Download or read book Per and the Dala Horse written by Rebecca Hickox and published by Yearling. This book was released on 1997-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a Swedish farmer dies, his eldest son inherits the farm, a sturdy workhorse, and a plow. The middle son comes by a fine riding horse, and Per, the youngest, receives a handsomely carved and painted Dala horse. Though his brothers laugh, Per guesses that his horse will prove useful. And when the trolls of the underworld work their mischief, neither the workhorse nor the riding horse can compare with Per's magnificent Dala horse.
Download or read book Wooden Horses of Sweden written by Anne Marie Rådström and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dala Horse written by Lissa Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dala Horse is a middle grade reader. Think Nancy Drew meets Little House on the Prairie. 10-year-old Kaya Olson lives in a small Norwegian immigrant settlement in post-Civil War Texas. She must uncover the secrets her family is keeping to solve the mystery surrounding her mother's death.
Download or read book D Is for Dala Horse written by Kathy-jo Wargin and published by Weigl Publishers - (Av2 by Weigl). This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents alphabetically arranged entries on topics related to the Nordic countries, from "F" for fjords, to "L" for lingonberries, to "R" for rosemaling.
Download or read book The Dala Horse written by Michael Swanwick and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long after the wars, there are things abroad in the world—things more than human. And they have scores to settle with one another. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Folk Art Fusion written by Heather Galler and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk art still influences everyday art in some surprising ways. Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create a lovely work of art that is completely unique. Folk Art Fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles and presents them in modern folk art paintings. This is your chance to learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and to discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings yourself! Even if you're new to creating art, Folk Art Fusion makes creating your own works approachable with step-by-step projects. The projects are as varied as they are colorful. You will enjoy painting classic subjects painted with creative techniques and in popular styles, including flower fields, Frida Kahlo, the Tree of Life, a cat, a quaint English cottage, and much more. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk Art Fusion allows artists of all skill levels to quickly discover the joy of creating modern, global-inspiredart in this time-treasured genre.
Download or read book Hand Embroidery Dictionary written by Christen Brown and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-09-25 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete go-to guide for all things embroidery! Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create intricate art like Christen with inspiration such as psychedelic balloons, mushroom gardens, and flowered embroidered spirals. Bursting with color and beads, designs are perfect for contemporary embroidery art or crazy quilting. Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project. From basic stitches to complex combinations each of the 500+ designs comes with step-by-step instructions Mix it up and learn how to change the position of the stitch and use the distance between points Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all, including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers
Download or read book The Magic Horse written by Chris Mosey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dalarhestens historie.
Download or read book Swedish Wooden Toys written by Amy Fumiko Ogata and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Swedish toy industry has long produced vast quantities of colorful, quality wooden items that reflect Scandinavian design and craft traditions. This superbly illustrated book, including specially commissioned photography, looks at over 200 years of Swedish toys, from historic dollhouses to the latest designs for children. Featuring rattles, full-size rocking horses, dollhouses, and building blocks to skis, sleds, and tabletop games with intricate moving parts, Swedish Wooden Toys also addresses images of Swedish childhood, the role of the beloved red Dala horse in the creation of national identity, the vibrant tradition of educational toys, and the challenges of maintaining craft manufacturing in an era of global mass-production. Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (06/18/14-01/11/15) Bard Graduate Center March 2015 Stockholm Summer 2015
Download or read book Christmas Trolls written by Jan Brett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas is Treva's favorite time of the year. But this year, decorations and presents are mysteriously disappearing. When Treva follows a small creature making off with the Christmas pudding, she discovers two irresistible trolls who want to have Christmas, but don't understand it. Jan Brett's trademark luminous paintings give readers a magical Christmas full of surprises.
Download or read book Craft the Rainbow written by Brittany Watson Jepsen and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular craft designer and lifestyle blogger shares a rainbow of new project ideas—all using the creative power of paper. What began as a project collection and viral Instagram hashtag (#CrafttheRainbow) has become an inspiring book featuring all-new paper project ideas. Learn how to make playful party decorations, luscious flowers, amazing cards, and sophisticated wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and more than you can imagine. Brittany Watson Jepsen is known for the unusually imaginative and amazingly beautiful designs she creates for her website and host of clients (including Anthropologie). In Craft the Rainbow, Jepsen walks readers through the easy basics of transforming simple paper—including tissue, crepe, cardstock, leaves of books, and vintage and recycled paper—into vibrant, fanciful, handmade projects suitable for every occasion.
Download or read book A Ride on the Red Mare s Back written by Ursula K. Le Guin and published by Orchard Books. This book was released on 1996-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the aid of her magic wooden horse, a brave girl travels to the High House in the mountains to rescue her kidnapped brother from the trolls.
Download or read book Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners will make learning Swedish easy and enjoyable.
Download or read book The Legend of Prince Erik and the Dalarna Horse written by Dylan O'Leary and published by . This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tomten written by Astrid Lindgren and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 1997-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic story of the Tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the residents of wintry farm has been reminding children of the promise of spring for decades. “The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “Wiberg’s lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud.”—Publishers Weekly “A picture book of rare distinction.”—The Chicago Tribune An ALA Notable Book A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner
Download or read book Art and Technique of Scandinavian style Woodcarving written by Harley Refsal and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scandinavian-style carving projects. Includes two step-by-step demonstrations and more than 40 patterns.
Download or read book Pelle s New Suit written by Elsa Beskow and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pelle's suit is too small for him. He shears his lamb and asks for help to turn the fleece wool into a fine new suit. How will Pelle help those who have helped him? A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.
