Tales of the Sea
Title | Tales of the Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Maggie Chiang |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 145 |
Release | 2022-03-22 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1797208225 |
Let this collection of seafaring folktales sweep you away with gorgeous illustrations and captivating stories. A secret path leads across the water to a dragon's kingdom. A mermaid avenges the death of a human girl. A monstrous squid guards the most beautiful pearl in the world. This collection of traditional folktales captures the mysterious and magical power of the ocean. As you sail uncharted waters from Norway to New Zealand and Ghana to Korea, you'll encounter underwater palaces, brave seafarers, and monsters of the deep. Each story is paired with luminous contemporary art. With creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a cover adorned with shimmering foil, this handsome hardcover is truly a book to treasure. POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are beloved by adults and teens alike. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: A mesmerizing full-page illustration brings each story alive, while creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a foil-stamped cover offer a deluxe reading experience. This keepsake edition is perfect for gifting and display. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Featuring stories from around the world, this collection honors the dazzling diversity of different folk traditions—as well as the common threads that weave them all together. PERFECT FOR OCEAN LOVERS: From whales to giant squids, and from selkies to mermaids, there's something here for anyone who feels the magic of the sea. Perfect for: • Fans of fairy tales and folklore • Ocean lovers • Swimmers, divers, fishers, and beach combers • Illustration and art lovers • Adults and teens • Collectors of illustrated classics • Fans of the illustrator Maggie Chiang
Old Man of the Sea
Title | Old Man of the Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Stella Elia |
Publisher | Lantana Publishing |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2020-06-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1913747069 |
Every Sunday, Grandpa waited for me in his room, and I took my place at the foot of the bed. There were days when Grandpa wanted to talk, and days when we sat in silence. Then one day, Grandpa began telling me stories about his life at sea—tales of love and adventure and danger on the ocean waves. And that’s when I learned who my grandpa really was . . .
Of Sea Stories and Fairy Tales
Title | Of Sea Stories and Fairy Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Douglas |
Publisher | Trafford Publishing |
Pages | 299 |
Release | 2014-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 149073547X |
"Of Sea Stories and Fairy Tales" is of fictional character Lee Harrison Stewart's adventures beginning in 1949, during his first year and a half in the U.S. Navy. His intentions to become a Naval officer as his career, are thwarted by opposing events at college, aboard his first duty assignments after Book Camp on the U.S.S. Chilton APA-38, and U.S. Naval Station Tongue Point, Astoria, Oregon. This is historically a true story --- no shit! The book precedes his adventures developed in the 4 book series about Lee Harrison Stewart in the Korean War on the reincarnated near rust bucket, U.S.S. Hoquiam PF-5. Join Lee in a Navy long gone by current Navy standards.
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
Title | A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Jessica Law |
Publisher | Barefoot Books |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2018-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1782854835 |
Discover amazing and fascinating sea creatures in the hole in the bottom of the sea! Based on the traditional cumulative song, each verse introduces a new creature and its place in the food chain, with the shark chasing the eel, who chases the squid, who chases the snail. Enhanced CD includes videso animation and audio singalong.
Song of the Sea
Title | Song of the Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Spencer |
Publisher | Tundra Books (NY) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9780887764875 |
A collection of stories of pirates and mermaids, monsters and gods; rhymes, sayings, chanteys, and superstitions from all over the world.
Grandpa Across the Ocean
Title | Grandpa Across the Ocean PDF eBook |
Author | Hyewon Yum |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2021-04-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1647003121 |
Though separated by language, age, and an ocean, a child and grandparent find common ground in this warm, witty picture book Grandpa lives on the other side of the ocean. He takes naps all the time. He eats different foods. He speaks an unfamiliar language. His house is the most boring place on Earth! Or is it? A little time together just might reveal that Grandpa is also a great singer, an energetic sandcastle builder, and a troublemaker . . . just like his grandson! With her signature warmth and humor, award-winning author-illustrator Hyewon Yum shares the challenges and joys of having a relative who lives far away—proving that even from across the ocean, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is a very special one.
The Sea Fairies
Title | The Sea Fairies PDF eBook |
Author | L. Frank Baum |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2012-08-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0486122484 |
Enchanting fantasy from creator of beloved "Oz" stories whisks young readers away on an exciting underwater adventure where they meet beguiling mermaids and other astonishing creatures. 78 black-and-white illustrations.