Birmingham, Christian
Overview
| Works: | 129 works in 468 publications in 9 languages and 15,066 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Poetry Fiction Narrative poetry Fantasy fiction Picture books Christmas poetry Christmas stories Epistolary fiction Fairy tales |
| Roles: | Illustrator, Author, Creator, Other |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Christian Birmingham
The Sea of Tranquillity by
Mark Haddon(
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14 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man remembers his boyhood fascination with the moon and the night mankind first bounced through the dust in the Sea of Tranquillity
14 editions published between 1996 and 2009 in English and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man remembers his boyhood fascination with the moon and the night mankind first bounced through the dust in the Sea of Tranquillity
The night before Christmas : poem by
Clement Clarke Moore(
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33 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas
33 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and French and held by 1,161 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is the story of this magical night, when children around the world await the arrival of the gifts that symbolise all the warmth and love of Christmas
A kitten called Moonlight by Martin Waddell(
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12 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 1,019 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl and her mother recall how a special kitten came into their lives one dark and stormy night. Suggested level: junior, primary
12 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 1,019 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl and her mother recall how a special kitten came into their lives one dark and stormy night. Suggested level: junior, primary
Wombat goes walkabout by
Michael Morpurgo(
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13 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While looking for his mother, Wombat meets many animals that are not impressed with his talent for digging and thinking, but when a fire approaches, they change their minds
13 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While looking for his mother, Wombat meets many animals that are not impressed with his talent for digging and thinking, but when a fire approaches, they change their minds
The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe by
C. S Lewis(
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26 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated, abridged version of C.S. Lewis's classic in which four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter
26 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated, abridged version of C.S. Lewis's classic in which four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, to triumph over the White Witch, who has cursed the land with eternal winter
A baby for Grace by
Ian Whybrow(
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in German and English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her parents bring home their new baby, Grace must adjust to a new presence in the household
7 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in German and English and held by 668 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her parents bring home their new baby, Grace must adjust to a new presence in the household
Sleeping Beauty by
Adèle Geras(
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and Dutch and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enraged at not being invited to the princess's christening, a wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years
5 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and Dutch and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enraged at not being invited to the princess's christening, a wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years
The snow queen by
Naomi Lewis(
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11 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The strength of a little girl's love enables her to overcome many obstacles and free a boy from the Snow Queen's spell
11 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The strength of a little girl's love enables her to overcome many obstacles and free a boy from the Snow Queen's spell
Little farmer Joe by
Ian Whybrow(
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5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the first night he has ever spent away from home, Joe helps his uncle with a sheep and her new baby lamb, and finds that comforting the animals helps lessen his own fear
5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the first night he has ever spent away from home, Joe helps his uncle with a sheep and her new baby lamb, and finds that comforting the animals helps lessen his own fear
The dancing bear by
Michael Morpurgo(
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15 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lonely girl living in a remote mountain community adopts an abandoned bear cub, but their friendship is threatened when a glamorous film crew comes to town
15 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lonely girl living in a remote mountain community adopts an abandoned bear cub, but their friendship is threatened when a glamorous film crew comes to town
The silver swan by
Michael Morpurgo(
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy observes and becomes fond of a swan as she finds a mate, has cygnets, and defends herself and her young from a fox
5 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy observes and becomes fond of a swan as she finds a mate, has cygnets, and defends herself and her young from a fox
The magic bicycle by
Berlie Doherty(
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8 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy finds that he cannot ride his new bicycle during the day, only in his dreams at night, until one day he finally discovers the magic he needs to ride it in real life
8 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy finds that he cannot ride his new bicycle during the day, only in his dreams at night, until one day he finally discovers the magic he needs to ride it in real life
The wreck of the Zanzibar by
Michael Morpurgo(
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16 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in English and German and held by 547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Michael travels to Scilly for his Great Aunt Laura's funeral and inherits her diary, which reveals the moving story of her childhood, the great storms and the discovery of the Zanzibar
16 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in English and German and held by 547 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Michael travels to Scilly for his Great Aunt Laura's funeral and inherits her diary, which reveals the moving story of her childhood, the great storms and the discovery of the Zanzibar
Oliver Twist by
Lesley Baxter(
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8 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaption of Dickens's story of the orphan forced to practice thievery and live a life of crime in nineteenth-century London
8 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaption of Dickens's story of the orphan forced to practice thievery and live a life of crime in nineteenth-century London
The butterfly lion by
Michael Morpurgo(
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30 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and Chinese and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African bush. Inseparable until Bertie has to go to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus, the boy swears that one day they will see one another again
30 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and Chinese and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young boy rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African bush. Inseparable until Bertie has to go to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus, the boy swears that one day they will see one another again
Dear Olly by
Michael Morpurgo(
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story told by three voices - a lyrical tale of family, love and determination - told by Olly, Hero, the swallow, and Matt
9 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A story told by three voices - a lyrical tale of family, love and determination - told by Olly, Hero, the swallow, and Matt
A Christmas carol by
Jane Parker Resnick(
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8 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridged retelling of the story about a miser whose life is changed by Christmas
8 editions published between 2000 and 2004 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An abridged retelling of the story about a miser whose life is changed by Christmas
The windhover by
Alan Brown(
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7 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A baby falcon is stolen from its nest in the schoolyard wall by a lonely boy, who returns it when it will not eat and watches it take its first flight
7 editions published between 1988 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A baby falcon is stolen from its nest in the schoolyard wall by a lonely boy, who returns it when it will not eat and watches it take its first flight
Shadow by
Michael Morpurgo(
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10 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Never have Aman and his mother needed a friend more than when a Springer Spaniel appears in the mouth of their Afghan cave. Nursed back to health by Aman, the dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her
10 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 311 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Never have Aman and his mother needed a friend more than when a Springer Spaniel appears in the mouth of their Afghan cave. Nursed back to health by Aman, the dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that's what Aman decides to call her
Marie Curie's search for radium by
Beverley Birch(
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10 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Marie Curie whose extraordinary persistence and determination proved the existence of radium and opened the gateway to the nuclear age in which we live. Marie Curie's scientific research and discovery of radium in 1902, helped open the door to our modern nuclear age
10 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of Marie Curie whose extraordinary persistence and determination proved the existence of radium and opened the gateway to the nuclear age in which we live. Marie Curie's scientific research and discovery of radium in 1902, helped open the door to our modern nuclear age
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Related Identities
- Morpurgo, Michael Author
- Moore, Clement Clarke 1779-1863 Author
- Whybrow, Ian Author
- Haddon, Mark 1962- Author Creator
- Santa Claus
- Waddell, Martin Author
- Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898-1963 Author Creator
- Lewis, Naomi Author Editor Translator
- Geras, Adèle Author
- Birch, Beverley Author
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Adventure and adventurers Afghanistan Afghans American poetry Animals Animals, Mythical Australia Bears Board books Brothers and sisters Children's poetry, American Children's stories Christmas Christmas poetry Christmas stories Dogs--War use Dreams England Fairy tales Fantasy Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction, English Fear Folklore Germany Good and evil Human-animal relationships Infants Kittens Lion Loyalty Magic Missing children Moon Mothers and sons Narnia (Imaginary place) Narrative poetry Orphans Picture books for children Pop-up books Refugees Santa Claus Shipwrecks Sisters Space flight to the moon Stories in rhyme Toy and movable books Winter Witches Wombats
