Author :
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9788179200438
One hundred and forty famous grandpa's stories are timeless, treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy to read retelling, enhanced by exciting, richly colorful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Author : Allen Say
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 36,88 MB
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0547350538
A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say now available in paperback! Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid—words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts. Fifteen years later, it remains as historically relevant and emotionally engaging as ever.
Author : Mercer Mayer
Publisher : Paw Prints
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 2009-07-10
Category : Agricultural exhibitions
ISBN : 9781439595909
When Little Critter stays over at his grandparents' farm, he helps Grandma bake a pie for the Country Fair and has a great time helping out at the farm and enjoying the pleasures of the fair. Original.
Author : Ransom Riggs
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 1234 pages
File Size : 27,90 MB
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 159474839X
The New York Times #1 best-selling series. Includes 3 novels by Ransom Riggs and 12 peculiar photographs. Together for the first time, here is the #1 New York Times best seller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and its two sequels, Hollow City and Library of Souls. All three hardcovers are packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase. Also included: a special collector's envelope of twelve peculiar photographs, highlighting the most memorable moments of this extraordinary three-volume fantasy. MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in this groundbreaking novel, which mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling new kind of reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob Portman journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. HOLLOW CITY: September 3, 1940. Ten peculiar children flee an army of deadly monsters. And only one person can help them—but she's trapped in the body of a bird. The extraordinary adventure continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. There, they hope to find a cure for their beloved headmistress, Miss Peregrine. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. LIBRARY OF SOULS: A boy, a girl, and a talking dog. They're all that stands between the sinister wights and the future of peculiar children everywhere. Jacob Portman ventures through history one last time to rescue the peculiar children from a heavily guarded fortress. He's joined by girlfriend and firestarter Emma Bloom, canine companion Addison MacHenry, and some very unexpected allies.
Author : Glenn W Martin
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 28,15 MB
Release : 2001-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595200583
This second book of Christmas stories by Glenn W. Martin is not intended to be a sequel to his first book, "Christmas Stories My Grandpa Wrote For Me," which was written for children, and had religious themes. This book shows another side of the Christmas holiday, as seen through the eyes of characters like Santa and the elves at the North Pole, of children who love the excitement that Christmas brings, and of animals and others who watch humans celebrate, and want to celebrate, too.You will see what happens when Santa decides to wear a green suit, when Mrs. Claus delivers the presents one Christmas Eve, and when the elves decide to throw Santa a big party. You will find out if Peter Pine Tree gets his Christmas wish, see what happens when the animals in the forest decide to go caroling, and hear how the squirrels solve the Christmas crisis. And you will experience Amber's Christmas Parade, hear about Marty Mouse's obsession with cheese, and learn about a very special Christmas gift, especially for Browser.This book of Christmas stories was written to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 10727 pages
File Size : 30,32 MB
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Ultimate SF Collection: 140 Stories of Dystopias, Space Adventures & Lost Worlds is a monumental anthology that showcases the remarkable diversity and profound depth of speculative fiction. Within its pages, readers will embark on journeys through meticulously crafted dystopias, uncharted galaxies, and forgotten realms, brought to life by a range of writing stylesfrom the elegantly simple to the wonderfully complex. This collection not only spans a broad spectrum of themes but also includes seminal works that have shaped the genre, making it an indispensable volume for both novices and connoisseurs of science fiction. The inclusion of landmark tales from early speculative fiction pioneers alongside lesser-known gems offers a unique tapestry of narratives that challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. The authors represented in this collection are a veritable whos who of the speculative fiction genre, featuring luminaries such as H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, and H.P. Lovecraft, among others. Collectively, their backgroundsranging from scientists, philosophers, and historians to adventurers and storytellersmirror the eclectic mix of stories presented. This anthology not only pays homage to the rich historical and cultural roots of the genre but also reflects the evolution of speculative fiction through various literary movements. The diversity of authors ensures a rich constellation of perspectives, making each story a distinct exploration of humanitys deepest fears and grandest dreams. This anthology is recommended for readers eager to dive into the vast expanses of speculative fiction. The Ultimate SF Collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the genre's breadth and depth, presenting stories that interrogate the human condition, stretch the imagination, and provide profound insights into our past, present, and possible futures. It serves as both an educational resource and a gateway to the endless possibilities that speculative fiction offers, encouraging dialogues between epochs, ideas, and visions. Engaging with this collection promises not only a journey through the outer reaches of space and time but a deeper understanding of the complexities and potentials of the human spirit.
Author : Michael W. Pratt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2004-04-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1135632464
This edited book draws from work that focuses on the act of telling family stories, as well as their content and structure. The process of telling family stories is linked to central aspects of development, including language acquisition, affect regulation, and family interaction patterns. This book extends across traditional developmental psychology, personality theory, and family studies. Drawing broadly on the epigenetic framework for individual development articulated by Erik Erikson, as well as on conceptions of the family life cycle, the editors bring together contemporary examples of psychological research on family stories and their implications for development and change at different points in the life course. The book is divided into sections that focus on family stories at different points in the life cycle, from early childhood and the beginnings of narrative skill, through adolescence, young adulthood, midlife, and then mature adulthood and its intergenerational meaning. During each of these periods of the life cycle, research focusing on individual development within an Eriksonian framework of ego strengths and virtues is highlighted. The dynamic role of family stories is also featured here, with work exploring the links between family process, intergenerational attachment, and storytelling. Sociocultural theories that emphasize how such development is situated in the wider cultural context are also featured in several chapters. This broad lifespan developmental focus serves to integrate the exciting diversity of this work and foster further questions and research in the emerging field of family narrative. The book is intended primarily for researchers and advanced-level students in the fields of developmental and personality psychology, as well as those in family studies and in gerontology. It may also be of interest to those in the helping professions who are concerned with family therapy and family issues, and may--due to its content and illustrative material--have appeal to a wider market of the lay public. The chapters are written in a readily accessible style and the analyses are presented in a fairly non-technical way. Because family stories are charted across the lifespan, it would be a suitable companion book to a more traditional lifespan textbook in certain courses.
Author : David Wroblewski
Publisher : Bond Street Books
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 31,91 MB
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0307371891
An Oprah's Book Club Pick A #1 New York Times Bestseller A National Bestseller Beautifully written and elegantly paced, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a coming-of-age novel about the power of the land and the past to shape our lives. It is a riveting tale of retribution, inhabited by empathic animals, prophetic dreams, second sight, and vengeful ghosts. Born mute, Edgar Sawtelle feels separate from the people around him but is able to establish profound bonds with the animals who share his home and his name: his family raises a fictional breed of exceptionally perceptive and affable dogs. Soon after his father's sudden death, Edgar is stunned to learn that his mother has already moved on as his uncle Claude quickly becomes part of their lives. Reeling from the sudden changes to his quiet existence, Edgar flees into the forests surrounding his Wisconsin home accompanied by three dogs. Soon he is caught in a struggle for survival—the only thing that will prepare him for his return home.
Author : Starr Meade
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,18 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780875528663
"It was a wooden box, simply made. 'I guess you could call it my war chest,' Grandpa said. As the children peered into the box, they saw many small figures-animals, people, and objects of all kinds. A number of them were carved from wood."
Author : Geetika Goyal
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,16 MB
Release : 2014-03-04
Category :
ISBN : 9350836920
There was a time when children used to go to their grandpa and grandma often. In a playful way, they would learn and absorb the beautiful values of life. But today, when everyone is becoming busier, at such a time, it is only the stories which can bring us closer to the future generation. Those moments at night before sleeping, when we and our little ones enjoy the stories together, are invaluable. In these moments, unknowingly, the love between us becomes stronger, and the children learn the first lesson of their lives—the value of beautiful relationships. The attempt has been to see each story through the eyes of a child, and to listen to each story with the ears of a child, and understand it with a child's heart. The effort has been that if there is any word which pricks their innocent minds, then that should not reach them through the medium of these stories. The effort here has been that each story has a positive end, from which the dreams of the children get a positive beginning.
