Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834581
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Provides a collection of nature tales and folktales from all over the world, in an anthology designed to inspire young readers to appreciate nature and work toward saving the planet. Reprint.
Eleven Nature Tales
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834581
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Provides a collection of nature tales and folktales from all over the world, in an anthology designed to inspire young readers to appreciate nature and work toward saving the planet. Reprint.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834581
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Provides a collection of nature tales and folktales from all over the world, in an anthology designed to inspire young readers to appreciate nature and work toward saving the planet. Reprint.
Eleven Turtle Tales
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: August House Publishers
ISBN: 9780874839500
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
If you love animal stories or like turtles, then this collection of eleven turtle stories is for you. Turtle carries the world on her back: this story has been told by different cultures around the world for generations. Like Mother Nature, Turtle is unhurried, wise, and enduring. She walks on land, swims in water, and breathes the air--and so embodies three of the four elements of creation. We have much to learn from Turtle. READING LEVELS: Lexile Level: 760L; Guided Reading: P
Publisher: August House Publishers
ISBN: 9780874839500
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
If you love animal stories or like turtles, then this collection of eleven turtle stories is for you. Turtle carries the world on her back: this story has been told by different cultures around the world for generations. Like Mother Nature, Turtle is unhurried, wise, and enduring. She walks on land, swims in water, and breathes the air--and so embodies three of the four elements of creation. We have much to learn from Turtle. READING LEVELS: Lexile Level: 760L; Guided Reading: P
Tyrone
Author: Sue Foley
Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing
ISBN: 9781885003881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
When Tyrone the turtle gets his brand new shiny red glasses he can't hide his head and be "it" in turtle hide and seek anymore.
Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing
ISBN: 9781885003881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
When Tyrone the turtle gets his brand new shiny red glasses he can't hide his head and be "it" in turtle hide and seek anymore.
Turtle in Paradise
Author: Jennifer L. Holm
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375893164
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist: "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375893164
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist: "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."
Tales of Nonsense and Tomfoolery
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A collection of short folktales featuring silly characters, nonsensical situations, or general tomfoolery.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A collection of short folktales featuring silly characters, nonsensical situations, or general tomfoolery.
When Turtle Grew Feathers
Author: Tim Tingle
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Tales to Frighten and Delight
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A collection of scary folktales from around the world.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874837124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A collection of scary folktales from around the world.
Dancing Turtle: A Folktale from Brazil
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive any challenge by using her courage and wit. Beautiful watercolors radiant with the dense foliage and hardy wildlife of the Amazon rain forest, guides the reader through this timeless adventure story.
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684440254
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Turtle loves to dance and play the flute. But her exuberance puts her at risk when her music attracts the attention of a brave hunter who brings her home to make turtle stew. After she is caught, her only hope for escape is the hunter's children ... and her own wit. This folktale, first told by the indigenous people of Brazil, is now told throughout Latin America. Like the people of Latin America, Turtle always seems to survive any challenge by using her courage and wit. Beautiful watercolors radiant with the dense foliage and hardy wildlife of the Amazon rain forest, guides the reader through this timeless adventure story.
Tales of Tricksters
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Contains nine short folktales about tricksters, featuring selections from Persia, India, Poland, France, and other places.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Contains nine short folktales about tricksters, featuring selections from Persia, India, Poland, France, and other places.
Sweet Land of Story
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874835694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Thirty-six true, tall, and traditional tales, primarily from the nineteenth century or earlier, selected by a professional storyteller and divided by the region of the United States from which they originated.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874835694
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Thirty-six true, tall, and traditional tales, primarily from the nineteenth century or earlier, selected by a professional storyteller and divided by the region of the United States from which they originated.