William Steig

Un clásico indiscutible. Una obra maestra, finalista del premio National Books Award. «Brillante, único y salvajemente original.», Maurice Sendak «Steig es humor, elegancia y una inmensa ternura. Un

Amos és un ratolí diminut, Boris una gegantina balena. Què poden tenir en comú dos animalons tan diferents? Molt fàcil: el seu amor per l'oceà. Amos adora la seva olor, la seva immensitat, Boris la v

Shrek, un ogro contracultural, feo y malhumorado, recorre el mundo en busca de aventura encontrándose con asnos, brujas, caballeros, dragones, finalmente con una princesa tan horrible y adorable como el. El personaje de este album (publicado por primera vez en 1990) dio origen a la saga ¡Shrek! (Dreamworks) cuya primera pelicula fue ganadora del Oscar al mejor film de animacion, convirtiendo al personaje en el ogro mas simpatico de la literatura infantil.

Una fábula divertidísima que enseña a los más pequeños que sus ideas los harán grandes. Y que se puede ser listo y, además, bueno. Este libro forma parte de la nueva colección GRANDES ÁLBUMES: Los m

En Tiffky Doofky, lescombriaire del poble dEspurnera, te un bon pressentiment. Per aixo decideix anar a veure Madame Tarsal, lendevina de la vila, que li revela que aquell mateix dia, abans no es pongui el sol, coneixera el seu gran amor. En Tiffky busca pertot, i a estones satura a descansar i rumia: ¿on es fica lamor i per que no el trobes quan el busques?El dia avanca, comenca a fer-se fosc, i les esperances den Tiffky fan figa. I si tot es un error, o una broma? Pero al rellotge encara li queda corda, i de vegades els grans amors arriben una miqueta tard..., pero arriben.

Novedad Junio 2001La novelización de SHREK.

Quan ho tens tot, és difícil sobreviure sense res. L�l és un ratolinet amb molta sort: viu en un entorn civilitzat i amb totes les comoditats, i és feliç amb la seva estimada Amanda. Un dia, una tem

The charming story of a loyal and wrongly-accused goose, with delightful illustrations by the authorGawain is a kind, honest goose. He loves King Basil very much, and while he does sometimes long for his pond and his prize cabbages, he carries out his duties as Chief guard of the Royal treasury with utmost diligence.But then, one day, the treasure starts to disappear. As only Gawain and King Basil have the keys, and the king is beyond reproach, all eyes turn to the miserable goose. Much as Gawain protests, much as he professes his innocence, it is not to be: he is found guilty.While Gawain languishes in self-imposed exile, the real thief realises that he has done an awful wrong. But does he have what it takes to confess? Can he clear the poor gooses name and restore harmony to a kingdom?William Steig (1907-2003) was an American author and illustrator of award-winning books for children. His work started appearing in the New Yorker in 1930, and he continued to draw cartoons and illustrations for them for the next seven decades. His books include Shrek!, on which the films of the same name are based, Abels Island and Domninic, both published by Pushkin Childrens. He twice received the Newbery Honor, was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and was the US nominee for both of the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a childrens book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.

The delightful tale of a wandering good samaritan dog, by the author of Shrek!Dominic has decided it is time for a change. So he packs up his hats and his piccolo, and sets off into the unknown. But no sooner does he feel the air on his snout and the grass beneath his paws, than disaster strikes: he encounters the dreaded Doomsday Gang.But Dominic is not one to complain - and nor is he one to lose a fight. As legend of his victory over the villains spreads, more and more creatures turn to him for help: a 158-year-old turtle, a heartbroken wild boar, and a family of grateful geese all encounter Dominics heroism and generosity.But his trials are far from over: the Doomsday Gang is alive and kicking, and how can one young dog face a mob of hooligans alone?William Steig (1907-2003) was an American author and illustrator of award-winning books for children. His work started appearing in the New Yorker in 1930, and he continued to draw cartoons and illustrations for them for the next seven decades. His books include Shrek!, on which the films of the same name are based, Abels Island and The Real Thief, both published by Pushkin Childrens. He twice received the Newbery Honor, was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and was the US nominee for both of the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a childrens book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.

Winner of the Newbery Medal and Honor: a heartwarming tale of one mouses struggle to go home, with delightful illustrations by the authorAbel has been happily married to Amanda for over a year. He has a comfortable home, an allowance from his mother, and no reason to worry. But one summer afternoon, a sudden storm blows away Amandas scarf. Abel rushes after it - and is swept away by the wind.When he finally comes to rest, he finds himself marooned on an uninhabited island. Ever resourceful, he is sure he will escape. He tries everything - bridges, boats, catapults, stepping stones - but gradually comes to realise that there is no way out...As the winter draws in, the canny mouse must endure hunger, danger, and the ever-present threat of an owl with nasty intentions. And will he ever get home? Will he see his beloved Amanda once more?William Steig (1907-2003) was an American author and illustrator of award-winning books for children. His books include Shrek!, on which the films of the same name are based, Dominic and The Real Thief, both published by Pushkin Childrens. He twice received the Newbery Honor, was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and was the US nominee for both of the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a childrens book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.

Cuando lo tienes todo, es difícil sobrevivir sin nada. Abel es un ratoncillo con mucha suerte: vive en un entorno civilizado y con todas las comodidades, feliz con su querida Amanda. Un día, una enorme tormenta los sorprende en pleno picnic. Un viento hu

Pete's father starts kneading the dough. Next, some oil is generously applied. (Its really water.) And then some tomatoes. (They're really checkers.) When the dough gets tickled, it laughs like crazy.

Un clàssic indiscutible. Una obra mestra, finalista del premi National Books Award. «Brillant, únic i salvatgement original.», Maurice Sendak «Steig és humor, elegància i una tendresa immensa. Un me

l llibre més famós de William Steig en una edició de luxe. Aquest llibre forma part de la nova col·lecció GRANS ÀLBUMS: Els millors àlbums de la literatura infantil, en una cuidadíssima edició de gr