Author: Jane Werner
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 0375844260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
THIS WHIMSICAL AND charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with Jane Werner’s fantastic selection of “wee folk” tales, masterfully illustrated by Garth Williams.
The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies
Author: Jane Werner
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 0375844260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
THIS WHIMSICAL AND charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with Jane Werner’s fantastic selection of “wee folk” tales, masterfully illustrated by Garth Williams.
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 0375844260
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
THIS WHIMSICAL AND charming collection of stories and poems was first published in 1951. Now a new generation of fairy fans can search for lost merbabies, bargain with pixies, and frolic under the moon with Jane Werner’s fantastic selection of “wee folk” tales, masterfully illustrated by Garth Williams.
The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading
Author: Frances Jenkins Olcott
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Frances Jenkins Olcott's 'The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading' is a delightful collection of fairy tales and folklore aimed at children. The book is written in a whimsical and engaging style, perfect for captivating young readers' imaginations. Olcott's work is a part of the rich tradition of children's literature that incorporates fantastical elements to both entertain and educate. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to enchant readers of all ages. Frances Jenkins Olcott was known for her dedication to preserving and sharing folklore and fairy tales. Her background in children's literature and education shines through in 'The Book of Elves and Fairies', showcasing her passion for storytelling and her understanding of what engages young readers. Olcott's work is a valuable contribution to the genre of children's literature and continues to be beloved by audiences worldwide. I highly recommend 'The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading' to anyone looking for a charming and enchanting collection of fairy tales and folklore. Olcott's storytelling prowess and dedication to preserving these timeless tales make this book a must-read for anyone who loves children's literature.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Frances Jenkins Olcott's 'The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading' is a delightful collection of fairy tales and folklore aimed at children. The book is written in a whimsical and engaging style, perfect for captivating young readers' imaginations. Olcott's work is a part of the rich tradition of children's literature that incorporates fantastical elements to both entertain and educate. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to enchant readers of all ages. Frances Jenkins Olcott was known for her dedication to preserving and sharing folklore and fairy tales. Her background in children's literature and education shines through in 'The Book of Elves and Fairies', showcasing her passion for storytelling and her understanding of what engages young readers. Olcott's work is a valuable contribution to the genre of children's literature and continues to be beloved by audiences worldwide. I highly recommend 'The Book of Elves and Fairies for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Children's Own Reading' to anyone looking for a charming and enchanting collection of fairy tales and folklore. Olcott's storytelling prowess and dedication to preserving these timeless tales make this book a must-read for anyone who loves children's literature.
Fairies, Pixies and Elves Sticker Book
Author: Fiona Watt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805319405
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Add the stickers to create a magical world where pixies have picnics, fairies live in a toadstool town, woodland folk play hide-and-seek and live in lantern-lit treehouses.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781805319405
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Add the stickers to create a magical world where pixies have picnics, fairies live in a toadstool town, woodland folk play hide-and-seek and live in lantern-lit treehouses.
The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns, and Fairies
Author: Robert Kirk
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 9781590171776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"The Secret Commonwealth is a guide to fairies, doppelgängers, wraiths, and other beings that its author Robert Kirk, an unusually inquisitive seventeenth-century Scottish minister, identifies as being ?of a middle nature betwixt man and angel.? Circulated in manuscript by its author, whose religious and scientific interests drew him at some genuine personal risk to investigate the hidden realities of the spiritual world, this short work was first published by Sir Walter Scott and then again in the late nineteenth century in an edition prepared by the famous collector of fairy tales, Andrew Lang, and dedicated to Robert Louis Stevenson. Nonetheless, Kirk’s work, which is a fine example of English prose, an important document in the history of ideas, and an enchanting introduction to fairy lore has remained a rarity"--Publisher description.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 9781590171776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"The Secret Commonwealth is a guide to fairies, doppelgängers, wraiths, and other beings that its author Robert Kirk, an unusually inquisitive seventeenth-century Scottish minister, identifies as being ?of a middle nature betwixt man and angel.? Circulated in manuscript by its author, whose religious and scientific interests drew him at some genuine personal risk to investigate the hidden realities of the spiritual world, this short work was first published by Sir Walter Scott and then again in the late nineteenth century in an edition prepared by the famous collector of fairy tales, Andrew Lang, and dedicated to Robert Louis Stevenson. Nonetheless, Kirk’s work, which is a fine example of English prose, an important document in the history of ideas, and an enchanting introduction to fairy lore has remained a rarity"--Publisher description.
Fairies and Elves
Author:
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780809452132
Category : Elves
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recounts legends and folktales from around the world concerning people's encounters with elves and fairies.
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780809452132
Category : Elves
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recounts legends and folktales from around the world concerning people's encounters with elves and fairies.
Elves And Fairies
Author: John Hamilton
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1604532157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1604532157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
Little Book of Elves and Fairies
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903840191
Category : Elves
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This exciting mix of poems and stories about fairies will draw the reader into the hidden world of fantasy. Find out about the many types of elves and fairies, what people believed about them, and how you should behave if you ever meet one. Discover how to escape if you are pixy-led, learn a spell to see the fairies, and much, much more. The Little Book of Elves and Fairies is illustrated throughout by the enchanting paintings and pen-and-ink drawings of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, the forgotten painter of fairies and Fairlyland.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903840191
Category : Elves
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This exciting mix of poems and stories about fairies will draw the reader into the hidden world of fantasy. Find out about the many types of elves and fairies, what people believed about them, and how you should behave if you ever meet one. Discover how to escape if you are pixy-led, learn a spell to see the fairies, and much, much more. The Little Book of Elves and Fairies is illustrated throughout by the enchanting paintings and pen-and-ink drawings of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, the forgotten painter of fairies and Fairlyland.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Elves And Fairies
Author: Sirona Knight
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696381
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. • The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people’s interest in elves and their ways. • Brian Froud’s bestselling titles, including The Faeries' Oracle, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album, have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years. • This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440696381
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
The most complete book on these powerful magical beings. Elves and fairies provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Elves and Fairies, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures, and discover how they can positively influence their lives. Key topics include fairy magic in the 21st century, how to recognize an elf and what to do when you meet one, how to attract good elves and fairies, and how to protect yourself from bad ones. • The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on film and DVD, have increased people’s interest in elves and their ways. • Brian Froud’s bestselling titles, including The Faeries' Oracle, Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, and Lady Cottington’s Fairy Album, have kept fairy lore and fairy images in the public eye for more than 25 years. • This book explores fairy tales, folklore, and mythology, including modern fairy tales like the Harry Potter series.
The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves, and Other Little People
Author: Thomas Keightley
Publisher: Gramercy Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.
Publisher: Gramercy Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.
Elves & Fairies
Author: Ida Rentoul Outhwaite
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
ISBN: 9780850915433
Category : Australian poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Reissue of a children's classic first published in 1916. Verses telling of fairyland creatures such as fairies, goblins, witches and elves in the Australian bush are illustrated with delicate and detailed colour and black and white drawings. The artist is well known for her distinctive illustrations and has illustrated over ten fairy stories in collaboration with her sister, Annie R Rentoul.
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
ISBN: 9780850915433
Category : Australian poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Reissue of a children's classic first published in 1916. Verses telling of fairyland creatures such as fairies, goblins, witches and elves in the Australian bush are illustrated with delicate and detailed colour and black and white drawings. The artist is well known for her distinctive illustrations and has illustrated over ten fairy stories in collaboration with her sister, Annie R Rentoul.