The Singing Fir Tree

In his quest to find the perfect wood for his masterpiece, a woodcarver tries to cut down the town's beloved singing fir tree.

I want to know what the other trees know Go where the other trees go Where do they go? Writer Hannah Khalil collaborates with Shakespeare's Globe in London in this magical re-imagining and re-wilding of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale The Fir Tree. Written for just four actors this inventive and dynamic adaptation harnesses all of the joy of the Christmas season and reminds us that we can all make a difference in taking care of our planet. Music, song and storytelling combine in this accessible and enchanting adaptation that is suitable for families and young people to perform and read together in a story of hope. This edition was published to coincide with the premiere at the Globe Theatre, London, in December 2021.

The works gathered together here have all been written since World War II. They offer a unique opportunity to see and understand the development, nature, and main characteristics of Slavic creative writing in our time.

Explores the origins and spiritual significance of the Christmas tree and its decoration through history, folklore, myths, stories, and period illustrations from around the world.

A new story for every single day of the year! Each book contains a special story for each month.These entertaining stories are short enough to be read just before bedtime or to take a break anytime of the day.With popular as well as never-heard-of tales from around the world and great illustrations, every book in this series is a must have.