Household Tales of Moon and Water


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This collection of forty-four poems by a Newbery Medal winner is a quiet celebration of domestic life. Willard describes personal events-the birth of her child, an imaginary conversation with her small son, tending her garden-and each poem becomes a story that elevates the commonplace and renders the ordinary special. "Willard is full of surprises. She writes about the natural world with the vigorous specificity of someone newly come upon it, original and wise, all at once" (Maxine Kumin).




The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales


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Once upon a time in a fairy tale world, There were magical mirrors and golden slippers;Castles and fields and mountains of glass,Houses of bread and windows of sugar.Frogs transformed into handsome Princes,And big bad wolves into innocent grandmothers.There were evil queens and wicked stepmothers;Sweethearts, true brides, and secret lovers. In the same fairy world, A poor boy has found a golden key and an iron chest, and " We must wait until he has quite unlocked it and opened the lid . . ." A classic collection of timeless folk tales by Grimm Brothers, Grimm' s Fairy Tales are not only enchanting, mysterious, and amusing, but also frightening and intriguing. Delighting children and adults alike, these tales have undergone several adaptations over the decades. This edition with black-and-white illustrations is a translation by Margaret Hunt.




Household Tales


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When it was first published in 1812 as Children’s and Household Tales, this collection of Germanic fairy tales contained eighty-six stories and was criticized because, despite the name, it wasn’t particularly well-suited to children. Over the next forty-five years, stories were added, removed, and modified until the final seventh edition was published in 1857, containing 210 fairy tales. Today, the book is commonly referred to as Grimms’ Fairy Tales. These fairy tales include well-known characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, as well as many more that never became quite as popular. Over the years, these stories have been translated, retold, and adapted to many different media. This is a collection of Margaret Hunt’s 1884 English translation, originally published in two volumes.




Household Tales


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"Household Tales" by the Brothers Grimm presents readers with a captivating collection of folktales that have become woven into the fabric of storytelling traditions worldwide. The narrative brings to life a diverse array of tales that explore the realms of fantasy, morality, and the human experience. Set within a world of magic and wonder, the stories within the book introduce readers to characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Hansel and Gretel. Through each tale, readers are transported to enchanted forests, royal courts, and mystical landscapes that ignite the imagination. The anthology delves into themes of resilience, transformation, and the dichotomy of good and evil. As characters confront witches, monsters, and challenges, they exemplify virtues of courage, kindness, and the triumph of the human spirit. "Household Tales" is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and storytelling legacy. The Brothers Grimm's mastery of narrative invites readers to explore the realms of the fantastic while also reflecting on the universal themes that continue to resonate through these timeless tales.




Household Tales


Book Description

When it was first published in 1812 as Children’s and Household Tales, this collection of Germanic fairy tales contained eighty-six stories and was criticized because, despite the name, it wasn’t particularly well-suited to children. Over the next forty-five years, stories were added, removed, and modified until the final seventh edition was published in 1857, containing 210 fairy tales. Today, the book is commonly referred to as Grimms’ Fairy Tales. These fairy tales include well-known characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Rapunzel, as well as many more that never became quite as popular. Over the years, these stories have been translated, retold, and adapted to many different media. This is a collection of Margaret Hunt’s 1884 English translation, originally published in two volumes. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.




Household Tales


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Children's and Household Tales is a collection of German fairy tales first published in 1812 by the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm. The collection is commonly known in English as Grimm's Fairy Tales: Half-Title. The Sleeping Beauty. Title-Page. The Rabbit's Bride, Six Soldiers of Fortune, Clever Grethel, The Death of the Hen, Hans in Luck, The Goose Girl The Raven, The Frog Prince, Cat and Mouse in Partnership, The Wolf and the Seven Kids, Faithful John The Wonderful Musician The Twelve Brothers, The Vagabonds, The Brother and Sister, Rapunzel The Three Little Men in the Wood, The Three Spinsters Hansel and Grethel, The White Snake The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean, The Fisherman and his Wife, The Gallant Tailor, Aschenputtel, The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage, Mother Hulda Little Red-cap, The Bremen Town Musicians, Prudent Hans, Clever Else, The Table, the Ass, and the Stick, Tom Thumb, How Mrs. Fox Married again, The Elves, The Robber Bridegroom Mr. Korbes, Tom Thumb's Travels, The Almond Tree Old Sultan, The Six Swans The Sleeping Beauty, King Thrushbeard, Snow-white The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn, Rumpelstiltskin, Roland The Golden Bird, The Dog and the Sparrow, Fred and Kate, The Little Farmer The Queen Bee, The Golden Goose,




Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)


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A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.




The Night of the Moon


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Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.




Swimming Lessons


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This marvelous collection brings together the finest of Nancy Willard’s work Transporting us from Michigan farm country to the streets of New York, from a family picnic by a stream to snow-covered fields peopled by angels, the poems gathered here represent the best of Nancy Willard. Willard’s gift for peeling back everyday existence to reveal something magical and wondrous is everywhere in evidence here. Ordinary trees become surreal landscapes “fanning the fire in their stars” and “spraying fountains of light.” Poems featuring Great Danes, donkeys, and rabbits reveal Willard’s love for all living creatures. “How to Stuff a Pepper” and “A Psalm for Running Water” coexist with poems about visits from God. The title poem tells the story of Willard at seven, while “Questions My Son Asked Me, Answers I Never Gave Him” explores the joys and pitfalls of being a mother. Offering imagery from mythical goddesses to pumpkin saints to wise jellyfish, these are poems of astonishing imagination and grace, and will introduce a new generation of readers to Willard’s remarkable body of work.




Household Tales by Brothers Grimm


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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.