Would you rather... by John Burningham

Would you rather dance with a goat or tickle a monkey, help a witch make a stew or help Santa deliver presents, or eat spider stew or mashed worms? This book depicts such unlikely alternatives. John Burningham's many other books include "Aldo", "Trublov", "Borka" and "Oi! Get Off Our Train".

Mr. Grumpy's Outing by John Burningham

One fine morning Mr. Gumpy decides it's a perfect day for an outing in his little boat. Apparently, plenty of others think so, too. First some children ask to join him, then a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a sheep... Soon, Mr. Gumpy's boat is precariously full, and there's nowhere for anyone else to go--but overboard! This mild mariner takes everything in stride, though, and his guests are soon bellying up to a nice tea.

Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

Kira, an orphan with a twisted leg, lives in a world where the weak are cast aside. She fears for her future until she is spared by the all-powerful Council of Guardians. Kira is a gifted weaver and is given a task that no other community member can do. While her talent keeps her alive and brings certain privileges, Kira soon realizes she is surrounded by many mysteries and secrets. No one must know of her plans to uncover the truth about her world and see what places exist beyond.

The Tunnel by Anthony Browne

Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister's fears. When he doesn't return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...

The Giver by Lois Lowry

ジョナスの世界は完ぺきだ。すべてが完全にコントロールされている。戦争も、痛みの恐れもない。選択の余地もない。すべての人は共同体の中で役割を与えら れている。ジョナスが12歳になったとき、ザ・ギバーから特別な訓練を受けることになった。ザ・ギバーだけが、人生における本物の痛みと喜びを握ってい る。今、ジョナスが真実を受け取るときがきた。後戻りはできない。