101 Favorite Stories from the Bible
Title | 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Ura Miller |
Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group |
Pages | 215 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781885270474 |
An illustrated retelling of stories from the Old and New Testaments includes Bible verses and discussion questions.
Animal Fables
Title | Animal Fables PDF eBook |
Author | Aesop |
Publisher | Abbeville Kids |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780789209511 |
Presents four classic fairy tales featuring animal characters.
Be Kind
Title | Be Kind PDF eBook |
Author | Pat Zietlow Miller |
Publisher | |
Pages | 37 |
Release | 2018-02-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1626723214 |
A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories
Title | Chinese Children's Favorite Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Mingmei Yip |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2020-08-04 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1462921760 |
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages. These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles. Readers will encounter many delightful characters--from an angry dragon to a wise cow--in stories such as: The Dream of the Butterfly--A sweet tale about accepting who you are and fully appreciating the world around you Carp Jumping Over the Dragon Gate--A popular story about the rewards of hard work Playing the Qin for the Water Buffalo--A musical tale that highlights empathy and understanding And many more! Recommended for children ages five to ten.
Korean Children's Favorite Stories
Title | Korean Children's Favorite Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Kim So-Un |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 2012-11-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1462908160 |
This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these Korean fables transport the reader to a wonderland where ants talk, a baby rabbit outwits a tiger, a tree fathers a child, and a toad saves a whole village. Korean stories include: The Story Bag The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie The Bridegroom's Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more… The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls
Title | Favourite Stories of Courageous Girls PDF eBook |
Author | Louisa May Alcott |
Publisher | Hachette Children's |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2020-03-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781444952315 |
This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved heroines in children's books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise money for her family, to George's single-minded commitment to protecting her island in The Famous Five to Bobbie's quick-thinking action that prevents a train crash in The Railway Children, these girls demonstrate courage beyond their years. Each of the 24 chapters contains an introduction about the courageous girl featured and a satisfying extract from the original book. These fictional heroines will inspire young readers with their stories of expectations defied, fears faced and obstacles overcome. This collection is also bound to tempt readers to discover these classic novels for themselves. Classic novels featured include Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Five on a Treasure Island, The Railway Children, Jane Eyre, A Little Princess, Pollyanna and The Wizard of Oz, as well as beloved fairy tales from diverse cultures such as The Snow Queen, Kate Crackernuts and White Chrysanthemum.
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories
Title | Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Phuoc Thi Minh Tran |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 2015-04-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1462915167 |
**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award** **Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal** This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary culture. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteen tales as told by prominent storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc. In it, Tran--Minnesota's first Vietnamese librarian and an active member of the Vietnamese-American community--recounts cherished folktales such as "The Story of Tam and Cam" (the Vietnamese version of Cinderella), "The Jade Rabbit," and "The Legend of the Mai Flower." They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. With beautiful illustrations by veteran artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, children and adults alike will be enchanted by Tran's English retellings. Stories in which integrity, hard work and a kind heart triumph over deception, laziness, and greed--as gods, peasants, kings and fools spring to life in legends of bravery and beauty, and fables about nature. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories will keep Vietnam's folktales alive for them and the legions of young readers who enjoy multicultural children's books and stories set in faraway lands. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories..