Bøger af Trish Cooke

Hurricane Kieron and Rusharound Ria are always in a hurry. They never walk anywhere. They always run!

Brilliantly told and sumptuously illustrated, The Magic Callaloo is based on the fairy-tale "Rapunzel" and inspired by stories of enslaved Africans. By the celebrated author of So Much"Master storyteller Trish Cooke is in top form with this vibrant story of community, magic, love and family that's bursting with life and colour." Dapo AdeolaLong ago and far away, a magic callaloo plant grew in a village square. Whoever ate one of its leaves was granted a wish. But a greedy selfish man wanted all the wishes for himself so he stole the callaloo. With only one leaf left, Mister and Missus, desperate for a child, pluck it to make their dream come true. But the greedy man wants everything and he kidnaps their beloved daughter, who will ultimately make the most remarkable escape. Trish Cooke says, "The Magic Callaloo pays homage to my ancestors and the roads they walked to freedom."

Kiona and Mummy are playing catch. She keeps trying to catch things but has no joy. Luckily, mummy knows there is a very special something Kiona can catch.... she can catch a kiss! This joyful picturebook captures the very special moments between parent and child.

A tender and humorous look at modern family life, with exuberant art from the illustrator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

In Bright Sparks, read all about ideas that will make your head spin.

King Kafu isn't afraid of anything... or so the people in his village think! The truth is, he's scared of the dark. One night, the king notices that a piece of the moon is missing, and each night the missing piece gets bigger! Can the villagers rise to the challenge and bring the moon safely to him? And will a young boy have the answer to the king's problem?Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3)

In Look Back!, an award-winning writer and illustrator celebrate the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson as she tells him about her Caribbean childhood adventures in the rainforest in search of a mysterious creature called Ti Bolom. Is Grannie's Ti Bolom real or just one of her stories?

The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series is a collection of some of the best known stories from around the world carefully adapted for children to read themselves. Anansi is a character who appears in many African and Caribbean tales, and will do anything to become King of Stories.

Exciting new stories about famous people and great events by top authors.