Bøger af Eve Bunting

The family drama captures that universal immigrant experience in which the child must help the adult interpret the new world, while the wise adult still has much to teach the child about enduring values.--ALA Booklist. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Illustrations.

On a cold Christmas Eve, a family drives out to Luke's Forest, where they greet their favorite tree like an old friend and decorate it with edible ornaments for the animals of the woods in this "refreshing alternative to the tinsel and sugarplum commercialism of many Christmas offerings" ("Publishers Weekly"). Full color.

From A to Z, Ireland is presented in poetry, prose, and illustrations. Topics include Blarney Stone, Finn McCool, fairy rings, and shamrocks.

Frog enjoys a summer with his friends as he compares himself to a bat, takes a vacation, and meets a Starman who helps him to see the night sky in a new way.

When a violent ocean storm causes a crate holding assorted plastic tub toys -- including one resilient little duck -- to wash overboard, the course of Ducky's life alters drastically. This engaging story based on a real event includes an author's note.

Award-winning author Eve Bunting pens a tender tribute to the bond between mother and child. Through rhyming text, human and animal mothers tell their little ones why they love them, sharing what is beautiful and unique about their children. From wrinkly skin to prickly quills, mothers love their babies just as they are. Back matter includes photos and factoids about each featured animal.

Miss Maggie McCullen has been the keeper for the Port Carrick lighthouse for many years. While the residents are grateful to her, they worry about her lonely life at the lighthouse. But they don't know that she has her ghost cat, Sailor Boy, for company. When a fierce storm comes and Miss Maggie needs special assistance, Sailor Boy proves his worth. Full color.

When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional.

This is the house where the scary ones hide . . . Follow two pairs of sneakers, one large, one small, as they tour a dark, mysterious house in this safely spooky Halloween flap book. There are glittery ghosts, soft bat wings, and surprises behind every door in this novelty book with flaps and touch-and-feel elements throughout. With a rhyming text by the prolific and beloved Eve Bunting and tongue-in-cheek illustrations by the wry and witty Susan Meddaugh, this card stock book is just the right thing to slip into your trick-or-treater's bag!

During a night of rioting, a young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment in this Caldecott Medal-winning book. Full color.

In Party at the Pond Frog is busy with his autumn party, he is oversee dancing around the pond, and he narrowly escapes being turned into a prince.

In this ALA Notable Children's Book, a homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.

Irish giant Finn McCool is told that in order to become wise he much catch and eat the salmon that possesses knowledge, but Finn finds that he cannot bring himself to kill the miraculous fish.