My Lantern and the Fairy

My Lantern and the Fairy PDF Author: Lin Xin
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN: 9781602204584
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Book Description
A sweet story that shows how one small act of kindness can help those around you. Little Mo and her family always compete in their village's annual lantern competition, but this year she has no new ideas and doesn't know where to begin. As a thunderstorm rolls into town, Little Mo finds herself wishing for help in front of a lamp post. Worried that the rain will put the lamp's flame out, Little Mo uses her own umbrella to cover the lamp. Little did she know, an unexpected recipient of her selfless act would guide Little Mo to victory in the lantern competition in return. Not only does this book emphasizes the importance of kindness, but presents the story in both English and Chinese. Children and parents will love learning about Chinese New Year's Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, and can even make their own lantern by following the step-by-step instructions at the back.

My lantern and the fairy

My lantern and the fairy PDF Author: Jian Li (Art teacher)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954635098
Category : Chinese New Year
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
A sweet story that shows how one small act of kindness can help those around you. Little Mo and her family always compete in their village's annual lantern competition, but this year she has no new ideas and doesn't know where to begin. Little Mo finds herself wishing for help in front of a lamp post, when a thunderstorm suddenly rolls in. Worried that the rain will put the lamp's flame out, Little Mo uses her own umbrella to cover the lamp. Little did she know, an unexpected recipient of her selfless act would guide Little Mo to victory in the lantern competition in return. Not only does this book emphasize the importance of kindness, but presents the story in both English and Chinese. Children and parents will love learning about Chinese New Year's Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tubby and the Lantern

Tubby and the Lantern PDF Author: Al Perkins
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Book Description
For his owner's birthday Tubby, the elephant, constructs a huge paper lantern which carries them on a long trip.

Lin Yi's Lantern

Lin Yi's Lantern PDF Author: Brenda Willaims
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782856803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Meet Lin Yi — a little boy with a big heart and a talent for bargaining. Tonight is the moon festival and he wants nothing more than a red rabbit lantern; but first he must buy the things his mother needs at the market. This heartwarming story shows the rewards of putting others first, and includes educational notes at the end about the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China, and the legend of the moon fairy.

Japanese Fairy Tales

Japanese Fairy Tales PDF Author: Yei Theodora Ozaki
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387097458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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Book Description
This collection of Japanese fairy tales is the outcome of a suggestion made to me indirectly through a friend by Mr. Andrew Lang. They have been translated from the modern version written by Sadanami Sanjin. These stories are not literal translations, and though the Japanese story and all quaint Japanese expressions have been faithfully preserved, they have been told more with the view to interest young readers of the West than the technical student of folk-lore.... In telling these stories in English I have followed my fancy in adding such touches of local color or description as they seemed to need or as pleased me, and in one or two instances I have gathered in an incident from another version. At all times, among my friends, both young and old, English or American, I have always found eager listeners to the beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan, and in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority...

The Firelight Fairy Book

The Firelight Fairy Book PDF Author: Henry Beston
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 284

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Book Description
A collection of thirteen original tales.

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time PDF Author: Marina Warner
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198718659
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Book Description
In ten succinct chapters, Marina Warner guides us through the rich world of fairy tale, from Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel to Snow White and Pan's Labyrinth. Exploring pervasive themes of folklore, myth, the supernatural, imagination, and fantasy, Warner highlights the impact of the genre on human understanding, history, and culture.

Vasilisa the Wise

Vasilisa the Wise PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610679794
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 101

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Book Description
Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were told to young women by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan. The heroines of these old tales set out on a difficult road of trials to discover their true destiny. And marrying a prince was not the only goal. These ancient tales of wonder and adventure are about learning to be strong, brave, kind and true-hearted, and trusting in yourself to change the world for the better. -- Back cover.

Far Out Fairy Tales

Far Out Fairy Tales PDF Author: Louise Simonson
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 1496525116
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

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Book Description
"Classic tales with modern twists"--Cover.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There

The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There PDF Author: Catherynne M. Valente
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312649622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271

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Book Description
After returning to Fairyland, September discovers that her stolen shadow has become the Hollow Queen, the new ruler of Fairyland Below, who is stealing the magic and shadows from Fairyland folk and refusing to give them back.

Fairy Tale Review

Fairy Tale Review PDF Author: Kim Addonizio
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817355006
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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Book Description
Contains poetry, fiction, and essays that either address the abiding influence of fairy tales on contemporary literature and culture, or are themselves contemporary fairy tales in prose or verse.