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Beejum Book, The

By: HOWELL, ALICE O.

Price: $49.99

Publisher: Bell Pond:

Seller ID: 11404

ISBN: 0880107294

Binding: Paperback

The Beejum Book offers a journey into a world of fantasy that, deep down, each of us knows and longs for. It tells the story of Teak, a child living abroad between the two World Wars. Teak’s mother tells her not to worry about being left alone, because every night, when she goes to sleep, they can meet in Beejumstan.
Teak’s travels to this magical realm bring her face to face with Lonesome, a well-attired rabbit and Beejumstan’s “ambassador without portfolio”; Figg Newton, the alchemist; the witches Rudintruda and Idy Fix; Gezeebius, the Wise Old Man; and many...
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Sally's Snow Adventure

By: HUNECK, STEPHEN

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers:

Seller ID: 15535

ISBN: 0810970619

Binding: Hardback

Stephen Huneck's popular and enduring creation, Sally the dog, experiences life in the snow in this new picture book. At the ski lodge, Sally makes friends with the rescue dogs, enjoys the comforts of the lodge, and tries her paw at various winter sports. When night falls and Sally can't find her way home, the rescue dogs manage to find her and bring her back to safety. Featuring a sweet story and Huneck's signature style of illustration, this book is sure to appeal to children and dog lovers of all ages.
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Old Freedom Train Frieze

By: JACKMAN, SHAYNE

Price: $25.00

Publisher: Self-published:

Seller ID: 4094

The Steiner-inspired Alphabet book Old Freedom Train features 26 hand drawn, characterised illustrations of the letters of the alphabet. Each picture is the letter, and each letter is the picture — taking children on a journey of both heart and mind. It includes poems, nursery rhymes and songs — adding to the joy and connection children will experience when travelling from 'Angel' to 'Zebra'. The Freize is presented as a collection of seven pieces, and is a gentle, joyful decoration which can be positioned to fit perfectly on any child's bedroom or playroom wall. Created and illus...
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Old Freedom Train A Waldorf Inspired Alphabet

By: JACKMAN, SHAYNE

Price: $41.99

Publisher: Hawthorn Press: 2014

Seller ID: 13394

ISBN: 1907359400

Binding: Hardback

It has come back! Now in hardback, this book by Sydney author Shayne Jackman was a favourite when she published it a few years ago. Based on the time-tested Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education method of introducing the abstract letters of the alphabet with enlivening characterisation, the book is a beautifully illustrated gem that will delight parents and children alike. Each letter is introduced in a hand-drawn picture, and accompanied by a verse, poem or nursery rhyme.

The Foreword introduces the story of how the book came about, and there is an Afterword about the Waldorf approach to ...
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Tatatuck's Journey to Crystal Mountain

By: JAKOB STREIT

Price: $32.00

Publisher: Waldorf Publications:

Seller ID: 15981

ISBN: 1943582491

Little Tatatuck is a root pulling gnome who dreams of working in the crystal caves. But he is small and weak and is told by the head crystal gnome that he must journey over seven mountains to the highest crystal cave on crystal mountain and bring back a crystal from there to qualify for being a crystal gnome. Many have gone but none have returned. Tatatuck travels over the seven mountains and meets one adventure after the other in trying to get to Crystal Mountain. He gathers treasures and friends along the way, faces many hazards, and becomes strong in many ways just through the journey and...
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Mother Earth's Children

By: JARMAN, HEATHER

Price: $14.50

Publisher: United Kingdom, Wynstones Press: 1995

Seller ID: 13984

ISBN: 0946206325

Binding: Paperback

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After Mother Earth has kept the seeds safe during their Winter sleep, she now calls for their other friends to come and help them grow.

This story is both written in verse and illustrated with soft watercolor illustrations by Heather Jarman. Printed on thick card, in color throughout. Stitched binding.
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Penguin's Way

By: JOHANNA JOHNSTON

Price: $26.99

Publisher: Bodleian Children's Books:

Seller ID: 14402

ISBN: 1851244271

With a new children's book imprint, the Bodleian Library brings beloved classics back into print, beginning with a beautiful storybook about the life of a fascinating Antarctic species. Originally published in 1962,Penguin's Way by Johanna Johnston tells the surprising story of these creatures, complete with colorful artwork by award-winning illustrator Leonard Weisgard.

In Penguin's Way, a playful colony of emperor penguins lives on the edge of a faraway secret sea. During the summers, the penguins are content to fish and swim in the icy waters. But, when the seasons change, they mus...
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Child's Seasonal Treasury, A

By: JONES, BETTY

Price: $60.00

Publisher: WECAN:

Seller ID: 12854

ISBN: 1936849461

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A Child’s Seasonal Treasury was conceived as a Waldorf-inspired resource book for parents and teachers of young children. Throughout the seasons, songs, verses, poems, riddles, fingerplays, games, creative drama and movement, watercolor painting, handcrafts, healthy recipes and gratitude for life that rekindles a sense of wonder, are keynotes of this Smithsonian Notable Children’s Book (Nov. 1997, Vol 28, Number 8)

Having been chosen as the first book in the Hearthsong Family Library (1996), Waldorf Education has grown tremendously and with the surge ...
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Uan the Little Lamb

By: KLAASSEN, SANDRA

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 1019

ISBN: 0863157777

Binding: Paperback

On a remote Scottish island, two children find an abandoned lamb and take her home. They call her 'Uan', which means 'lamb' in Gaelic.

Slowly the lamb grows up and they love playing with her and taking her everywhere. What will happen when she becomes a sheep?

Sandra Klaassen depicts the Outer Hebrides in drawings brimming with life and her love of the landscape and people. This is a charming story told through the eyes of two young children.
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Peg, the Little Sheepdog

By: KLAASSEN, SANDRA

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 13772

ISBN: 1782501819

Binding: Paperback

Peg the little sheepdog is too shy to be a good farm dog. All Peg's brothers and sisters have found new homes - but who wants a sheepdog that’s scared of lambs? Peg is lonely until a new family move in nearby and take her home. They love her but Peg isn't used to living in a house and she's still not very brave. Will she ever be a good family dog?

This touching story of family love and teaching a new pet is a wonderful companion to Sandra Klaassen's much-loved Uan the Little Lamb. Her heartwarming illustrations abound with gentle fun and the beauty of the Scottish Hebrides.
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Three Wise Men, The

By: KOOPMANS, LOEK

Price: $25.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 13585

ISBN: 1782501355

Binding: Hardback

Long, long ago, a very special star appeared in the night sky. It shone more brightly than all the other stars. Three wise men called Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar gazed at the star in wonder. They had never seen anything like it before.In this beautifully illustrated book for young children, the three Kings decide to journey west, following the star to a very special destination. Loek Koopmans' retelling of one part of the Christmas story is full of life and character, as well as mystery and wonder.

Loek Koopmans is the author and illustrator of the children's books Any Room For Me?...
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Any Room for Me?

By: KOOPMANS, LOEK, LAWSON, POLLY

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 1992

Seller ID: 582

ISBN: 1782506608

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
A woodcutter drops his mitten in the forest one day and it becomes a warm house for a mouse. But the forest is home to lots of creatures. The frog, the hare, the fox and the boar want to share too, but then the biggest animal of all comes along...

Soft illustrations, gentle, rhythmic language and a heart-warming message about sharing make this the perfect book to read aloud on a winter evening. A classic story from the creator of The Little Christmas Tree and The Pancake who Ran Away.
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Pancake That Ran Away

By: KOOPMANS, LOEK, LAWSON, POLLY

Price: $24.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2015

Seller ID: 13798

ISBN: 1782501762

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
Three old ladies make a lovely fat pancake and are looking forward to eating it. Suddenly the pancake jumps out of the pan and rolls towards the open door as fast as it can go. 'You can't catch me!' the pancake cries.
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Helpful Elves

By: KOPISCH, AUGUST, BRAUN-FOCK, BEATRICE

Price: $27.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 10915

ISBN: 0863158153

Binding: Hardback

colour illustrations
When the lazy people of Cologne go to sleep, the helpful elves do all their work. They measure and saw for the carpenter, knead and mix for the baker, carve and chop for the butcher, taste and pour for the winemaker, and snip and sew for the tailor. But no one ever sees them. Until one day the tailor's wife becomes curious ...This classic picture book is based on a poem by August Kopisch (1799-1853), who specialised in re-telling popular legends. It is brought to life with humorous illustrations by Beatrice Braun-Fock (1898-1973). Printed on thick, quality paper, it ...
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Gnomes' Winter Journey

By: KREIDOLF, ERNST

Price: $26.99

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 14881

ISBN: 1782504370

Binding: Hardback

The woodland gnomes are excited to visit their cousins the mountain gnomes. Their journey takes them through the cold forest and over snowy hills, with the help of a sledge pulled by squirrels. When they finally arrive at their cousins' icy home there's fun to be had -- snowball fights, tobogganing and a delicious feast with the elegant Winter Queen.

Available in English for the first time, this classic and enchanting winter tale is beautifully illustrated by renowned German artist Ernst Kreidolf in a style reminiscent of Sybille von Olfers.
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Winter, Awake!

By: KROLL, LINDA AND LIEBERHERR, RUTH

Price: $29.00

Publisher: Steiner Books:

Seller ID: 1143

ISBN: 0880105283

Binding: Paperback

The coming of Winter plays an important role in the cycle of nature. In this delightfully illustrated story, young children can find that for “every thing there is a season.” Winter, Awake! tells what happens one year when Winter will not wake. The tired trees need to rest. Their fallen leaves have made a leafy blanket for the sleeping seeds. All the woodland creatures try to tell Winter their work is done. They scold and mock and urge, but Winter will not wake, until, at last, the round red ladybug in her small, soft voice whispers something gently in his ear—and mighty Wint...
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Winter-Nature Activities for Children - Hardback

By: KUTSCH, IRMGARD & WALDEN, BRIGITTE

Price: $36.00

Publisher: Rudolf Steiner College Press:

Seller ID: 3941

ISBN: 0945803850

Binding: Hardback

For parents, teachers and anyone who wants a deeper connection with the world of nature.
This book is packed full of fun nature activities that will help children engage with the season and learn practical new skills. Activities for winter include making an Advent wreath, blowing walnut ships, making Christmas branches flower, working with wool, knitting, making felt, woodworking and making things with willow and out of clay. The activities in this book are based on practical experience from the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Germany and are fully tried and tested.
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Summer Nature Activities for Children

By: KUTSCH, IRMGARD AND WALDEN, BRIGITTE

Price: $33.95

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 636

ISBN: 0863155863

Binding: Paperback

For parents, teachers and anyone who wants a deeper connection with the world of nature.

This book is packed full of nature activities that will help children engage with the season and learn practical new skills. The authors have included activities drawn from the four elements: water, fire, earth, and air. They provide detailed instructions on growing and cooking fresh herbs, working with grain and making delicious bread. The activities in this book are based on practical experience from the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Germany and are fully tried and tested.

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Spring Nature Activities for Children (PB)

By: KUTSCH, IRMGARD, WALDEN, BRIGITTE

Price: $33.95

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2006

Seller ID: 818

ISBN: 0863155448

Binding: Paperback

165 colour photographs and illustrations
This book is packed full of fun nature activities that will help children engage with the season and learn practical new skills. Activities for spring include building bird nesting boxes, sprouting seeds, landscaping and planting a garden, using plant-based dyes and paints, milk processing and beekeeping. The activities in this book are based on practical experience from the Children's Nature and Garden Centre in Germany, and are fully tried and tested. This title is in the same series as "Autumn Nature Activities for Children", published ...
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Pip the Gnome

By: KWANT, ADMAR

Price: $15.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 1024

ISBN: 0863157874

Binding: Board book

Board book with colour illustrations
Pip the gnome plays happily with his woodland friends, the mouse, robin, wren and spider. Follow them through spring, summer, into autumn and then winter. The colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the seasons, with bright green leaves in spring, warm sunshine in summer, blustery wind in autumn and snowfall in winter. Perfect for bedtime, the story ends as we look up at the stars and say good night to Pip.
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