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Long ago unicorns lived in a haven of sun-dappled glades and
flower-filled dells. But as civilization spread over the ages --
with its fierce knights, its chugging trains, its thick smogs --
unicorns had to find a new sanctuary. But where?
Jane Yolen finds a magical answer in the traditional unicorn myth.
Her rhythmic, rhymed text is irresistible to read aloud. And Ruth
Sanderson's brilliant artwork gives unicorns a bold reality in
everything from ancient cave paintings to their secret, present-day
home. After reading this tribute to the mystical, mysterious
unicorn, children will enjoy looking for these elusive creatures in
the world around them.
A BEAUTIFUL RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC BROTHERS GRIMM TALE WITH
LAVISH FULL-COLOR OIL PAINTINGS. NEW IN PAPERBACK. Ruth Sanderson
retells the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night
long and how their secret is eventually discovered. Long ago, in
the days of princesses, castles, and magic spells, there lived a
king and his twelve daughters. Although the king locked the twelve
princesses in their bedroom each night, every morning their twelve
pairs of dancing shoes were found to be worn quite through, as if
they had been danced in all night long! The king proclaimed that
anyone who discovered the secret of the worn-out shoes could marry
the princess of his choice. Here is the enchanting story of how the
mystery was finally solved...
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Yatimah (Paperback)
Catherine Hapka; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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For all lovers of horses and history, it's the next book in the
popular Horse Diaries series. Born in the Arabian Desert in the
ninth century, Yatimah is a black Arabian filly whose name means
"orphan." She enjoys her life at the oasis, with sheep to tease,
other foals to race, and the daughter of her Bedouin owner to take
care of her. But when the colt who is her foster brother is stolen
in a raid, Yatimah realizes her true birthright. Like "Black
Beauty, " this moving novel is told in first person from the
horse's own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos
and facts about Arabian horses and Bedouin culture.
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Summer Pony (Paperback)
Jean Slaughter Doty; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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Ginny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her
parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled!
But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved--not
at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of
her dreams?
From well-known saints like Patrick and Francis of Assisi to such
lesser-known figures as Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint
Bernardino, this volume brings together for the first time all of
the saint stories in Ruth Sanderson?'s two previous books, Saints
and More Saints, now presented in combined picture book format.
Each of the saints featured over 70 in all is presented through a
beautiful detailed portrait page paired with a brief biographical
sketch, which includesdates, feast days, and patronage.
The book also features an introduction detailing the process of
becoming a saint, a list of additional resources, and a glossary
offering readers deeper insight into the historical and religious
context of the saints lives.
Readers of all ages will be inspired and informed by the stories of
these remarkable men and women who have provided spiritual examples
to Christians from the very beginning of the church up to the
present day.
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Arch of Bone (Hardcover)
Jane Yolen; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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Bell's Star (Paperback)
Alison Hart; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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Vermont, 1850s
Bell's Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white
stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with
his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a
runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever.
Here is Star's story . . . in his own words.
With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art
throughout--both by real horse owners--Horse Diaries are the
perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!
The youngest of three sons embarks on a daring quest to outwit the
fairy theives who stole his mother's tapestry. When a weaver dreams
of a lush land, she works tirelessly to recreate the place in a
beautiful tapestry. But she and her three sons barely have time to
admire her handiwork when the tapestry is stolen by jealous
fairies. First Leon, the strong eldest son, then Blaine, the
intellectual second son, vow to retrieve the tapestry. Yet neither
Leons strength nor Blaines intelligence is enough to carry them to
the tapestrys whereaboutshigh atop a shimmering crystal mountain.
When his brothers fail to return, Perrin, the youngest son, sets
off to recover the tapestry. Perrins determination and talent help
him outwit the fairy thievesproving that the mightiest hero is
often the most unlikely. Ruth Sanderson weaves a magical spell in
this retelling of an enchanting tale.
A beautiful retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale with
lavish full-color oil paintings. New in paperback. Red Rose and
Snow White are as different as two sisters can be. Even so, they
get along and, together with their mother, make a cozy life in
their cottage in the woods. Then one night, Rose Red answers a
knock at the door and finds a huge shaggy bear who gruffly asks for
a warm place to sleep! Although alarmed at first, mother and
daughters alike are soon charmed by the bear and happily shelter
him from winter nights. When spring arrives, the girls sadly watch
their friend lumber off. Soon after he disappears, they make a new
acquaintance. Was this the little man the bear warned them of
before he left?
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Koda (Paperback)
Patricia Hermes; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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"For anyone who has ever dreamed of hearing a horse's story . . .
"Independence, Missouri, 1846
Koda is a bay quarter horse with a white blaze. He loves to explore
the countryside and run free with his human friend Jasmine nearby.
But after Koda sets out with Jasmine's family on a long and dusty
wagon train journey on the Oregon Trail, he finds out what is truly
important to him. Here is Koda's story . . . in his own words.
With moving and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art
throughout--both by real horse people--this is the perfect fit for
all lovers of horses and history!
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Mary's Song (Paperback)
Susan Count; Illustrated by Ruth Sanderson
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R264
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