Sara O'Leary Bücher

Die inspirierende, wahre Geschichte der vier jungen Brontës, die schon als Kinder gerne Geschichten erfanden – und als Erwachsene zu den besten Schriftsteller*innen der englischen Literatur zählen sollten. Vor vielen Jahren wuchsen die vier Kinder der Brontë-Familie – Charlotte, Branwell, Emily und Anne – allein mit ihrem Vater in einem windschiefen Haus am Rande des Moors auf. Die Brontës waren verrückt nach Lesestoff und verschlangen sowohl Gedichte als auch Fabeln, Historisches und Romane. Ein Geschenk ihres Vaters, nämlich ein Satz Spielzeugsoldaten, inspirierte sie zur Herstellung winziger Bücher, für die sie ihre eigenen Geschichten schrieben … eine Leidenschaft, die sie ihr Leben lang begleiten würde.

Ruby is curious about her world and has big ideas about how it works. A delightful picture book celebration of science and creativity, and a welcome companion to Sara O'Leary's beloved This Is Sadie.Ruby is a little girl with a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm that's too big to contain! Ruby is always busy -- she loves to make things, watch things grow and figure out how things work, with her dog Teddy by her side. And Ruby has lots of ideas about what she wants to be: maybe an animal conservationist? Or an archaeologist? She's great at excavating (i.e. digging holes). Or maybe an inventor? She's already invented a book with smells instead of words (so dogs can read it) and a time machine (the dinosaurs did have feathers after all, and the future is looking wild). This is Ruby, and this is her world.

This sweet story captures the singular experience of a visit with Grandma, especially when you share a name - a perfect gift for Mother's Day! Here is a celebration of the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Maud loves the weekends when she stays at her grandma's house. There's always breakfast for supper, matching nightgowns, black-and-white movies, and--best of all--someone to listen to her dreams for her life as a grown-up. But what makes the visits extra special is what Grand-Maud has hidden in an old chest under Maud's bed. She may find a paint set, a toy, homemade cookies, or hand-knit mittens or sweaters. Best of all is when Maud finds something that belonged to Grand-Maud when she was a little girl. In this story of family togetherness, Maud wants to be just like Grand-Maud when she grows up.

An exquisite new picture book from the author of the beloved This Is Sadie about a little doll whose worldview is about to get a whole lot bigger. Gemma has always lived in a very nice little house, always slept in the same room and always worn the same clothes. A doll in an old forgotten dollhouse, Gemma wonders if she will ever grow up, but her parents tell her she will always be their little girl. Until, one day, the dollhouse is opened by a GIANT, and Gemma's whole life changes. New things are introduced into the little house -- and Gemma finally has an opportunity to leave what's familiar and see the enormous world beyond. A story that evokes children's classics, Gemma and the Giant Girl is a gorgeously illustrated and poignant tale of what it feels like to be small in a big world and how even the smallest among us can take charge of our own destinies.

What if you discovered that a ghost was haunting your home? What if you were that ghost? In the midst of her life, Fay awakens on her piano, sensing something is amiss. On the surface, everything appears perfect: she's married to the man she loves and living in her dream house, yet she finds herself haunting her once-happy home. Familiar surroundings suddenly feel altered, and more troubling is the presence of another woman sharing her husband’s bed. A strange girl roams the house, claiming to have "brought Fay back." Fay's husband has seemingly moved on, creating a new life while sharing his home with two wives—one of whom is consumed by thoughts of revenge. As Fay grapples with her haunting reality, she confronts her past choices and the life she can no longer claim. This glimmering, darkly comedic narrative explores both domestic and existential themes, delving into the complexities of marriage and the essence of life. It strips away the non-essential, revealing a story that is raw, polished, and as close to truth as fiction can be.