Author: Gail Buyske
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9780972502740
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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HOW THE RUSSIAN SNOW MAIDEN HELPED SANTA CLAUS is a cross-cultural Christmas tale of a child's self-discovery, learning "how to be yourself." The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka) is the helper of the Russian Santa Claus figure, called Father Frost (Dyed Moroz). Readers are introduced to a few Russian folk characters and traditions as well as a few fun-to-say words in Russian (with a guide to pronounciation).
Author: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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Retells four Russian folk tales: The Firebird, Vassilissa the Fair, Maria Morevna, and The Snow Maiden.
Author: Bonnie Marshall
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313069948
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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In this delightful collection, you'll find more than 30 Russian tales—animal tales, fairy tales, tales of everyday life, and tales of spirits and the supernatural. You'll discover new renditions of familiar and beloved tales, as well as a number of obscure spirit tales, which were officially ignored by the Soviets. There are tales for all ages and tastes—funny stories, scary stories, and stories to make you think. In addition you'll find a fascinating overview of the country and its history, activity ideas and recipes, color photographs, and a list of recommended reading. An outstanding resource for educators, storytellers, and general readers, this is an essential addition to the folklore shelf in school and public libraries. Grades K-12.
Author: James Mayhew
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 1913634736
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Brave princes, evil witches and beautiful maidens abound as the tales of Koshka, the wise old story-telling cat, unfold. James Mayhew has drawn inspiration from the traditional stories and art style of old Russia to re-tell five enchanting tales in this re-published edition of a children's classic.Stories include: The Tale of the Snowmaiden The Tale of Sadko the Minstrel The Tale of Iven, the Greywolf and the Firebird The Tale of Vassilisa the Fair and Baby Yaga Tsar Saltan and Koshka the Cat'I loved the constant references to stories as inherently magical and powerful, full of rare secrets that you would be justified in sailing "e;beyond thrice-nine realms and over the seven seas"e; in search of. Thankfully, readers and listeners (and lovers of illustration) only need open this magic box to be immediately transported.' Dr Nick Campbell, writer, researcher and bookseller'Every children's book deserves to be lavishly-illustrated, a task taken on by the author himself. It's herd to say which are better, the words or the pictures. But at the end of the day, it hardly matters because they complement each other perfectly in a book that captures the essence of the old-fashioned Noel of traditional story-telling.' The Bay magazine, 2019'It's the energy that shines out in the boldness, the verve, the lack of reticence that says: Look at this beautiful thing! Look again! It's the kind of work that welcomes readers (because in this book, James has written the words too!) as well as spectators. The combination is a real joy. [...] Today's children are lucky to have this version of the stories. And James Mayhew is lucky to have Graffeg realising that we need them as much as we did in 1993.' Adele Geras'Here is a fabulous collection of folk tales from Russia by James Mayhew, written in luminous language and accompanied by equally luminous artwork... Beyond the classroom, I will be recommending it to boys and girls in Year 4 who still love the accessibility of traditional fairy stories but need to develop their reading stamina and confidence with a little more challenge. I am hoping it will provide a gateway to longer novels such as The House with Chicken Legs or Harry Potter.' Books for Topics
Author: Eowyn Ivey
Publisher: Reagan Arthur Books
ISBN: 0316192953
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
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In this magical debut, a couple's lives are changed forever by the arrival of a little girl, wild and secretive, on their snowy doorstep. Alaska, 1920: a brutal place to homestead, and especially tough for recent arrivals Jack and Mabel. Childless, they are drifting apart -- he breaking under the weight of the work of the farm; she crumbling from loneliness and despair. In a moment of levity during the season's first snowfall, they build a child out of snow. The next morning the snow child is gone -- but they glimpse a young, blonde-haired girl running through the trees. This little girl, who calls herself Faina, seems to be a child of the woods. She hunts with a red fox at her side, skims lightly across the snow, and somehow survives alone in the Alaskan wilderness. As Jack and Mabel struggle to understand this child who could have stepped from the pages of a fairy tale, they come to love her as their own daughter. But in this beautiful, violent place things are rarely as they appear, and what they eventually learn about Faina will transform all of them.
Author: Amanda Shane
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781981171460
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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A commoner and the outcast of her village...Nika is forced to flee her home to keep the dark secret of her birth. When she is hunted by a rugged Northman, she finds herself lost in a land of spells and curses. His kisses start to melt her cold, lonely heart, her secrets are laid bare and she finds herself in a magic war for the man and the kingdom she loves.King of a cursed and ravaged kingdom...when Vasilli first lays eyes on Nika stealing bread at a fair, he knows he has to have the fair haired beauty. The legends surrounding his lands tell of a snow maiden who will break the curse of the Northern Kingdom but he wants Nika for his own.From a land of winter, ice and snow comes a tale of enchantment and romance. Mages and sorceresses, omens and curses - this spellbinding grownup fairytale is a story of magic in an ancient land and a legendary love that will heat up even the coldest winter night.Inspired by the Russian fairytale The Snow Maiden. Snow Maiden is a stand alone Fantasy Romance novella inspired by the Russian Folktale, The Snow Maiden and characters from the Nutcracker Ballet.An Enchanted Lands Romance18 and up. This story involves some intimate scenes and adult situations, sex and some violence. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.
Author: Virginia Haviland
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780688126032
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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A beautiful snow maiden comes to life -- but what will happen when winter ends? Poor Vasilisa has to work like a slave for the evil Baba Yaga -- will her magic doll be able to save her? Only a flying ship will win the hand of the Tsar's daughter -- how can the Fool ever build one? This rich and varied selection of old Russian tales introduces many magical, memorable characters.
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443440337
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
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With a single kiss, a young maid saves her beloved from the Snow Queen’s icy imprisonment. When splinters from an evil troll’s magic mirror get into the heart and eye of Kai, he is tricked into accompanying the Snow Queen to her palace, and only the innocence and kindness of Gerda’s heart can save him. The inspiration for Frozen, Hans Christian’s Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” is one of the most beloved fairy tales in history. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
Author: Riley Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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The most beloved winter Russian Fairy Tale is here! SNEGUROCHKA (Snow Maiden) story is retold with some extra magic, a good ending, and lessons about love and the power of believing. Unbelievably stunning winter scenes illustrations will make you feel a part of this New Year's (Noviy God/ Christmas) magic. Parallel BILINGUAL text will help your children and you learn RUSSIAN and ENGLISH languages. The absolute BEST PRESENT for your young readers!Meet Snegurochka (Snow Maiden), her parents, and Ded Moroz (Santa Claus/Grandfather Frost/Father Christmas) on their New Year's adventure. The older couple has everything but children of their own and one magical New Year's Eve, Santa Claus decides to help. They finally have a beautiful daughter - the Snow Maiden (Snegurochka). Let's find out what happens next...This SPECIAL CHRISTMAS edition children's book makes a PERFECT GIFT to put under a Christmas tree. Enjoy reading this folk tale in either Russian or English during story time with your whole family. S Novim Godom & Happy Holidays!
Author: Judith Heneghan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781784631741
Category : Interpersonal relations
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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'Something terrible is happening here. Something terrible has already happened.'Kiev 1992. Rachel, a troubled young English mother, joins her journalist husband on his first foreign posting in the city. Terrified of the apartment's balcony, she develops obsessive rituals to keep their baby safe. Her difficulties expose her to a disturbing endgame between the elderly caretaker and a local racketeer who sends a gift that surely comes with a price. Rachel is isolated yet culpable with her secrets and estrangements. As consequences bear down she seeks out Zoya, her husband's fixer, and the boy from upstairs who watches them all.Home is uncertain, betrayal is everywhere, but in the end there are many ways to be a mother.
