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This delightful storybook by the incomparable d'Aulaires, based on
a poem by Hans Christian Andersen, will charm a whole new
generation of little readers Don't count your chickens before they
hatch, as the saying goes-but what about counting your eggs?! A
woman with a good little house, a cat and a dog, and a fine hen who
lays an egg every day (and even with a rooster who crows as if he'd
laid the egg) sets off for town with a basket of fresh eggs. How
much will she get for them? the woman wonders. Soon she is dreaming
and scheming and beaming, counting the eggs and the coins they will
fetch . . . and the hens the money will buy . . . and the eggs the
new hens will lay! What bounty those eggs will bring her! She will
buy two geese and a little lamb, which will give her wool . . . why
not? Wait and see what happens in this playful take on a beloved
Hans Christian Andersen poem. A true classic, Don't Count Your
Chicks brings a timeless story to vivid life with all the old-world
charm, humor, and brilliant colors that have made so many of the
d'Aulaires' children's books perennial favorites.
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Nils (Hardcover)
Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
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R437
R410
Discovery Miles 4 100
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A loving tale of a boy who dreams of becoming a cowboy while also
embracing his Norwegian heritage Nils is a lanky American boy who
dreams of becoming a cowboy. One day a package arrives from his
grandmother in Norway: she has sent him a pair of stockings she
knit herself. Nils is excited to wear his stockings to school-only
to be teased by the other children and embarrassed by his new gift.
He later gets the last laugh one snowy day when the other boys at
school shiver in the cold while he is warm, wearing his lovely
stockings. Beautifully illustrated, Nils depicts the landscapes
near their New England home that inspired the authors and gently
encourages first-generation immigrants to celebrate their family
heritage and unique traditions.
"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--Horn Book.
"The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--The New York Times.
From the Hardcover edition.
From the beloved authors of D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths and
other classics comes a new edition of one of Ingri and Edgar Parin
d'Aulaires's most beguiling children's books. Long out of print,
Children of the Northlights introduces readers young and old to
siblings Lise and Lasse and to the captivating Sami people and
culture of northern Scandinavia. At times mischievous and at others
quite courageous, Lisa and Lasse, and their Sami culture, are
brought brilliantly to life in the d'Aulaires' illustrations. This
remarkable sister and brother live at the very top of Norway-to
Lise and Lasse, seemingly at the very top of the world. All bundled
up against the polar winter in their coats of fur and furry shoes,
they look at times like two little bears rolling in the snow.
Beneath the bright dancing of the northern lights, we follow Lise
and Lasse as they enjoy the long winter days and polar nights:
playing pranks on their family, chasing and playing with their
reindeer Silverside and Snowwhitedeer, skiing, taking hot saunas to
stay clean, and staying warm while snowstorms rage across the land.
Lise and Lasse hunker down in their warm tent and wait for the sun
to return, which, of course, it always does. When the sun comes
back in spring, it's time to go to school in the village (which
Lise and Lasse happily do only after instructing their dogs to take
very good care of Silverside and Snowwhitedeer while they're away).
Inspired directly by a remarkable journey the d'Aulaires took to
northern Europe and their time spent among the Sami, Children of
the Northlights is a brightly illustrated portrait and celebration
of the Sami people, culture, and snow-covered landscapes of the
frozen north, from two of the twentieth century's greatest
storytellers.
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their
young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to
Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the
Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god
of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children
meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens,
among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations
throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and
its fantastical Northern landscape.
One summer's eve Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina leave their village to
gather firewood in the forest, when they're surprised by the
hideous call of the terrible troll-bird, a giant rooster who pops
up out of the treetops and swoops down to devour their beloved
horse Blakken. Little does the terrible troll-bird know that in
Ola, Lina, Sina, and Trina he has finally met his match: his
terrible days of terrorizing are over. Before long the whole
village is celebrating the monster's demise, and even the gnomes
and hulder-maidens are coming out of their hiding places in the
woods to participate in a great feast. All celebration is cut
short, though, with the startling appearance of two monstrous
moss-grown trolls even more terrible than the terrible troll-bird
himself. Luckily, the children rise to the occasion once more,
saving the day before they set out on a splendid new adventure.
Filled with vibrant illustrations and telling a story of childhood
ingenuity and bravery, The Terrible Troll-Bird is a delightful
companion to Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire's more comprehensive
books of Norwegian folklore, D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths and
D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls.
"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--Horn Book.
"The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--The New York Times.
Whether bringing to life the legends of the mightiest Greek and
Norse gods in their widely beloved collections of myths, or
retelling Chekhov's tale of a little lost dog as they do in
"Foxie," the d'Aulaires excelled at the arts of storytelling and
illustration. Foxie's tale, wonderful to look at and delightful to
read, is certain to charm both young children and early readers.
Poor "Foxie"! With her "head like a fox and her tail like a
cinnamon roll" she is adorable enough to charm anyone. But all her
young master wants to do is tease her--and he isn't very good at
remembering mealtime either. One day his pranks go too far when he
lures his dog out onto the busy city streets with a tasty bone and
loses her. Foxie is soon rescued by a roly-poly circus-animal
trainer who spots her fl air for singing and adds her to his act,
alongside a piano-playing cat and a strutting rooster. Opening
night is full of surprises, though, and Foxie is overjoyed when she
hears a familiar voice in the audience, calling out her name.
From the authors who wrote and illustrated Ola, Leif the Lucky, and
Children of the Northlights comes their collection of Norwegian
folktales. First printed in 1938, this selection of timeless
stories returns to enchant audiences all over again. Experience
Norway's magical world of cinderlads, princesses, and trolls
throughout the pages of d'Aulaires' Book of Norwegian Folktales.
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