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Once upon a Christmas, there was an old woman who lived in a hut at
the edge of the forest, with only her old dog, Uproar, to keep her
company. The old woman had only one wish: to celebrate a real
Christmas, with a tree and presents and candles and food. Just
once.
High up in the heavens, Star Mother's youngest child makes a wish,
too. "Mother " he wails, "just once I want to celebrate Christmas
like they do down there " So Star Mother sends him to earth, where
he finds a hut and knocks on the door . . .
In this original, heartwarming fable, Louise Moeri tells the story
of an unlikely friendship and how it made two Christmas wishes come
true.
"In three words I can state clearly why I wanted to be a part of
the children's book field: Trina Schart Hyman. In 1975, the year I
graduated from college, I won a literary prize for my own writing
and with the money I bought books. One book in particular altered
the course of my life: STAR MOTHER'S YOUNGEST CHILD. Both the story
and Trina's heartfelt illustrations propelled me to be a part of
the wondrous world of children's books. I still have my first
edition copy, a bit tattered from frequent readings and poring over
Trina's artwork. Whenever I needed encouragement this book, with
all its magic, gave me that artistic boost." Olivier Dunrea,
author.
This special new paperback edition of St. George and the Dragon
commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Caldecott Award-winning
picture book. Hodges retells an exciting segment from Spenser's The
Faerie Queene, in which the Red Cross Knight slays a dreadful
dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years,
bringing peace and joy back to the land. Featuring a fresh new
cover design - with artwork that highlights the dragon adventure
within - and distinctive embossed gold Caldecott Award sticker,
this is the perfect way to introduce the classic tale to a whole
new generation of readers.
Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land.
This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexander's story of a young man visiting -- and then becoming -- the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman's most memorable artwork. Both children and adults will relish The Fortune-tellers. "A funny, playful story that evokes the irony of the human condition." -- Booklist,starred review "Alexander narrates his original tale with folkloric verve and his own mellow brand of irony;Hyman realizes the African setting in...splendid illustrations. A winning tale, superlatively presented." -- Kirkus Reviews,pointer review Lloyd Alexander's many achievements include a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Medal, and the National Book Award.Trina Schart Hyman won the Caldecott Medal for Saint George and the Dragon and a Caldecott Honor Medal for Little Red Riding Hood, among numerous other awards.
Today's young readers will truly be enchanted by this easy-to-read
version of the Brothers Grimm classic illustrated with a fresh,
vibrant new look set in an American frontier. Full-color
illustrations.
A vigorous treatment of The Nun's Priest's Tale, The Pardoner's Tale, The Wife of Bath's Tale, and The Franklin's Tale. "This carefully researched and lively edition...is richly and beautifully produced....One could not ask for a more enticing introduction to Chaucer's world." -- Publishers Weekly.
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Sky Carver (Paperback)
Dean Whitlock; Contributions by Trina Schart Hyman; Cover design or artwork by Maurizio Manzieri
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Lost in a magic forest and separated from her prince, Princess Jennifer seeks help from a kindly young sorcerer in battling an evil witch.
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