Bøker av Thurston Jones

Animals.'Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates are the classes of animals with which we share our planet.' Here are 102 cinquains to reach out to some of our fellow animals as they swim, run, jump, dig and fly through life. 'Animals' brings together symbolic poetry and simple imagery to try to bond with the animals that we have always survived with on Earth. Raffle Ticket Poetry is a series of books, with hundreds and hundreds of short poems and illustrations. Each poem is created on a individual raffle ticket and has its own number, theme and image.Each book details a topic ranging from the Free Living to Animals or to The Hidden in life.The poems are ideal to read during a coffee break, to smile or ponder over. They are designed to be short and snappy and even disposable. They can be cut out of the book and sent to someone you think may also like them, or stuck on the fridge, or just pop the book in your bag.Each book has 102 cinquain poems to take you through life, as we search for many things life has to offer. The series brings together symbolic poetry and simple imagery to touch and reflect on human emotions.

The Hidden.'Relates to what is unseen, untold or unclear. Connects with what is not easy to find or just out of sight.'Here are 102 cinquains to try to remove the cloak on what is tucked away. The Hidden brings together symbolic poetry and simple imagery, as one searches to reveal the nature of reality. It explores esoteric practices, mystical meanings, and masked aspects of psychology.

Scary, Spooky, Ghostly'The 13 Halloween tales are traditional to the pumpkin roots of Halloween and are cheerfully brought back to life for new spooky fun.'Get ready for a ghoulish mixture of stories, games, song and poems. Some a little scary, some slightly spooky and many are very ghostly.'13 Tales for Halloween' offers short stories; tongue twister spells; poems; a song and several games to play or even take part in. The picture-packed book offers children a fresh approach to their Halloween evening with tales about dressing up; trick or treating; black cats; corn mazes; night creatures; tea parties and much, much more.'Scary, Spooky, Ghostly' is a modern children's picture book for Halloween, containing a mixture of short tales for a fun night inside the house and outside on Halloween night.This delightfully illustrated picture book contains 13 Halloween spooky tales created to thrill and entertain young readers.There are new characters which children will love including Misty the witch's cat; 'Glamorous pumpkins' and of course, the very scary 'Night creatures.'We follow ghosts, skeleton and spooks as they visit your house for tea. Everyone then gets dressed up to get ready for the Halloween evening of fun. Fun that includes scary games; spooky corn mazes; ghostly dancing and singing.'When witches make spells;they bring feathers and beads;soft shells and hard seeds;some selfie photos;petals and stones;bathwater with bones,and ribbons and string,to make scary things.Because witches are so busy on Halloween.'- Witches Potions.Scary, Spooky, Ghostly- 13 tales for Halloween is colourful and wonderfully illustrated with friendly-looking, ghostly characters that children will be fond of and like to revisit again. It can be read as a scary, bedtime read or in sections, selected for quick reading and amusement.The children's picture book has a Halloween dance and a sing-along called 'Funky Halloween'. There are poems and tales of where the ghosts come from on Halloween night and also where they all return to.The stories are light-hearted and designed for fun so follow ghosts; witches; mummies; skeletons and many more as they visit for a very, special Halloween.'The jelly is shaking with zombie ice cream;white chocolate bats are ready to scream.' - The Tea Party.'The autumn soil allows for veggies to growand grow and grow from their roots down below.' - Glamorous Pumpkins.'And when everyone has gone.Every ghost and witch and spook.There will be only one left;feeling a bit misunderstood.' - The Scarecrow.

Legend of the Boatman¿¿'Somewhere far away, there is an island; where flowers grow in a warm breeze.And on this island lived a boatman who sailed there from far, overseas.'The book follows how the 'Legend of the Boatman' became the legend. The legend who came from the stars each night to help dogs.The Boatman travels from town to town to sell some of his flowers. Every place he visits, he sees homeless dogs. He really wishes that he could help them and one day, he wishes too much!It is only when the dogs dream, we realise that the Legend of the Boatman and the dogs are able to transcend themselves to an even greater joy.We follow the Legend of the Boatman as he takes them on amazing journeys in his boat. 'Tales of the Boatman's dogs' is a series of children's picture books about dogs.'Monsoon Dogs' follows a young mum called Maya as she guides and protects her puppies from the monsoon rains. 'Carnival Dogs' follows three puppies as they seek shelter from the harsh climate by following a travelling fair. 'Polar Dogs' follows three snow dogs as they manage to get lost from their pack. The final story called 'Temple Dogs', revisits a dog from each of the previous stories as they unite and create a great team.The stories relate to the simple rhythm of life which could be located anywhere in the world. Places in the world where it is hot and places where it is cold. Places where there are temples and fun fairs. Places, even out of these world!Follow them for just the one day and and one night, with their simple beat of life again and again and again.They may not have much; they may not need much but they may want you!These beautifully illustrated picture books are suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or as a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness and the environment. Each of the books offer readers an opportunity to discuss environmental issues, if they so wish.Teaching kids about nature is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference in the future. Each picture below may be used to teach children about an issue in nature.Issues which may be discussed include;Transportation of flowers.Preservation of flowers for sale.Pollution from pesticides.Benefits from buying locally.Buying seasonal flowers. Sustainable packaging.The Law and protecting flowers.Biodiversity benefits.Recycling flowers.

Christmas Lockdown is going to be an unusual year. Lockdown Santa is a delightful story that remembers the special Christmases during lockdowns and allows children to keep their firm belief in Father Christmas!Santa does not know what to do.......Christmases should always be magical including a Christmas lockdown.He is trying to make a plan to travel around the world to visit every girl and boy.Lockdown Santa is a very different Santa Claus story, as they are very different times.We see Santa video calling elves under the Northern lights and telling them to make all the toys from their homes.It has been a tough year for everyone, so Santa wants to thank all the carers for their bravery and hard work by giving them a little extra something too!Follow Santa's adventures as he zooms around the world over the chimney pots ,on his sleigh. Follow him as he shines through for every little child on Christmas Eve night.Lockdown Santa has traditional pictures that bring Christmas warmth for children. This special Christmas story can be read and remembered for many more Christmases to come.

Temple Dogs.This is a story of three dogs who live for today and today is that day!Kwan, Maya and Taow are three dogs who make friends. They make a home for themselves in the ruined temples. They spend their day chasing rickshaws, running on beaches, swimming in waterfalls and much, much more. At the end of the day , they curl together to fall asleep. They dream of the Legend of the Boatman who cares for them, like an owner. Their adventures continue as we follow the dogs on a journey out of this world!Temple Dogs is an uplifting, rhyming story that explores the importance of friendships, love and belonging. They wake each morning and fill their days and nights with as much as life can give them. Kwan, Maya and Taow offer each other adventure, love, and fun.This simple story relates to the simple rhythm of life which could be located anywhere in the world. The homeless dogs learn to cope and make the most of what life has given them. They eat, exercise, stay clean and maintain their joyful spirit every day and night. It is when they dream, we realise that they are able to transcend themselves to even greater joy.This beautifully illustrated picture book is suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or as a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness.They may not have much; they may not need much but they may want you!Follow them and their simple beat of life again and again and again.Teaching kids about the environment is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference today and in the future.There are many pictures that may or may not be used to teach children about environmental issues.Environmental issues like;Using natural energyreducing and reusingusing local produceenvironmental impactwater conservationeating more sustainablyusing electricity wiselycar-free livingreducing taking flights.

Monsoon Dogs This is a story of three dogs who live their lives and dreams for today, and they dream big!Maya and her two puppies (Chai and Nuch) have found themselves homeless again due to the monsoon floods. Maya has to try and find a safe place for them all. Like all good mums, she believes in hope and love and will not stop searching until they are all in a safe and happy place.They have fun along the way chasing frogs, organising a beach clean, making a boat and much, much more! At the end of the day, they curl up to fall asleep. They dream of the Legend of the Boatman who cares for them. Their adventures continue as we follow the dogs on a journey to the wonders of the Oceans.Monsoon Dogs is an uplifting, rhyming story that explores the importance of friendships, love and belonging. They wake each morning and fill their days and nights with as much as life can give them. This simple story relates to the simple rhythm of life which could be located anywhere in the world. The dogs learn to cope and make the most of what life has given them. They eat, exercise, stay clean and maintain their joyful spirit every day and night. It is when they dream, we realise that they are able to transcend themselves to even greater joy.This beautifully illustrated picture book is suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or as a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness.They may not have much; they may not need much but they may want you!Follow them and their simple beat of life again and again and again.Teaching kids about the environment is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference today and in the future.There are many pictures that may or may not be used to teach children about environmental issues.Environmental issues like;Climate changeFood wasteDisplacementFlooding/ water pollutionPopulation increase/ homelessnessDeforestationPlastic pollutionGlobal warmingOcean acidificationLoss of biodiversity

Carnival Dogs.This is a story of a litter of pups as they try and find a home with the travelling fair.Taow, Bindi and Bubs are a litter of dogs who find shelter and protection following a travelling fair. They look forward to all the new smells and fun that they will have when the fair finally finds a new place to settle. We follow the pups taking a bath with a mermaid and enjoying many of the fun fair activities and much, much more. After a day of fun, they circle to rest in their favourite place and it's only then that they are able to dream the impossible. They are transported by their friend (Legend of the Boatman) across deserts to see some astonishing things like the 'Greatest Show On Earth'- the natural world.Carnival Dogs is an uplifting, rhyming story that explores the importance of family bonds, friendships and belonging. They wake each morning and fill their days and nights with as much as life can give them.This simple story relates to the simple rhythm of life which could be located anywhere in the world. The dogs learn to cope and make the most of what life has given them. They eat, exercise, stay clean and maintain their joyful spirit every day and night. It is only when they dream, we realise that they are able to transcend themselves to even greater joy.This beautifully illustrated picture book is suitable for children aged between four to nine. A great bedtime read or as a classroom story to encourage discussions on animal kindness and the environment.They may not have much; they may not need much but they may want you!Follow them and their simple beat of life again and again and again.Teaching kids about nature is an important part of their education and also an important part of how they can make a difference in the future. Each picture below may be used to teach children about an issue in nature.Issues which may be discussed include- Animal welfare; Responsibility for animals; The importance of mountains; Homeless animals; Desert expansion; Water scarcity; The importance of grasslands; Habitat loss; Endangered animals

'Social Housing Homes in 25 Paintings' describes how these homes rose to prominence from the slums of the Industrial Revolution and the destruction of war-torn Britain.Following the wars, the Government passed various Acts aimed to improve or demolish existing homes that were unfit for habitation and build the homes that we may see today.This is an illustrated story of how these homes were built to meet the demand of the many millions of people who lived in them.The book details various construction types used to fix holes in the demand for homes in worn-torn Britain. Many of these homes have been deemed defective for human habitation and have to had to be modernised to meet a better living standard. The book is illustrated with original artwork that tries to evoke the relationships between the people from social housing and their homes of the day.

Super, Stretchy Sweater.We all have a favourite item of clothing. Maybe a hat or a pair of trousers that no longer fits us so well. We just don't want to put it in the charity shop for sale.At first, everyone enjoys Mr Bruno's woolly present but all good things can go a little too far. Super, Stretchy Sweater goes just that little bit further!Super, Stretchy Sweater is a fun and fast-moving adventure of a typical family who knit Mr Bruno a Christmas present. This delightfully illustrated picture book follows the Bruno family as his woolly present is used for more than just one use.'As winter changed into spring, Mr Bruno noticed that his sweater had become longer and larger .' Super, Stretchy Sweater tells the story of an item of clothing that gradually gets longer and larger for Mr Bruno. Mr Bruno and his family have fun times with the sweater including camping, football practice and hang gliding. 'When everyone in the family wanted to have a giggle, they would all get inside the sweater.' As the item of clothing gets bigger so does Mr Bruno's need for activities to combat this ever-expanding issue.This colourful and delightfully illustrated children's picture book offers early readers fun, character interaction with their father.Author - Thurston Jones.Thurston Jones was born a long time ago in Oyster Bay, NY. Since then, he has written and illustrated many children's picture books and illustrated poetry books. Thurston now lives in the UK near to a place called The Cotswolds and is always busy doing lots of arty and family activities.Thurston's children's picture books include- Temple Dogs; Lockdown Santa and Scary, Spooky, Ghostly.

Poems and Pictures of Light, Love and Life is brilliantly imagined in this collection of art and poetry by Thurston Jones.This volume contains eleven poems reflecting positivity and love, set against many of life's themes. Each poem is accompanied by delightful imagery to affirm the message of light, love and life.Simple in its approach yet capable of touching human emotion and remaining with the reader for them to view again and again.Some are expressions from nature, the universe and conflict. Others memories of childhood, fun and joy. Some feelings of love and intimacy." A beauty far from a concept yet a reality born by the stars. It is in every one of us; everyone who dares to dream." - Soul of a Whale from the theme of Nature."The sun has fallen far from us and melts within the evening's dusk. Small specks of light burn into the night whilst legends from the stars arrive." - Temple Dogs from the theme of Childhood.