Bøger af Jonathan London

Froggy has never celebrated Christmas--usually he's taking his long-winter's nap. But this year Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes Froggy up to join the fun. Full-color illustrations.

"Little Hippo loves to play pretend, and today he's going to be a shopkeeper! Little Hippo has a goal--he is determined to buy his mama a special gift. With goodies filling his shop, Shopkeeper Hippo is excited to see his many friends stopping by for a treat. Filled with silly animal antics and culminating in the beautiful bond between mother and child, this heartwarming story shows all readers the joy in being kind and the impact of being brave"--

The "New York Times" bestselling frog is heading to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. He worries as he dresses and can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in--but Froggy realizes he's forgotten something. Full color.

Meet Little Hippo! Today he's playing truck driver, racing to make a surprise delivery. Until--Truck Driver Hippo encounters a pack of grazing zebras blocking his path. Then, a huge train stops Little Hippo. It's a good thing this little truck driver has friends to help him along his way. But when Truck driver Hippo almost crashes into Lion--only his own bravery and kindness can save him.--

Follow a young red fox on a snowy day in this striking glimpse of woodland life in winter from Jonathan London and Daniel Miyares.Little foxling, where will you go? A red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fiery streak against stark white surroundings, driven by hunger and curiosity to investigate its world. Encountering a mouse, a hare, and a wolverine, the little fox takes on the role of both hunter and hunted before returning to the safety of its den, where — perhaps — it dreams of something more. Jonathan London's poetic text and Daniel Miyares's stunning impressionistic paintings provide an evocative portrait of a fox and its place in the natural world.

"With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos." - School Library Journal (starred review)The deadliest animal in Africa isn't the lion or the crocodile - it's the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don't get too close - they could chomp you in two!

Froggy loves the library in this twenty-fifth book in the Froggy series! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so excited that he forgets to use his indoor voice. Still, readers enjoy Froggy's antics, and so does Miss Otterbottom, the librarian. "Come again soon, Froggy," she says."Another uproarious adventure. . . Remkiewicz's brightly colored, cartoonish scenes, which depict lots of bouncy action, are a great complement for London's energetic text and irrepressible character. A natural fit for a fun library storytime."-Booklist

Perennial favorite Froggy says "Aloha!" in this great beachy read! The bestselling Froggy is back in another adventure! This time he's off to sunny Hawaii, where his trip, of course, doesn't go quite as planned. From surfing and swimming to learning how to dance the hula, this lovable frog brings trouble wherever he goes.

Froggy tries to find just the right costume for Halloween and although his trick-or-treating does not go as he had planned, he enjoys himself anyway.

It's Froggy's birthday, but it seems that everyone has forgotten... No one seems to remember that it's Froggy's special day. Mom and Dad don't say a word, and all of his friends are busy elsewhere. Until he gets back home to find everyone waiting to surprise him with a party, complete with a piñata filled with chocolate-covered flies! "Froggy's natural exuberance and excitement are infectious..."-School Library Journal on Froggy Plays T-Ball"Perfect to comfort any kid a little hesitant at the first swimming lesson. Giggles come with the lesson."-The Orlando Sentinel on Froggy Learns To Swim

For use in schools and libraries only. When Froggy goes on vacation to Hawaii, he is too excited to pay much attention to his parents.

A puffin's eventful first year is brought vividly to life by the acclaimed team of Jonathan London and Jon Van Zyle.

For use in schools and libraries only. Which is worse: a playdate with a girl or no playdate at all? A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified! What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if he won't sit next to Frogilina. She might try to kiss him. EEWW! This could be the worst play date ever. Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books. Froggy just never learns--and that's why we love him!

Jonathan London¿s heart-pounding sequel to DESOLATION CANYON features the same cast of characters on a thrilling and sometimes terrifying kayak voyage through the Inside Passage. (Watch for the next book in the series, GRIZZLY PEAK, coming February 2017.)

Readers will be entranced by the simple, poetic text and the spectacular illustrations, which follow the restless Gray Wolf as he wanders through a winter night.

In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan's London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle's spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her offspring Lightfoot, from his earliest days as a newborn, no bigger than a hamster, to curious cub to adolescent bear ready to head off on his own. And tor readers who want to learn more, there is an afterword providing detailed information about grizzly bears including their relationship to indigenous cultures of the north and threats to their survival.

Froggy is running for class president--and his opponent is Frogilina!Froggy is running for president---class president, that is---but so is Frogilina! Wearing a long, presidential-style tie, Froggy presents his platform, which includes ten snack times per school day and recess all day long. But Frogilina has a platform, too: a search party for lost things, a lunch-sharing program, and a talent show to benefit the school library. Which candidate will voters choose?

Which is worse—a playdate with a girl or no playdate at all?A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified! What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if he won't sit next to Frogilina. She might try to kiss him. EEWW! This could be the worst play date ever.Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books. Froggy just never learns—and that's why we love him!

Froggy is ready for the big soccer game--his team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember not to use his hands. But Froggy is busy doing cartwheels and picking daisies. Ideal for budding soccer players and Froggy's fans. Full-color illustrations.

Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! Full color.