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Price: $23.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1990
Seller ID: 570
ISBN: 0863151027
colour illustrations Peter lives in a shabby old house in the village. He builds boats for the children, shows visitors around in ten different languages, and is the village doctor and handyman. One day an official tells him his house must be mended or pulled down. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 570] View more info
Price: $23.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1993
Seller ID: 584
ISBN: 0863151639
colour illustrations A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the little elf goes off on one of the best adventures she has ever had. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 584] View more info
By: BESKOW, ELSA, WOODBURN, M.L.
Price: $25.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1990
Seller ID: 569
ISBN: 0863150926
colour illustrations Pelle has a lamb whose coat grows longer and longer, while Pelle's Sunday suit grows shorter! Pelle shears the lamb, and the wool is carded, spun, dyed and woven. Finally, the tailor makes a new suit for Pelle. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 569] View more info
By: BESKOW,ELSA
Price: $25.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 12359
ISBN: 0863157947
Rosalind loves to play with her little deer in the shade of the lime tree. Then one day a hunter comes along with his dog and frightens the deer away. The poor little deer is captured by a king and kept in a golden cage, but it refuses to eat. People come from far and wide bringing delicious food for the king’s prized pet, but still the deer won’t eat. Then the hunter and his dog pass by and send a message back to Rosalind. Can Rosalind persuade the mighty king to part with his pet and set the little deer free once more? This classic Elsa Beskow tale is published now for the first ... View more info
Price: $54.00
Publisher: Waldorf Publications:
Seller ID: 13908
ISBN: 1936367688
The Sun With Loving Light is an exquisite book, filled with songs, verses, poems, and stories worthy of early readers. This hard-bound, linen covered book comes to you rich with imagination from the first Waldorf school in Stuttgart, Germany, as it is a translation of the first reader, Der Sonne Licht. Many of these stories, poems and songs will find resonance in the hearts of parents, teachers, and former first, second, and third grade students in Waldorf schools. Designed as a reader, it also holds wonderful resources for teachers and parents. The illustrations are Scherenschnitte, pictures ... View more info
By: BOTMAN, LOES
Price: $13.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 14176
ISBN: 1782502181
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a range of animals and their special characteristics. Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the animals to life, and the simple concepts and words make these books perfect for exploring with young children. Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, Where Do You Live? and Hello Farm, How Do You Do? [When referring to this item please quote our ID 14176] View more info
By: BOTMAN, LOES
Price: $13.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 14175
ISBN: 178250219X
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a range of animals and the special places they live. Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the animals to life, and the simple concepts and words make these books perfect for exploring with young children. Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She has been widely exhibited and runs workshops. She is also the illustrator of Hello Animals, What Makes You Special? and Hello Farm, How Do You Do? [When referring to this item please quote our ID 14175] View more info
By: BOTMAN, LOES
Price: $13.00
Seller ID: 15280
ISBN: 1782504885
This bright and lively board book introduces young children to a variety of birds and the special sounds they make. Loes Botman's colourful and detailed illustrations bring the different birds -- including a robin, blue tit, swan, pigeon and duck -- vividly to life. Children will learn to recognise the birds -- many of which live in their gardens, parks and countryside -- and be encouraged to try out their distinctive calls. The simple concepts and words make this book perfect for exploring with young children. Loes Botman is an illustrator in the Netherlands. She ... View more info
By: BOTMAN, LOES
Price: $13.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 15360
ISBN: 1782505512
This beautiful board book introduces young children to a whole host of animals, including a squirrel and a fox, a hedgehog and a mouse, a rabbit and a bear, and shows how they sleep. Loes Botman's warm and detailed illustrations bring the different animals to life, and the simple words and concepts make this the perfect bedtime book to explore with young children. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 15360] View more info
By: BRESLIN, THERESA
Price: $38.00
Publisher: Floris Books: 2015
Seller ID: 13906
ISBN: 1782501959
Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the highly anticipated companion volume to the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin brings together a stunning collection of tales from across Scotland. Alternately humorous, poignant and thrilling, each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, whose exquisite illustrations brim with ot... View more info
By: BRESLIN, THERESA
Price: $39.95
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2004
Seller ID: 15306
ISBN: 0863154573
colour illustrations Carnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin breathes new life into this true tale from Scottish history. A dramatic and beautiful picture book starring one of Scotland's most famous figures. Through stunning illustrations and a gripping story, both packed with historical detail, children will feel the tension of Mary's imprisonment and the excitement of her escape plans. The true story of the daring escape of Mary, Queen of Scots' from the island castle in Loch Leven is well-known throughout Scotland and the world. Multi-award-winning author The... View more info
By: BRESLIN, THERESA
Price: $38.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 15574
ISBN: 1782505954
NEW! DUE END JULY 2019 Dark dragons, ghostly pipers, rude goblins and sly wizards -- discover the legends that dwell within the ancient castles of Scotland. This highly anticipated book is the latest volume of much-loved Scottish tale treasuries by Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin and Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper, creators of An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures. Explore secret passages beneath Edinburgh Castle, search for the mysterious monster... View more info
By: BRESLIN, THERESA, LEIPER, KATE
Price: $38.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2012
Seller ID: 12339
ISBN: 0863159079
colour illustrations Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty. A wonderful gift,... View more info
Price: $24.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 13714
ISBN: 1782500359
The town of Hamelin is infested with rats. The people are at their wits' end. Then a strange man arrives at the town gates... The Pied Piper promises to help rid the town of the rats. But will they keep their promise to pay him?This classic version of the traditional tale is beautifully brought to life by Maren Briswalter's gentle, charming illustrations. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 13714] View more info
By: BROTHERS GRIMM, MULLER, GERDA, ILLUSTRATOR
Price: $23.00
Publisher: Floris Books:
Seller ID: 13712
ISBN: 1782501770
Four unlikely animal companions set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat -- if it wasn't home to a band of robbers! Can the animals work together, and use their musical voices to chase the robbers away? Children will love braying along with the donkey, barking with the dog, purring with the cat and crowing with the rooster as the animals eventually find a new home. Gerda Muller's beautiful detailed illustrations bring this cl... View more info
Price: $18.00
Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2012
Seller ID: 738
ISBN: 0863159826
Illustrations When the shopkeeper gives Jenny a skinny, black kitten she has no idea who she has adopted. Fankle is no ordinary cat. The fiercely clever feline has lived six lives so far: lives of adventure, danger, fortune and poverty. He's stared down angry pirates, started a blood feud, won a war, advised an empress and leapt onto the moon. Fankle tells Jenny tales of his former lives - with the king of pirates, in ancient Egypt and even with the Empress of China. So what is he doing living in a crofter's cottage in Orkney? This classic novel by George Mackay Brown is a rich and rewar... View more info
By: BRUVEL, MARGIE
Price: $49.00
Publisher: Morpeth, Treat Pot Books:
Seller ID: 15339
ISBN: 064815405X
Contains the stories: Jacko, Funny Stories, Lost Pets, Poor Sore Pets, Olga and Klaus Stories inspired by the experiences of free range children growing up on an organic home farm surrounded by native Australian bush - just one generation ago . . . . . . and a few tales told by generations of old. Margie Bruvel explains: One day a long time ago I was given this curious pot. While wondering what to do with it, I heard the little voice of Titch, the house elf, call out : “It’s the Treat Pot!” I put tha... View more info
By: BRYER, ESTELLE
Price: $14.50
Publisher: Wynstones Press: 2013
Seller ID: 12842
ISBN: 0946206643
Size 148 x 210 mm. Colour throughout. Stitched. Whispey loved his wondrous beard, and thought it oh so grand. All day he combed and curled and brushed and would not work the land. Then Brother Wind decided to put him to the test; but all ends well... now read the book and it will tell the rest! [When referring to this item please quote our ID 12842] View more info
By: BURTON, MICHAEL
Price: $28.00
Publisher: Steiner Books:
Seller ID: 908
ISBN: 0880104503
Children live deeply in the experience of the seasons. Their unity with nature is initially unconscious and uncritical, and this "Garden of Eden" consciousness gradually fades as they become more self-aware and confront the outer world as I-beings. The verses in this book help children bridge the gap from their unconscious connection with nature to a living feeling for the seasons that will stay with them through life. These verses, following the course of the year, were inspired by Rudolf Steiner's Calendar of the Soul. The book is arranged so that parents, teacher... View more info
By: BURTON, MICHAEL HEDLEY, NEWBATT, DAVID
Price: $16.90
Publisher: United Kingdom, Wynstones Press: 2011
Seller ID: 10126
ISBN: 0946206724
Watercolour and crayon There is a Very Old Donkey, too old to pull his master's cart. With his best friend, Robbie, he goes on a search to find new work. The Very Old Donkey is a story for children aged 4 to 18. The story's simplicity, its recognisable animals with the sounds they make, and its element of repetition, make it particularly suitable for being acted out in early stages of learning English. [When referring to this item please quote our ID 10126] View more info
