This retelling of a popular folk tale is suitable for any time of the year, but has particular links to Christmas and Easter. It tells of the hopes and dreams of the three little trees.
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This retelling of a popular folk tale is suitable for any time of the year, but has particular links to Christmas and Easter. It tells of the hopes and dreams of the three little trees.
Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Reissued in celebration of Andersen's 200th birthday, this treasury of classic fairy tales includes 11 favorites, each accompanied by Zwerger's distinctively elegant, witty illustrations. Full color.
The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables
timeless collection of twenty of Aesop's best-loved fables, punctuated by the age-old morals that have instructed countless generations. Accompanied by beautiful, full-color illustrations from award-winning artist Don Daily highlights such fables …
World of Peter Rabbit 23 copy Presentation Box
This title is a beautiful box containing all 23 original Peter Rabbit Books.
Exquisite illustrations by the late Don Daily grace this adaptation of the beloved classic. A sweet retelling of the familiar tale, featuring a vibrant cover image of the Nutcracker in his traditional uniform. Full color.
Cat and Rat: The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
To select the animals of the zodiac, the Jade Emperor has called for a race between all the animals. Full-color illustrations.
The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit
Retold from Joel Chandler Harris's Unde Remus: His Songs and Sayings, this collection of fanciful folktales is enlivened by the extraordinary artwork of the late illustrator Don Daily. Children of all ages will chuckle at the adventures of Brer …
An old bamboo cutter finds a tiny child in the hollow of a bamboo stalk. Thus begins the beloved story of the Moon Princess, whose unearthly beauty brings her fame and would-be husbands from throughout the land, but whose destiny shines far off …
The Adventure of Momotaro, the Peach Boy
Perhaps the most beloved of all Japanese folk tales is the story of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach. Momotaro's expedition to the Land of the Demons, accompanied by his faithful companions, the Dog, the Monkey, and the Pheasant, is filled …
Adults as well as children look forward to attending an annual performance of "The Nutcracker," To sweeten the anticipation and prolong the joy — or just to establish a lovely tradition—settle in with this charming retelling of a young girl's …
Little Wolf is tired of the same old Lamburgers - what he would really like to eat is Boy! After sending his parents out on a number of wild goose chases, Little Wolf gets his come-uppance. When a real boy scout wanders by, his parents just …
The Original Mother Goose: Based on the 1916 Classic
glorious full-color collection of Mother Goose rhymes, featuring the classic Wright illustrations. Favorite nursery rhymes fill the pages of this deluxe volume, complete with a real cloth binding and beautiful tipped-on cover art.
Greek Myths for Young Children
Filled with wonderful stories full of brave heroes, frightful monsters, powerful gods and goddesses, battles and great adventures, this enchantingly illustrated hardbound book can be read aloud to younger children, or read on its own by older …
The brave little boy who sailed to the Capital in a teacup and fought a demon with a needle to win the love of a Lady is a Japanese cousin to Tom Thumb.
Fairy Tales and Fantastic Stories
Take a fantastical voyage to exotic lands with Terry Jones' off-the-wall classic fairy tales. From a butterfly that sings to a king who dresses like a parsnip, you'll encounter dozens of outrageous characters who defy the laws of nature. Filled …
The story of Struwwelpeter is just over 150 years old and tells of a young lad whose name when translated into English is Slovenly Peter. Other characters in this classic collection of cautionary tales include Simple Hans, Phoebe Ann, the proud …
This is an illustrated collection of stories with a wolf theme. It includes Little Red Riding Hood, The Wicked Wolf and the Seven Little Kids and Mr W. Wolf.
One Hundred and One Asian Read-aloud Myths and Legends
BD&L's successful Read-Aloud series continues with this engaging collection of myths, legends and stories from Japan, China, Vietnam, Korea and Tibet. The vibrant cultures of the East come vividly to life in this lovingly compiled assortment of …
With his gorgeous images, acclaimed fantasy and comic book illustrator Greg Hildebrandt brings to life the story of Pinocchio, the marionette who longs to be a real boy. Full color.
Bears Make Rock Soup and Other Stories
This collection of contemporary Native American stories pays homage to the people, animals, forests, and rivers of the Great Plains. With stories such as one set on a winter's eve, in which the women fill the bellies of hungry bears with sweet …
Stories of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began.
fast-moving retelling of the classic story of the Trojan War. Designed for children from around the age of 9, it is part of the Usborne Classics range, which covers a variety of authors and periods, and seeks to introduce the younger reader to …
How does a humble tadpole become a king? Everyone's heard of the Frog Prince, but now meet the Tadpole Prince in this fast-paced, hilarious twist on the traditional fairy tale. A little tadpole who's become a frog meets a princess who kisses him …
""Deep in the forest, one dark night, it was so cold that the stars were shivering in the sky... "" A dark storm is brewing, and the woodland creatures sense danger. The grand, proud trees—the oak, sycamore, and birch—are determined to fight the …
This story has now acquired the status of a folktale. The tale of lonely shoemaker Papa Panov's generosity reflects the true spirit of Christmas.