Ben and Me
Ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? As it turns out, the great inventor Benjamin Franklin got his best ideas from a mouse named Amos! Funny, interesting and wise, this classic tale has been a favorite for generations. Once you've met Amos and read his account, you'll never think of Ben Franklin-or American history-quite the same way.
Explore this historical time period even further in this new edition of award-winning author Robert Lawson's classic tale, with additional bonus material, including a map of Ben Franklin's travels!
在《本和我》里,我们将向你揭晓一个你所不知的本杰明 ?富兰克林。你相信吗?这位我们从小就熟知的闻名世界的科学家和发明家,他的创造灵感竟然几乎全部源于一只小老鼠。
我,就是那只叫阿莫斯的小老鼠。在书中,我会向你讲述我和本杰明偶然相识、戏剧结缘后所发生的一系列有趣而意义深刻的小故事。他虽是受人尊敬的发明家,可有时候也会低级愚钝甚至荒唐得让你大跌眼镜。不管怎样,我们既是朋友又是合作伙伴。让我欣慰而得意的是,他总是能从我的身上获取一些发明创造小灵感。哇哦,真棒!

Rabbit Hill
It has been a while since Folks lived in the Big House, and an even longer time has passed since there has been a garden at the House. All the animals of the Hill are very excited about the new Folks moving in, and they wonder how things are going to change. It’s only a matter of time before the animals of the Hill find out just who is moving in, and they may be a little bit surprised when they do.
《兔子坡》:是什么事情让原本惯于平静的兔子坡顿时沸腾起来,到处叽叽喳喳?噢!原来兔子坡要搬来一户新邻居啦!
新邻居的到来让兔子坡的小动物们既兴奋又不安。兴奋的是,他们的生活受新邻居所赐发生了一系列的改变。新邻居温和、善良,处处给小动物们行方便,大家和睦相处。然而,接下来随着一连串意外的发生,小动物们对新邻居产生了怀疑、猜忌、对立的情绪。究竟发生了什么呢?他们还能重回当初的快乐与和睦生活吗?

The Tough Winter
This book tells the story of how the rabbits in the Rabbit Hill suffered from the unprecedented cold and freezing winter in Connecticut, America. However, the terrible weather didn’t ward off the joy and love in the Rabbit Hill.
《艰难的冬季》是《兔子坡》的续集。讲述了兔子坡的动物们遭受了美国康乃狄克州前所未有的一个寒冷而冰冻的冬季。然而,恶劣的天气依然抵挡不住兔子坡的快乐和友爱。

A Tale of Tails
The little rabbit Robert didn’t like his tail. He thought that his tail was neither good-looking nor useful, since it didn’t have beautiful stripes and it couldn’t stand high or be used as a warm quilt. By chance, Robert was able to change his tail into a one that
he liked. First, Robert chose a cats tail which was enviable and just like a little whip. Then he chose a smooth snakes tail. Finally, Robert changed his tail into a big and gorgeous fox’s tail. To his surprise, different tails brought about all kinds of unexpected difficulties for him.
《尾巴的故事》中小兔子罗伯特不喜欢自己的尾巴。他觉得自己的兔子尾巴既不好看、又不实用——既不能高高立起,又不能当作保暖的被子,又没有漂亮的条纹。
一次偶然的机会,罗伯特可以换一条自己喜欢的尾巴。罗伯特先选了猫咪小姐那条令人羡慕的、像小鞭子一样的尾巴。后来,他又换上了光滑的蛇尾巴。最后,罗伯特换上了华丽而硕大的狐狸尾巴。但罗伯特没有想到,不同的尾巴带给了他各种意想不到的困难。

Mr. Revere and I
Paul Revere didn't make his famous midnight ride alone. Meet a patriot unlike any other: Scheherazade, the mare who doesn't mind mentioning she was once the fastest and most admired horse in the King's army. But on arrival in America, "Sherry" is quickly let down by her British rider and recruited by Sam Adams to join the Sons of Liberty. Before long, she finds herself teamed with Raul Revere to play a key-if unnoticed-role in the American Revolution. Full of wit and wisdom, this beloved classic presents an unforgettable view to the birth of a nation-straight from the horse's mouth!
利维尔和我》:美国独立战争中,到底起着关键作用的人是谁呢?在这本书中,罗素向你讲述了利维尔和他那匹名叫雪莉的坐骑在这场革命中的默默奉献和付出。

McWhinney’s Jaunt
McWhinney's Jaunt is the amazing tale of an eccentric professor who accidentally creates z-gas, an almost magical substance that allows him to pedal his bicycle up into the air. He sets off a journey all over the United States of America and has many adventures. Beautifully illustrated by the brilliant Robert Lawson, this handsome new edition from Oxford City Press will delight younger readers and frequently raise a smile from the grown-ups as well.
《麦克维尼先生的旅行》:麦克维尼教授在地下实验室创造了一种叫Z的气体,这种气体可以承载自行车离开地面在空中骑行。于是,他制定了一个去好莱坞看电影明星的计划,骑着这辆自行车做了一次有惊无险、妙趣横生的环球旅行。
快!让我们跟着他一起出发吧!

I Discover Columbus
Who discovered the American Continent after all? Aha, to your big surprise, Robert Lawson’s answer was not Columbus but a resourceful magic parrot! The book was humorous and lively, intelligent and funny and full of peculiar imagination, making it the most worth reading novel for the growth of children.
我发现哥伦布了》美洲大陆的真正发现者到底是谁呢?哈哈,你一定想不到吧,在罗伯特?罗素的笔下,发现美洲大陆的不是哥伦布而是一只足智多谋的奇鹦鹉!

Capt Kidd’s Cat
McDermott, hero of the book, was a black and white cat with a ruby on one of his ears. He was taken by Captain William Kidd to seek treasures out in the sea. The book recorded their adventure and disaster experiences along the way. It was the most tragic story that Lawson once independently created and it tells how Captain William became a victim of the political struggles between the American Conservatives and the Whig Party from McDermott’s perspective.

《基德船长的猫》中的麦克?德莫特是一只耳朵上戴有红宝石的黑白猫,他随着威廉?基德船长一起出海探宝。本书记录了他和基德船长一起冒险的历程和一路上共同经历的灾难。这个故事是罗伯特?罗素独立创作的最为悲剧性的故事,它通过麦克?德莫特这个第三视角讲述了基德船长是如何沦为美国保守党和辉格党斗争的牺牲品的