Author: Hans Wilhelm
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394855110
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Four tales concerning a greedy giant and a clever stranger, a grouchy king and his mouse jester, a war between cabbages and cucumbers, and a bird who wishes to be more colorful.
Tales from the Land Under My Table
Author: Hans Wilhelm
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394855110
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Four tales concerning a greedy giant and a clever stranger, a grouchy king and his mouse jester, a war between cabbages and cucumbers, and a bird who wishes to be more colorful.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394855110
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Four tales concerning a greedy giant and a clever stranger, a grouchy king and his mouse jester, a war between cabbages and cucumbers, and a bird who wishes to be more colorful.
Tales from the Land of the Sufis
Author: Mojdeh Bayat
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834829401
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Take a magic carpet ride into the delightful world of Sufi storytelling with these best-loved tales from Persian literature and lore, in which images of madness, passionate love, and self-sacrifice convey the inner experiences of the soul that has surrendered to the Divine Beloved. The tales are retold from the celebrated works of Sufi poets and spiritual masters such as Rumi, Attar, Nizami, and Jami, as well as anecdotes about these famous masters.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834829401
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Take a magic carpet ride into the delightful world of Sufi storytelling with these best-loved tales from Persian literature and lore, in which images of madness, passionate love, and self-sacrifice convey the inner experiences of the soul that has surrendered to the Divine Beloved. The tales are retold from the celebrated works of Sufi poets and spiritual masters such as Rumi, Attar, Nizami, and Jami, as well as anecdotes about these famous masters.
Tales From a Troubled Land
Author: Alan Paton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684825848
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With a mixture of compassion and despair, this collection of ten short stories by the distinguished author of 'Cry, the Beloved Country' speaks eloquently yet incisively of the injustices of the author's native land, South Africa.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684825848
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With a mixture of compassion and despair, this collection of ten short stories by the distinguished author of 'Cry, the Beloved Country' speaks eloquently yet incisively of the injustices of the author's native land, South Africa.
Tales from the Land of Ooo
Author: Max Brallier
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698143930
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Tales from the Land of Ooo takes the reader on a unique journey into the world of Adventure Time in this 64-page collection of original, off-the-wall short stories featuring full-color illustrations and a flexi-bound cover.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698143930
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Tales from the Land of Ooo takes the reader on a unique journey into the world of Adventure Time in this 64-page collection of original, off-the-wall short stories featuring full-color illustrations and a flexi-bound cover.
Tales from a Famished Land
Author: Edward E. Hunt
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This true-fiction by Edward E. Hunt is a story of young Americans who played a part in Belgian history when the country entered the world war. It is full of sweet romance, gallant adventure, grotesque comedy, and grim tragedy. These tales are not exactly the truth, but they are not fiction, they are both. The work tries to explain the state of mind and the atmosphere in which History whether true or fiction was made. The author describes the atmosphere behind long lines of barbed wire and bayonets, behind waves of poisoned gas, in a starving land where ten million heroic people, both French and Belgians, silently and steadily fought to keep their self-respect, their sanity, and their bravery. Contents Include: Saint Dympna's Miracle Love in a Barge The Odyssey of Mr. Solslog Figures of the Dance The Saviour of Mont César Ghosts The Deserter The Glory of Tinarloo A Flemish Fancy The Swallows of Diest Pensioners Doña Quixote In the Street of the Spy The White Island—A Story of the Dardanelles
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
This true-fiction by Edward E. Hunt is a story of young Americans who played a part in Belgian history when the country entered the world war. It is full of sweet romance, gallant adventure, grotesque comedy, and grim tragedy. These tales are not exactly the truth, but they are not fiction, they are both. The work tries to explain the state of mind and the atmosphere in which History whether true or fiction was made. The author describes the atmosphere behind long lines of barbed wire and bayonets, behind waves of poisoned gas, in a starving land where ten million heroic people, both French and Belgians, silently and steadily fought to keep their self-respect, their sanity, and their bravery. Contents Include: Saint Dympna's Miracle Love in a Barge The Odyssey of Mr. Solslog Figures of the Dance The Saviour of Mont César Ghosts The Deserter The Glory of Tinarloo A Flemish Fancy The Swallows of Diest Pensioners Doña Quixote In the Street of the Spy The White Island—A Story of the Dardanelles
Something about the Author
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Time
Author: Briton Hadden
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Current events
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
Reels for 1973- include Time index, 1973-
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Current events
Languages : en
Pages : 948
Book Description
Reels for 1973- include Time index, 1973-
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories
Author: Lewis Carroll
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10380
Book Description
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an anthology that weaves together a rich tapestry of tales from a bevy of illustrious authors, embracing a wide array of literary styles from fairy tales to animal stories, and classic children's literature. With contributions from the minds behind Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Importance of Being Earnest, Treasure Island, and many more, this collection stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of storytelling across generations and cultures. Highlighted within are narratives that have shaped the contours of childhood imagination, each story a gem contributing to the overarching themes of adventure, morality, and the nuances of human (and animal) emotion. The remarkable variety within this compendium ensures the presence of a magical story for every reader. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from Lewis Carroll to Hans Christian Andersen, and including figures like Beatrix Potter and Rudyard Kipling, offer an anthology that spans the breadth of the 19th and early 20th centuries, encapsulating pivotal moments in literature. These writers, many of whom were pioneers in their respective genres, collectively represent a historical and cultural mosaic that enriched the literary landscape of their time. Their backgrounds, from varying corners of the world, provide a multifaceted exploration of societal norms, triumphs, and struggles through the lens of fantastical and heartwarming tales. The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an indispensable collection for those who wish to delve into the world of literature that has charmed and educated generations. It offers readers the unique opportunity to traverse the myriad landscapes fashioned by these master storytellers. This anthology is more than a journey through the annals of literary history; it is a voyage that spans the spectrum of human emotion and the complexities of the world through the simplicity of children's stories. Ideal for scholars, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of story-telling, this book illuminates the power of literature to transcend time, teaching timeless morals and showcasing the art of narrative in its most enchanting forms.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10380
Book Description
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an anthology that weaves together a rich tapestry of tales from a bevy of illustrious authors, embracing a wide array of literary styles from fairy tales to animal stories, and classic children's literature. With contributions from the minds behind Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Importance of Being Earnest, Treasure Island, and many more, this collection stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of storytelling across generations and cultures. Highlighted within are narratives that have shaped the contours of childhood imagination, each story a gem contributing to the overarching themes of adventure, morality, and the nuances of human (and animal) emotion. The remarkable variety within this compendium ensures the presence of a magical story for every reader. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from Lewis Carroll to Hans Christian Andersen, and including figures like Beatrix Potter and Rudyard Kipling, offer an anthology that spans the breadth of the 19th and early 20th centuries, encapsulating pivotal moments in literature. These writers, many of whom were pioneers in their respective genres, collectively represent a historical and cultural mosaic that enriched the literary landscape of their time. Their backgrounds, from varying corners of the world, provide a multifaceted exploration of societal norms, triumphs, and struggles through the lens of fantastical and heartwarming tales. The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an indispensable collection for those who wish to delve into the world of literature that has charmed and educated generations. It offers readers the unique opportunity to traverse the myriad landscapes fashioned by these master storytellers. This anthology is more than a journey through the annals of literary history; it is a voyage that spans the spectrum of human emotion and the complexities of the world through the simplicity of children's stories. Ideal for scholars, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of story-telling, this book illuminates the power of literature to transcend time, teaching timeless morals and showcasing the art of narrative in its most enchanting forms.
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10704
Book Description
Put your little ones to a snuggling sleep or go back yourself to the world of dreams and dreamers, magic, fairytales, legends and fantasy - with the greatest bed-time classics by e-artnow. _x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ Dragon Tales_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny_x000D_ The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies_x000D_ The Tailor of Gloucester_x000D_ Adventures of Peter Cottontail_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book_x000D_ The Second Jungle Book_x000D_ Just So Stories_x000D_ The Call of the Wild_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle_x000D_ The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle_x000D_ Doctor Dolittle's Post Office_x000D_ The Story of a Nodding Donkey_x000D_ The Story of a Stuffed Elephant_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland: Folk Tales_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Five Children and It_x000D_ The Phoenix and the Carpet_x000D_ The Story of the Amulet_x000D_ The Enchanted Castle_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ The Princess and Curdie_x000D_ Wonder Book_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales_x000D_ A House of Pomegranates_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ The Blue Bird for Children_x000D_ The King of the Golden River_x000D_ Rootabaga Stories_x000D_ Knock Three Times!_x000D_ The Cuckoo Clock_x000D_ Friendly Fairies_x000D_ Raggedy Ann Stories_x000D_ Raggedy Andy Stories_x000D_ Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10704
Book Description
Put your little ones to a snuggling sleep or go back yourself to the world of dreams and dreamers, magic, fairytales, legends and fantasy - with the greatest bed-time classics by e-artnow. _x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ Dragon Tales_x000D_ My Father's Dragon_x000D_ The Reluctant Dragon_x000D_ The Book of Dragons_x000D_ Animal Tales & Fables_x000D_ The Tale of Peter Rabbit_x000D_ The Tale of Benjamin Bunny_x000D_ The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies_x000D_ The Tailor of Gloucester_x000D_ Adventures of Peter Cottontail_x000D_ Mother West Wind Series_x000D_ The Burgess Bird Book for Children_x000D_ The Burgess Animal Book for Children_x000D_ The Velveteen Rabbit_x000D_ Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales_x000D_ Little Bun Rabbit_x000D_ Mother Goose in Prose_x000D_ Lulu's Library_x000D_ The Jungle Book_x000D_ The Second Jungle Book_x000D_ Just So Stories_x000D_ The Call of the Wild_x000D_ White Fang_x000D_ Black Beauty_x000D_ The Story of Doctor Dolittle_x000D_ The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle_x000D_ Doctor Dolittle's Post Office_x000D_ The Story of a Nodding Donkey_x000D_ The Story of a Stuffed Elephant_x000D_ The Nutcracker and the Mouse King_x000D_ The Panchatantra_x000D_ Aesop Fables_x000D_ Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones_x000D_ The Russian Garland: Folk Tales_x000D_ Fairy tales & Fantasies_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan_x000D_ Five Children and It_x000D_ The Phoenix and the Carpet_x000D_ The Story of the Amulet_x000D_ The Enchanted Castle_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin_x000D_ The Princess and Curdie_x000D_ Wonder Book_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales_x000D_ A House of Pomegranates_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland_x000D_ The Blue Bird for Children_x000D_ The King of the Golden River_x000D_ Rootabaga Stories_x000D_ Knock Three Times!_x000D_ The Cuckoo Clock_x000D_ Friendly Fairies_x000D_ Raggedy Ann Stories_x000D_ Raggedy Andy Stories_x000D_ Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales
Fiction, Folklore, Fantasy & Poetry for Children, 1876-1985: Titles, awards
Author: Beverly Lamar
Publisher: New York : Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1174
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1174
Book Description