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Coates, John

Overview
Works:222 works in 340 publications in 12 languages and 8,251 library holdings
Roles:Producer, Editor, Performer, Singer, Arranger, Correspondent
Classifications:pn1997.5, 791.433
Most widely held works by John Coates
The snowman( visu )
11 editions published between 1976 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 937 libraries worldwide
Weaves a spell of magical winter enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a visit to the North Pole.
The wind in the willows( visu )
6 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and held by 611 libraries worldwide
The delightful story of the eccentric Mr. Toad and his pals Ratty, Badger and Mole. Every now and then one of these fast friends feels the need to embark on an unpredicatble journey down the river that teaches them all lessons about the cycles of life, about responsibility and justice, and about the forgiving nature of true friendship.
The willows in winter( visu )
4 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in English and held by 507 libraries worldwide
The further escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.
The world of Peter Rabbit and friends( visu )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 505 libraries worldwide
The escapades of these mischievous bunnies in Mr. McGregor's garden come to life. After feasting on the cuttings in Mr. McGregor's garden rubbish heap, the Flopsy Bunnies are overcome by the soporific effect of overgrown lettuces and stolen away by Mr. McGregor. Moppet, Mittens and Tom Kitten's attempt to keep clean and tidy for their mother's tea party, and Jemima Puddle-Duck encounters a foxy-whiskered gentleman.
Castle( visu )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 479 libraries worldwide
CASTLE combines colorful animation with live-action documentary sequences to tell the story of a 13th-century Welsh castle. Author David Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the best-selling book of the same title, leads viewers on a castle tour, explaining its cultural and sociological significance and its architectural design. Detailed animation dramatizes the building of the castle and portrays the lifestyle of the early inhabitants.
The Watsons; Jane Austen's fragment continued and completed by John Coates by Jane Austen( Book )
3 editions published in 1958 in English and held by 441 libraries worldwide
The tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher and other stories( visu )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 420 libraries worldwide
Yet again Lucie loses her pocket handkerchief. In her search she meets Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a kindly, but strangely prickly washerwoman, and Mr. Jeremy Fisher who tells her of his eventful fishing trip. When seven little bunnies go missing Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny find themselves caught up in a terrible battle between Mr. Tod and his unwelcome guest. Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca create havoc in the doll's house while Johnny Town-Mouse entertains a visitor from the country who has travelled up by mistake in a hamper of vegetables.
The tale of Pigling Bland and other stories( visu )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 419 libraries worldwide
Pigling Bland's trip to market becomes an unexpected adventure when he meets Pig-wig, a lovely little pig who has been stolen, and offers to help her escape from the wicked farmer. The mischievous Tom Kitten falls into the grasp of a fat, greedy rat called Samuel Whiskers, who wants to enjoy Kitten Dumpling for his dinner. The enchanting story of a tailor working on a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester. When the tailor falls ill, the coat is mysteriously completed by secret helpers.
The tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher( visu )
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 418 libraries worldwide
When Lucie lost her handkerchiefs yet again she never imagined that her search would end with a kindly washerwoman, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, or that she would meet Mr. Jeremy Fisher and be told the story of his eventful fishing trip!
The tailor of Gloucester( visu )
4 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in English and held by 396 libraries worldwide
An old tailor sets to work to make a magnificent coat for the Mayor of Gloucester's wedding.
Raymond Briggs' The snowman Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas( visu )
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 367 libraries worldwide
The snowman: A young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a fantasy dream visit to the North Pole.
The tale of Pigling Bland( visu )
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 363 libraries worldwide
"This charming tale of a lovable pig who saves the day and gets his wish is Beatrix Potter at her best. Pigling Bland lives in the countryside and dreams of owning his own garden beyond the hills. But his first venture away from home - a trip to the market - becomes an unexpected adventure when he loses his way"--Container.
The Watsons by Jane Austen( Book )
8 editions published between 1958 and 1977 in English and held by 304 libraries worldwide
Famous Fred( visu )
2 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and held by 276 libraries worldwide
The night Sophie and Nick bury their dearly beloved cat Fred, all of Fred's friends arrive to reveal his nighttime self and give him a proper funeral and farewell.
The tale of two bad mice and Johnny Town-Mouse( visu )
5 editions published between 1995 and 2001 in English and held by 253 libraries worldwide
Beatrix Potter's charming tale of a city mouse and a country mouse who trade places comes to life in this wonderful animated version. Timmy Willie the country mouse and the debonair Johnny Town-Mouse get involved in all sorts of adventures, including a narrow escape and a visit with two very naughty mice.
Father Christmas( visu )
7 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 231 libraries worldwide
A rather grumpy Father Christmas delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.
The Beatrix Potter collection( visu )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 101 libraries worldwide
Beatrix Potter takes her rightful place alongside Walt Disney and the Brothers Grimm as a storyteller for children of all ages, as this delightful boxed set demonstrates. The collection includes nine 30-minute animated tales (tails?) of Peter Rabbit and crew, originally--and lovingly--produced for the BBC.
When the wind blows( visu )
6 editions published between 1986 and 2010 in English and German and held by 82 libraries worldwide
In the depths of rural England Jim and Hilda Bloggs happily live out retirement. They are the typical English couple, eating sausages and chips for lunch, and drinking endless cups of tea. Deeply patriotic, believing in a government which brought its people victoriously through two world wars, their life seems simple and trouble free. Then comes the bomb.
Granpa( visu )
5 editions published between 1984 and 1991 in English and held by 56 libraries worldwide
A little girl and her grandfather share special moments.
Here today a novel by John Coates( Book )
4 editions published between 1949 and 1950 in English and held by 53 libraries worldwide
 
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The world of Peter Rabbit and friendsThe tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher and other storiesThe tale of Pigling Bland and other storiesRaymond Briggs' The snowman Raymond Briggs' Father ChristmasFamous FredThe tale of two bad mice and Johnny Town-MouseFather ChristmasThe Beatrix Potter collection
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