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Meet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in
this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic
European folk tales. Much-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts',
'Tom Tit Tot' and 'The Griffin' take readers on a journey through
Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and
wonder at beautiful palaces. This unique collection celebrates the
rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders,
fairies from Scotland and gnomes from Austria. With radiant
pictures by Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved
illustrators, Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk is
sure to enchant young and old readers alike.
The first installment of Andrew Lang's popular fairy tale series.
The Blue Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of children's stories
that have been published across the globe. Lang pulls from genre
favorites such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella or the
Little Glass Slipper" and "The Brave Little Tailor."Originally
published in 1889, The Blue Fairy Book, is the first in a series of
popular collections by Andrew Lang that feature international fairy
tales. It's a compilation of more than 30 stories across different
times and locations.The Blue Fairy Book consists of famous tales
from authors such as Madame d'Aulnoy and the Brothers Grimm. Their
works are retold in vivid detail in an easy-to-read format. Some of
the most memorable stories include "Beauty and the Beast,"
"Rumpelstiltskin," "The Story of Pretty Goldilocks" and "The
History of Jack the Giant-killer." The first edition ran less than
10,000 copies before becoming a major international success. Fans
of classic fairy tales will adore Andrew Lang's signature
collection. The Blue Fairy Book marked the beginning of a new era
in the author's impressive career. It's the inaugural edition of a
long-running series that spanned well over a decade. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The Blue Fairy Book is both modern and readable.
Join Cinderella in a World Where Anything is Possible
In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she
slaves away for her cranky sisters and step-mother. She would
dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and meet the Prince,
but her family is totally dead set against it. In fact, they have
gone so far as to trash her wheelchair An unexpected magical
endowment to her wheelchair begins a truly enchanted evening and a
dance with the Prince. Can true love be far behind?
This fairy tale demonstrates people with disabilities can overcome
abuse Children with disabilities finally have a Cinderella story
they can identify with In this version, Cinderella uses her own
abilities to build a new future for herself The connection
Cinderella and the Prince share illustrates love surges past mutual
attraction
Acclaim for Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair
"An inspiring and exciting read for children of all ages and
abilities. Finally here is a book which shows that
wheelchair-mobile children can achieve anything. A clever, modern
twist on this traditional and much loved story."
--Joanne Smith, TV Producer, "Terry Fox Hall of Fame inductee,
Gemini Award winner"
"This strength-based present day Cinderella story reminds readers
that everyone, including someone with a physical challenge, can
have the experiences and relationships they hope to have. This
Cinderella found that 'success was of her own making'. A must have
for every school library and therapy office."
--Theresa Fraser, M.A., Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist,
author of: "Billy Had To Move"
"A wonderful, upbeat, modernized version of a familiar fairy tale.
Cinderella's physical disability is taken in stride, and life goes
on regardless. I loved it "
--Dr. Laurie Zelinger, Child Psychologist, author "Please Explain
Anxiety to Me"
"A magnificent modern-day Cinderella story teaching children of
all ages--about creating one's own success, happiness, and positive
self-image while embracing life's challenges."
--Sherry Jones Mayo, RN, EMTP, NCCN, author "Confessions of a
Trauma Junkie"
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From the Growing With Love Series at Loving Healing Press
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JUVENILE FICTION: SOCIAL ISSUES - SPECIAL NEEDS
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around
the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and
small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into
this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories
featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of
the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the
most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The
Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is
Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings
from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with
sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in
this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young
and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal
lovers everywhere. The World Full of... series is a collection of
beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all
around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved
writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to
any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of
Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of
Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of
Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and
magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore.
Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the
best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own
individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and
enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies
and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life
with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper,
which brim with otherworldly beauty. 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. Longlisted
for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013
Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave adventurers in this celebration of monumental achievements from around the world. Mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and many others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph are waiting to be discovered in Simon Cheshire's outstanding, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventures, vibrantly illustrated by Fatti Burke.
These are the astonishing true stories of just a few of the world's most daring men and women who defied all odds to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. Drive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell on The Million Dollar Wager, dive to the deepest depths of the dark and unexplored ocean with Jacques Piccard, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women!
This collection of outstanding adventurers is sure to inspire the next generation of courageous risk takers. With bright and vibrant artwork from the effortlessly talented Fatti Burke, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure will make you want to reach for the stars . and don't let anyone stand in your way!
The Red Fairy Book (1890) is a collection of fairy tales by
Scottish folklorist Andrew Lang. Published in time for Christmas,
The Red Fairy Book was the second volume out of 25 in the Lang's
Fairy Books series, compiled, written, and edited by Lang and his
wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne. Using such sources as the Brothers
Grimm and Madame d'Aulnoy, they selected culturally significant
stories from all over Europe, crafting carefully organized and
beautifully illustrated compilations featuring beloved Russian,
French, Scottish, Norse, and Danish myths and legends. In "The
Twelve Dancing Princesses," a classic German tale, a powerful king
locks his twelve beautiful daughters in their room at night only to
discover their shoes worn down each morning. Confused and unused to
disobedience, he promises his kingdom and his daughters to the
first man who manages to discover the secret of their nightly
endeavors. "Soria Moria Castle" is a Norwegian fairy tale that
follows a young boy who goes to sea with an adventurous captain.
Blown off course, they discover a mysterious castle guarded by a
monstrous, three-headed troll. Warned by the princess, the young
Halvor swears to face down the beast in order to free her and her
kingdom. "The True History of Little Goldenhood" is a retelling of
the classic Italian story of Little Red Riding Hood, a young girl
who falls prey to a devious, hungry wolf. The Red Fairy Book
compiles over three dozen stories from across Europe and remains an
essential resource for amateur and professional folklorists to this
day. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Andrew Lang's The Red Fairy Book is a
classic work of folklore reimagined for modern readers.
The Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury is a timeless collection of
favourite nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems and stories, featuring
well-loved characters such as Eric Hill's Spot, Raymond Briggs's
The Snowman and Beatrix Potter's Tom Kitten. Brought to life by
some of the most talented children's illustrators, this treasury is
perfect for sharing and will complete any child's first bookshelf.
This collection includes: Hey Diddle Diddle; Little Miss Muffet;
Old Macdonald Had a Farm; Hickory, Dickory, Dock; Mary Had a Little
Lamb; Halfway Down; Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake; Spot's First Picnic;
Ride a Cock Horse; Georgie Porgie; If You're Happy and You Know It;
Brahm's Lullaby; Golden Slumbers; Incy Wincy Spider; It's Raining,
It's Pouring; Little Bo peep; The Three Little Pigs; Rub-a-Dub-Dub;
Humpty Dumpty; Go to Bed Late; Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush;
Three Little Speckled Frogs; The Sun Descending in the West; The
Tale of Tom Kitten; Ring-a-Ring o' Roses; Sing a Song of Sixpence;
Song; Happy Thought; Doctor Foster; One, Two, Buckle My Shoe; Wee
Willie Winkie; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Wheels on the
Bus; One, Two, Three, Four, Five; My Baby; A Baby-Sermon; The North
Wind Doth Blow; Star Light, Star Bright; Pussy-cat, Pussy-cat; Baa,
Baa Black Sheep; The Owl and the Pussy-cat; The Farmer's in the
Dell; I Love Little Pussy; Old King Cole; Bed in Summer; Spring
Goes, Summer Comes; Three Little Monkeys; I'm a Little Teapot; The
Three Billy Goats Gruff; I Had a Little Nut Tree; This Little
Piggy; Little Boy Blue; London Bridge is Falling Down; Good Night;
Good Night, Good Night; Silverly; The Snowman; Rock-a-Bye, Baby;
Jack and Jill; Diddle, Diddle Dumpling; Pop Goes the Weasel; Polly
Put the Kettle On; Growing Up; Lavender's Blue, Dilly, Dilly; Heads
and Shoulders; The Grand Old Duke of York; The Ugly Duckling; Hush,
Little Baby; Little Jack Horner; Row, Row, Row your Boat; Round and
Round the Garden; Rain, Rain, Go Away; Dance to your Daddy; Roses
are Red; This is the Way the Lady Rides; Lucy and Tom at the
Seaside; Two Little Dicky Birds; There was a Little Girl; I See the
Moon; Five Little Ducks; Horsie, Horsie; The Gingerbread Man; Oats
and Beans and Barley Grow; I saw a Ship a-Sailing; Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star
Two hundred years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their famous
collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories
of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish
but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair; faithful
servants and wicked queens. This sumptuously illustrated collection
of essential Grimm classics includes stories every childhood needs:
'The Princess and the Frog', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Sleeping
Beauty', 'Cinderella', 'Rumpelstiltskin' and dozens more. Each tale
is brought to life with radiant, faithful pictures from Daniela
Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, which are sure
to fire any child's imagination.
The best collection of contemporary children's poems ever! Every
anthology has one or two poems that seem to shout out: 'Hey! I'm
the best. Read me again. Learn me by heart. Love me.' So here, for
the first time, are all of those poems collected together - from
the pens (and computer keyboards) of some of the finest poets in
the land.
Hairy Maclary is everyone’s favourite dog. No matter what mischief he gets up to, what scraps he gets into and what havoc he causes, we can’t help but love him. Here are five fantastic Hairy Maclary stories, guaranteed to provide hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family.
ANANSI and the Alligator Eggs: Everybody knows that Alligators are
fearsome creatures. Is it possible that a tiny spider can outwit an
Alligator? How does Anansi trick the birds who taught him to fly
and helped him get the dokanoos? Will he be able to cross the river
without being eaten by the Alligator? And how does he get to see
the Alligator's precious eggs? Once again, will Anansi get away
with tricking those who help him, or will he meet his match? ANANSI
y los Huevos del Caiman: Todo el mundo sabe que los caimanes son
temerosos. Sera posible que una aranita pueda ser mas lista que un
Caiman? Como es que Anansi pudo enganar a los pajaros que le
ensenaron a volar y le ayudaron a conseguir los dokanus? Y, Como
hara Anansi la travesia del rio sin enfrentarse al Caiman? Y Como
llegara Anansi a ver los huevos del Caiman? De nuevo, Tendra Anansi
la oportunidad de enganar a los que le han ayudado, o, encontrara
finalmente un rival a su altura?"
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