Sophie Casson

A boy recounts how he took on the attitude of the adults around him and bullied an eccentric painter in 1880's France, before discovering that there is more than one way to see the world.

Striking illustrations, rich in color and texture, by Sophie Casson offer an original interpretation of this popular traditional children's folk song recorded by the exceptionally gifted duo Sin and Swoon. This enhanced ebook offers illustrated lyrics followed by a recording of the song.

Original illustrations, rich in color and texture, offer an endearingly offbeat rendering of this cherished timeless folk song. It takes on a life of its own becoming a stand-alone story featuring several zany characters including an acrobatic pink-haired roller-skater girl, a straw hat-wearing unshaven hillbilly astronaut and a banjo-playing cow-loving weasel.

1895. Le capitaine Alfred Dreyfus, officier juif dans le haut commandement de l'armée française, est prisonnier sur l'île du Diable, une prison construite spécifiquement pour lui. Il a été condamné et renvoyé de l'armée française pour trahison envers son pays. C'est en tout cas ce que certains prétendent, alors que d'autres le qualifient de véritable patriote, victime d'une campagne antisémite. Qui a raison, qui a tort? Un homme, l'écrivain...

When a Jewish army captain is falsely accused of treason and sent to prison, a writer uses his pen to fight for justice. In 1895 a prisoner watches the ocean through the bars of his cell. Accused of betraying France, Captain Alfred Dreyfus is exiled to a prison on Devil's Island, far from his wife and children. It's a horrible fate - but what if he's innocent? Seven thousand miles away, the famous writer Emile Zola wonders: Is Alfred a traitor to...

Original illustrations, rich in color and texture, offer an endearingly offbeat rendering of this cherished timeless folk song. It takes on a life of its own becoming a stand-alone story featuring several zany characters including an acrobatic pink-haired roller-skater girl, a straw hat-wearing unshaven hillbilly astronaut and a banjo-playing cow-loving weasel. A recording of the song is included.

For burgeoning stargazers, this is the perfect catchy tune, telling of a star that twinkles like a diamond. Some poems and songs are time-tested favorites with very young kids. The simple rhymes and catchy melodies help youngsters develop key verbal skills and learn the essentials of storytelling--all while having fun! These cheery editions feature bright, whimsical, original art by some of today's favorite children's book illustrators. Additional...