Books with title Footprints in the Snow by Mei Matsuoka

Wolf feels badly represented — all the wolves he has ever read about are nasty, scary and greedy, so he decides to write a story about a nice wolf.In the story, Mr. Nice Wolf sets off to find the owner of footprints in the forest, as he wants to find a new friend. The other animals he meets along the way are wary and will not help him. But he persists and eventually Mr. Nice Wolf finds Duck. Now Duck looks so fat and juicy that Mr. Nice Wolf’s wolfish instincts nearly get the better of him. Fortunately a knock at the door brings Wolf back to his senses, but just who is at the door and how will Wolf react?From the Hardcover edition.

Wolf is feeling offended and indignant: All the wolves he's ever read about are nasty, scary, and greedy! To set the record straight he decides to write a story about a nice wolf. But will his wolfish instincts get the better of him after all? Author/illustrator Mei Matsuoka's simple yet sophisticated art imbues Wolf's story of searching for a friend with wry humor and subtle wit.

Wolf feels badly represented — all the wolves he has ever read about are nasty, scary and greedy, so he decides to write a story about a nice wolf.In the story, Mr. Nice Wolf sets off to find the owner of footprints in the forest, as he wants to find a new friend. The other animals he meets along the way are wary and will not help him. But he persists and eventually Mr. Nice Wolf finds Duck. Now Duck looks so fat and juicy that Mr. Nice Wolf’s wolfish instincts nearly get the better of him. Fortunately a knock at the door brings Wolf back to his senses, but just who is at the door and how will Wolf react?From the Hardcover edition.

A children’s book about friendship, kindness, adventure and an abominable snowman Praise for the Hot Air Balloon Adventure series: "I think these are just wonderful. I love the spirit of adventure, combined with everyday details and I'm sure children from the equator to the poles (and everywhere in-between) will be carried away by the tales." - James Mayhew "Annahita’s books inspire young girls to dream big and be brave and most importantly to have fun along the way!" - Jade Hameister Where do you go if you want to go snowboarding in spring? Iceland of course! And that’s just where cousins Alice, Hannah and Rosie are headed in this third delightful Hot Air Balloon Adventure story. Having tired themselves out climbing up and speeding down countless mountains on their splitboards, the cousins and Roger the cat sit down for a well-deserved break. But when they get up to leave, they cannot find Grandma’s backpack anywhere. There are giant footprints in the snow though…Join the girls and Roger as they meet Fred the abominable snowman, and learn that even the largest of giants need the gentle kindness of good friends. A truly touching story about the importance of empathy, forgiveness, treating each other as equals, and not judging people based on appearance. A perfect story for reading together with 4-8 year old children who love the challenge of bigger words and the depth of a longer story, but still thoroughly enjoy the delight of beautiful illustrations on every page.

Ten-year-old Jamie goes to spend Christmas with his Forest of Dean grandfather and helps him search for a legendary 'Forest panther'. While out on one of their walks, he meets Caro, Finn and Molly. They are three traveller children who learn the 'old ways' from their grandmother, including how to talk to animals! They show Jamie their forest playground and he is intrigued by their alternative outlook on life. When a heavy snowfall transforms the landscape overnight, Jamie sets off to have fun with his new friends. He thinks he knows the forest well, but he soon becomes lost. To top it all, he puts himself in terrible danger. No-one knows where Jamie is. How will he get home?

Ten-year-old Jamie goes to spend the Christmas holidays with his grandfather - his Grancher Pete - in the beautiful and atmospheric Forest of Dean, while his mother goes on a short trip to Paris. Grancher Pete has a new hobby, collecting evidence of an elusive black panther which supposedly lives deep in the forest, and he takes Jamie with him to search for clues. He also introduces Jamie to a traveller family who live in a nearby camp, and Jamie makes friends with their children, Caro, Finn and Molly. The children show Jamie their huge forest playground and he is intrigued by their alternative outlook on life, which includes learning the 'old ways' from their grandmother and talking to animals in strange and ancient tongues. Jamie's holiday seems perfect when he wakes up to discover that a heavy snowfall has covered the land, and he sets off alone for a snowy play date with his new friends. While he thought he knew the forest well, the landscape looks completely different and he soon becomes lost among the trees. To top it all, Jamie unwittingly puts himself in terrible danger when he accidentally walks into the path of the panther. The legendary animal is real after all, but a more immediate problem is that no-one knows where Jamie is. As the panther creeps towards him, how will anyone be able to find him in time? Children and adults alike will be drawn into Jamie's holiday adventure, and join him in discovering that there are special moments in our lives, when 'unreality' steps into our everyday world to lend us a helping hand.