A young man comes to Inga the witch to ask for a love potion. She tells him that using such a potion would be wrong. Instead she encourages him to get over his shyness with a young woman by writing to her. It’s not her usual work, so will this sort of magic be helpful to anyone?
All we have to do is just "be." This delightfully written, illustrated story, by Inga Gelford, is told through the innocent and non-judgmental eyes of a child. The story centers around Lydia, a little girl, who, when aided by a pair of animated, living, glasses, can see the true, unchanging, core, essence within everyone she meets. Life doesn't have to be a struggle and perhaps all we have to do is just be. Inga Gelford weaves a charming and beautifully illustrated story relating that perception is interpretation, suggesting that impressions can be very misleading depending upon the lens you choose to look through. This transcendental tale touches upon the healing and uplifting result of encountering the natural purity and guileless inner nature of a child. Lydia sees that everyone has a jewel inside and looking upon others with love and compassion in your heart enables one to see the truth within. This love and kindness energy is free AND contagious, as Lydia teaches the reader in this delightfully illustrated story. No matter how young your child is, this story sends the lovely message that looking for the good in everyone just might bring forth more of the same.
An internationally celebrated historian and highly original thinker, Inga Clendinnen compelled readers to re-examine accepted histories from new angles. Inga Clendinnen was one of Australia’s greatest writers and historians. This selection covers the full scope of her work, from Tiger’s Eye to Aztecs, from her Boyer Lectures to essays on all manner of topics. It is introduced by acclaimed historian James Boyce, who traces Clendinnen’s life and evolving thought. Boyce writes that Clendinnen’s ‘ability to write serious history for a general readership was unrivalled in this country ... Her writings are an enduring testament to the truth that while we might “live within the narrow moving band of time we call the present ... the secret engine of our present is our past, with its plastic memories, its malleable moralities, its wreathing dreams of desirable futures”.’ ‘With the profound moral concern of the best general reader, one of our finest historians brings the Holocaust close up and stares the Medusa down. Inga Clendinnen claims for history the same power as poetry or fiction to enter the silences and make them speak.’ —David Malouf ‘Her respect for the intelligence of her readers, her sacred sense of the moral responsibility of history, and her luminous prose won her a large and devoted public.’ —Tom Griffiths
L. Frank Baum originally wrote 14 full length books set in 'Oz'. 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' being the first. Here we present the second in our 'Big Book of Oz' series containing Oz books 7 - 14. Classic tales still sure to delight all ages. Giant 8.5" x 11" book
The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics offers readers an unparalleled journey into the labyrinth of the imagination, assembling a remarkable array of tales from the quills of some of history's most influential and pioneering authors. This collection spans a myriad of literary styles, from the grotesque and Gothic to the whimsical and whimsical, showcasing the richness and diversity of fantasy literature. Among its pages, readers will find seminal works that have shaped the genre, bridging the gap between ancient folklore traditions and modern fantasy storytelling. The anthology captures the essence of fantasy as a space for exploring the human condition, morality, and the complexities of the magical and the mundane. The contributors to this volume are a veritable who's who of literary history, each bringing their unique voice and perspective to the genre. From the surreal escapades in Lewis Carroll's wonderlands to the moral allegories in Oscar Wilde's writings, and the dark, cautionary tales of the Brothers Grimm, these authors collectively embody the spirit and evolution of fantasy literature. Their works reflect significant cultural and historical movements, from Romanticism to Victorian morality tales, offering readers a window into the sociopolitical landscapes of their times. This anthology is a treasure trove for aficionados of fantasy and fairy tales, students of literature, and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the boundless realms of the imagination. It presents an extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of fantasy literature through a tapestry of tales that challenge, entertain, and inspire. The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy Classics is not just a collection of stories; it is an invitation to wanderlust and wonder, encouraging readers to ponder the limitless potentials of the fantastical world. A rich educational resource and a compelling read, it promises to awaken a sense of awe and an appreciation for the craft of storytelling.
DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of the most beloved fairy tales of all time: Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (J. M. Barrie) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Five Children and It (E. Nesbit) The Phoenix and the Carpet (E. Nesbit) The Story of the Amulet (E. Nesbit) The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit) Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) Through the Looking Glass (Lewis Carroll) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection (L. Frank Baum): The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald) The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald) Wonder Book (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Tanglewood Tales (Nathaniel Hawthorne) The Happy Prince and Other Tales (Oscar Wilde) A House of Pomegranates (Oscar Wilde) All the Way to Fairyland (Evelyn Sharp) The Blue Bird for Children (Maurice Maeterlinck and Georgette Leblanc) The King of the Golden River (John Ruskin) Rootabaga Stories (Carl Sandburg) Knock Three Times! (Marion St. John Webb) The Cuckoo Clock (Mary Louisa Molesworth) Friendly Fairies (Johnny Gruelle) Raggedy Ann Stories (Johnny Gruelle) Raggedy Andy Stories (Johnny Gruelle) Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi Old Peter's Russian Tales
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created collection of L. Frank Baum's renowned children's book classics, fantasy novels and fairy tales. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Wizard of Oz Collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz Other Works: Mother Goose in Prose The Magical Monarch of Mo Dot and Tot of Merryland American Fairy Tales The Master Key The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Enchanted Island of Yew Queen Zixi of Ix John Dough and the Cherub The Sea Fairies Sky Island Short Stories: The Runaway Shadows A Kidnapped Santa Claus Nelebel's Fairyland The Tiger's Eye The Enchanted Buffalo Under pseudonyms: As Edith Van Dyne: Aunt Jane's Nieces Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West Aunt Jane's Nieces in the Red Cross Mary Louise Mary Louise in the Country Mary Louise Solves a Mystery Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls As Laura Bancroft: Twinkle and Chubbins Policeman Bluejay L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author chiefly known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale."
e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most-celebrated and best-loved fairy tales of all time:_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen_x000D_ Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm_x000D_ Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang_x000D_ Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (J. M. Barrie)_x000D_ Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie)_x000D_ Five Children and It (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Phoenix and the Carpet (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Story of the Amulet (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit)_x000D_ Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)_x000D_ Through the Looking Glass (Lewis Carroll)_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection (L. Frank Baum):_x000D_ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz_x000D_ The Marvelous Land of Oz_x000D_ The Woggle-Bug Book_x000D_ Ozma of Oz_x000D_ Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz_x000D_ The Road to Oz_x000D_ The Emerald City of Oz_x000D_ The Patchwork Girl of Oz_x000D_ Little Wizard Stories of Oz_x000D_ Tik-Tok of Oz_x000D_ The Scarecrow of Oz_x000D_ Rinkitink in Oz_x000D_ The Lost Princess of Oz_x000D_ The Tin Woodman of Oz_x000D_ The Magic of Oz_x000D_ Glinda of Oz_x000D_ At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald)_x000D_ The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald)_x000D_ The Princess and Curdie (George MacDonald)_x000D_ Wonder Book (Nathaniel Hawthorne)_x000D_ Tanglewood Tales (Nathaniel Hawthorne)_x000D_ The Happy Prince and Other Tales (Oscar Wilde)_x000D_ A House of Pomegranates (Oscar Wilde)_x000D_ All the Way to Fairyland (Evelyn Sharp)_x000D_ The Blue Bird for Children (Maurice Maeterlinck and Georgette Leblanc)_x000D_ The King of the Golden River (John Ruskin)_x000D_ Rootabaga Stories (Carl Sandburg)_x000D_ Knock Three Times! (Marion St. John Webb)_x000D_ The Cuckoo Clock (Mary Louisa Molesworth)_x000D_ Friendly Fairies (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Raggedy Ann Stories (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Raggedy Andy Stories (Johnny Gruelle)_x000D_ Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi_x000D_ Old Peter's Russian Tales