Holiday season 2007 is going to be Enchanted! Featuring an all-star cast that includes Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams, the new Disney film is sure to be a hit with audiences of all ages. Following the lovable Giselle from an animated world to the mean streets of Manhattan, the movie pays tribute to classic fairy tales and the never-ending belief by girls of all ages that Prince Charming truly does exist./DIV 8 x 8 #1: Before the FallDIVOnce upon a time, life was peaceful and idyllic for Giselle. Revisit some of Giselle's happiest moments in a fairytale land far away from the bustling, noisy, dirty city of New York.
Rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest in this history of Maryland's Storybook Park, the first children's theme park on the East Coast. The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955, Ellicott City's storybook land became the first children's theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat, Mother Goose and Ali Baba or encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989, Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply disappointed. However, many of the park's beloved figures were moved to nearby Clark's Elioak Farm, where they were restored and displayed to the delight of new generations. Even today, the farm is a popular destination that evokes the whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha Anne Clark of Elioak Farm trace the park's history through vintage images and interviews with the Harrison family, former employees and visitors. Join Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.
Children will enjoy the exclusive bracelet included with this enchanting storybook as they read along and follow sisters Elsa and Anna on their adventures in Disney's Frozen 2. When Elsa wakes the spirits of nature, she embarks on an epic journey alongside Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven to the Enchanted Forest. Together, the friends uncover the truth about the past and discover more than they could have ever imagined. The sisters' fans will treasure the keepsake bracelet with special charms included with this hardcover edition.
This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy's gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it's to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate... Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever. A tween favorite for 25 years—now shared with today's young readers by moms, teachers, and other adults who remember the pleasure of discovering this fun fairy-tale retelling themselves!
/DIVFeaturing the Disney Princesses and their noble steeds, Royal Champions brings all-new adventures for Ariel, Jasmine, and Aurora. A mysterious horse and rider are in the lead in the huge long-distance horserace outside of Agrabah...and Jasmine and her horse Midnight are nowhere to be found at the castle! Aurora spends the day with her new horse Buttercup, who's afraid of his own shadow. Ariel adopts a little orphaned foal, who grows up to be Beau, the biggest, horsiest lapdog the court has ever seen! This beautifully illustrated jacketed storybook is chock-full of adventure, romance, and humor. Guaranteed to become an instant favorite with little girls and their parents.DIV
If there's one thing little girls love even more than horses or princesses, it's horses AND princesses! Now this classic combination gets the deluxe Disney treatment, as Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White embark on all-new adventures with their noble and devoted horse friends. Join Belle in her efforts to cheer up the mysteriously melancholy Phillipe; marvel at Cinderella's decision to enter poor, clumsy Frou (the horse with four left feet) in a royal horse show; and gasp out loud at Snow White and Astor's daring rescue of the missing Prince! This beautifully illustrated storybook is chock-full of adventure, romance, and humor. Guaranteed to become an instant favorite with little girls and their parents.
A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children, whatever their class, nationality or family background. But it’s not just about bedtime stories for little kids: Reading aloud consoles, uplifts and invigorates at every age, deepening the intellectual lives and emotional well-being of teenagers and adults, too. Meghan Cox Gurdon argues that this ancient practice is a fast-working antidote to the fractured attention spans, atomized families and unfulfilling ephemera of the tech era, helping to replenish what our devices are leaching away. For everyone, reading aloud engages the mind in complex narratives; for children, it’s an irreplaceable gift that builds vocabulary, fosters imagination, and kindles a lifelong appreciation of language, stories and pictures. Bringing together the latest scientific research, practical tips, and reading recommendations, The Enchanted Hour will both charm and galvanize, inspiring readers to share this invaluable, life-altering tradition with the people they love most.
Recounts the tales of King Arthur, from his early years with Merlin, through the rise of Camelot with its great knights, to the destruction of the kingdom.
Adults can record the stories of Tiana, Cinderella, and Belle, and then kids can hear the story read to them as they turn the pages of the book! With this unique recordable storybook, a parent can be there for that special “read-to-me” time–from anywhere! When the batteries are changed, your recording will not be erased—creating a treasured keepsake. Princess Dreams features the classic Disney Princess stories of Tiana, Cinderella, and Belle. Cinderella: Cinderella has a wicked stepmother and stepsisters who make her work as a servant. But when the Fairy Godmother helps her attend the Prince’s ball, Cinderella falls in love and becomes a princess. Beauty and the Beast: Belle is a girl with big dreams who wants to live an exciting life. When she’s taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle, she finds that he has a good heart, and her love and compassion turns him from a beast into a handsome prince. The Princess and the Frog: Tiana is a hard-working young lady who dreams of owning a restaurant. Prince Naveen is a handsome prince who turns into a frog when a spell is cast on him by an evil man. When Naveen sees Tiana dressed as a princess, he asks her to kiss him. He believes that kissing a princess will break the spell. Instead, they both turn into frogs! Will their love make them human again? With a simple recording device and speaker that sits in the storybook, Princess Dreams Record-A-Book is so easy to use! An adult can record the story, and when a child plays back the recording she can hear the story and follow along in the book. As the child grows, she can learn to record the book herself. Great for everyday play, Princess Dreams Record-A-Book will also make a great gift! How to record the story on your Record-A-Book: Please read all instructions prior to starting your recording. Move the switch on the side of the recording device to record mode. Press and hold the button until you hear “Record One.” Release button immediately. Press, but do not hold, the button again. When you hear a beep, begin reading the text indicated with a 1, located on the inside front cover. Press, but do not hold, the button again when you are done reading the first section. You will hear a beep. This indicates the recording has stopped. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all sections are recorded. Move the switch to play mode. If you make a mistake, please refer to the full instructions located on the inside back cover of your book.
