By Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Adrian Reynolds

Bear loves wandering and singing on the beach where he lives. When he spots some seagulls soaring high above him, he thinks about how much fun it must be to fly. There's just one problem -- bears don't have wings. Luckily, Bear has four young friends who help him reach new heights! Told in his signature lyrical style, Michael Rosen's lilting refrains make for a delightful read-aloud. And Adrian Reynold's lively, bold illustrations have made Bear a true favorite.

By Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Join award-winning author, critic and anthologist Michael Rosen for a spirited look at the life and work of one of our greatest novelists. With stunning illustrations by Robert Ingpen, this accessible, child-friendly text vividly re-creates the world of Charles Dickens. We learn about the author's childhood in London, his early career, his performances, and of course, the great social and political upheavals of the time, which inspired so much of his work.

By Michael Rosen
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

What's so special about Shakespeare? Why do his poems and plays continue to excite our imaginations centuries after his death? While there are many books about William Shakespeare, there are few for young readers that paint so vivid a portrait of the man many consider to be the greatest English writer of all time, and of the extraordinary and dangerous times in which he lived. Michael Rosen's engaging text and Robert Ingpen's dramatic illustrations pay spectacular homage to the writer, his work, and his world.