| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear , 2018-02-27 Moose, Lion, Zebra and Sheep take shelter in a cave on a cold and rainy day, only to realize that a bear is there. The bear roars loudly and says that he is trying to sleep. Not understanding why the bear is so cranky, the other animals come up with ways to cheer him up. Moose finds antlers for him, Lion gives him a mane, and Zebra paints on stripes. Is there anything the four well-meaning friends can do to help the bear sleep? |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Hungry Bear Nick Bland, 2017-12-26 Nick Bland's bestselling The Very Hungry Bear is now available in board book! Bear is back...and he's very, very hungry! Bear is trying to fish, but instead of food, he only manages to catch . . . a polar bear? The poor bear is lost and his ice floe is rapidly melting. The polar bear makes a deal: he'll give Bear a pile of fish in return for a new home. Bear takes his new friend on a tour, and finally they find the just-right home for an ice-loving bear. The Bear we all fell in love with in The Very Cranky Bear and The Very Itchy Bear is just as delightful as always -- and much less cranky with the promise of food on the horizon! This new story features the same bold, clever illustrations and catchy rhyming text that made Nick Bland's first two Bear books instant favourites. Told with his characteristic humour and wit, The Very Hungry Bear is both an endearing tale of friendship and a subtle message about preserving our environment. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Itchy Bear Nick Bland, 2015-06-01 In The Very Cranky Bear, Bears cave was invaded by four playful animals. In The Very Itchy Bear there is just one creature bothering him: a persistent flea. Bear tries to get away but Flea just wont leave him alone. When Bear finally gets rid of Flea, he finds that he misses him and a new friendship is born. Now in reader format perfect for beginning readers! |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Brave Bear Nick Bland, 2016-06-01 The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the jungle? |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Noisy Bear Nick Bland, 2015-06-01 The Very Cranky Bear and his friends are back! Theres music in the air in the Jingle Jangle Jungle! Can Bears friends help him find the perfect instrument to play? |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Sleepy Bear Nick Bland, 2017-01-07 On a Jingle Jangle Mountain, as the snow fell on the rocks A sleepy bear was being followed by a very sneaky fox. But Bear was in a hurry, he was running very late Winter had arrived and it was time to hibernate! The Very Cranky Bear is back and he has a mischievous fox to contend with.... |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear Nick Bland, 2010-05-06 In the jingle, jangle jungle, four friends encounter a very cranky bear. Moose, Lion and Zebra all think they know how to cheer him up, but it's plain, boring Sheep who has the answer. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Super Bear Nick Bland, 2021-09-07 The Very Super Bear is back (in board book) . . . and he's here to save the Jingle Jangle Jungle! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle, while Bear was chasing bees, he came across the strangest thing beneath the shady trees. It was such a lovely colour and just the perfect shape. Today's my lucky day! said Bear. I've found myself . . . . . . A CAPE. When Bear finds a cape in the Jingle Jangle Jungle, he soon discovers there are lots of animals in need of his help. Can The Very Super Bear and his sidekick, Bruce the Goose, save the jungle from the cranky yellow monster? From bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bland comes this exciting new adventure with an environmental twist. Now in board book -- this delightful story is just right for the littlest hands! |
| very cranky bear nick bland: A Monster Wrote Me a Letter Nicholas Bland, Nick Bland, 2005 What happens when a monster invites himself over? Do you tell him to get lost? Or do you try to make the monster feel at home? A hilarious look at what happens when boys and monsters mix. Were they really made to get along? |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Unscary Book Nick Bland, 2018-01-09 What are you doing here?! This is supposed to be a scary book!' Nicholas Ickle is back and this time he wants to show us a very scary book. However, as much as he tries, he can't keep away all the lovely and happy things from appearing on the pages. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Runaway Hug Nick Bland, 2013-12-24 Mommy, said Lucy. Can I have a hug before I go to bed? When Mommy jokes that she only has one hug left, Lucy decides she must keep Mommy's last hug safe. As Lucy shares the hug with everyone in her large and loving family, she is always careful to get it back . . . until the canine member of the family refuses to play along! Highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling picture-book creators Nick Bland and Freya Blackwood collaborate for the first time on this charming story, which celebrates the imaginative powers of children and the extraordinary love to be found in ordinary bedtime routines. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Walk of the Whales Nick Bland, 2025-07 When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don't quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, anti-whale words. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to help. A powerful and entertaining story about the environment from best-selling author, Nick Bland. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Some Dads Nick Bland, 2017-05-02 Dads come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! Some dads tend to worry. And some dads are in a hurry. Some dads like strolling. And some dads like rock 'n' rolling. But all dads are proud of their kids, and all kids love their dads for their unique qualities. In this silly rhyming picture book by author-illustrator Nick Bland, fathers and their children will enjoy sharing story time together as they think about all the wonderful things that make their time together special. Some Dads is the perfect gift for Father's Day or for any new dad. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Wrong Book Nick Bland, 2010-01-01 Hey, what are you doing here? This is my story -- get out! You're in the wrong book! This is a book about Nicholas Ickle -- and he's trying to tell his story. But every time he starts, a new character invades the page. Nicholas tells them all they're in the wrong book, but he's soon surrounded by an elephant, some monsters, a queen and her entourage, a pirate, a puppet and a bunch of rats -- they're all trying to get in on his story! Can he tell his tale before the book ends? |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Pout-Pout Fish Deborah Diesen, 2008-03-18 The first book in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna! Deep in the water, Mr. Fish swims about With his fish face stuck In a permanent pout. Can his pals cheer him up? Will his pout ever end? Is there something he can learn From an unexpected friend? Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading dreary wearies isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that's sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down. The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Brave Bear Kathy Mallat, 2004-03-01 A bear bravely goes out on a limb to help a baby bird get back to its nest. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Wolfred Nicholas Bland, Nick Bland, 2020-10 A mesmerising new story and instant classic from the beloved author of the best-selling Very Cranky Bear books. Fancy Pants Tower is the biggest, shiniest building in the city. And Wolfred operates the lift. Each day he silently observes the extraordinary things he sees as he passes between the floors of the tower. To his boss, Wolfred isn't important enough to notice. But Wolfred notices everything - big or small, normal or very, very strange ... Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel meets Helen Oxenbury's The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig in this hilariously oddball tale of Wolfred, an endearing elevator operator and writer, and the strange building he works in. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Scaredy Bear Steve Smallman, 2018-07-12 There's a monster in the forest and Little Bob is out to find him . . . but instead, he finds a very scaredy bear! Will the bear be happy to join in the hunt? A heart-warming tale about friendship and overcoming your fears. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Canada in Colours Per-Henrik Gürth, 2011-08 Introduces colors while exploring landscapes across Canada. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Five in the Bed Nick Bland, 2014-10-30 There were five in the bed and the Cranky Bear said, 'It's crowded! Roll over!' So they all rolled over... Join the Very Cranky Bear and friends in this traditional 'Five in the Bed' retelling, from the best-selling Nick Bland - creator of The Very Cranky Bear series. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear Stories Nick Bland, 2021-10-05 Five favourite stories from bestselling picture book creator Nick Bland, now all in one volume! In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. This amazing bear-sized collection includes five storytime favourites to read together or alone. Includes: The Very Cranky Bear The Very Hungry Bear The Very Itchy Bear The Very Noisy Bear The Very Brave Bear |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Twinkle , 2017-05 One quiet night a little girl who gazes out her window and imagines that the stars are her friends. Suddenly, a shooting star lands in her garden, and in a twinkle the night is filled with friendship and fun. Eventually it is time for Little Star to go home -- and one little girl to go to bed -- but how do you make a star fall up? A charming, gently humorous and beautifully illustrated bedtime story.-- |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Aunties Three Nick Bland, 2011 'Pack up your games, dismantle your toys, practise your manners and muffle your noise. Straighten your face, where your smile used to be, for coming this way are The Aunties Three!' Watch the mayhem unfold as three bold aunts enter the house of three unruly children who try their very best to welcome the guests for tea. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: King Pig Nick Bland, 2015 Because he was the king, he could make the sheep do whatever he wanted, whenever he pleased. But he just couldn't make them like him. A royal romp about a little pig with a lot to learn. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Chatterbox Bear Pippa Curnick, 2019-02-07 Meet Gary the bear - he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding. Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends. Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds . . . the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends. This sunny and bright picture book is bursting with energy and humour. From the illustrator of Lucie Goose, shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear Collection Nick Bland, 2014-07-31 In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging stories make these three books perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller. This collection includes hardcover editions of The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Hungry Bear and The Very Brave Bear in a collectible slipcase. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland, 2017-01-31 Popcorn the chicken has found a Fabulous Friend Machine-and now she's going to have more friends than ever! What could go wrong? When Popcorn, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks Farm, finds a forgotten smartphone in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. Soon she is so busy sending messages to them that she begins to forget her old friends. When a meet-up with her new friends is about to end in disaster, the quick-thinking animals of Fiddlesticks Farm save the day . . . and one relieved chicken learns a lesson. A cautionary tale from the bestselling creator of The Very Cranky Bear series. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Donald Loves Drumming Nicholas Bland, Nick Bland, 2008 Donald loves drumming, all day and all night. But his family all say he is TOO LOUD. So Donald tries other activities-but nothing seems right. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Some Mums Nick Bland, 2016-03-01 Some mums are wonderful! Some mums are graceful, some mums are tough, and some mums make your day wonderful. No matter who your mum is, she is the best mum in her own way. Just in time for Mother's Day, an adorable board book from talented author and illustrator Nick Bland that celebrates mums and all of their unique mumness! Children will love the humorous illustrations as they try to identify their own mums in these pages. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas Aaron Blabey, 2019-07-09 Find out what piranhas eat -- and don't eat! -- in this new, irresistibly funny picture book from Aaron Blabey, the bestselling creator of Pig the Pug! Everyone knows that piranhas don't eat bananas -- except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds! Brian's piranha friends think he's crazy. Piranhas don't eat bananas -- their sharp teeth are for eating meat! And there's a scrumptious pair of feet dangling in the water nearby...Rich with author-illustrator Aaron Blabey's hysterical text and unforgettably wacky illustrations, Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas is a hilarious story about trying new things -- no matter how strange they seem! |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Red Is Best Kathy Stinson, 2014-04-25 Young Kelly's mom doesn't understand about red. Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Pajama Time! Sandra Boynton, 2023-05-02 Animals celebrate pajamas of all colors and kinds. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Three Bears in a Boat David Soman, 2014-05-20 From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a high seas adventure inspired by the classic picture books Little Bear and Where the Wild Things Are. Three bear siblings break their mother’s favorite blue seashell, and rather than tell her, they decide to set out in their sailboat to find her a new one. On their quest they encounter salty sailors, strange new islands, huge whales, and vast seas but no blue seashells. When a treacherous storm suddenly blows in, the three bears find themselves tossed about in their little boat, far from Mama. What will become of their search, and what will it take to bring them safely home? This read aloud shares its best qualities with classic picture books: breath-taking illustrations, epic adventure, and a subtle message about taking responsibility for your actions. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: Monster Chef Nick Bland, 2014-08-01 What does an average monster need to prove he can be scary? Just the right ingredients in a recipe for fright! Marcel was a monster of medium size With crotchety horns and googly eyes Like any good monster, he worked every night Giving the neighbourhood children a fright. But poor Marcel is simply not scary. In fact, he's hopeless at his job. After he trudges home from work each night, he turns to his true love . . . cooking. He made earthworm spaghetti and cold cactus pies With some smelly-sock soup and a cockroach surprise There were rotten bananas on apple-core cake And a dollop of sludge on a beetle-shell bake. One night, when Marcel leaves his lunchbox out, a little kid looks inside . . . and is terrified! So Marcel gives up freelance frightening, and opens a restaurant where he can scare customers with his cooking instead. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: David Goes to School David Shannon, 1999 A light-hearted companion to the Caldecott Honor Book No, David! David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, No, David! Full color. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear 6 Book Boxed Set Nick Bland, 2020-10 He's cranky, he's hungry, he's brave, he's noisy, he's sleepy, he's... a SUPER bear! Vibrant illustrations and engaging stories make these five books from Nick Bland riotous read-alouds for your classroom! Includes: * The Very Cranky Bear * The Very Hungry Bear * The Very Brave Bear * The Very Noisy Bear * The Very Sleepy Bear * The Very Super Bear. Nick Bland. 6 full-colour hardcovers, each 24 pp. Early Years/Foundation/Primary. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: It's Okay to Be a Unicorn! Jason Tharp, 2020-02-04 An inspiring picture book, Jason Tharp’s It’s Okay To Be A Unicorn! features a unicorn pretending to be a horse—until he learns to embrace his true self. Cornelius J. Sparklesteed is known among all the other horses in Hoofington for his beautiful and creative handmade hats. But Cornelius is hiding a secret under his own tall, pointy hat: He’s really a unicorn. Hoofington is a friendly place, but its horses pass on lots of mean rumors about unicorns. When Cornelius is chosen to perform for this year’s Hoofapalooza, will he find the courage to show everyone his unicorniness? It's Okay To Be A Unicorn! is an inspiring story about the rainbow magic of kindness. An Imprint Book “Tharp's good-natured fable is bright and rainbow-y . . . will resonate with any who have felt 'other.'” —Kirkus Reviews |
| very cranky bear nick bland: A Visitor for Bear Bonny Becker, 2015-10-27 A Visitor for Bear has the feel of a classic, and it’s so cozy no parent could object to reading it aloud every night. — The New York Times Book Review (starred review) Features an audio read-along! Bear is quite sure he doesn’t like visitors. He even has a sign. So when a mouse taps on his door one day, Bear tells him to leave. But the mouse — who keeps popping up in the most unexpected places — just won’t go away! Cheery persistence wears down the curmudgeonly Bear in a wry comedy of manners that ends in a most unlikely friendship. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Collection Nick Bland, 2015-10-01 The Very Cranky Bear, The Very Itchy Bear, The Very Hungry Bear, The Very Brave Bear and The Very Noisy Bear Vibrant illustrations and fun, engaging stories make these five books perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller. |
| very cranky bear nick bland: The Very Cranky Bear and Other Stories , 2018-08-28 A box set of the bestselling Cranky Bear titles for early readers! Five funny rhyming classics featuring the popular Very Cranky Bear with an easy-to-read design to help young readers enjoy them on their own. Titles in the box set include: The Very Cranky Bear The Very Itchy Bear The Very Hungry Bear The Very Brave Bear The Very Noisy Bear |
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