Alison Jay

A little girl awakens to scenes from fairy tales in which she can count familiar characters or objects from one to ten and back again.

a child's first counting book

1 2 3

A little girl befriends a bee, which takes her on a journey of discovery in this wordless picture book.

Bee & me

A bee flies in the window of the high-rise flat where she lives and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help restore beauty and balance in our environment. With a list of bee-friendly seeds to plant and ways to protect bees at home.

A Picture Book

Bee and Me

Michael Catchpool

When the king orders a boy to make him a huge wardrobe out of the clouds in the sky, the boy warns him that it is more than he needs but the king does not listen.

The Cloud Spinner

When a giant octopus entangled in fishing line is washed ashore during a big storm and becomes stranded on the beach, a young boy and girl, assisted by various sea creatures, push and pull him back to sea. Includes endnotes on marine life, lighthouses, and items that wash up on beaches.

Out of the Blue

Janet Lawler

"If kisses were colors, you'd see every one of the bands of the rainbow that shines in the sun. If kisses were flowers, you'd have huge bouquets of roses and daisies picked fresh every day." The affection between a parent and child is immeasurable, as this entrancing love song expresses so tenderly. Luminous and lyrical, this is a book of timeless beauty and charm. This gorgeous picture book is now available in a new gift paperback format, which allows you to personalize the book and send it to someone special. The gatefold cover has space for you to write a message and sign the book. Then fill in the mailing address, affix postage stamps, and drop it in the mail.

If Kisses Were Colors

The affection between a parent and a child is immeasurable, as this entrancing love song tenderly expresses.

If Kisses Were Colours

In this first word book for the very young, the simple format and primitive-style paintings invite children to participate. Watchful readers will note that each turn of a page reveals a new perspective on what has come before--and what's to follow. The effect invites imaginative storytelling. Full color.

Pict This

Beautifully presented with a paded cover and ribbon tie. There are spaces to write about first memories and stick photographs. It includes special envelopes to store precious keepsakes safely.

Alison Jay Baby Journal

B is for boy . . . but in Alison Jay's ABC, B also stands for basket, beehive,and butterfly. Featuring a simple format and bright paintings, this acclaimed alphabet book is perfect for toddlers. Older readers are encouraged to look and look again as each spread reveals a new perspective on what has come before and intriguing hints of what's still to come.

A Child's First Alphabet Book

Words and images combine on each page of this breathtaking picture book to create an introduction to everyday words that children and their parents will want to return to again and again. With a wealth of detail, Alison Jay has created a series of pictures where elements cleverly reappear from spread to spread, providing a timeless book to share.

Picture This...

Illustrations and single words present different aspects of Christmas, and the pictures hide links to Christmas songs and carols.

Christmastime

A board book adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, with one word per page or double page.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

If yesterday was the best day ever, wouldn't it be great to find a way to repeat it? A whimsical tale about happiness with sure appeal for science-minded kids -- and wise grandparents -- everywhere. What could beat yesterday's perfect day at the fair? Maybe nothing, one boy thinks, and he wishes he could go back and do it again. So he puts all his scientific knowledge to work, from stars to time machines to wormholes (is it possible he could find one in his garden?). He thinks that maybe Grandad could help him. But Grandad, in sharing some memories from his own past, reminds him that every new day brings the chance of a new adventure. With quirky illustrations imparting a sense of wonder, Alison Jay takes a fanciful look at being content in the here and now.

Looking for Yesterday

"Alison Jay weaves potent magic as she leads grown-ups and children alike on a very special journey through the alphabet" - Back cover.

Alison Jay's ABC

First Question Books

Alison Jays Nursery Collection

Brian Patten

A paperback edition of a fantasy tale first published in 1998. Unable to sleep, and worried about her broken doll, Emma goes out and finds herself in an enchanted wood, where a hippopotamus mends the doll by feeding her the medicine of dreams. Illustrated in full colour by Alison Jay.

Emma's Doll

One Christmas Eve a man buys presents for the woman he loves, beginning with a partridge in a pear tree. The couple travel through town and gifts pile up, until they get to a Christmas party so magnificent it is a little overwhelming... leading them to slip back to the quiet of home, where the partridge is waiting. This visual feast from acclaimed illustrator Alison Jay is the perfect festive gift.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

"Follow Alison Jay down a magical path to Dreamland, on a fairy-tale counting adventure from one to ten and back again" - Back cover.

Alison Jay's 123

Carolyn Curtis

When the day has ended and everyone else has fallen asleep, a young boy embarks on an adventure with his friend, the Moon. Their unusual journey is described in lyrical verse, creating a magical story that celebrates the serene beauty of the world at night.

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