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The following are some of our favourite children's stories. They are all quality books that can be handed down through the generations. If you click on one of the books you will be directed to our Book Store. You may also select Book Store in the left menu.
Tomten And The Fox
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Moonlit scenes of the farmyard under snow show Reynard the fox prowling near the henhouse. He's hungry, but Tomten, the kindly old troll who guards the henhouse at night, shares his porridge with the fox and the hens are safe--for another night. Ages 4-8 |
Love You Forever
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A mother sings to her sleeping baby: "I'll love you forever, I'll love you for always, As long as I'm living, My baby you'll be." She sings this song when her baby has turned into a 2-year-old, a 9-year-old, and then a teenager. When her son grows up and leaves home, she drives across town with a ladder on the car roof, climbing through her grown son's window, and rocking the sleeping man in the same way. Then, the day comes when she's too old and sick to hold him, and the roles are reversed. A beautiful book. (Ages 4 to 8) |
Favourite Tales From Hans Christian Anderson
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A new collection of the best-known tales of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's most famous storyteller. whose tales have been translated and told all around the world. This collection is exquisitely illustrated by the Russian artist Anastasiya Archipova, who has also illustrated Favourite Grimm's Tales. Included are The Little Mermaid, The Little Match-Seller, The Swineherd, The Princess and the Pea, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Fir Tree, and The Emperor's New Suit. |
Children of Forest
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Elsa Beskow's " Children of the Forest" is perfect for little people just past picture-only books, or those able to follow a simple story line. It is the tale of a family of tiny people who live in the forest, with a description of their daily lives and interactions with critters of the woods. A very charming story. The illustrations are wonderful. Highly recommended. |
Story of the Root Children
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Sibylle von Olfers (1881-1916) was born in Methgeten Castle in East Prussia. At the age of 24 she became a nun in the Order of St. Elizabeth and continued her artistic training there. Her most famous book is "The Story of the Root Children" which was published in 1906 and is considered to be a classic of children's book literature. |
Little Troll
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The little troll was not happy in the forest among his own kind. He felt drawn to the world of humans, and helps a girl who regularly comes to the forest. One day, the little troll overhears at a cottage window a father telling his son, "If you want to be a real man, you must learn to think of others more than yourself. If you don't help and serve others, you're nothing better than a troll." His life changes forever when the little girl gives him a silver cross to wear. A story of community and beautifully told by Thomas Berger. |
Selfish Giant
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A once selfish giant welcomes the children to his previously forbidden garden and is eventually rewarded by an unusual little child. This is a wonderful story. Beautifully written and illustrated. Particularly poinent at Christmas time. This publication by Floris Books is the very best version available of Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale. This book receives our "Highly Recommended" award. |
Flying Ship: A Russian Folk-Tale
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The Tsar invites everyone to a huge feast, and promises his daughter’s hand in marriage to any man who can build a ship that will fly. A most unlikely young man takes on the challenge! |
Apple Cake
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An old lady wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs except apples. So she sets off to market to buy some apples, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case. This is a book to keep. For 2 1/2 to 7 years old. |
Peter William Butterblow: And Other Little Folk
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Here we meet a whole host of little folk at work and play: Peter William Butterblow, Baldigrand, Patterpout, Gazumptitum and old gnome Trustytrout. Beautifully told and illustrated. |
The Pancake That Ran Away: A Picture Book
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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. Reviews 'A beautiful-looking retelling.' -- Highland News |
Goodnight Moon
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The perfect children's bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. |
Wisdom of Fairy Tales
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A valuable resource. You won't view fairy tales quite the same again! The author rediscovers the lost meaning of fairy tales and shows how they can have a profound influence on the developing mind, imagination and creativity of a child. |
