Beasts At Bedtime

Author : Liam Heneghan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780226431413

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Beasts at Bedtime by Liam Heneghan Pdf

“[A] fresh new look at animal tales, often classic, and how they pertain to the present-day and our often fraught relationship to our environment.” —Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach Trilogy Talking lions, philosophical bears, very hungry caterpillars, wise spiders, altruistic trees, companionable moles, urbane elephants: this is the magnificent menagerie that delights our children at bedtime. Within the entertaining pages of many children’s books, however, also lie profound teachings about the natural world that can help children develop an educated and engaged appreciation of the dynamic environment they inhabit. In Beasts at Bedtime, scientist (and father) Liam Heneghan examines the environmental underpinnings of children’s stories. From Beatrix Potter to Harry Potter, Heneghan unearths the universal insights into our inextricable relationship with nature that underlie so many classic children’s stories. Some of the largest environmental challenges in coming years—from climate instability, the extinction crisis, freshwater depletion, and deforestation—are likely to become even more severe as this generation of children grows up. Though today’s young readers will bear the brunt of these environmental calamities, they will also be able to contribute to environmental solutions if prepared properly. And all it takes is an attentive eye: Heneghan shows how the nature curriculum is already embedded in bedtime stories, from the earliest board books like The Rainbow Fish to contemporary young adult classics like The Hunger Games. This book enthralls as it engages. Beasts at Bedtime will help parents, teachers, and guardians extend those cozy times curled up together with a good book into a lifetime of caring for our planet. “Beasts at Bedtime is proof that most kidlit has teachable moments embedded in it.” —Toronto Star

Author : Tochi Onyebuchi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780448493923

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Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi Pdf

"...The beginning of a great saga..." —NPR.org "This compelling Nigerian-influenced fantasy has a wonderfully unique premise and lush, brilliant worldbuilding that will consume you until the last page."—Buzzfeed "...Unforgettable in its darkness, inequality, and magic." —VOYA, Starred Review "...A paean to an emerging black legend."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Black Panther meets Nnedi Okorafor's Akata Witch in Beasts Made of Night, the first book in an epic fantasy duology. In the walled city of Kos, corrupt mages can magically call forth sin from a sinner in the form of sin-beasts—lethal creatures spawned from feelings of guilt. Taj is the most talented of the aki, young sin-eaters indentured by the mages to slay the sin-beasts. But Taj’s livelihood comes at a terrible cost. When he kills a sin-beast, a tattoo of the beast appears on his skin while the guilt of committing the sin appears on his mind. Most aki are driven mad by the process, but Taj is cocky and desperate to provide for his family. When Taj is called to eat a sin of a member of the royal family, he’s suddenly thrust into the center of a dark conspiracy to destroy Kos. Now Taj must fight to save the princess that he loves—and his own life. Debut author Tochi Onyebuchi delivers an unforgettable series opener that powerfully explores the true meaning of justice and guilt. Packed with dark magic and thrilling action, Beasts Made of Night is a gritty Nigerian-influenced fantasy perfect for fans of Paolo Bacigalupi and Nnedi Okorafor. iBooks Most Anticipated YA Books of the Fall io9’s All the Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Keep On Your Radar This Fall BuzzFeed’s 22 YA Novels You’ll Want To Read From Cover To Cover This Fall A 2017 BookExpo Buzz Book A Junior Library Guild Selection

Author : Jay Hulbert
Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Bedtime
ISBN : 0817235167

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The Bedtime Beast by Jay Hulbert Pdf

Franny tells her grandmother that there's a beast in her room and it's keeping her from going to sleep.

Author : Chris Judge
Publisher : Andersen Press USA
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781467744317

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The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge Pdf

Have you heard of the Beasts? No? Well, I'm not surprised. Not many people have. That's because the Beasts are very rare. This is the tale of one Beast, the rarest of the rare, a Beast who decides he is lonely and sets out to find the other Beasts. Will his daring and dangerous journey lead him to some friends?

Author : Hulbert, Jay,Barnes-Murphy, Rowan
Publisher : Scarborough, Ont. : Nelson Canada
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Children's poetry, American
ISBN : 0176037608

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The Bedtime Beast by Hulbert, Jay,Barnes-Murphy, Rowan Pdf

Author : E. Nesbit
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198174021X

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The Book of Beasts by E. Nesbit Pdf

The Book of Beasts is an exciting short story from The Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit that is revised and edited for The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. This delightful tale of a child-king who releases the Terrible Red Beasts from an ancient book he finds in the castle library. How will he ever capture this beast so that the kingdom can once again be happy and safe? Recommended for ages 7 - 12 years.

Author : Ashley Poston
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062847386

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Among the Beasts & Briars by Ashley Poston Pdf

Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns with a dark, lush fairy tale–inspired fantasy for fans of Sara Raasch and Susan Dennard. Cerys is safe in the Kingdom of Aloriya. Here there are no droughts, disease, or famine, and peace is everlasting. It has been this way for hundreds of years, since the first king made a bargain with the Lady who ruled the forest that borders the kingdom. But as Aloriya prospered, the woods grew dark, cursed, and forbidden. Cerys knows this all too well: When she was young, she barely escaped as the woods killed her friends and her mother. Now Cerys carries a small bit of the curse—the magic—in her blood, a reminder of the day she lost everything. As a new queen is crowned, however, things long hidden in the woods descend on the kingdom itself. Cerys is forced on the run, her only companions a small and irritating fox from the royal garden and the magic in her veins. It’s up to her to find the legendary Lady of the Wilds and beg for a way to save her home. But the road is darker and more dangerous than she knows, and as secrets from the past are uncovered amid the teeth and roots of the forest, it’s going to take everything she has just to survive.

Author : Fiona Roberton
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781444927368

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A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton Pdf

There are two sides to every story. A little girl finds a strange beast in the woods and takes it home as a pet. She feeds it, shows it off to her friends and gives it a hat. But that night it escapes. Then the beast tells the story of being kidnapped by the girl, who forcefed it squirrel food, scared it with a group of beasts and wrapped it in wool. Can the two beasts resolve their differences? An eye-opening story that makes you look at things from a different perspective. 'Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. [...] Totally delightful.' - Kirkus Reviews

Author : Emma Yarlett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1684640059

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Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett Pdf

Includes 5 letters to unfold and read; hilarious and heartfelt, with monstrous recipes; led by charming and endearing characters; themes of friendship, responsibility and compromise; creator of the bestselling Dragon Post, as well as all of the Nibbles adventures.Beast - a beast - plans to eat Dinner - a little boy - at a big feast, and sends invitations to all his beastly friends. Readers open the foldout RSVPs to find that everyone is coming! (Though some do have special dietary requirements.) But don't worry about Dinner. He's already got a plan to escape being ... dinner.

Author : Rose Impey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0434943878

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The Bedtime Beast by Rose Impey Pdf

Author : DK,Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744037432

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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by DK,Stephen Krensky Pdf

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.

Author : Kenyon Cox
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1017421471

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Mixed Beasts: Rhymes and Pictures by Kenyon Cox Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Random House
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780241683453

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Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl Pdf

Shh! Listen! What is that I hear Gallumphing softly up the stair? This beautiful edition of Dirty Beasts, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . . The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

Author : Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781416983163

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Kenny & the Book of Beasts by Tony DiTerlizzi Pdf

In this highly anticipated sequel to New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor–winning author Tony DiTerlizzi’s Kenny and the Dragon, Kenny must cope with many changes in his life—including the fear that he’s losing his best friend. What can come between two best friends? Time has passed since Kenny Rabbit’s last adventure with his best friend, the legendary dragon Grahame, and a lot has changed in the sleepy village of Roundbrook. For starters, Kenny has a whole litter of baby sisters. His friends are at different schools and Sir George is off adventuring. At least Kenny still has his very best friend, Grahame. That’s before Dante arrives. Dante is a legendary manticore and an old friend of Grahame’s. Old friends spend a lot of time catching up. And that catching up does not involve Kenny. But there’s a Witch to defeat, a pal to rescue, and a mysterious book to unlock. And those are quests for best friends, not old friends. Right?

Author : Gillian Sze
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459824836

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The Night Is Deep and Wide by Gillian Sze Pdf

★ “A lovely visual lullaby to soothe youngest readers to sleep.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Rich imagery, gentle rhythm and soothing repetition will lull your little one to sleep as the tulips close for the night, one by one. In this bedtime story written as an Italian villanelle, poet Gillian Sze makes use of the poetic forms of cyclic pattern and rhyme scheme to create a melodious lullaby. A young child comes in from picking flowers as the creatures around their home all settle down for the evening. Songbirds curl against their mothers’ sides, the house slumps and sighs low, a hush settles as times slows. And little readers are invited to rest their heads and be soothed to sleep as moonlight falls on eyes that close.