Dianne Hofmeyr
1) Paris Cat
Author
Publisher
Tiny Owl
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A sassy cat from the back alleys of Paris believes she is quite different to the rest of the rabble. She can do anything she sets her mind to--even if others don't think so. Leaving her cat family behind, she sets off to explore Paris. Cat meets legendary singer Edith Piaf, creates her own stunning designs at a high-fashion atelier, and dances with the infamous dancer Josephine Baker and her cheetah. But is this the life she really wants? What about...
2) Storm dragon
Author
Publisher
Otter-Barry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A joyful celebration of play and imagination, perfect for sharing and reading aloud Storm! Storm! Rain raps the window, wind rattles the door. "Let's look for storm dragons," says Grandpa. "Watch out, dragons. We're coming!" Off they go, Grandpa and grandchild, down to the beach for a wild and wonderful adventure...They find dragon footprints, dragon jewels and even a dragon baby, but what will happen when they find the REAL Storm Dragon?
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a giraffe who was sent as a gift from Egypt to France in 1826. A young boy, Atir, takes care of Zeraffa on her epic journey and the sailors sing songs as she gazes down at them. In France, Atir leads her through the countryside, and thousands of people marvel at Zeraffa. Paris falls in love with Zeraffa. The King builds her a special house in the Jardin des Plantes. On warm nights, the young princess...
Author
Publisher
Otter-Barry Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
My daddy is a great big bear. He gets out of bed and grumbles and grouches, scratches and yawns! This charming picture book for younger children portrays a day in the life of a dad and daughter in a single-parent home, as they get up, have breakfast, go to school, go swimming, make dinner and prepare for bedtime. Dad is a great big bear, a silly monkey, a crocodile, an octopus and, at bedtime, a scary monster for a little while - but in the end it's...
8) Tiger walk
Author
Publisher
Otter-Barry Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
One day Tom draws a tiger, inspired by his visit to the art gallery... That night, when Tom can't sleep, the tiger pads out of his drawing and purrs, "Let's go for a walk!" It's the beginning of a magical and life-changing adventure, as the tiger helps Tom to overcome some of his biggest fears.