Damanhur, Italy and many other mysterious places. The assortment of friends all of different species that he meets broadens the intelligence of the reader. Duncan s relationship with animals and the tenderness that develops in the stories between an alligator, a bird, and a cat show love, respect, and admiration. The anticipation of Duncan s success brings exciting moments. Sequels to Duncan and Talkatoo Cavern describe his trips to retrieve the answers for his Book of Knowledge. Each book, each story is a part of the riddle, a piece of the puzzle that Duncan is always wishing for and can eventually.

Duncan is a seven-year-old boy, delighted by the sense of adventure and freedom offered to him by his new bicycle. One day while riding his bicycle to school, he is transported to an enchanted world where he meets new friends. Enter Talkatoo Cavern, a mysterious and beautiful place inhabited by talking animals. Duncan is faced with the challenge of trying to get back home and to accomplish this task; he will need the help of his newfound friends. It is here that Duncan learns the values of courage, respect and most importantly, friendship.

Originally published in 1944, this is the story of Ingri d'Aulaires nephew, Per Bugge, a Norwegian boy growing up pre-WWII who learns about freedom and the value of defending it and who eventually becomes a WWII flyer. Through beautiful illustrations in the d'Aulaires unmistakable style, Per's journey from his hometown, to America, and then his return as a pilot, readers will see his will to protect and free his family and homeland from tyranny. On the last two pages of the book extensive historical background information is included on the real-life Per and his adventures. 'You are strong,' said the colonel to Per, 'for you are going into battle not to conquer and make people slaves, but to free them. Out of the darkness grew your spirit which will break the enemy's strength. And you and the others like you will carry the victory on, each of you in his own land. Never in the days of happiness to come must you forget the will to sacrifice which the war has taught you. For then you will have won not only the war but also the peace.'