Dunbar, Polly

Here's a little poem : a very first book of poetry ( Book )
5 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in English and held by 1,606 libraries worldwide
A collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed. This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying the adventures of the day, cuddling up to a cozy bedtime - these are poems that highlight the moments of a toddler's world from dawn to dusk. Carefully gathered by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and delightfully illustrated by Polly Dunbar, HERE'S A LITTLE POEM offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child's intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day.

Bubble trouble by Margaret Mahy ( Book )
6 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,593 libraries worldwide
Mabel blows a bubble that captures Baby and wafts him away, resulting in a wild chase that involves the whole neighborhood.

Down the back of the chair by Margaret Mahy ( Book )
6 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,285 libraries worldwide
A poor family is searching down the back of a chair for Dad's lost car keys and, miraculously in the mess of things back there, their financial problems are solved.

Dog Blue by Polly Dunbar ( Book )
13 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 1,095 libraries worldwide
Bertie, who loves the color blue and really wants a dog, finally gets his wish even though the dog he meets is white with black spots.

Penguin by Polly Dunbar ( Book )
16 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,087 libraries worldwide
Ben is delighted to receive a penguin for his birthday but Penguin will not answer or respond to him in any way, no matter what Ben does, until, at last, they discover the language of friendship.

Looking after Louis by Lesley Ely ( Book )
7 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 955 libraries worldwide
When a new boy with autism joins their classroom, the children try to understand his world and to include him in theirs.

Shoe baby by Joyce Dunbar ( Book )
5 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 861 libraries worldwide
A baby takes a journey in a shoe and after visiting the zoo, flying, and inviting the Queen to tea, he falls asleep and awakens to two very big surprises.

The boy who climbed into the moon by David Almond ( Book )
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 800 libraries worldwide
Helped by a very long ladder, some unusual acquaintances, two rather worried parents, and a great deal of community spirit, a young English boy makes an astonishing discovery when he embarks on a mission to prove that the moon is nothing but a big hole in the sky.

Flyaway Katie by Polly Dunbar ( Book )
4 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Spanish and held by 728 libraries worldwide
On a gray, gray day, a young girl named Katie finds that adding colors to her life brightens up her day.

Where's Tumpty by Polly Dunbar ( Book )
4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 710 libraries worldwide
Tumpty the elephant tries unsuccessfully to hide by closing his eyes. But his friends can all see him, and they laugh. But then Tumpty finds the way to hide. And his friends search for their missing friend.