Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls


Book Description

Welcome to the world of the Faerie Folk Create an idyllic, polymer-clay world filled with fairies, playful sprites, clever gnomes and elves, wise wizards and misunderstood trolls. Whether you are new to polymer clay, or looking to improve your skills, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls offers everything you need to unlock the characters in your imagination and bring the magic of the fairy to life. Inside you'll find 15 complete projects, including: Isa Rosalia, the flower fairy Dray Van Elm, the elf king Broogen Bogge, the rock troll Ophelia Lilliana, the sprite With an introduction to polymer clay techniques, a complete section on creating polymer clay figures, plenty of tips for working with clay and personalizing your projects, as well as variation projects for many of the characters, Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls is packed with everything you need to create your own fantasy world!




Fairies, Trolls & Goblins Galore


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A collection of poems by a variety of authors about all types of faery folk including trolls, gnomes, ogres, pixies, and many others.







Weird Pet Poems


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A collection of poems about unusual animal pets by such poets as Karla Kuskin, Theodore Roethke, May Swenson, and others.




Dragons, Little People, Witches, Fairies, Trolls and Elves


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The stories and legends of the enchanted kingdom exert an influence on our lives today - most notably in the spooky ghostliness of Al Hallows Eve, which has long been celebrated throughout the Fairy Kingdom. Each of the four seasons has particular celebrations and this book aims to bring some of the background to these rituals and traditions. The illustrations throughout are by some of the world's best illustrators, including Arthur Rackham, Gustave Dore and Walter Crane. Quotations and references also feature from Shakespeare, Walter Scott and JRR Tolkien.




D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls


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In this spectacular follow-up to their beloved Book of Norse Myths, the husband-and-wife team of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire explore the uncanny reaches of Norse mythology, an enchanted night-world populated by trolls of all kinds—mountain trolls, forest trolls, trolls who live underwater and trolls who live under bridges, uncouth, unkempt, unbreakable, unforgettable, and invariably unbelievably ugly trolls—who work their wiles and carry on in the most bizarre and entertaining fashions. With their matchless talent as storytellers and illustrators, the d’Aulaires bring to life the weird and wonderful world of Norse mythology.




The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves, and Other Little People


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A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.




Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors (Set)


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In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Books include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.




Trolls vs. Fairies


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In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, trolls or fairies? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.




Fairy Lore


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Fairy lore concerns beliefs about elves, dwarfs, gnomes, trolls, mermaids, brownies, pixies, leprechauns, and many other beings found in world folklore. Written for students and general readers, this book is an introduction to fairy lore from around the world. The handbook defines and classifies types of fairies, provides numerous examples and texts, overviews scholarship, and discusses the role of fairies in art, film, and popular culture. It closes with a glossary and a bibliography of print and electronic resources.