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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms
Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even
Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts
of Scottish folklore. In the highly anticipated companion volume to
the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy
Tales, award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin brings
together a stunning collection of tales from across Scotland.
Alternately humorous, poignant and thrilling, each story is brought
to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate
Leiper. A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be
treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and
grandparents as well as children.
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Be The Change
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Liz Brownlee; Roger Stevens, Matt Goodfellow
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From National Poetry Day Ambassadors Liz Brownlee, Matt Goodfellow
and Roger Stevens comes an incredible anthology of poetry
identifying ways we can Be the Change.
These positive and upbeat
poems will explore sustainability and the positive efforts being
made to protect the planet and are perfect for starting
conversations about looking after each other an our environment.
Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.
_______________ AN INCREDIBLE 4-IN-1 COLLECTION OF THE FIRST FOUR
FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN BOOKS: Fantastically Great Women Who
Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Made History
Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet Fantastically Great
Women Who Worked Wonders _______________ 'Significantly more
engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's
hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be
inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young
person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST _______________ The perfect
gift for curious children who want to learn all about the world's
most FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN! The complete collection of Kate
Pankhurst's bestselling Fantastically Great Women series brought
together in stunning hardback with gold foil and a cover that folds
out into a FANTASTICALLY GREAT poster. Including the stories of 56
women from throughout history and around the world with new and
original content for this special edition! No DREAM is too BIG if
you just believe in yourself. And these strong, ambitious and
FANTASTICALLY GREAT women prove it. They've conquered the tallest
mountains, made game-changing discoveries, stood up for women's
rights and protected our beautiful, fragile planet. Discover the
inspirational lives of just some of the extraordinary women who
have transformed people's expectations of what women can do in this
stunning gift collection. Featuring illustrated timelines and all
the women from Kate Pankhurst's adored picture books, from Frida
Kahlo to Jane Goodall, and some new faces too. Get ready to meet
courageous racing car driver Eliska Junkova who whizzed to victory
and became the first woman to win a Grand Prix and the influential
composer Chiquinha Gonzaga, the first woman conductor in Brazil.
Perfect for reading at bedtime, these empowering stories will
encourage you to BE BOLD, AIM HIGH and NEVER GIVE UP. How will YOU
change the world?
A beautiful collection of 100 pieces of writing - poems, prose,
letters, speeches, song lyrics, quotations, and more - from
Shakespeare to Dr Seuss and from Oliver Jeffers to Rosa Parks,
which are in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and
thought-provoking - a perfect way to inspire a life-long love of
reads, expertly curated and with accessible, thoughtful commentary
by Nicolette Jones, children's book critic for The Sunday Times.
A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems
compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape
and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the
Scottish calendar - from Burns Night to Hogmanay - these poems are
powerful, thoughtful and uplifting. With an introduction from the
National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is
bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry
including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay
Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd,
Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel
Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Julia Donaldson, Kate Clanchy, Carol
Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a
whole year!
This is a collection of nine short stories by one of Britain's
best-loved writers. This edition is part of a series of pre- and
post-1914 works chosen especially for 14-18 year olds. The series
features fiction, anthologies, poetry, plays and non-fiction.
_______________ 'What a joy of a book this is' - Irish Times 'A
delightful collection' - Scotsman _______________ Sometimes it's
hard to find the right words. This poetry anthology provides the
antidote, offering calm, hope and peace to all. Focusing on
positivity, this is the perfect collection to dip into whenever you
need a boost. Containing a selection of classic poems from Langston
Hughes, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti, as
well as contemporary poems chosen by Sarah Crossan - the go-to
verse novelist in the UK - this beautiful book will lift your
spirits time and time again. An essential read and the perfect gift
for anyone in need of comfort, joy and hope. For fans of The Poetry
Pharmacy and Poems to Live Your Life By
Immerse yourself in some truly festive magic with this brand-new
collection of the finest Christmas stories, prose, songs and poetry
from some of the greatest writers in the English language. Inspired
by the approach and style of the British Library's 2018 bestseller
A Literary Christmas, this carefully chosen anthology moves its
focus to those most deeply involved in the wonders of Christmas,
the Christmas girls and Christmas boys. Twenty-four seasonal
chapters allow the excitement to build as parents and grandparents
can share pages of unforgettable adventures, festive traditions,
tales of elves, snowmen and reindeer, fairytales, folklore and
family fun. Age-old pleasures from those essential Christmas
favourites, including Dickens, Kenneth Grahame, George Mackay
Brown, Robert L. May and Ezra Jack Keats, are presented alongside
charming, but often more edgy, award-wining contemporary voices.
This treasure trove of stories is brought to life by an equally
beautiful selection of seasonal illustrations from the collections
of the Library and the artwork of some of the great modern book
illustrators.
'Scotland's greatest contemporary storyteller.' -- The Guardian
Silver Unicorns and Golden Birds is a treasure trove of traditional
Scottish folk and fairy tales as told by Duncan Williamson, one of
Scotland's greatest storytellers. Young readers will explore a land
of folklore and magic inhabited by friendly fairies, wicked ogres,
majestic birds and shining unicorns in captivating tales, full of
colour, humour and life. These timeless stories have been passed
down the generations through oral tradition and are now retold for
today's children while carefully preserving Duncan's unique
storytelling voice. One of Scotland's Travelling People, Duncan
spent a lifetime journeying the country's highways and byways,
collecting stories along the way. This beautifully presented
treasury includes insight into Duncan's life and cultural heritage
alongside a curated collection of his best-loved stories and
classic tales. A selection of these stories has previously appeared
in The Coming of the Unicorn and The Flight of the Golden Bird.
Do you dare to read the Tales of Terror? A stunning and commercial
new paperback package for this chilling collection of short
stories, illustrated throughout by David Roberts and featuring a
gloriously creepy new cover! A boy is put on a train by his
stepmother to make his first journey on his own. But what should be
a thrilling ride becomes weirder than anyone could have imagined
when the train stalls at the mouth of a tunnel and an elegant woman
in white offers to help the boy while away the hours by telling him
stories. But these are stories with a difference - and each is more
deliciously chilling than the last ... Who is this mysterious
storyteller, and why are her tales so dark and macabre? Can't get
enough spooky stories? Crack open the other thrilling titles in the
Tales of Terror series: Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror and Tales
of Terror from the Black Ship!
Travel to the snowy forests of Finland to meet the animals of the
north in this charming and beautifully illustrated collection of
traditional animal tales. Classic characters of Nordic folklore --
cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear -- star in these lively
stories of mischief and fun. Readers will discover how Bear became
lord of the northern forests, how Fox outwitted Raven, and how
Rabbit earned his fluffy white tail. This stunning storybook
collection is created by renowned Finnish author-illustrator
Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, with her trademark intricate, authentic and
characterful drawings of the creatures and landscapes of Finland.
Full of warmth and wit, this is a perfect way for readers of all
ages to explore the tradition and magic of Nordic culture.
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