Philip visited the Little Cottage in the green forest for the Easter break because he had to make preparations for his World Earth Day presentation on April 22nd. There, with the help of Big Mama and Ada he toured the green forest and learnt so much about nature and trees. He learnt that nature could be fun, beautiful and awesome! He also learnt to be a good steward of the earth and to believe in his capabilities.
A collection of 11 fairy tales about enchanted and magical creatures that do not appear to be duplicated anywhere else. Loretta Ellen Brady was an American author best known for this collection written in 1920.
A collection of 11 fairy tales about enchanted and magical creatures that do not appear to be duplicated anywhere else. Loretta Ellen Brady was an American author best known for this collection written in 1920.
Herein are 11 tales taken from the time when the earth was young. In those days, indeed, the grown folk all loved wonder tales as well as children love them now and were not worse because of it. Sometimes these wonder tales were told by magic chairs or chests; sometimes by birds or beasts that were enchanted and had power of speech. It is from these wonder tales that these 11 stories have been selected. The stories in this volume are: I Dame Grumble and Her Curious Apple-Tree II A Tale of the Northland Kingdom III The Little Tree that Never Grew Up IV The Tale of Punchinello V The Strange Tale of the Brown Bear VI The Beggar Princess VII Sweep and Little Sweep VIII Kings and Queens and Peasant Folk IX The Goose Girl and the Blue Gander X The Little Brown Man XI A Tale for Halloween These tales are from long, long ago, when all the world was young and there were but few people dwelling on it, the strangest things would often come to pass. This was the time when fairyfolk still lived in the greenwoods and elves sang and danced in the soft summer dawns. Then trees could sing and flowers speak and birds would carry messages about the world; wild beasts were not always wild and ferocious and were often loyal friends to men and helped them in their difficulties. In these old days, most noble dukes and earls would fall in love with dairymaids whose gentle ways and manners charmed their hearts. Sometimes great kings grew weary of the splendor of their courts and left their thrones to live a simple life. Each princess had a fairy godmother who showered her with magic gifts. Wise men read the stars and seers would gaze in crystal bowls to tell the coming good or ill they saw. In those old days, the housewives left a bit of bread and cheese upon the pantry shelf each evening, that the brownie who was said to dwell in every kitchen might have a midnight feast. These brownies, 'twas said also, would make much mischief if they were not treated very well. In early dawns, when fields of flowers were a-sparkle with dew and sunlight, the milkmaids used to bathe their eyes and ears with dew that they might see the fairyfolk forever afterward and hear them sing at midnight in the surrounding glens. The farmers' boys would search among the hedges in hopes of meeting The Red Caps who were said to bring much luck. These Red Caps too were said to give a magic purse of gold to those they fancied,—a purse that was always brimful no matter what was spent from it. Witches still rode broomsticks through the skies and there were wishing wells and magic charms and spells. So, we invite you to curl up with this unique sliver of Fairy culture not seen in print for over a century; and immerse yourself in the tales and fables of yesteryear. **CHALLENGE: Every story is terminated with an illustrated tailpiece. In this book it is an illustration of mushrooms and plants. See if you can help young readers spot which illustration they have been taken from. 10% of the net sale will be donated to charities by the publisher. ---------------------------- TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, children’s stories, bygone era, fairydom, fairy land, classic stories, children’s bedtime stories, happy place, happiness, top of the morning, Princess, Dame Grumble, Curious Apple-Tree, Northland Kingdom, Little Tree, Never Grow Up, Punchinello, Strange Tale, Brown Bear, Beggar Princess, Sweep, Little Sweep, Kings, Queens, Peasant Folk, Goose Girl, Blue Gander, Little Brown Man, Halloween, when the world was young, long long ago, magic chairs, magic chest, speaking birds, beasts, enchanted, enchantments, power of speech
In this intriguing sequel, Kelvin is rushed to the hospital where he is promptly treated and nursed back to health by Audrey – a medical doctor and the younger daughter to Mr Johnson, an ageing but ruthless business man who owns a renowned and thriving publishing firm. An unexpected friendship soon evolved between Kelvin and Audrey – one that helped facilitate his getting another writing job at Audrey’s father’s publishing firm and fast-tracked his promotions up the ladder of management. The couple’s friendship blossomed and they become engaged. However, Audrey’s true nature soon came to light, as Kelvin, to his dismay, realised that she is a controlling, self-centered, and spoilt daddy’s girl – forcing him to have a rethink of the future of their relationship should they get married. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson, owing to his lack of a male heir and failing health, found a fitting successor in Kelvin. He was willing to make him the CEO of his publishing firm. But there is a heavy catch: Kelvin must divorce Anne and marry his daughter Audrey. On the other side of the spectrum, life had dealt Anne a series of punishing blows, including the deaths of her loved ones. Riven by guilt she realised the enormity of her rash decision in leaving her marriage. Summoning every ounce of courage she could find, she went in search of Kelvin to seek for his forgiveness. Kelvin found himself between what he considered to be, a rock and a hard place, as he came to terms with the fact that he still had feelings for Anne —despite all the horrible things she had put him through in the past. But are his feelings strong enough to forgive her? To trust her again? To love her again? And what about his marriage proposal to Audrey? And her father’s irresistible offer of making him the CEO of his publishing firm? In this explosive follow-up to Limes and Lemonades readers will find themselves holding on to the edges of their seats.
Handsome Cletus had the biggest head in his class. Some of his classmates and a class bully named Toby taunted him and that made him really sad. His big head almost succeeded in affecting his self-esteem negatively but for the timely intervention of his observant mother. She taught him to love, accept and appreciate himself, just the way he was and to look beyond his physical attributes. In the end, the whole class learnt that; ‘Indeed, in life, our physical appearance matters the least. What matters most is who we are inside.
Handsome Prince Kobi wanted a bride. Being a smart fellow, he wanted to marry not just any maiden but a beautiful maiden who was equally smart and had a kind heart. He knew his father's kingdom was very large and if he wanted to be a great king like his father someday, he needed the counsel and support of a smart and considerate queen like his mother to rule successfully. This is because sometimes, beauty alone is not enough. Three beautiful maidens; Nala, Sara and Tara had to go through character, endurance and smartness tests to prove their worth and successfully secure a place as the prince's bride.
Bassey and Thomas were best friends. They both had one wish which was to own a bicycle someday. Their fathers promised to get them bicycles, if they take first positions in class. As a result of the promise, Bassey and Thomas studied hard and excelled in their academics and took first positions in their respective classes. Their fathers honoured their promise and bought them their dream bicycles. Bassey made the bicycle his priority and spent all his time riding. He neglected his books and his best friend. He later got into trouble with some street kids after a bicycle race and his bicycle was totally destroyed. Unlike Thomas, he wanted a bicycle badly, he got it, but he didn't learn how to keep it. In the end, he learnt that a good friend is worth more than a million bicycles. He also learnt that he had to put his books first and his focus shouldn't be on the gift but on the things he did to earn the gift.
Akin was a poor slave who worked hard all his life for his cruel master. One day, he escaped into the forest where he met a wounded lion. Akin was kind to the lion and the lion later paid him back for his kindness. Indeed, it certainly pays to be kind to both animals and people because you never know when you may need their help.
Tomi was a naughty and troublesome boy. He was a nuisance to the whole class. His mother, grandma and class teacher did everything to help Tomi change his bad behaviour, but nothing seemed to work. Finally, on his eighth birthday, his grandmother gave him a piggy bank as his birthday present. She hoped that by the time he fills it up with rewards earned from good behaviour, he would have become a changed boy. In the end, Tomi became a good boy. He learnt how to save and paid a visit to the bank for the very first time, where he opened his first kids’ savings bank account. He also learnt that; 'The true cost of love is 'No charge' and ‘No one should pay to be loved and to love or to be treated kindly.
