Gillian McClure widmet sich seit vier Jahrzehnten ihrer Arbeit als Autorin und Illustratorin. Ihre unverwechselbaren Bücher haben bedeutende Anerkennung gefunden und wurden weltweit in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Über ihr kreatives Schaffen hinaus hat sie sich aktiv in literarischen Gemeinschaften engagiert, in einflussreichen Gremien mitgewirkt und aufstrebende Talente betreut. McClure setzte sich auch durch ihr eigenes Verlagsprojekt für die Kunst des Bilderbuchs ein.
Dubbin and Todd are at the seaside. Dubbin has his skateboard and Todd's got a blue ball. As they roll along to the pier - disaster! The ball flies over the wall and then Todd disappears. It's Dubbin to the rescue. A delightful follow-up to the first Dog on Wheels.
Dog friends Dubbin and Todd have a snowy adventure when Dubbin flips off the wheels of his skateboard and turns it into a snowboard.
Peter has heard the legend of the Selkie, a seal who can turn into a girl, but he can't believe it when he rescues a real, live Selkie from the oysterman's nets. The two become firm friends, and Selkie teaches Peter the language of the sea. But someone else has spotted the Selkie, and Peter and his friend are in great danger. Suggested level: junior, primary
Two boys and a dog find a place where the stream meets the sea. Can they build a dam to hold back the water? There are stones and driftwood and seaweed - is it enough to stop the stream?
Zoe lives by the river with her Dear Old Dog, but dreams of running away to sea. One day she decides to go, and starts to prepare and pack her little boat. Dog isn't sure he wants to go and hides when it's time to leave, so Zoe heads off alone. When Zoe reaches the sea however, she gets into trouble and Dog is there to help. In graphic novel format. Suggested level: junior
It rained and it rained, water poured down from the sky. Out in a field, Old Sloger the Ox kept his head down, eyes to the ground and, close by, Fussy Hen squawked and looked this way and that for the Hungry Fox.
"Is there a mouse living in this house? Well the bird has seen it, the squirrel has heard it, the cat has even touched it! But this is no ordinary mouse ... Just wait and see"--Back cover.
Dog pals Dubbin and Todd are going on a walk before breakfast: Dubbin on his skateboard and Todd lagging behind on paws. Not only that but Todd is also carrying a huge bone which is attracting attention from another, not so nice dog. Can Dobbin, Todd and the bone get home safely? A wonderfully funny and beautifully illustrated picture book.
One day a strange cat appears at the door. 'My name is Tom Finger,' he cries. Each day he appears, and each day he leaves a strange and wonderful gift: a silk purse, a lace handkerchief, an embroidered needle case. Queenie is completely entranced by him - her brother though is convinced he is a witch's cat. But Queenie is determined to find out - and one day starts following the cat through the snowy forest, following a trail of red wool…What Queenie finds at the end of the trail is totally unexpected.A book that has exquisite, beautiful illustrations,and a traditional feel that will be cherished for years to come.Praise for Tom Finger:'McClure's storytelling has a strange magical rhythm to it and her drawings have a wistful delicacy' Books for Keeps'enchanting' Financial Times'a magical tale, set in a snowy landscape' Daily Telegraph
