Download or read book The Wind in the Willows Complete Illustrated and Unabridged Edition written by Kenneth Grahame and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.
Download or read book Tales from the River Bank written by John Bailey and published by BBC Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering an insight into the natural history of fishing, this book concentrates on the behaviour and body language of Britain's most popular freshwater species and shows how an understanding of fish behaviour can make a fisherman more successful. Each chapter focuses on the natural history of one species and provides advice for anglers, such as explanations of how and why particular baits work. Information boxes highlight points in the text and feature significant facets of fish behaviour.
Download or read book Tales From The Riverbank written by Benjamin Francks and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the fictional countryside of Buckington, down on the quiet and charming riverbank lives a very special set of creatures! The lonesome grasshopper, the know-it-all mouse, the lost dragonfly, the arrogant toad and the venturing newt are all waiting for you to come and share in their stories as they learn life's lessons and experience everyday challenges. Share in these five richly-woven short stories as each riverbank animal takes his own tale, detailing a journey on how these characters live and how their adventures develop. While they may live separately, they also know when to ask for help and show that you're never truly alone when you have a friend. Ideal for young readers who enjoy Beatrix Potter or The Wind in the Willows, these future classics will be ones you return to again and again.
Download or read book The Tale of Jeremy Vole written by Stephen Lawhead and published by Lion Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious Great Blue Heron's doom-laden message comes as a shock to home-loving Jeremy Vole. Going on an adventure is not his idea of fun. How can he possibly warn al the creatures on Riverbank? And will they listen?
Download or read book On the Water written by H. M. van den Brink and published by Grove Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly acclaimed Dutch work published in seven countries. Anton stands on the banks of the river in Amsterdam in 1944 and remembers the majestic summer he spent on the water with David. The story is told with the past and present flipping back and forth like oars, from the golden, prewar summer in 1939 to the same city five years later, stripped of life by the war.
Download or read book Animal Tales for Bedtime written by Linda Jennings and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun collection of over 40 amusing animal tales is perfect for young readers, or for reading aloud and sharing together at bedtime to encourage restful slumber. Illustrated by Val Biro in his unique and endearing style. Age 4+
Download or read book The River Bank written by Kij Johnson and published by Small Beer Press. This book was released on 2017-09-04 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this delightful dive into the bygone world of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows staunch Mole, sociable Water Rat, severe Badger, and troublesome and ebullient Toad of Toad Hall are joined by a young mole lady, Beryl, and her dear friend, Rabbit. There are adventures, kidnappings, lost letters, and family secrets—lavishly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Kathleen Jennings. Praise for Kij Johnson: “The Fox Woman immediately sets the author in the front rank of today’s novelists.” —Lloyd Alex-ander “Johnson has a singular vision and I’m going to be borrowing (stealing) from her.” —Sherman Alexie “Johnson’s language is beautiful, her descriptions of setting visceral, and her characters compellingly drawn.” —Publishers Weekly (starred re-view) “Johnson would fit quite comfortably on a shelf with Karen Russell, Erin Morgen-stern and others who hover in the simultaneous state of being both “literary” and “fantasy” writ-ers.” —Shelf Awareness Kij Johnson’s stories have won the Sturgeon, World Fantasy, and Nebula awards. She has taught writing and has worked at Dark Horse, Microsoft, and Real Networks. She has run bookstores, worked as a radio announcer and engineer, edited cryptic crosswords, and waitressed in a strip bar. Kathleen Jennings was raised on fairytales in western Queensland. She trained as a lawyer and filled the margins of her notes with pen-and-ink illustrations. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy award and has received several Ditmar Awards. She lives in Brisbane, Australia.
Download or read book Tales of the Riverbank Series One written by Dave Ellison and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tale of Anabelle Hedgehog written by Stephen Lawhead and published by Lion Books. This book was released on 2003-03-21 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a meeting of the Riverbank animals, Anabelle Hedgehog volunteers to drive away an unwanted visitor--a large yellow dog.
Download or read book Tales from the River Bank written by John Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Race written by Dawn Casey and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them. The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.
Download or read book Tales of the Riverbank written by Laurel Ann Rentola Mirams and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ella is an adventurous beagle who loves going exploring down by the riverbank, where she can admire all God’s creatures. When she goes splashing in the water, she runs into cattails. When she goes digging in the mud, she finds water muscles. Canadian geese fly overhead, while fish swim freely below. Ella discovers all sorts of amazing things in nature, all masterfully made by her Creator. Afterwards, a tired Ella takes a much-deserved rest. Tales of the Riverbank teaches children about nature while also using counting exercises to help them know their numbers. Scripture verses illuminate the Word of God. Through her adventures on the riverbank, Ella learns about numbers and her relationship to the Creator—and kids can, too!
Download or read book Mommy s Hometown written by Hope Lim and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined. Will he be able to see it the way Mommy does? This gentle, contemplative picture book about family origins invites us to ponder the meaning of home. A young boy loves listening to his mother describe the place where she grew up, a world of tall mountains and friends splashing together in the river. Mommy’s stories have let the boy visit her homeland in his thoughts and dreams, and now he’s old enough to travel with her to see it for himself. But when mother and son arrive, the town is not as he imagined. Skyscrapers block the mountains, and crowds hurry past. The boy feels like an outsider—until they visit the river where his mother used to play, and he sees that the spirit and happiness of those days remain. Sensitively pitched to a child’s-eye view, this vivid story honors the immigrant experience and the timeless bond between parent and child, past and present.
Download or read book Tales of the riverbank written by Jim Broadbent and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales from the Riverbank written by Daniel Wright and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journeys with Elijah written by and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight stories celebrate the legends of Elijah in different parts of the world, spanning 17 centuries. Full color.
Download or read book Watching the Dark written by Peter Robinson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Peter Robinson brings back Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks and his colleague DI Annie Cabbot in a case riddled with corruption. A decorated policeman is murdered on the tranquil grounds of the St. Peter's Police Treatment Centre, shot through the heart with a crossbow arrow, and compromising photographs are discovered in his room. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is well aware that he must handle the highly sensitive and dangerously explosive investigation with the utmost discretion. And as he digs deeper, he discovers that the murder may be linked to an unsolved missing persons case from six years earlier—and the current crime may involve some very bad, crooked cops. A pulsating, electrifying novel of suspense Watching the Dark is one of Peter Robinson’s finest novels. “Ambitious…Robinson shows a keen awareness of the global reach of crime.”—New York Times Book Review
