Janeen Brian Bücher

Endlich ist Donnerstag - Toffis Geburtstag. Der kleine Eisbär freut sich riesig, und er wünscht sich, dass dieser Tag nie vorbeigeht. Nie, niemals! Aber wer ist eigentlich der Donnerstag? Und vor allem: Wo bleibt er, wenn er zu Ende geht? Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund Lindbert, dem Pinguin, will Toffi es mitten in der Nacht herausfinden. Dabei machen die beiden eine tolle Entdeckung. Eine zarte Geschichte über den Wunsch, Schönes festzuhalten, und die Fähigkeit, es dennoch loszulassen, um Neuem erwartungsvoll entgegenzusehen.

The story revolves around Mia, who is excited about Jim's upcoming visit and eager to share her favorite places like the jetty, beach, and island with him. However, she faces a challenge with her overbearing sister, Alice, and devises a clever plan to ensure her sister doesn't overshadow her efforts to impress Jim. This tale highlights themes of sibling rivalry, friendship, and the desire for independence.

I'm a Dirty Dinosaur Hide and Seek is a delightful new board book featuring the bestselling pre-school character created by Janeen Brian and Ann James. With a ton of instant appeal and perfect energy for the pre-school age group, this joyous book for very young children has a wonderful interactive seek-and-find theme. Children will love helping Dirty Dinosaur find his friends under the flaps. There is also an opportunity to learn early counting skills with the insects found under the alternative flap. Painted with real mud from the illustrator's dam, the artwork will inspire children's own creative play.

Spud may be just a dog, but he's a star too – he can ride Jack's skateboard! When a big boy tries to steal the board, Spud shows that he's a superstar!

There are three lovely ducks in Mrs Bell's back garden - Quacker, Waddle-Duck and Flapper. Who could be afraid of them? Sandra could.

The story follows Kingii, a frilled lizard who faces various dangers while evading predators. Through Kingii's adventures, young readers gain insights into the lifestyles of frilled lizards and the challenges they encounter in their natural habitat. This engaging narrative combines excitement with educational elements about wildlife and survival.

The story follows Eugene, a loud-mouthed cat, as he embarks on a journey to find his perfect place among three charming French felines. With whimsical illustrations accompanying the narrative, readers are treated to a delightful tale that celebrates individuality and belonging in a fun, operatic setting.

Janeen Brian uses clever verse to tell facts about Australian animals, accompanied by Cheryll Johns' bright, bold artwork.