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How does a goddess become a witch? Why do the 9 o'clock horses roam
the streets of Leicester? Where can you find a bleeding gravestone?
And should you be afraid of the shag-dog? Everywhere has a story to
tell. Every building, road, forest and field. Some are true, some
are not. These stories have been passed down through the ages so
that we don't forget them, and now they are being passed on to you.
They will open your eyes to the wonders of what lies just around
the corner. You will become the keeper of these local tales.
Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children is a book to read on your
own, together or out loud. Bring our folk tales to life and let
them leap off the page.
Specifically designed for GCSE coursework assignments, this
collection contains pre-20th- and 20th-century stories arranged in
thematic pairs. Activities and coursework have been pitched at the
right interest range and level for GCSE.
Lo mdlalo ungomfana uBulelani osandul' ukuphuma esinaleni nofuna
umsebenzi kumasebe asebuRhulumenteni. Udibana negosa elimthembisa
ngomsebenzi ukuba uthi alinyobe ngemali. UBulelani uxelela uSosiba
welisebe ngale nyewe baze bazise amapolisa, enze iyelenqe ukuze eli
gosa libanjwe. UNtloko uzama ukulumkisa ekwakhuthaza apha. Bulelani
is a young graduate who is desperately looking for employment in
the government departments. He meets a government official who
offers him a job on condition that he pays a bribe.
A collection of reissued stories with simple vocabulary featuring Dick, Jane, and other familiar characters.
Sharing a moment at bedtime is precious. Snuggle up and read these charming stories together. This is the time to sprinkle in life's lessons and interact with your child. The board pages and the bright illustrations will engage your child while the ritual of bedtime will calm them to get ready to sleep. Makes a wonderful gift for a new baby. Moms and Grandmas alike will enjoy this lovely padded board book.12 favorite bedtime stories Sweet illustrations help young children stay interested in these favorite stories and poems Encourages bonding between parents and children
A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with stories
for every season. Collect the whole series for a year-round library
of beautiful books. Discover busy birds, seaside adventures, twelve
fairy coats and frost patterns in this beautiful collection of
stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With
charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed
illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of
Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift. Step
into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series.
Look out for: Stories of Nature's Treasures Stories of Favourite
Friends Stories of Animal Secrets Stories of Dreamy Adventures
Stories of Starry Nights Stories of Fairy Fun Stories of Woodland
Adventures Stories for Cosy Days Stories of Tasty Treats * Enid
Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of
Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material
may be reproduced without the express written permission of the
trademark and copyright owner.
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Sato the Rabbit
(Hardcover)
Yuki Ainoya; Translated by Michael Blaskowsky
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In this surreal collection of short vignettes, we are transported
to the world of Sato the Rabbit: a world very much like our own,
yet one that is imbued with an added dimension of wonder and
curiosity, in which ordinary objects and everyday routines become
magical encounters. A 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book A 2021
Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021 A Chicago Public Library Best
of the Best Book of 2021 A 100 Scope Notes Most Astonishingly
Unconventional Book of 2021 A Bank Street College of Education Best
Book of 2022 "One day, Haneru Sato became a rabbit. He's been a
rabbit ever since." With these surrealist, yet matter-of-fact
opening lines, we are transported to a world very much like our
own, yet one that is imbued with an added dimension of wonder and
curiosity. In Sato's world, ordinary objects and everyday routines
can lead to magical encounters: a rain puddle, reflecting the sky,
becomes a window that can be opened and peered through. A walnut is
cracked open to reveal a tiny home, complete with a bathtub and a
comfy bed. During a meteor shower, Sato catches stars in a net,
illuminating the path home for a family taking an evening walk.
This whimsical tale is the first in a trilogy from Japan.
An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the
true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, whose
mother was an enslaved African woman and whose father was a French
noble. Alex is happy living with his brothers and sister on his
father's farm on Haiti but his father wants to go back to France
and can't afford to take his mixed-race children with him. Soon,
Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France. From a slave
on the streets of Port au Prince to a general in the French army,
the dramatic true story of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas' life (the
inspiration for his son's book The Three Musketeers) is brought to
life by award-winning author, Catherine Johnson. Featuring exciting
black-and-white illustrations by TBC, this book is perfect for
children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers
series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading
independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by
award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine
McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering
a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and
online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in
Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in
the classroom and at home. For more information visit
www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Red Ideal for ages
10+
Aesop's celebrated collection of fables has always been popular
with both adults and children. These simple tales embody truths so
powerful, the titles of the individual fables - the fox and the
grapes, the dog in the manger, the wolf in sheep's clothing and
many others - have entered the languages and idioms of most
European tongues. This edition is beautifully illustrated in black
and white by the great Arthur Rackham, and has an introduction by
G.K. Chesterton.
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Once upon a Place
(Hardcover)
Eoin Colfer; Illustrated by P.J. Lynch
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Stories and poems compiled by Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl
'Rarely does one find such a rainbow of outstanding talent in one
little book, one truly exceptional anthology.' - The Sunday
Independent A collection of 11 short stories and 6 poems by
Ireland's top children's writers, edited by Children's Laureate
Eoin Colfer and illustrated by world-renowned artist PJ Lynch.
'This is my laureate project with a general aim of connecting
today's screen-centric youngsters to the magic of the country they
live in and its rich artistic heritage,' says Eoin Colfer.
Contributors include: Eoin Colfer, Roddy Doyle, Marie-Louise
Fitzpatrick, film director Jim Sheridan, Siobhan Parkinson, John
Connolly, Jane Mitchell, Oisin McGann, and Sarah Webb, among
others.
Anyone can master the art of storytelling with the right advice and
plenty of practice! Storytelling allows you to lift a story from
the page and bring it to life. Without a book you're free -- to
personalise stories, make gestures, use props or give a hug or a
tickle! But most importantly you have eye contact -- creating a
greater connection between you and your child and allowing you to
guage their reactions -- are they excited? Frightened? Engaged?
This inspiring collection of tales, suitable for children aged from
about three to seven years old, includes advice on how to become a
confident storyteller. Collected by age interest, each of the
classic stories are easy to memorise, adapt and enhance using
simple storytelling know-how. You'll find many are old favourites
that are regularly told in kindergartens, nurseries and schools --
tales about magical creatures and exotic animals as well as stories
from everyday life. Stories include: The Little Jug, The Mitten
(Any Room for Me?), The Tomten, The Star Child, How the Zebra Got
its Stripes, King Grizzly Beard and Hans in Luck.
A collection of stories from other cultures and traditions. The
stories have been chosen for their suitability for GCSE pupils.
Each one is supported by information about the author and the
cultural context of the story, as well as activities and suggested
coursework assignments.
Familiar tropes, unique twists, all the feels. Grab a snack, some
tissues, and try not to fall in love with this playful anthology
that explores or reimagines a well-known trope about love from some
of the most talented and captivating voices in the YA space today.
Each trope acts as a prompt and inspiration for a different story,
as well as serves as the main thread throughout the collection,
while also allowing each author to put their own spin on these
classic favorites that are sure to steal your heart including: *
"Enemies-to-Lovers": Two boys from rival schools are forced to
share a room the night before their championship baseball game.
What begins as their mutual nightmare just might just turn to
something more between the two of them. * "Fake Dating": Every
year, Rachel's siblings and cousins bring dates to the family
Hanukkah party, but Rachel always flies solo. Tired of everyone
asking when she's going to meet a nice Jewish boy (or girl), she
asks Matthew Klein to be her fake date. The only problem? He may
have accepted her invitation only because he has a crush on her
sister. * "Kissing Under the Influence": Two interns in the
Department for Unexplained Phenomena are assigned to investigate a
city that seems to have disappeared. Antics (including a mistaken
ensorcellment and an unexpected declaration of love) ensue.
The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's unique take on Norse mythology. While Magnus is off visiting his cousin, Annabeth, his friends find themselves in some sticky, hairy, and smelly situations as they try to outwit moronic giants, murderous creatures, and meddlesome gods. Can they stave off Ragnarok at least until Magnus gets back?
A full-colour beautiful gift edition of this magical story
featuring Lyra and Pan, set in the world of Philip Pullman's
ground-breaking His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust.
Illustrated for the first time by Chris Wormell. Two years after
the events of His Dark Materials, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon
sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets
of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged
starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out of the sky
- a bird that Lyra and Pan quickly realise is a witch's daemon. The
daemon carries worrying tidings of a terrible sickness spreading in
the north, and claims that only Lyra can help him - but is he
really friend, or foe? Illustrated throughout for the first time by
Chris Wormell, this is the perfect gift for Pullman fans old and
new.
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Salsa Stories
(Paperback)
Lulu Delacre; Illustrated by Lulu Delacre
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An evocative collection of short stories by a three-time Pura
Belpre honoree. Now available in paperback
When Carmen Teresa receives a notebook as a holiday gift, the
guests suggest she write down their own childhood stories, which
they tell. But Carmen Teresa, who loves to cook, collects their
family recipes instead
With energy, sensitivity, and warmth, Lulu Delacre introduces
readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose 9 stories dance
through a year of Latin American holidays and customs. Countries
include Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Guatamala and Peru.
Seventeen delicious and authentic recipes are included.
The griffin, the sunbird, manticores, unicorns -- all manner of
glorious creatures never captured in zoos, museums or photographs
are packed vividly into this collection of stories. Neil Gaiman has
included some of his own childhood favourites alongside stories
classic and modern to spark the imagination of readers young and
old. All contributors have given their work free to benefit Dave
Eggers' literacy charity, 826DC. Also includes a new Neil Gaiman
Story.
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M Is for Magic
(Paperback)
Neil Gaiman; Illustrated by Teddy Kristiansen
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Master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a breathtaking
collection of tales for younger readers that may chill or amuse,
but that always embrace the unexpected: Humpty Dumpty's sister
hires a private detective to investigate her brother's death. A
teenage boy who has trouble talking to girls finds himself at a
rather unusual party. A boy raised in a graveyard makes a
discovery, and confronts the much more troubling world of the
living.
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