Deze auteur dook in de wereld van de literatuur en vond al op jonge leeftijd grote waarde in boeken en lezen. Haar vroege onderdompeling in verhalen voedde een levenslange passie voor schrijven, iets wat ze nu fulltime beoefent. Ze creëert een divers scala aan werken, van prentenboeken tot romans voor jonge lezers, en gelooft dat schrijven een lonende en bevrijdende bezigheid is. Haar onderscheidende stem komt voort uit een diep begrip van de imaginaire werelden en emotionele landschappen van kinderen.
Featuring a little girl with a vivid imagination, this beautifully bound hardback edition compiles the complete Cleo collection. The collaboration between renowned children's authors Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood brings to life enchanting stories that celebrate creativity and adventure, making it a cherished addition to any young reader's library.
Three children find a way to say goodbye to their old house before they move.
Eleanor, a twelve-year-old girl, grapples with moving from her beloved New England home to her family's farm on the hot Western Plains. Her discovery of her grandmother Elizabeth's diary, written at the same age, opens a window into her grandmother's life and helps Eleanor connect with her heritage. As she uncovers family secrets and learns to appreciate her new surroundings, the diary becomes crucial when danger unexpectedly threatens Eleanor and her brothers, intertwining their fates across generations.
A striking story about loneliness, friendship and what it means to move house and start life afresh.
Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there's nothing to do but count raindrops - or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea.
It's early morning and everyone is arriving at the noisy childcare centre. Mum is going to work - 'Bye, Mum!' But what do mums do all day at work? And are the children as busy as their mummys?
Meet Cleo, a little girl with a big imagination - a memorable character created by children's book legends Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood. Delightful, warm and irresistible, these stories show how a little girl with a big imagination can always find a way to have fun.
Leo und seine Eltern sind vom Land in die Stadt gezogen – aus einem alten, gemütlichen Haus in ein großes, modernes Mietshaus. Wie soll er sich hier bloß zu Hause fühlen? Zum Glück ist da seine neue Nachbarin Lena. Mit ihrer Hilfe erwachen die alten Umzugskartons zum Leben, und die beiden bauen das schönste aller Häuser. Ein wunderbar einfühlsames Bilderbuch, bestens geeignet für alle Kinder, die Schwierigkeiten damit haben, sich vor oder nach einem Umzug mit der neuen Umgebung anzufreunden.
Amy and Louis are inseparable friends who do everything together. When Amy moves to the other side of the world, they long to see each other, discovering that true friendships can endure any distance.