Doug Cushman is een productieve auteur en illustrator wiens werk meer dan honderd kinderboeken heeft gesierd, waarvan hij er vele ook zelf heeft geschreven. Zijn kenmerkende stijl, vaak gekenmerkt door warmte en zachte humor, heeft hem een plaats op prestigieuze bestsellerlijsten opgeleverd en talrijke onderscheidingen ontvangen. Cushmans bijdragen aan de kinderliteratuur worden gekenmerkt door levendige fantasie en een diep begrip van wat jonge lezers boeit. Zijn boeken worden nog steeds gewaardeerd om hun visuele aantrekkingskracht en boeiende verhalen.
Rex the warthog teaches his best friend, Oslo the oxpecker, to swim in this first book in the sweet and funny Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the unlikely duo. Rex the warthog and Oslo the oxpecker bird are friends who do everything together. But when Rex wants to go swimming, Oslo objects! The water looks cold and wet. There might be sharks. Will Rex be able to help Oslo overcome his fears and join in the fun?
A stolen traveling bag . . . A mysterious black shadow on the wall . . . A thief next door . . . A disappearing cat . . . Don't worry, Aunt Eater is on the case.
The story features a young pig whose love for monster movies leads to amusingly nightmarish adventures. Through seventeen whimsical poems, classic horror tales are reimagined with a pig-themed twist, showcasing characters like the Phantom Hog. Cushman's playful illustrations capture the essence of retro movie posters with a humorous flair. Additionally, "Movie Credits" at the end provide insights into the inspirations behind each poem, making it an engaging read for young horror enthusiasts and aspiring movie buffs alike.
Aunt Eater the anteater is off to a costume party, and it's a good thing she's dressed as a detective -- Halloween is the most mysterious night of the year! Man-eating monsters, headless ghosts, and other eerie encounters await Aunt Eater. With so many spooky surprises in stores, can the super sleuth handle them all?
A mystery-loving anteater has a chance to solve several mysteries during her vacation at the Hotel Bathwater. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.