Three Classic Children S Stories

Author : James Kevin Donnelly,Edward Gorey
Publisher : Pomegranate
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0764955462

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Three Classic Children's Stories by James Kevin Donnelly,Edward Gorey Pdf

Puts a new twist on three classic fairy tales, as Little Red, her grandmother, and the woodcutter are rewarded, Jack taunts the last remaining giant in Cornwall, and Omoline, the miller's daughter, toys with the ugly little man who wants to take her child.

Author : Edith Tarcov
Publisher : Four Winds
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : UVA:X000679281

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Rumpelstiltskin by Edith Tarcov Pdf

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

Author : Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250304605

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Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller Pdf

A New York Times bestseller! “These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness.” —The New York Times Book Review When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind? From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference—or at least help a friend. With a gentle text from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash, Pat Zietlow Miller, and irresistible art from Jen Hill, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. One of Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best Books 2018"

Author : Jacob Grimm,Hans Christian Andersen,Robert Southey
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1794396764

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Children's Short Story Collection by Jacob Grimm,Hans Christian Andersen,Robert Southey Pdf

This wonderfully illustrated Children's Short Story Collection contains many short stories great for kids of all ages. This collection contains over 20 illustrations to make for a great reading experience. The short stories include, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Grethel, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Ugly Duckling

Author : Edward Gorey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Art
ISBN : 0156056720

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Amphigorey Also by Edward Gorey Pdf

Drawings (including thirty-two pages in color), captions, and verse showcasing Gorey's unique talents and humor. "The Glorious Nosebleed," "The Utter Zoo," "The Epiplectic Bicycle," and fourteen other selections.

Author : Edward Gorey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 0156030217

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Amphigorey Again by Edward Gorey Pdf

Figbash is acrobatic, topiaries are tragic, hippopotami are admonitory, and galoshes are remorseful in this celebration of a unique talent that never fails to delight, amuse, and confound readers. This latest collection displays in glorious abundance the offbeat characters and droll humor of Edward Gorey.

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : RH Childrens Books
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385379380

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If I Ran the Zoo by Dr. Seuss Pdf

Animals abound in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book If I Ran the Zoo. Gerald McGrew imagines the myriad of animals he’d have in his very own zoo, and the adventures he’ll have to go on in order to gather them all. Featuring everything from a lion with ten feet to a Fizza-ma-Wizza-ma-Dill, this is a classic Seussian crowd-pleaser. In fact, one of Gerald’s creatures has even become a part of the language: the Nerd!

Author : Julia Eccleshare,Quentin Blake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 960 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Best books
ISBN : 1844036715

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up by Julia Eccleshare,Quentin Blake Pdf

1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up is the perfect introduction to the very best books of childhood: those books that have a special place in the heart of every reader. It introduces a wonderfully rich world of literature to parents and their children, offering both new titles and much-loved classics that many generations have read and enjoyed. From wordless picture books and books introducing the first words and sounds of the alphabet through to hard-hitting and edgy teenage fiction, the titles featured in this book reflect the wealth of reading opportunities for children.Browsing the titles in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up will take you on a journey of discovery into fantasy, adventure, history, contermporary life, and much more. These books will enable you to travel to some of the most famous imaginary worlds such as Narnia, Middle Earth, and Hogwart's School. And the route taken may be pretty strange, too. You may fall down a rabbit hole, as Alice does on her way to Wonderland, or go through the back of a wardrobe to reach the snowy wastes of Narnia.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8120748654

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Little Red Riding Hood by Anonim Pdf

Author : Claire Huchet Bishop
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996-06-18
Category : Brothers
ISBN : 081247628X

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The Five Chinese Brothers by Claire Huchet Bishop Pdf

Classic story of the Five Chinese Brothers who use their extraordinary abilities to save the life of the First Chinese Brother, unfairly condemned to death for the accidental drowning of a selfish and naughty boy.

Author : Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781429915649

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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Pdf

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart." —Meg Cabot Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesseract--a wrinkle that transports one across space and time--to the planet Camazotz, where Mr. Murray is being held captive. There they discover a dark force that threatens not only Mr. Murray but the safety of the whole universe. A Wrinkle in Time is the first book in Madeleine L’Engle’s Time Quintet.

Author : Carol Ottolenghi
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781483806310

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Carol Ottolenghi Pdf

Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these stories will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading. Each book includes 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, and measures 8" x 8". In this beloved tale, the three goats must outwit the evil troll lurking under the bridge! Children will eagerly continue reading to see if the goats make it across so they can eat their dinner. This title is also available in an English/Spanish bilingual edition.

Author : Mark Dery
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780008329822

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Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey by Mark Dery Pdf

The definitive biography of Edward Gorey, the eccentric master of macabre nonsense. ’A genius book about a bookish genius’ Daniel Handler, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events

Author : Jory John
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780063026049

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The Couch Potato by Jory John Pdf

An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness. Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Author : Various
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789353579401

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Best Classic Short Stories For Children by Various Pdf

'And what do you think of it all, Watson?' asked Sherlock Holmes, leaning back in his chair. 'It seems to me to be a most dark and sinister business.' 'Dark enough and sinister enough.' -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' Best Classic Short Stories for Children brings together some of the most well-known and beloved stories by authors like O. Henry, Oscar Wilde and Saki, and extracts from children's classics such as The Railway Children and Little Women. With a mix of genres including science fiction, mystery and ghost stories, and a host of popular characters such as Oliver Twist, Sherlock Holmes, Jane Eyre and Dracula, this is the perfect introduction to a range of classic literature. Classics for the New Decade is a new anthology series celebrating the most acclaimed and enduring works of literature.