Tales With Tails

Provides more than sixty multicultural tales that are accompanied by storytelling instructions and learning activities.

THE TALES WITH TAILS - Bed-time stories Written by Victoria Prokhorenko Translated by Danial Saari Illustrated by Anastasia Zhakimova Proofread by Oxana Kuchsh The text of tales includes seven little stories that are read before falling asleep each day of the week. The bed-time stories are printed in Russian and English. True authors of fairy tales live in castles with high towers and there over a cup of cocoa write stories for children. They have a pen and funny hat. I have no castle, no pen, and no hat. But I have a little son who likes fairy tales but cannot write them himself. Therefore, I have to do this. Although I know how he would have called the main characters: Bumbala and Dumbala. They will certainly meet you in the pages of this book! You should only close your eyes and listen carefully... Happy reading and nice dreams!

Tales of Tails was written to share the joy I experienced over a lifetime with animals. I have learned to love and respect them, whether they are domestic or wild. The book strives to give a voice to these animals and let them tell their story. Several of the tales show unseen relationships between animals that commonly exist in nature. Some of the tales are of animals I have treated as a Veterinarian of medical or surgical problems. Much can be learned from animals through the course of medical treatments. I enjoy sharing my animal lore stories with others through various nature hikes and conversations. The sketches were drawn by a friend who shares my love and respect of animals. Animals are a large part of her life, and she shares my respect for all on God's earth.

Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging around—they're useful! This fun, informative book invites readers to guess the owner of nine tails, and then turn the page to see the animal and its tail in action.

Humorous real-life stories of a pilot whose passion for flying goes beyond borders, and whose dreams transcend time. Even though aviation demands a level of solemnity, when almost-certain tragedies turn into miraculous escapes, they become part of exquisite stories told inside hangars, on rainy days.

A simple introduction to some different animals that have tails.

A 1962 Garth Williams classic, now in print for the first time as a Little Golden Book! “The pig has a tail with a curl and a bend. A snake is all tail with a head on one end. . . .” Long tails, fluffy tails, swishy tails, stubby tails—this witty poem about all the types of tails in the animal kingdom is perfect for curious preschoolers. With gorgeous paintings of friendly critters by Garth Williams, this book is a perfect blend of whimsy and fact.

Three Tales with Tails are stories about life in the world of a whale, a dog, and a skunk. Burleigh shares her observations of these animals and puts them in realistic stories that will touch your hearts with joy, emotion, information, and entertainment.