Author: Veronique Massenot
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791372793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of Wassily Kandinsky’s most fantastical and vivid paintings is the foundation for this children’s book about a journey into the heart and mind of a sleeping giant. Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky’s 1940 painting, Sky Blue, this delightful children’s book delves into the kaleidoscopic mind of a sleeping giant. Author Véronique Massenot and illustrator Peggy Nille interpret Kandinsky’s abstract characters as the somnolent visions of a giant who stumbles into a village of microscopic townspeople. Though the villagers initially fear the enormous stranger, they soon discover a gentle soul through his beautiful dreams. With its brightly colored palette and playful drawings, this wonderfully imaginative book echoes Kandinsky’s lively style. As young readers explore the wonders of the miniature villagers’ world and the colossal giant’s imagination, they will be inspired to find their own way around Kandinsky’s enigmatic masterpiece.
The Dreaming Giant
Author: Veronique Massenot
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791372793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of Wassily Kandinsky’s most fantastical and vivid paintings is the foundation for this children’s book about a journey into the heart and mind of a sleeping giant. Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky’s 1940 painting, Sky Blue, this delightful children’s book delves into the kaleidoscopic mind of a sleeping giant. Author Véronique Massenot and illustrator Peggy Nille interpret Kandinsky’s abstract characters as the somnolent visions of a giant who stumbles into a village of microscopic townspeople. Though the villagers initially fear the enormous stranger, they soon discover a gentle soul through his beautiful dreams. With its brightly colored palette and playful drawings, this wonderfully imaginative book echoes Kandinsky’s lively style. As young readers explore the wonders of the miniature villagers’ world and the colossal giant’s imagination, they will be inspired to find their own way around Kandinsky’s enigmatic masterpiece.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 3791372793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of Wassily Kandinsky’s most fantastical and vivid paintings is the foundation for this children’s book about a journey into the heart and mind of a sleeping giant. Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky’s 1940 painting, Sky Blue, this delightful children’s book delves into the kaleidoscopic mind of a sleeping giant. Author Véronique Massenot and illustrator Peggy Nille interpret Kandinsky’s abstract characters as the somnolent visions of a giant who stumbles into a village of microscopic townspeople. Though the villagers initially fear the enormous stranger, they soon discover a gentle soul through his beautiful dreams. With its brightly colored palette and playful drawings, this wonderfully imaginative book echoes Kandinsky’s lively style. As young readers explore the wonders of the miniature villagers’ world and the colossal giant’s imagination, they will be inspired to find their own way around Kandinsky’s enigmatic masterpiece.
The Legend of the Dream Giants
Author: Dustin Hansen
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
ISBN: 9781629729862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An orphaned giant named Berg is in search of just one person he can call friend. When he was very young, Berg's mother hid him in a cave and led an angry mob of villagers away, sacrificing her own life to protect her son. In all the years since, Berg has lived alone, the only reminders of his family are his mother's satchel and his recurring dreams of a white bear who shares a magical sand from a fallen star. When the white bear touches Berg with the star-blue sand, he feels safe and happy in his dreams. Sometimes, when he feels lonely, he will risk entering a village to trade a smooth river rock or a feather for food. He's really searching for kindness, companionship, and, maybe one day, someone who will want to get to know him and be his friend. But with every attempt he makes, people only see his massive size and cruelly chase him away, thinking he is Ünhold--a giant and a monster. Whoever this Ünhold is, Berg also fears him and hopes they never meet. In his travels, Berg comes upon a new town, a city made of iron where blacksmiths construct all kinds of ironworks from gates to sculptures to chains and weapons. Berg meets a little girl, Anya, who doesn't run and scream in fear like everyone else does. To his amazement and delight, Anya knows about the dream-sand and says she wants to be his friend. The mayor convinces the villagers of the benefit of having a giant around who can protect their city from the dangers he says Ünhold has in store for them. Anya has learned about the dream-sand from secretly watching Ünhold use it to trade for food and trinkets, and she suspects the mayor is planning something different than what he says. Fearing the city isn't safe for Berg, she warns her giant friend to flee. When a secret plot is revealed to capture Berg, the young giant has to figure out where he can place his trust. The story follows Berg on his journey and is told through text and graphic novel-style illustrations of beautiful dream sequences that reveal Berg's hopes and memories. Berg's mother appears to him in his dreams as a white bear, patient, nurturing and protective, and he sees himself as a little bear cub. Berg is often unsure what exactly the dreams mean, but sometimes they describe things which are about to happen or give him answers to problems he is facing. This tender and unique story-within-a-story is a riveting tale of loss, longing, adventure, being yourself, and finding the true meaning of friendship.
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
ISBN: 9781629729862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
An orphaned giant named Berg is in search of just one person he can call friend. When he was very young, Berg's mother hid him in a cave and led an angry mob of villagers away, sacrificing her own life to protect her son. In all the years since, Berg has lived alone, the only reminders of his family are his mother's satchel and his recurring dreams of a white bear who shares a magical sand from a fallen star. When the white bear touches Berg with the star-blue sand, he feels safe and happy in his dreams. Sometimes, when he feels lonely, he will risk entering a village to trade a smooth river rock or a feather for food. He's really searching for kindness, companionship, and, maybe one day, someone who will want to get to know him and be his friend. But with every attempt he makes, people only see his massive size and cruelly chase him away, thinking he is Ünhold--a giant and a monster. Whoever this Ünhold is, Berg also fears him and hopes they never meet. In his travels, Berg comes upon a new town, a city made of iron where blacksmiths construct all kinds of ironworks from gates to sculptures to chains and weapons. Berg meets a little girl, Anya, who doesn't run and scream in fear like everyone else does. To his amazement and delight, Anya knows about the dream-sand and says she wants to be his friend. The mayor convinces the villagers of the benefit of having a giant around who can protect their city from the dangers he says Ünhold has in store for them. Anya has learned about the dream-sand from secretly watching Ünhold use it to trade for food and trinkets, and she suspects the mayor is planning something different than what he says. Fearing the city isn't safe for Berg, she warns her giant friend to flee. When a secret plot is revealed to capture Berg, the young giant has to figure out where he can place his trust. The story follows Berg on his journey and is told through text and graphic novel-style illustrations of beautiful dream sequences that reveal Berg's hopes and memories. Berg's mother appears to him in his dreams as a white bear, patient, nurturing and protective, and he sees himself as a little bear cub. Berg is often unsure what exactly the dreams mean, but sometimes they describe things which are about to happen or give him answers to problems he is facing. This tender and unique story-within-a-story is a riveting tale of loss, longing, adventure, being yourself, and finding the true meaning of friendship.
The Giant, O'Brien
Author: Hilary Mantel
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0385680341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
From the two-time Booker winner, the story of the 18th Century Irish giant, Charles O'Brien. Charles O'Brien, bard and giant. The cynical are moved by his flights of romance; the craven stirred by his tales of epic deeds. But what of his own story as he is led from Ireland to seek his fortune beyond the seas in England? The Surprising Irish Giant may be the sensation of the season but only his compatriots seem to attend to his mythic powers of invention. John Hunter, celebrated surgeon and anatomist, buys dead men from the gallows and babies' corpses by the inch. Where is a man as unique as The Giant to hide his bones when he is yet alive? The Giant, O'Brien is an unforgettable novel; lyrical, shocking and spliced with black comedy.
Publisher: Anchor Canada
ISBN: 0385680341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
From the two-time Booker winner, the story of the 18th Century Irish giant, Charles O'Brien. Charles O'Brien, bard and giant. The cynical are moved by his flights of romance; the craven stirred by his tales of epic deeds. But what of his own story as he is led from Ireland to seek his fortune beyond the seas in England? The Surprising Irish Giant may be the sensation of the season but only his compatriots seem to attend to his mythic powers of invention. John Hunter, celebrated surgeon and anatomist, buys dead men from the gallows and babies' corpses by the inch. Where is a man as unique as The Giant to hide his bones when he is yet alive? The Giant, O'Brien is an unforgettable novel; lyrical, shocking and spliced with black comedy.
Dreaming of Arches National Park
Author: Grant Collier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935694359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Dreaming of Arches National Park tells the story of Cayenne the Coyote, who does not want to go to sleep. But when she does doze off, she dreams of magical arches that lead her back in time. Cayenne goes on several journeys and sees dinosaurs, sabre-toothed cats, Native Americans, and early settlers. Each of Cayenne's adventures is based on real events that occurred in and around Arches National Park - except for the one that occurred on planet Zorbos!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935694359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Dreaming of Arches National Park tells the story of Cayenne the Coyote, who does not want to go to sleep. But when she does doze off, she dreams of magical arches that lead her back in time. Cayenne goes on several journeys and sees dinosaurs, sabre-toothed cats, Native Americans, and early settlers. Each of Cayenne's adventures is based on real events that occurred in and around Arches National Park - except for the one that occurred on planet Zorbos!
The Giant Hug
Author: Sandra Horning
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307982343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or far! Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307982343
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
How do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! This sweet story makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day for the granny in your life, whether she lives close or far! Owen’s hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev’s adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning’s charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.
The Giant-Slayer
Author: Iain Lawrence
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375893741
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A girl’s imagination transports polio-afflicted kids into a fantastic world. The spring of 1955 tests Laurie Valentine’s gifts as a storyteller. After her friend Dickie contracts polio and finds himself confined to an iron lung, Laurie visits him in the hospital. There she meets Carolyn and Chip, two other kids trapped inside the breathing machines. Laurie’s first impulse is to flee, but Dickie begs her to tell them a story. And so Laurie begins her tale of Collosso, a rampaging giant, and Jimmy, a tiny boy whose destiny is to become a slayer of giants. As Laurie embellishes her tale with gnomes, unicorns, gryphons, and other fanciful creatures, Dickie comes to believe that he is a character in her story. Little by little Carolyn, Chip, and other kids who come to listen, recognize counterparts as well. Laurie’s tale is so powerful that when she’s prevented from continuing it, Dickie, Carolyn, and Chip take turns as narrators. Each helps bring the story of Collosso and Jimmy to an end—changing the lives of those in the polio ward in startling ways.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375893741
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A girl’s imagination transports polio-afflicted kids into a fantastic world. The spring of 1955 tests Laurie Valentine’s gifts as a storyteller. After her friend Dickie contracts polio and finds himself confined to an iron lung, Laurie visits him in the hospital. There she meets Carolyn and Chip, two other kids trapped inside the breathing machines. Laurie’s first impulse is to flee, but Dickie begs her to tell them a story. And so Laurie begins her tale of Collosso, a rampaging giant, and Jimmy, a tiny boy whose destiny is to become a slayer of giants. As Laurie embellishes her tale with gnomes, unicorns, gryphons, and other fanciful creatures, Dickie comes to believe that he is a character in her story. Little by little Carolyn, Chip, and other kids who come to listen, recognize counterparts as well. Laurie’s tale is so powerful that when she’s prevented from continuing it, Dickie, Carolyn, and Chip take turns as narrators. Each helps bring the story of Collosso and Jimmy to an end—changing the lives of those in the polio ward in startling ways.
Your Secret Dream Meanings
Author: Craig Hamilton-Parker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
As seen on BBC Everyman. "For 30 years, I've been using clairvoyance and dream analysis to help real people understand their paralysing dreams. Dreams hold the clue to our innermost secrets. All you need is the key."Unlock the secrets of your dreams with this comprehensive guide to dream interpretation and A-Z Dream Dictionary. Its 620 pages are packed full of thousands of dream interpretations, including an in-depth psychological analysis of your most confusing dreams.Learn how to: -Interpret your dreams -Remember your dreams -Have lucid dreams -Travel outside of your body -Meet the dead in your dreams -Connect with your dream lover -Remember your past life. Craig Hamilton-Parker hosted a mainstream TV show on American television called "Celebrity Nightmares decoded". He has had numerous TV shows on the BBC. He has written many best selling books about dreams and is one of the world's most celebrated clairvoyants. His dream books have been translated into eight languages.MEANING OF DREAMSDiscover the hidden secrets of your dreams with this vast and comprehensive A-Z reference book on dream interpretation. Craig writes in a clear and accessible way so that you can unlock the hidden messages from your dreams to discover what your dreams are telling you about your life. Dreams are a powerful tool to unlock and solve all of your problems. This book is the most comprehensive guide to knowing the secrets of your dreams.You will be shown how to remember your dreams and are given a series of comprehensive ways to trigger lucid dreams. Find out how to use dreams to solve problems, understand the workings of your subconscious, and use dreams to make your life happier.A-Z DREAM DICTIONARYYou can use the A-Z Dream Dictionary sections to understand the psychological and mystical meanings of your dreams. Included are in-depth guides to the most common dream themes to help you dig deeper into the meanings of your dreams. DREAMS ABOUT THE FUTUREYou are also given the keys to unlock messages that your dreams tell you about your future. With over thirty years of helping people unravel their most perplexing dreams, Craig will show you how to use dream analysis to understand your life and gain insights into your future. Craig is hailed by the British press as 'the New Nostradamus' and is considered one of the world's top clairvoyants.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
As seen on BBC Everyman. "For 30 years, I've been using clairvoyance and dream analysis to help real people understand their paralysing dreams. Dreams hold the clue to our innermost secrets. All you need is the key."Unlock the secrets of your dreams with this comprehensive guide to dream interpretation and A-Z Dream Dictionary. Its 620 pages are packed full of thousands of dream interpretations, including an in-depth psychological analysis of your most confusing dreams.Learn how to: -Interpret your dreams -Remember your dreams -Have lucid dreams -Travel outside of your body -Meet the dead in your dreams -Connect with your dream lover -Remember your past life. Craig Hamilton-Parker hosted a mainstream TV show on American television called "Celebrity Nightmares decoded". He has had numerous TV shows on the BBC. He has written many best selling books about dreams and is one of the world's most celebrated clairvoyants. His dream books have been translated into eight languages.MEANING OF DREAMSDiscover the hidden secrets of your dreams with this vast and comprehensive A-Z reference book on dream interpretation. Craig writes in a clear and accessible way so that you can unlock the hidden messages from your dreams to discover what your dreams are telling you about your life. Dreams are a powerful tool to unlock and solve all of your problems. This book is the most comprehensive guide to knowing the secrets of your dreams.You will be shown how to remember your dreams and are given a series of comprehensive ways to trigger lucid dreams. Find out how to use dreams to solve problems, understand the workings of your subconscious, and use dreams to make your life happier.A-Z DREAM DICTIONARYYou can use the A-Z Dream Dictionary sections to understand the psychological and mystical meanings of your dreams. Included are in-depth guides to the most common dream themes to help you dig deeper into the meanings of your dreams. DREAMS ABOUT THE FUTUREYou are also given the keys to unlock messages that your dreams tell you about your future. With over thirty years of helping people unravel their most perplexing dreams, Craig will show you how to use dream analysis to understand your life and gain insights into your future. Craig is hailed by the British press as 'the New Nostradamus' and is considered one of the world's top clairvoyants.
The Giant Zucchini
Author: Catherine Siracusa
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781562822866
Category : Fairs
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Edgar Mouse and Robert Squirrel grow a zucchini for the county fair, not knowing that it has magic powers when they sing to it.
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781562822866
Category : Fairs
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Edgar Mouse and Robert Squirrel grow a zucchini for the county fair, not knowing that it has magic powers when they sing to it.
Sleeping Giants
Author: Sylvain Neuvel
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1101886692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A page-turning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton, World War Z, and The Martian, Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mystery—and a fight to control a gargantuan power. A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood, South Dakota, when she falls through the earth. She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole, its walls glowing with intricate carvings. But the firemen who come to save her peer down upon something even stranger: a little girl in the palm of a giant metal hand. Seventeen years later, the mystery of the bizarre artifact remains unsolved—its origins, architects, and purpose unknown. Its carbon dating defies belief; military reports are redacted; theories are floated, then rejected. But some can never stop searching for answers. Rose Franklin is now a highly trained physicist leading a top secret team to crack the hand’s code. And along with her colleagues, she is being interviewed by a nameless interrogator whose power and purview are as enigmatic as the provenance of the relic. What’s clear is that Rose and her compatriots are on the edge of unraveling history’s most perplexing discovery—and figuring out what it portends for humanity. But once the pieces of the puzzle are in place, will the result prove to be an instrument of lasting peace or a weapon of mass destruction? Praise for Sleeping Giants “As high-concept as it is, Sleeping Giants is a thriller through and through. . . . One of the most promising series kickoffs in recent memory, [and] a smart demonstration of how science fiction can honor its traditions and reverse-engineer them at the same time.”—NPR “Neuvel weaves a complex tapestry with ancient machinery buried in the Earth, shadow governments, and geopolitical conflicts. But the most surprising thing about the book may just be how compelling the central characters are in the midst of these larger-than-life concepts. . . . I can’t stop thinking about it.”—Chicago Review of Books “A remarkable debut . . . Reminiscent of Max Brooks’s World War Z, the story’s format effectively builds suspense.”—Library Journal (debut of the month) “This stellar debut novel . . . masterfully blends together elements of sci-fi, political thriller and apocalyptic fiction. . . . A page-turner of the highest order.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Don’t miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel: SLEEPING GIANTS | WAKING GODS | ONLY HUMAN
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1101886692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
A page-turning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton, World War Z, and The Martian, Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mystery—and a fight to control a gargantuan power. A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood, South Dakota, when she falls through the earth. She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole, its walls glowing with intricate carvings. But the firemen who come to save her peer down upon something even stranger: a little girl in the palm of a giant metal hand. Seventeen years later, the mystery of the bizarre artifact remains unsolved—its origins, architects, and purpose unknown. Its carbon dating defies belief; military reports are redacted; theories are floated, then rejected. But some can never stop searching for answers. Rose Franklin is now a highly trained physicist leading a top secret team to crack the hand’s code. And along with her colleagues, she is being interviewed by a nameless interrogator whose power and purview are as enigmatic as the provenance of the relic. What’s clear is that Rose and her compatriots are on the edge of unraveling history’s most perplexing discovery—and figuring out what it portends for humanity. But once the pieces of the puzzle are in place, will the result prove to be an instrument of lasting peace or a weapon of mass destruction? Praise for Sleeping Giants “As high-concept as it is, Sleeping Giants is a thriller through and through. . . . One of the most promising series kickoffs in recent memory, [and] a smart demonstration of how science fiction can honor its traditions and reverse-engineer them at the same time.”—NPR “Neuvel weaves a complex tapestry with ancient machinery buried in the Earth, shadow governments, and geopolitical conflicts. But the most surprising thing about the book may just be how compelling the central characters are in the midst of these larger-than-life concepts. . . . I can’t stop thinking about it.”—Chicago Review of Books “A remarkable debut . . . Reminiscent of Max Brooks’s World War Z, the story’s format effectively builds suspense.”—Library Journal (debut of the month) “This stellar debut novel . . . masterfully blends together elements of sci-fi, political thriller and apocalyptic fiction. . . . A page-turner of the highest order.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Don’t miss any of The Themis Files by Sylvain Neuvel: SLEEPING GIANTS | WAKING GODS | ONLY HUMAN
The Dream and Its Amplification
Author: Nancy Swift Furlotti
Publisher: Fisher King Press
ISBN: 1926715896
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
'The Dream and Its Amplification' unveils the language of the psyche that speaks to us in our dreams. We all dream at least 4-6 times each night yet remember very few. Those that rise to the surface of our conscious awareness beckon to be understood, like a letter addressed to us that arrives by post. Why would we not open it? The difficulty is in understanding what the dream symbols and images mean. Through amplification, C. G. Jung formulated a method of unveiling the deeper meaning of symbolic images. This becomes particularly important when the image does not carry a personal meaning or significance and is not part of a person's everyday life. Fourteen Jungian Analysts from around the world have contributed chapters to this book on areas of special interest to them in their work with dreams. This offers the seasoned dream worker as well as the novice great insight into the meaning of the dream and its amplification. Contributors to this edition of the Fisher King Review include: Erel Shalit, Nancy Swift Furlotti, Thomas Singer, Michael Conforti, Ken Kimmel, Gotthilf Isler, Nancy Qualls-Corbett, Henry Abramovitch, Kathryn Madden, Ron Schenk, Naomi Ruth Lowinsky, Christian Gaillard, Monika Wikman, and Gilda Frantz.
Publisher: Fisher King Press
ISBN: 1926715896
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
'The Dream and Its Amplification' unveils the language of the psyche that speaks to us in our dreams. We all dream at least 4-6 times each night yet remember very few. Those that rise to the surface of our conscious awareness beckon to be understood, like a letter addressed to us that arrives by post. Why would we not open it? The difficulty is in understanding what the dream symbols and images mean. Through amplification, C. G. Jung formulated a method of unveiling the deeper meaning of symbolic images. This becomes particularly important when the image does not carry a personal meaning or significance and is not part of a person's everyday life. Fourteen Jungian Analysts from around the world have contributed chapters to this book on areas of special interest to them in their work with dreams. This offers the seasoned dream worker as well as the novice great insight into the meaning of the dream and its amplification. Contributors to this edition of the Fisher King Review include: Erel Shalit, Nancy Swift Furlotti, Thomas Singer, Michael Conforti, Ken Kimmel, Gotthilf Isler, Nancy Qualls-Corbett, Henry Abramovitch, Kathryn Madden, Ron Schenk, Naomi Ruth Lowinsky, Christian Gaillard, Monika Wikman, and Gilda Frantz.