In the Garden
written and illustrated by Peggy
Collins
Cider Mill Press, 2008
ISBN 978-1-60433-026-7 (paperback)
ISBN 1-60433-026-7 (hardcover)
32 pages
A
seed is planted, a garden grows, and an enchanting picture
book blossoms from this lovely and timely idea.
In the Garden captures a child’s delight
in cultivating his own small plot of land. As the seasons
pass, a boy watches the ever-changing sights in his
backyard as vegetables sprout and flowers bloom. (He
even plants a few of his favorite toys!) Kids will want
to join in the fun as our hero stomps through puddles,
meets slimy slugs and beautiful butterflies, and enjoys
tasty, just-picked treats. Before long, everything in
the garden has grown bigger—even the little gardener!
Author and illustrator Peggy Collins charms readers
with cheery, colorful artwork and endearing text that
perfectly captures a young child’s unique view
of nature.
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Tallula's Atishoo!
written by Neil Griffiths
illustrated by Peggy Collins
Red
Robin Books, 2007
ISBN 9781905434121
24 pages
Tallula was doing what she liked to do most of all:
wallowing in mud! She loved the stuff, the stickier
the better. But she soon discovers that you can have
too much of a good thing, when she overstays her welcome
in the muddy depths.
A marvellously mucky adventure!
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There's
A Spider in the Bath!
written by Neil Griffiths
illustrated by Peggy Collins
Red
Robin Books, 2008
ISBN 978-1-905434-15-2
32 pages
There's a spider in the bath!
When bathtime beckons, Stanley always has an excuse
to try and get out of it. But tonight he doesn't need
to spin a yarn.
This is a super suspense story that weaves its way
to a spidacular conclusion.
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Tooter's Stinky Wish
written by Brian Cretney
illustrated by Peggy Collins
Fitzhenry
and Whiteside, 2011.
ISBN 978-1-55455-165-1 Hbk
32 pages
Tooter is a skunk who just can't stink.
He tries everything, from scientific experiments
to self-help manuals. In despair, he wishes on an evening
star. A small bug overhears his wish and takes him on
a journey of discovery, where Tooter learns the value
of perspective, perseverance, and patience. And when Fox
tries to turn Tooter into a midnight snack, Tooter discovers
that his new friend packs a powerful stinky punch of his
own!
Brian Cretney is a primary school teacher
who enjoys telling stories to his students. He also encourages
them to tell stories of their own in a safe, inclusive
environment. Tooter's Stinky Wish is his first
picture book.
Peggy Collins is a veteran illustrator of
over a dozen picture books, both fiction and non-fiction.
Her books In the Garden and In the Snow were included
in the Canadian Children’s Book Centre's list of
“Best Books for 2010.” Though she has dabbled
in all sorts of media, she now works primarily in gouache,
pencil crayon, and ink.
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