Bøger af Brendan Kearney

Billedbog om luftforurening og klimaforandringerFinn og Skip skal prøve at flyve med en hangglider. Finn har et kort med, men en fugl snupper det, så de må følge efter fuglen for at få det tilbage. Det ændrer på ruten, og pludselig oplever Finn og Skip, at luften omkring dem ikke længere er så rar.Det oser fra byens trafik og fabrikker, og de flyver forbi en stinkende losseplads og støder næsten sammen med et fly. Under et vældigt stormvejr kommer de helt ud af kurs, men får øje på et fyrtårn på en lille ø. Her lander de og bliver inviteret indenfor. I fyrtårnet er en flok forskere samlet. De undersøger, hvordan menneskets brug af jordens ressourcer påvirker klimaet.Finn og Skip lærer en masse om, hvordan de selv kan passe bedre på klimaet.Virkelig fin bog om klima- og vejrforandringer. Historien er sød og hyggelig - trods det lidt dystre budskab. Bogen har smukke, detaljerige illustrationer i varme, blide farver. Fortællingen kan bruges som udgangspunkt for samtale om klimaforandringer, og hvad man selv kan gøre.Lektørudtalelsen

Sixth bilingual, eco story in this lovely series. Finn and his dog, Skip, are setting out on an exciting journey across the Arctic. But, when a snowstorm leaves them stranded, they begin to realise that the icy wonderland around them is facing some big problems. Join Finn and Skip as they learn about the little things they can do to make a big...

Hvad ville der ske, hvis månen forsvandt? Få svaret i denne søde billedbog om Luna, der leder efter sin gode ven, MånenDer kan godt blive lidt ensomt ude i rummet, så Månen kigger tit på menneskerne nede på Jorden, selvom de ikke kigger så meget på den.Når Månen titter frem, er folk ligeglade og går bare i seng. Det er Månen meget ked af. Men det er faktisk ikke alle, der er ligeglade med Månen. Luna betragter den hver aften fra sit vindue, inden hun skal sove.En aften er Månen væk – og der bliver panik, for alle elsker jo i virkeligheden Månen.Hvor er den henne? Og kan Luna finde den?

An exciting tale about tackling climate change to help protect animals. Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle, imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head out for a peaceful picnic - when all of a sudden they hear the sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues!

From award-winning author Brendan Kearney comes the fifth action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, as they set out to learn all about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it. A trip to the far north sounds like a winter wonderland dream for Finn and Skip! As they journey to their icy destination through melting ice caps and past hungry polar bears, they soon realise that things are not as they had imagined. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg - can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and together, pointing out all the different ways they can help look after one of our planet's most precious environments. With its fun, quirky illustrations and uplifting message about conservation, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic will empower young readers, and it will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all. It is simply the only choice for your bookshelf!

An action-packed adventure about Finn and his dog, Skip, as they learn about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it.This is a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, in which grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip.Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment, in this story about climate change and its effects on the Arctic. With its ups and downs, this picture book points out all the different ways Finn and Skip can help look after the Arctic, one of our planet's most precious environments.This heart-warming climate change story offers:- Lots of practical tips on how we can help protect the Arctic, showing how we can make a positive difference.- A book for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment.- A bright and colorful layout by talented author and illustrator Brendan Kearney.With its playful illustrations, Arctic is the fifth adventure story following Finn and his dog, Skip. Join their journey as they travel to their icy destination and notice melting ice caps and hungry polar bears. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg - can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like Arctic, complete the collection with our other titles you'll love about climate change, Fish, Bird and Forest.

An exciting tale about tackling climate change to protect the animals. Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of Bird shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, through Eifion and... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Eifion and his dog Sboncyn want to catch a delicious fish for their dinner. But, no matter how hard they try, all they manage to catch is other people's rubbish! Heading home with empty tummies, they meet some new friends who teach them about the problem of pollution in the ocean, and what they can do to help. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

An exciting tale about tackling climate change to help protect the animals. Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head out for a peaceful picnic - when all of a sudden they hear the sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues! Can a chance encounter with a beekeeper help them learn the truth about these fuzzy little insects?Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of this story shows us all the different ways we can help our bees and the environment, through Finn and Skip's adventure. This heart-warming climate change story... - Is a positive and hopeful guide that offers children strong practical tips for how they can take care of bees and the planet. - Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment. - Offers a charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping message, whilst raising awareness of the environmental issues impacting bees. With its playful, quirky illustrations, Bee will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realise that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all. More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?If you like Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee, then you'll love other titles in the series that raise awareness of important environmental issues. Why not try Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish and Adventures with Finn and Skip: Forest?

"Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head out for a peaceful picnic--when all of a sudden they hear the sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues! Can a chance encounter with a beekeeper help them learn the truth about these fuzzy little insects?"

Space can be a lonely place. That''s why Moon likes to watch people come and go down on Earth. When Sun is out everybody is happy to see him, which creates a problem for Moon, because everyone''s going to bed as she rises.

Eifion and Sboncyn''s rainforest adventure. Eifion and his dog, Sboncyn, are exploring the towering rainforest. But a lonely little tapir and a lot of missing trees make them scratch their heads. Join Eifion and Sboncyn as they learn that they can help save the forests, and the animals that live there...

In the fifth adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming friends find their home covered in darkness and embark on a Las Veggies heist--perfect for fans of The Food Group series. When Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast awake one morning to near-darkness, they are aghast. Who would steal the fridge light? And what if the fridge is--gasp--dark all the time? Not to worry. Our trusty heroes are on the case. Will they be able to bring the fridge back to its bright self, or will they have to live in semi-darkness...forever? Praise for the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series: "[R]eaders will giggle their way through this refrigerated fantasyland."--Publishers Weekly "A must purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review Don't miss the other books in the series: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast The Case of the Stinky Stench Mission Defrostable Short & Sweet Attack of the Scones

From the award-winning author Brendan Kearney, comes the third action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, that takes them into the sky, as they learn about climate change and what they can do to help. When Finn and Skip begin their hand-gliding adventure up in the clouds, they think that it couldn't have gotten off to a better start. But when Finn's map gets caught around a swan's neck, a wild chase ensues; one that leads them to uncover the surprising troubles facing these feathered friends, and many other animals, too... Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing our wildlife, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different ways they can help our birds and environment. With its fun, quirky illustrations, Bird will empower young readers with passion and drive, and will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all. It's simply the only choice for your shelf.

Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their second adventure in this illustrated story ebook for young children, which teaches them about deforestation and what they can do to help.This ebook is the ideal introduction to the environmental concerns facing our forests, featuring colourful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and pointing out all the different animals that Finn meets in the rainforest. They'll also learn about how using ethical products can help save the animals.With its fun, quirky illustrations, Forest is the perfect addition to a child's bookshelf. Young readers will love this picture ebook with a timely and ultimately uplifting message about protecting the world around us.

Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about the importance of the Moon and how valuable each of us really is. Space can be lonely, so Moon likes to watch people down on Earth. There's just one problem: when Sun is out, everybody on Earth is happy to see him, but when Moon is out, everyone goes to sleep. This makes Moon upset. What Moon doesn't know is that little Lucy loves to look up at Moon, and one clear night she sees that Moon has disappeared. Can Lucy find Moon and will Moon learn just how much everybody actually loves her?With colourful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this ebook will inspire and captivate young readers with its timely and ultimately uplifting message about how valuable everyone is and how much we mean to the people around us. It also teaches children about why the Moon is so important to our lives. A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child's bookshelf.