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This fairy tale is ideal for reading with children on both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It tells about the incredible adventures of Santa Claus’ little assistant, Johnny, who was assigned an important mission to deliver a magic reindeer sleigh from Santa Claus to Father Frost. However, on his way, Johnny found himself in the city of dwarfs. Thanks to the magic spells of the fortune-teller and sorceress, Ariffira, Johnny became as small as the rest of the Thunder-City inhabitants. Moreover, the little Santa Claus became involved in the local’s Christmas party, and attended the “Ice Bowling” competition between the “Jackals” and the “Buffalos”. In the end, he lost the reindeer sleigh. But then the tiny Johnny… Well, if you, my young reader, want to know what happened to him then, read this merry fairy tale immediately. And, as a result, you’ll be convinced that even the most amazing miracle can really happen on Christmas or New Year’s Eve, and Santa Claus will appear on your doorstep for sure. I give you my magic word! Published by Animedia Company.
One day, a great meeting of noble children was held in the merchant’s house. Two little girls boasted about the fame and wealth of their parents. A poor boy, was peaking in through the open door and was vexed... If only he know what was waiting for him! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
The book includes famous fairy tale The Cripple by Hans Christian Andersen fully illustrated all-color (12 color illustrations) by Maria Tsaneva and adapted in corresponding English-German paragraphs. The book is an excellent way to read Paragraph by Paragraph Translation along your kids. Your little one can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding German paragraph. The paragraphs are not long, so there is no need to do a lot of back and forth to see the German translation and the English text. The text is relatively simple vocabulary and grammar wise, but not very simple at all, so for beginners this should be a great challenge.
Jules Lemaître loved children. He had himself, when he was a professor at Grenoble, a daughter, Madeleine, who died after a month and he never consoled. Later he became a multiple and delicious godfather. Everyone knows the charming stories written for his godchildren. In Paris, in his large studio in the Rue d'Artois, lined with pale gold of precious bindings, Jules Lemaître was pleased to receive children, gobble them with cakes and sweets and opened for them a mysterious chest of his library, which then spread on the carpet the most unexpected toys, collected with almost as much love as books. Thus he was led to write an Alphabet
The poet Homer, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, is buried near Smyrna (Izmir in Turkey). In this forgotten corner of the world, a beautiful rose bush grows and one of its roses brings special dreams at night. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
A fairy enters a young girl's room and something incredible happens when it flys too close to the ceiling fan When other fairies hear of the adventure, they come to investigate. This enchanting bedtime story is paired with the paintings of artist Rebecca Jordan-Glum. The beautifully crafted illustrations are filled with diverse characters that will delight and captivate children and adults alike. It will become your household favorite
One evening, in a house, a family comes together. In the courtyard is an old gravestone, still in one piece, but whose epitaph is partially obscured. This is the subject of the family’s discussions that night and its story is told here. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
The phoenix is an extraordinary bird, who was born in the garden of Eden and travels all over the world and through time. Where is he and what has he seen? Here, Andersen answers these questions. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
18 Fairy tales and fables for young, young adult, and young-at-heart readers. Featuring princesses, foxes, rabbits, and other magical mischief from the Orient to Africa and close to home, from the imagination of Nebula Award Winning author Eugie Foster. Contents: * The Girl Who Drew Cats * The Tax Collector's Cow * When Shakko Did Not Lie * The Princess and the Golden Fish * Li T'ien and the Demon Nian * A Parade of Taylups * Cuhiya's Husband * The Dragon Breath's Seed * Kaawaa, Naagan, and the Queen's Diamond Necklace * The Adventures of Manny the Mailmobile * A Patch of Jewels in the Sky * Spring Arrives on a Hob's Tail * Second Daughter * Princess Bufo marinus, Also Known as Amy * Razi and the Sunbird * The Red String * The Tortoise Bride * The King of Rabbits and Moon Lake
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