Polly Faber Bücher

Eigentlich wollte Pippa nur eben noch schnell in den Supermarkt, um Milch und Nudeln zu kaufen.Da steht auf einmal ein echtes Pony vor dem Regal mit den Backwaren und frisst in aller Ruhe.Sofort sieht sie ihren Traum von einem eigenen Pferd, mit dem sie eine berühmte Springreiterin werden kann, in greifbare Nähe gerückt.Mit viel Geschick schafft Pippa es tatsächlich, das Pony in ihre Wohnung im 12. Stock eines Hochhauses in London zu schmuggeln. Doch wie soll sie das Pony vor ihrer Mutter verbergen?Aber Pippa ist fest entschlossen, ihr neues Pony zu behalten und mit ihm das nächste Turnier zu gewinnen!Ein wunderbar leichtes und lustiges Buch mit einer spannenden Handlung und sympathischen Charakteren.

Abends in der großen Stadt macht sich ein Mädchen fertig fürs Bett, während ihre Mutter und viele andere Menschen ihren Berufen nachgehen. Die Busfahrerin, der Bäcker, die Krankenpflegerin, die Schienenarbeiterin, der Lieferant, die Polizistin, die Reinigungskraft, der Nachtwächter, die Journalistin, die Ärztin und viele mehr. Sie arbeiten, damit das alltägliche Leben rund um die Uhr funktioniert. Und die Mutter bringt mit dem orangefarbenen Nachtbus alle dorthin, wo sie gebraucht werden. Ein poetisch warmes Sachbilderbuch über Berufe in der Nacht, mit atmosphärischen Bildern voller Details zum Entdecken.

Am Stadtrand steht ein altes Haus. Früher haben hier Menschen gearbeitet, jetzt ist es leer. Doch plötzlich tut sich was! Architektin Amy, Baggerfahrer Ben und Ann mit ihrem Kran arbeiten bei Wind und Wetter, um aus dem alten Haus ein neues Zuhause zu machen. Welche Geräte und Fahrzeuge benötigen sie dafür? Und wer macht eigentlich was? Wer entdeckt die Vogelfamilie, die den Bau durch die Jahreszeiten begleitet? Und wo hat sich die kleine rote Katze versteckt, die das Geschehen beobachtet? Ein fröhlich-buntes Wimmelsachbuch, das auch die Menschen vorstellt, die auf einer Baustelle arbeiten.

Mango and Bambang's adventures continue in the second book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir, written by Polly Faber and illustrated by Clara Vulliamy. Mango Allsorts is a girl good at all sorts of things, especially helping a tapir feel at home in a busy city. Bambang is that tapir and he's getting braver every day. Join then for their daring escapades, involving dogs, dancing, diamond rings and a dangerous old enemy. Tapir All at Sea is Book Two in this brilliant series for younger readers.

A tiny mischievous tapir comes to stay and causes trouble between Mango and Bambang. How will the friends sort out this muddle?

Mango and Bambang reach for the stars in the fourth book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir. Both Mango and Bambang are left star-struck when Bambang's cousin comes to town with Hollywood actress Minty Verbena. But when disaster strikes, Bambang is the true star of the show. Superstar Tapir is Book Four in this delightful series for younger readers

A beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the jobs that keep a city running all through the night, and make it ready for the new day. The sky is getting dark.

This is a classic wartime tale of a (real!) cat who made his home at the Faber offices and decided he'd never leave. 'This time we need to get you - get all of the kittens, safe out of London,' said Morgan decisively .

and an enormous cake brings everyone together for a party!Roll-off-the-tongue rhyming text by Polly Faber and bright, lively artwork by Melissa Crowton combine in this comic, timely tale. Readers can make their own Good Neighbour Cake using the recipe at the end of the book!

Building a Home is a beautifully illustrated picture book guide to exactly how an old building can become a brand-new home.

"On a cold winter night a little fox burrows deep in the snow looking for something to eat and a place to rest. She finds herself falling down into a warm, cosy house and meeting a kind old man with a great round belly and a fox-white beard. As the months pass she helps him collect letters and make toys until Christmas Eve, when she is taken on a snowy, moonlit journey across the world and discovers who her new friend really is"--Publisher's description

Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins, filled with adventures, and of course, plenty of banana pancakes.

A hilarious and charming story of a girl, a high rise, and one very inappropriate pet, from the author of the Mango & Bambang series.Kizzy thought she had dreamed of every possible way she might get a pony. She'd never expected to pick one up from the supermarket. But wherever the plump pony munching on flapjacks in the bakery aisle has come from, Kizzy knows he's everything she's ever wished for: a loyal companion and her ticket to showjumping gold at Olympia. There's just one small problem: how do you keep a pony on the twelfth floor of a high rise without your mum finding out? From Polly Faber, author of the Mango & Bambang series, comes a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated tale about following your dreams – no matter how far-fetched they seem.

Dolly likes to lay her egg in a different place each day, to give her boy a challenge. But on this particular day she's chosen a place to roost that takes her far from home and puts her in lots of danger. Will Dolly manage to get home in time to meet her boy from school?

Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away, over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy.

Hodge, an adorable bunny, is stealing some carrots from Mrs Sprat's garden when he ends up stuck in the hedge. Mrs Sprat advances, wanting to get rid of the pesky bunny, and a buzzard overheard spies a tasty rabbit dinner, too. Can Hodge escape from bird of prey and angry gardener in time to take the carrots home?