A Year Full of Stories

A Year Full of Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1847808689
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.

A Year Full of Stories

A Year Full of Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1847808689
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.

A World Full of Spooky Stories

A World Full of Spooky Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711241481
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you read about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece.

A Year Full of Stories

A Year Full of Stories PDF Author: Georgie Adams
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780385325271
Category : Children's literature, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Each day of the year becomes special in this one-of-a-kind treasury! The whole world of childhood is contained in this big, bold, boisterous treasury. On January 1, read a story about the new year. On February 14, how about a Valentine tale? In April there's a rainy-day poem, and you'll find a seaside story in July. Every day of the year--even leap year--there's a delightful, child-friendly story or poem to enjoy. Magical tales and memorable, jaunty verses are mixed with everyday stories in which children will recognize their own lives. And there's a large cast of charming characters to meet: Potter Pig, Noah and his friends; Doctor Dog and Nurse Kitty; Snitch and Snatch, the pirates; Police Chief Fox; the monsters Meeny, Miny, and Mo; and many others. Read the collection one story a day, browse through it to find the birthday tales of everyone in your family, or just hop from here to there in a gleeful rush. This exceptional treasury, crammed to bursting with fun and invention, is a book to cherish, a book guaranteed to give endless pleasure.

A World Full of Animal Stories

A World Full of Animal Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786030454
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favourite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked and the story of Ananse and the Python. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.

A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories

A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 1786031140
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare. Featuring much-loved classics such as The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello, each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is accessible for children and stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom. This lavish follow-up to A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories is the perfect gift for book lovers young and old.

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals

A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals PDF Author: Claire Grace
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711245428
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Book Description
Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture.

A Bedtime Full of Stories

A Bedtime Full of Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: World Full Of
ISBN: 0711249547
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Book Description
A Bedtime Full of Stories is a richly illustrated compendium that collects magical tales from around the world, from well-known classics to lesser-known treasures.

A World Full of Dickens Stories

A World Full of Dickens Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711247714
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Book Description
A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens' greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister.

A World Full of Nature Stories

A World Full of Nature Stories PDF Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: World Full Of
ISBN: 0711266476
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

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Book Description
50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors.

Festival Stories

Festival Stories PDF Author: Rachna Chhabria
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353578949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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Book Description
India is a country of myriad festivals! Not a month goes by in which we don't have something to celebrate. This book invites you to rejoice in India's rich culture through the simple stories of two young twins, Natasha and Nikhil, as they experience an entire year of festivals and celebrations - starting with Lohri in January and ending with Christmas in December!The detailed descriptions and wealth of detail about each festival that Natasha and Nikhil record in their blog and journal will make this a book to treasure and return to every time a festival comes by.So come celebrate with us!