Download or read book The Clever Boy and the Terrible Dangerous Animal written by Idries Shah and published by Teaching Stories. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he finds people terrified of something that, just because they haven't seen it before, they mistake for a dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears.
Download or read book The Clever Boy and the Terrible Dangerous Animal written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he finds people terrified of something that, just because they haven't seen it before, they mistake for a dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears.
Download or read book The Clever Boy and the Terrible Dangerous Animal written by Idries Shah and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the townspeople terrified of something that--just because they have not seen it before--they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears. This tale is one of the many hundreds of Sufi developmental stories collected by Idries Shah from oral and written sources in Central Asia and the Middle East. For more than a thousand years this story has entertained young people and helped to foster in them the ability to examine their assumptions and to think for themselves. Rose Mary Santiago's illustrations accentuate the surprise in this story in a clever way that will delight youngsters. This is the second book in this series illustrated by her, following the award-winning best seller, The Farmer's Wife. This story is part of an oral tradition from the Middle East and Central Asia that is more than a thousand years old. In an entertaining way, it introduces children to an interesting aspect of human behavior and so enables them to recognize it in their daily lives. One of the many tales from the body Sufi literature collected by Idries Shah, the tale is presented here as part of his series of books for young readers. This is the second book in the series illustrated by Rose Mary Santiago, following the award-winning bestseller, The Farmer's Wife.
Download or read book The Boy Without a Name A Nevenincs Fi written by Idries Shah and published by Teaching Stories. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this teaching story, a boy seeks and eventually finds his own name - and also gives away an old dream that he doesn't want, for a wonderful new dream.
Download or read book The Man and the Fox written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man tricks a young fox into believing that he will give him a chicken. The fox is trapped, but through ingenuity and perseverance, he escapes. Reading this story inspires children to face challenges directly, and even to use the obstacles in their paths to solve problems. This story belongs to the rich and ancient storytelling tradition of Central Asia and the Middle East. Retold here by the author and educator Idries Shah, it is one of a series of illustrated books for the young. These tales are designed to foster thinking skills and perception. In an entertaining way, the stories introduce children to interesting aspects of human behavior and help them learn to recognize these patterns in daily life.
Download or read book Clever Boy and the Terrible Dangerous Animal written by Idries Shah and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the townspeople terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears.
Download or read book The Clever Boy and the Terrible Dangerous Animal Az Okos Fi s a Sz rny Fenevad written by Idries Shah and published by Teaching Stories. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he finds people terrified of something that, just because they haven't seen it before, they mistake for a dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, he helps them overcome their fears.
Download or read book Neem the Half Boy written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because she fails to follow the precise instructions given to her by Arif the Wise Man, The Queen of Hich-Hich gives birth to a half-boy. That Neem is able to make himself complete by an act of cleverness, negotiation, and compromise teaches children more than the expected, usual lesson of bravery.
Download or read book Grady the Goose written by Denise Brennan-Nelson and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment she hatches from her egg, Grady Goose has to do things her way, often ignoring her parents' rule of "stick together." But when she lags behind as the rest of her family leaves for warmer climes, Grady learns the hard way that one is the loneliest number, especially for a young goose. A chance encounter with a helpful farmer soon sets things right, and a happy ending is in store for Grady and her family. Denise Brennan-Nelson, the author of the delightful Someday Is Not a Day of the Week, returns with another gentle lesson for young readers. Artist Michael Glenn Monroe's beautiful nature scenes, coupled with an information section on geese facts, add a wildlife component perfect for classroom use.
Download or read book Willa the Wonderful written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willa knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up--a fairy princess, complete with wings, wand, and fairy dust. But being a fairy princess is not as easy as it looks, and soon Willa's in trouble at school and in a fight with her best friend. Does Willa have what it takes to make good things happen and be a good fairy princess?
Download or read book Doctor De Soto written by William Steig and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the incomparable William Steig, creator of Shrek, comes a story that proves even a fox can be out-foxed by a clever mouse in Doctor De Soto, a Newbery Honor Book. "Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain. Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that's killing him. How can the kindhearted De Sotos turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn't give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Sotos will find a way. Doctor De Soto is a 1982 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1983 Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books, and a 1983 Newbery Honor Book. Made into an animated short film in 1984 by American director and animator Michael Sporn.
Download or read book The Magic Horse written by Idries Shah and published by Hoopoe Books. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story is about Tambal, who most people think is only a dreamer. When a woodcarver makes a wooden horse, which seems just a toy, Tambal discovers it is a magic horse which can carry its rider to whatever place is in the rider's mind. In this way, Tambal learns a great many things, and eventually finds his heart's desire.
Download or read book One Kingdom written by Deborah Noyes and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographer and former zookeeper Noyes delivers an artfully designed photo essay that examines the ways humans' lives have overlapped with animals throughout history and embarks on a quest for understanding the "other" kingdom. Photos.
Download or read book Old Woman and the Eagle with CD Audio written by Idries Shah and published by . This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Silly Chicken written by Idries Shah and published by . This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sufi teaching tale of a chicken that has learned to speak as people do and spreads an alarming warning, which causes the townspeople to panic without first considering the messenger.
Download or read book The Clever Boy and a Terrible Dangerous Animal written by Idries Shah and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the townspeople terrified of something that -- just because they have not seen it before -- they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. With his own knowledge and by demonstration, the boy helps them overcome their fears. This story is part of an oral tradition from the Middle East and Central Asia that is more than a thousand years old. In an entertaining way, it introduces children to an interesting aspect of human behavior and so enables them to recognize it in their daily life. One of many tales from the body of Sufi literature collected by Idries Shah, the tale is presented here as part of his series of books for young readers. This is the second book of the series illustrated by Rose Mary Santiago, following the award-winning best-seller, The Farmer's Wife.
Download or read book Bub written by Natalie Babbitt and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The King and Queen want what's best for the Prince, but what is "the one and only very best thing?" A survey of everyone in the castle leads to some interesting ideas, but none seems quite right, until the cook's daughter makes a brilliant suggestion--ask the Prince! Full color.
