Showing results for "The Nose" in Literature & Fiction

Harmony Parker thought animals much nicer than people, and saw everyone she knew as some non-human species. Her father, for example, was most definitely a bald-headed Sea Lion, her mother a tubby, fussy Pouter Pigeon, and her tiresome older sister a Siamese cat. But Harmony's parents would not allow her to have real pets of any kind – not even a harmless gerbil. Then Uncle Ginger arrived from India and gave Harmony a very special present ...

Kovalyov wakes one morning to discover that his nose has disappeared! It has mysteriously found its way into a loaf of bread on the barber Yokovlevich's breakfast table. The barber tries to get rid of it, but when Kovalyov steps out onto the St Petersburg streets, he finds his nose, now the size...

Meet Rudy, a cheerful and bouncy young reindeer with a shiny red nose and big dreams of joining Santa’s reindeer team. But Rudy’s not quite like the others—and that makes him wonder if he’ll ever belong. In A Nose That Knows the Way, children will follow Rudy’s exciting journey as he tries to prove himself through reindeer games, friendship, and one magical moment that shows everyone just how special he truly is.

Celebrated artist and author Eugene Yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in Soviet Russia to pen this Newbery Honor Book. Breaking Stalin’s Nose follows 10-year-old Sasha Zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a Young Pioneer in Stalin’s Communist Party. But when his father, a member of the State Security police, is arrested the night before the Young Pioneer ceremony, Sasha is left to re-evaluate everything he’s been taught about Stalin and what it truly means to be a good comrade.

A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of Dick King-Smith’s enchanting children’s story about Harmony Parker and her magical 50p coin. Harmony Parker is 10 years old and loves animals. She longs for a pet of her very own, but her parents won’t allow it. All she can do is keep hoping, dreaming and wishing.  Then Uncle Ginger comes to visit from India. He and Harmony become friends, and he gives her a very special present. Not a puppy but something even better: a magical 50 pence piece with the power to grant seven wishes. All she has to do is rub the point of the coin opposite the Queen’s nose.  

Rabbit accidentally eats Snowman’s carrot nose while he is napping! To make up for it, Rabbit knows he must find a new nose for Snowman. He finds lots of vegetables in the snow, but will any of them be a good fit for Snowman’s nose?

A bag of diamonds is missing from the jewelry store, and Jimmy, with his super-snotty schnozz, saves the day.

The President’s life is in danger! Jimmy Sniffles, with the help of a new invention, shrinks down to miniature size to sniff out the source of the problem.

Noses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes that are just right for its particular animal host. Not only do most animals use their noses to breathe, but for many animals, the sense of smell helps them find food, a mate, or even to know when danger is near! Following Animal Tails, Animal Eyes, Animal Mouths (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), and Animal Legs, Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by exploring many different animal noses and how those noses help the animals survive in their habitats.

Brought to you by Puffin. An exciting new publication in celebration of the centenary of his birth, a recently discovered funny and poignant animal story by Dick King-Smith, completed by his great granddaughter, Josie Rogers. Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit but he has the most...

Merry Christmas! Your child will enjoy this cute Christmas book full of fun stories about Rudolph, the red nose reindeer. This book is an excellent listen for early and beginning learners. These stories are great for quick bedtime stories and to be listened to aloud with friends and family during travel and in waiting rooms!

Las narices vienen de todo tipo de formas y tamaños para ajustarse a la perfección a su animal particular. La mayoría de los animales utilizan sus narices no solo para respirar, ¡el sentido del olfato les ayuda a encontrar comida, una pareja o incluso a saber cuándo el peligro está cerca!

When Poppy Picker keeps putting her finger up her nose, we know it won't end well. Her parents are disgusted, her teachers upset, and her friends grossed out. She's been warned about the Booger Monster many times. But will she listen before it's too late?

This Classic Children’s story follows the adventure of a mischievous young boy, Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up, and The Darling Children, on a magical adventure to Neverland. A land filled with Pirates, Fairies and Lost Boys, and the evil Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Voyage with Joe Arden on a story of imagination, exploration and friendship on this unforgettable adventure to Neverland.

When Paul Mouse overhears a customer in a restaurant ordering mouse noses on toast, he assumes it must be a joke. Mouse noses on toast is a myth, isn’t it? But when the waiter asks if that would be with or without whiskers, Paul knows it’s no joke. So begins a laugh-out-loud funny ride...

Em O irmão de Pinóquio, Pedrinho organiza um concurso para ver quem desenha o boneco que será o irmão do Pinóquio. A obra Reinações de Narizinho é composta por onze histórias, que podem ser escutadas aqui separadamente. As onze histórias foram narradas por Sandra Silvério com participação dos seguintes profissionais: Arnaldo Santini, Barros Batista, Bruna Ximenes, Fabio Oliveira, Liane Mufarrej, Lucas Habib, Lucia Tulchinski, Renato Neto, Roger Souza e Tatiane Vaz.

Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi) show dog princess sisters, Carnegie and Madison, are determined to realize their very different dreams. Will fame and royalty...or love and loyalty win out? Disney and DreamWorks Animation voice talent, Stephen Kearin, brilliantly narrates and performs all 36 characters in this award-winning audiobook! Gracie, a royal snobby show dog, expects her noble puppies to follow in her pawprints of being a pampered princess. Daughter Carnegie has inherited Gracie’s aristocratic attitude and assumes she’ll be pick of the litter.

This is a book about a Mama Elephant and her two young calves, Sierra and Luke. Sierra has to make a big decision and is afraid to make the wrong choice because she is "just a girl" and "she can't." Luke lets go of his own doubts when he learns that Elephants have "super-duper brains," and that gives him and Sierra confidence. Mama encourages Sierra to sit in the stillness and listen for her inner voice to guide her, and to enjoy her journey ahead as she sets off to claim her destiny.

Meet Bradley. He's four years old and is a good boy. But he does a very bad thing. He puts his finger in his nose and then in his mouth. He continues this and realizes he cannot stop. To overcome this bad habit, he falls down a mysterious cave one day and meets Germy, who teaches him about good and bad germs, breaking habits, and all the bad things that can happen if he continues.

Some interesting facts about Penelope Crumb... She has: A brother so awful he must be an alien. A mum who draws body parts (ewww!). Her grandpa's nose...but no grandpa.

Her family haven't seen him since her dad died. So Penelope and her friend Lizzie Maple set off across town to find Grandpa Felix, skipping school, taking trains and calling every F. Crumb in the phone book. But what if Grandpa Felix doesn't want to be found? One last fact about Penelope: She doesn't take no for an answer.