Rosalind and the Little Deer


Book Description

Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of a flowering tree. Then one day a hunter and his dog accidentally frighten the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage, but missing her freedom and her friend, the little deer refuses to eat. The king offers a sack of gold coins to anyone who can persuade the little deer to eat. People come from far and wide bringing delicious food for the king's prized pet, but still the deer won't eat. Can Rosalind persuade the stubborn king to part with his pet and set the little deer free? This wonderful mini gift edition of Rosalind and the Little Deer reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and beloved story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands.




Little Deer Lost


Book Description

"Silver and Sparkle have never seen the snow before, and when it arrives they are amazed. Snow is soft, and white...and lots of fun! But when it starts to get dark, the two deer feel lost and afraid - will they manage to find their way home?" - publisher description.




Thumbelina


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Thirty of Hans Christian Andersen's most cherished stories in single volumes Illustrator various artists. Known all over the world, these fairytales hold stories of great value and are a source of inspiration for both young and old.




Visual Encounters in the Study of Rural Childhoods


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Visual Encounters in the Study of Rural Childhoods brings together visual studies and childhood studies to explore images of childhood in the study of rurality and rural life. The volume highlights how the voices of children themselves remain central to investigations of rural childhoods. Contributions look at representations and experiences of rural childhoods from both the Global North and Global South (including U.S., Canada, Haiti, India, Sweden, Slovenia, South Africa, Russia, Timor-Leste, and Colombia) and consider visuals ranging from picture books to cell phone video to television.




Pelle's New Suit


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How Pelle did odd jobs to earn his new suit and the steps in the making of his suit. Grades 1-3.




Princess Sylvie


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Bestselling story perfect for fans of the Moomins, Beatrix Potter and Cicely Mary Barker�s Flower Fairies







In the Woods


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Twenty years after witnessing the violent disappearances of two companions from their small Dublin suburb, detective Rob Ryan investigates a chillingly similar murder that takes place in the same wooded area, a case that forces him to piece together his traumatic memories.




Little Seahorse and the Big Question


Book Description

From multi-media journalist and seahorse dad, Freddy McConnell, and award-winning illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw Join Papa and Little One on a very ordinary day, as they explore Little One's big question: "What do we need?" Together, they decide they need lots of things - clean water, friends, a home - but, above all, they need each other. This is a lyrical, heart-warming picture book for all families, no matter how they are created and no matter who is in them.




What Became of Her


Book Description

Edgar Tobbit meets Neal Kraft at a group session arranged by their psychotherapist and their friendship ends up thwarting the plans of an eccentric widow to get revenge on the town where she was mistreated as a young girl.