Author: Bronwyn Davies
Publisher: National Library of Australia
ISBN: 0642278512
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
As far as the Fairy Queen was concerned, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly was lazy and so she banished her to the Woodn’t, the place where she had sent all the other creatures who wouldn’t do as they should. There, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly met many friends—the Kookaburra-who-wouldn’t laugh, the Bee-who-wouldn’t-live-in-a-hive, the Frog-who-wouldn’t-hop. Find out how they worked together to return to Fairyland, and how they convinced the Fairy Queen that they had good ideas of their own about how to live their lives. The magic tale of The Fairy Who Wouldn’t Fly, adapted by Bronwyn Davies for today’s children, was originally written and illustrated by Pixie O’Harris in 1945.
The Fairy Who Wouldn't Fly
Author: Bronwyn Davies
Publisher: National Library of Australia
ISBN: 0642278512
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
As far as the Fairy Queen was concerned, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly was lazy and so she banished her to the Woodn’t, the place where she had sent all the other creatures who wouldn’t do as they should. There, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly met many friends—the Kookaburra-who-wouldn’t laugh, the Bee-who-wouldn’t-live-in-a-hive, the Frog-who-wouldn’t-hop. Find out how they worked together to return to Fairyland, and how they convinced the Fairy Queen that they had good ideas of their own about how to live their lives. The magic tale of The Fairy Who Wouldn’t Fly, adapted by Bronwyn Davies for today’s children, was originally written and illustrated by Pixie O’Harris in 1945.
Publisher: National Library of Australia
ISBN: 0642278512
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
As far as the Fairy Queen was concerned, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly was lazy and so she banished her to the Woodn’t, the place where she had sent all the other creatures who wouldn’t do as they should. There, the Fairy-who-wouldn’t-fly met many friends—the Kookaburra-who-wouldn’t laugh, the Bee-who-wouldn’t-live-in-a-hive, the Frog-who-wouldn’t-hop. Find out how they worked together to return to Fairyland, and how they convinced the Fairy Queen that they had good ideas of their own about how to live their lives. The magic tale of The Fairy Who Wouldn’t Fly, adapted by Bronwyn Davies for today’s children, was originally written and illustrated by Pixie O’Harris in 1945.
Listening to Children
Author: Bronwyn Davies
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317672259
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Through a series of exquisite encounters with children, and through a lucid opening up of new aspects of poststructuralist theorizing, Bronwyn Davies opens up new ways of thinking about, and intra-acting with, children. This book carefully guides the reader through a wave of thought that turns the known into the unknown, and then slowly, carefully, makes new forms of thought comprehensible, opening, through all the senses, a deep understanding of our embeddedness in encounters with each other and with the material world. This book takes us into Reggio-Emilia-inspired Swedish preschools in Sweden, into the author’s own community in Australia, into poignant memories of childhood, and offers the reader insights into: new ways of thinking about children and their communities; the act of listening as emergent and alive; ourselves as mobile and multiple subjects; the importance of remaining open to the not-yet-known. Defining research as diffractive, and as experimental, Davies’ relationship to the teachers and pedagogues she worked with is one of co-experimentation. Her relationship with the children is one in which she explores the ways in which her own new thinking and being might emerge, even as old ways of thinking and being assert themselves and interfere with the unfolding of the new. She draws us into her ongoing experimentation, asking that we think hard, all the while delighting our senses with the poetry of her writing, and the stories of her encounters with children.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317672259
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Through a series of exquisite encounters with children, and through a lucid opening up of new aspects of poststructuralist theorizing, Bronwyn Davies opens up new ways of thinking about, and intra-acting with, children. This book carefully guides the reader through a wave of thought that turns the known into the unknown, and then slowly, carefully, makes new forms of thought comprehensible, opening, through all the senses, a deep understanding of our embeddedness in encounters with each other and with the material world. This book takes us into Reggio-Emilia-inspired Swedish preschools in Sweden, into the author’s own community in Australia, into poignant memories of childhood, and offers the reader insights into: new ways of thinking about children and their communities; the act of listening as emergent and alive; ourselves as mobile and multiple subjects; the importance of remaining open to the not-yet-known. Defining research as diffractive, and as experimental, Davies’ relationship to the teachers and pedagogues she worked with is one of co-experimentation. Her relationship with the children is one in which she explores the ways in which her own new thinking and being might emerge, even as old ways of thinking and being assert themselves and interfere with the unfolding of the new. She draws us into her ongoing experimentation, asking that we think hard, all the while delighting our senses with the poetry of her writing, and the stories of her encounters with children.
Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand
Author: Gail Carson Levine
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423143345
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
In this best-selling sequel to Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine and illustrator David Christiana spin a riveting fairy tale about the dangers of dreams come true.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423143345
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
In this best-selling sequel to Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine and illustrator David Christiana spin a riveting fairy tale about the dangers of dreams come true.
Kaleidoscope of Life
Author: Deslee Campbell
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 145252663X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The novel Kaleidoscope of Life concerns the lives of Sally Evans, her immediate and extended families, and those of the local aborigines entwined throughout. Sally experiences various adventures on the Bogan River in far western New South Wales. This historical novel is set immediately after World War II1945-1949but the shadow of both world wars hovers over three generations of Sallys family. Community and family interact to provide support as everyone moves towards post-war healing. There are two romantic subplots and two relevant extended war narratives, one from each world war. When Sallys father, who was missing in action, unexpectedly arrives home, Sally thinks he is an intruder and is always afraid of himwith good reason. His psychological problems, domestic violence and alcohol dependency affect him and everyone else, especially Sally, who was born after his departure. Sally is given her own pony and she and her cousin, Elizabeth, who attend the same one-teacher school, are hosted to a weeks holiday at Government House, Sydney. Sally spends another week in Sydney at the childrens hospital, with suspected diphtheria. Both she and her part-aboriginal classmate, Trudy, who really did have diphtheria, spend time recuperating at the Far West Childrens Home in Manly. Sallys Jewish friend, Esther Aarons, remains important, even after Esther moved from Nyngan to Sydney. She helped Sally grapple with the puzzle of where babies come from, and Sallys letters to her provide an outlet for her many concerns. Sally is spirited, inquisitive and thoughtful, with many girlish questions. She is secure in everyones love, except her fathers, constantly asking herself, Why doesnt Daddy love me? Peter, her mothers new love-interest and her fathers best mate, finally answers her and opens up new possibilities.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 145252663X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
The novel Kaleidoscope of Life concerns the lives of Sally Evans, her immediate and extended families, and those of the local aborigines entwined throughout. Sally experiences various adventures on the Bogan River in far western New South Wales. This historical novel is set immediately after World War II1945-1949but the shadow of both world wars hovers over three generations of Sallys family. Community and family interact to provide support as everyone moves towards post-war healing. There are two romantic subplots and two relevant extended war narratives, one from each world war. When Sallys father, who was missing in action, unexpectedly arrives home, Sally thinks he is an intruder and is always afraid of himwith good reason. His psychological problems, domestic violence and alcohol dependency affect him and everyone else, especially Sally, who was born after his departure. Sally is given her own pony and she and her cousin, Elizabeth, who attend the same one-teacher school, are hosted to a weeks holiday at Government House, Sydney. Sally spends another week in Sydney at the childrens hospital, with suspected diphtheria. Both she and her part-aboriginal classmate, Trudy, who really did have diphtheria, spend time recuperating at the Far West Childrens Home in Manly. Sallys Jewish friend, Esther Aarons, remains important, even after Esther moved from Nyngan to Sydney. She helped Sally grapple with the puzzle of where babies come from, and Sallys letters to her provide an outlet for her many concerns. Sally is spirited, inquisitive and thoughtful, with many girlish questions. She is secure in everyones love, except her fathers, constantly asking herself, Why doesnt Daddy love me? Peter, her mothers new love-interest and her fathers best mate, finally answers her and opens up new possibilities.
The Shaman & His Daughter
Author: Gregory Drambour
Publisher: Sacred Bear Press
ISBN: 1973836599
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Come Quiet Your Mind, Warm Your Heart, & Lift Your Spirit! We all need a book that we can reach for that will make us smile and cry and laugh in joy – words that can give us hope that we can survive the hard days that will come in anyone’s life. These pages will guide you to deeper levels of acceptance and letting go, no matter what's happening in your life. The Shaman & His Daughter takes us inside the world of a 35 year veteran master shamanic healer/spiritual teacher and his powerful apprentice daughter three years after a devastating loss. Their journey will inspire and touch you in a deep part of your soul. Through these 18 tender tales you’ll learn how to trust that there is always a way out of tragedy, out of the deepest sadness and a way out of not understanding why life can sometimes feel so unfair. Come Experience a Journey of Recovery, Hope, and Magic! What reviewers are saying: ★★★★★ “This is a book I will keep on my bedside to read over and over again." – D. Thaler ★★★★★ “The Shaman & His Daughter is a wonderful, heartwarming and insightful book.” – J. Renfro ★★★★★ “I have things I want to underline so I can go back quickly and receive the wisdom Gregory has shared.” – Gloria Larimar ★★★★★ “An Indescribably Beautiful Treasure of a Book.” -- Heather Uva ★★★★★ “So blessed with the heartwarming love, deep intimacy and sacred wisdom and sensitivity you have expertly shared in these pages. Hard to put down!!” – Chris Cago ★★★★★ “This book warms my soul and emboldens me to look further, dream bigger and DO more. Highly recommended!” – Angela Pugh ★★★★★ “Excellent and awe inspiring moments. Can't wait till the sequel!” – Marti Jo Caldwell ★★★★★ “This book completely enthralled me - I laughed, I cried and I held the book close to my heart as if it were one of Angel Girl's bear friends.” – C. Ward ★★★★★ “This was a beautiful and gentle book that I read all in one sitting.” – Mandy Spay The Shaman & His Daughter is a moving deeply emotional book. If you like stories of inner strength, spiritual warriors in-training, and the beauty of a powerful father/daughter bond, then you’ll love Gregory Drambour’s inspiring saga. Buy The Shaman & His Daughter to discover the real world of shamanism and the value it can bring to your life!
Publisher: Sacred Bear Press
ISBN: 1973836599
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Come Quiet Your Mind, Warm Your Heart, & Lift Your Spirit! We all need a book that we can reach for that will make us smile and cry and laugh in joy – words that can give us hope that we can survive the hard days that will come in anyone’s life. These pages will guide you to deeper levels of acceptance and letting go, no matter what's happening in your life. The Shaman & His Daughter takes us inside the world of a 35 year veteran master shamanic healer/spiritual teacher and his powerful apprentice daughter three years after a devastating loss. Their journey will inspire and touch you in a deep part of your soul. Through these 18 tender tales you’ll learn how to trust that there is always a way out of tragedy, out of the deepest sadness and a way out of not understanding why life can sometimes feel so unfair. Come Experience a Journey of Recovery, Hope, and Magic! What reviewers are saying: ★★★★★ “This is a book I will keep on my bedside to read over and over again." – D. Thaler ★★★★★ “The Shaman & His Daughter is a wonderful, heartwarming and insightful book.” – J. Renfro ★★★★★ “I have things I want to underline so I can go back quickly and receive the wisdom Gregory has shared.” – Gloria Larimar ★★★★★ “An Indescribably Beautiful Treasure of a Book.” -- Heather Uva ★★★★★ “So blessed with the heartwarming love, deep intimacy and sacred wisdom and sensitivity you have expertly shared in these pages. Hard to put down!!” – Chris Cago ★★★★★ “This book warms my soul and emboldens me to look further, dream bigger and DO more. Highly recommended!” – Angela Pugh ★★★★★ “Excellent and awe inspiring moments. Can't wait till the sequel!” – Marti Jo Caldwell ★★★★★ “This book completely enthralled me - I laughed, I cried and I held the book close to my heart as if it were one of Angel Girl's bear friends.” – C. Ward ★★★★★ “This was a beautiful and gentle book that I read all in one sitting.” – Mandy Spay The Shaman & His Daughter is a moving deeply emotional book. If you like stories of inner strength, spiritual warriors in-training, and the beauty of a powerful father/daughter bond, then you’ll love Gregory Drambour’s inspiring saga. Buy The Shaman & His Daughter to discover the real world of shamanism and the value it can bring to your life!
Heritage
Author: Joan Kerr
Publisher: G and B Arts International
ISBN:
Category : Art, Australian
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A picture book and biographical dictionary, this book presents 500 works of art by 500 Australian women from colonial times to 1955.
Publisher: G and B Arts International
ISBN:
Category : Art, Australian
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
A picture book and biographical dictionary, this book presents 500 works of art by 500 Australian women from colonial times to 1955.
Cold as Ice (Whatever After #6)
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545627370
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
The magical sixth installment in this NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series! Brrrrrrrr. This fairy tale is FREEZING! Even though my brother and I had decided to stay away from the magic mirror, our puppy had other plans -- he bounded right in. What choice did we have but to go in after him? When we land in a winter wonderland, we realize we must be in the story of The Snow Queen. And this fairy tale is nothing like the movie. This Snow Queen is super-mean, and she turns our dog into an ice sculpture!To get home we'll have to: - Defrost our furry friend- Ride a very chatty reindeer- Learn to ice-skate- Escape from a band of robbersAnd if we're not careful . . . we could end up frozen ourselves!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545627370
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
The magical sixth installment in this NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series! Brrrrrrrr. This fairy tale is FREEZING! Even though my brother and I had decided to stay away from the magic mirror, our puppy had other plans -- he bounded right in. What choice did we have but to go in after him? When we land in a winter wonderland, we realize we must be in the story of The Snow Queen. And this fairy tale is nothing like the movie. This Snow Queen is super-mean, and she turns our dog into an ice sculpture!To get home we'll have to: - Defrost our furry friend- Ride a very chatty reindeer- Learn to ice-skate- Escape from a band of robbersAnd if we're not careful . . . we could end up frozen ourselves!
Wicked Tales
Author: Ed Wicke
Publisher: BlacknBlue Press UK
ISBN: 0967765277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Nine lively and hilarious short stories for ages 8-80. Modern fairy tales with a wicked sense of humour: Alicroc the Alien in charge of a class of four year olds; the Littlest Thundertroll's trip down to "human-land" to get a box of chocolates for the Thundertroll Fairy; a small Gorilla who outwits his hungry neighbours; the bears' backward version of Goldilocks; a Boy who runs away and is captured by Trolls; what happened between the greedy Princess, the Frog and the golden ball; an Irish Fairy and a dancing Horse have a run-in with a Witch; why Pink Pigs should never talk to Wolves; and Snow White meets the Seven Easter Bunnies, who are armed and dangerous...
Publisher: BlacknBlue Press UK
ISBN: 0967765277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Nine lively and hilarious short stories for ages 8-80. Modern fairy tales with a wicked sense of humour: Alicroc the Alien in charge of a class of four year olds; the Littlest Thundertroll's trip down to "human-land" to get a box of chocolates for the Thundertroll Fairy; a small Gorilla who outwits his hungry neighbours; the bears' backward version of Goldilocks; a Boy who runs away and is captured by Trolls; what happened between the greedy Princess, the Frog and the golden ball; an Irish Fairy and a dancing Horse have a run-in with a Witch; why Pink Pigs should never talk to Wolves; and Snow White meets the Seven Easter Bunnies, who are armed and dangerous...
Bottersnikes and Other Lost Things
Author: Juliet O'Conor
Publisher: The Miegunyah Press
ISBN: 0522856519
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Lazy Bottersnikes in outback rubbish tips, Sir Pronoun's dilemma about standing in Miss Noun's place and the story of how Jack built a house, a hut or a shack are all to be found in this treasury of Australian children's books. This book illuminates the icons of Australian children's literature from Gibbs and Outhwaite to Shaun Tan.
Publisher: The Miegunyah Press
ISBN: 0522856519
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Lazy Bottersnikes in outback rubbish tips, Sir Pronoun's dilemma about standing in Miss Noun's place and the story of how Jack built a house, a hut or a shack are all to be found in this treasury of Australian children's books. This book illuminates the icons of Australian children's literature from Gibbs and Outhwaite to Shaun Tan.
The Corner House Girls Growing Up. What Happened First, What Came Next. And How It Ended
Author: Grace Brooks Hill
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up: What Happened First, What Came Next, and How It Ended' by Grace Brooks Hill, readers are immersed in a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of young girls, exploring themes of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of adolescence. Hill's narrative style is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life. The story is a perfect blend of humor, drama, and nostalgia, making it a delightful read for all ages. Hill's attention to detail and portrayal of the girls' emotions make the book a captivating and insightful look into the lives of young women during this time period. Fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Hill's timeless storytelling. Grace Brooks Hill's personal experiences as a teacher and her passion for storytelling are evident in 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up.' Her deep understanding of the human experience allows her to craft a narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. The book serves as a reminder of the universal struggles and joys of growing up, making it a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up: What Happened First, What Came Next, and How It Ended' by Grace Brooks Hill, readers are immersed in a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of young girls, exploring themes of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of adolescence. Hill's narrative style is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life. The story is a perfect blend of humor, drama, and nostalgia, making it a delightful read for all ages. Hill's attention to detail and portrayal of the girls' emotions make the book a captivating and insightful look into the lives of young women during this time period. Fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Hill's timeless storytelling. Grace Brooks Hill's personal experiences as a teacher and her passion for storytelling are evident in 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up.' Her deep understanding of the human experience allows her to craft a narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. The book serves as a reminder of the universal struggles and joys of growing up, making it a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.