The Children S Treasury Classic Animal Tales And Rhymes

These illustrated stories, songs and rhymes have been adapted from traditional sources. Little faces will light up as they discover these timeless classics and come to love the well-known characters who have delighted children for generations.

Join much-loved characters on their adventures in these 18 beautifully illustrated stories which have been adapted from traditional sources, including classic tales from Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. The stories are perfect for bedtime, younger readers, or simply a quick escape into a fun-filled fantasy land. Treasury Collections are sure to capture the imagination of everyone in your family.

Classic stories you'll want to read again and again! Treasuries include classic stories with bright illustrations. Bonus large print. With embossed and foiled covers.

Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.

Classic Treasury Animal Stories contains 20 animal-themed short stories for kids to both amaze and amuse. Each tale is stunningly illustrated, bringing animal adventures to life in the imaginations of children. This is an enchanting animal story book for kids aged 7-10 years. # 'About the authors' section for young readers can learn more about famous writers. # Specially commissioned artwork and page decorations for every story.#- Beautiful hardback cover with flocking (furry material) makes this book a perfect gift to be treasured. Synopsis - Product details Throughout Classic Treasury Animal Stories, cherished animal characters such as Black Beauty make an appearance alongside lesser-known animal stories from around the world. There are five chapters, each with four fantastic short stories relating to the animal kingdom. Kids can read heart-warming tales of 'Friends and Companions' or they can experience some exciting escapades in 'Tricks, traps and mischief'. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Animal Stories: # Friends and Companions chapter includes How the Leopard got his Spots by Rudyard Kipling # Myths and Wonders chapter includes The Wonderful Weaver, from Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin # Tricks, Traps and Mischief chapter includes The Circus, from The Wouldbegoods by E Nesbit # The Hunters chapter includes The Cow and the Python by D G Mukerji # Tall Tales chapter includes The Mock Turtle's Story, from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll The opening of How the Leopard got his Spots: - Long, long ago, the leopard lived in the 'sclusively bare, hot, shiny High Veldt, where there was sand and sandy-coloured rock and 'sclusively tufts of sandy-yellowish grass. The Giraffe and the Zebra were there and the Eland and the Koodoo and the Hartebeest lived there, and they were 'sclusively sandy-yellow-brownish all over.

An enchanting collection of 145 stories, including teddy bear tales, fairy tales, animal tales, and nursery rhymes.

A collection of stories featuring a sea serpent, a monkey, an armadillo, a blue ox, a horse, and other animals both real and imagined.

Enchanting and magic worlds are only a moment away with these stunning treasury titles. These illustrated stories, songs, and rhymes have been adapted from traditional sources. Little faces will light up as they discover these timeless classics and come to love the well-know characters who have delighted children for generations.