Violetta is a little princess who wants to be as strong and brave
as her brothers. And what she lacks in size, she makes up for in
determination. At night she slips out into the woods and secretly
teaches herself to become the cleverest, most nimble knight in
the land.
Soon she will be ready for the greatest battle of all - the battle
for herself.
From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes
a gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike - an exciting
adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman.
'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood,
goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE
BURTON
'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite
storytelling.' CATHERINE DOYLE
'Gorgeous,
heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's
saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS
Mila and her
sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in
the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter
for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone -
taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters
set out to bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing
frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter.
Comprised of over 300 classic animal tales, this edition of Aesop’s Fables will capture any young reader’s imagination. Aesop’s Fables have long been remembered as farcical, but resonant tales, capturing the imaginations of adults and children alike. Aesop’s Fables have been a cornerstone in narrating to children the differences between right and wrong.
Including such revered tales as the Tortoise and the Hare, to lesser known but equally as insightful stories such as the Mountain and the Mouse, Aesop’s Fables have provided timeless guidance to young children through the guise of anthropomorphized animals. Using common animals in this manner has been a treasured vehicle for young readers to better understand and relate to the world around them.
Aesop’s oral stories had been passed down through generations to celebrate the morality of life before being captured on the page. Other well-known fables in this collection include; The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs, The City Mouse, and The Kid and the Wolf. This translation was compiled by George Fyler Townsend. With eye-catching new covers and a new note about the author, this edition of Aesop's Fables is both modern and readable.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition, were drowned by mermaids and were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.
Straight into the New York Times Top 10 - alongside A Tale Dark and Grimm!
A brilliant combination of thoughtful, literary, gory and laugh-out-loud funny.
'This second foray is even more enjoyable than the author’s acclaimed debut' Publishers Weekly
The Grimm fairy tales are celebrating their 200th anniversary this year and the continued interest in them is more apparant than ever.
Every home library should offer the best classic stories as well as new releases - this is book nine of a 12-part series which showcases the richest stories from ancient Greece, ideal for early readers.
""All Aboard"" teaches the strategies children need to become successful readers. It offers carefully-structured materials to develop sight vocabulary, phonological awareness and information retrieval. The ""Traditional Tales"" offer genre coverage for individual and group reading.
