A selection of Sandburg's fanciful, humorous short stories peopled with such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Susan Slackentwist, and Dippy the Wisp.
Meet Rooty the rutabaga! "A roota-what?" Don't worry, the other vegetables in the garden had never heard of one either. This first book in the series, Rooty the Rutabaga is a fun tale of a lonely root vegetable who lives in the dark part of the garden away from the "popular" vegetables. With the help of a couple friendly peppers, Rooty learns lessons about, inclusion, trying new things, and about how making new friends and kindness can open your eyes to seeing the sunny side of life. In this book packed with cute and colourful illustrations, children will also find an activity section with fun facts about some of the vegetables in the book, an engaging spot the difference game, and a vegetable themed quiz. Perfect for ages 3-8, children will love Rooty the Rutabaga, as it helps to teach positive life lessons while being fun and entertaining. It's great for a bedtime story, group reading, or a one-on-one reading with a loved one. Looking for cute books for kids? ✓ Kids books about vegetables? ✓ And positive messages? ✓ Come meet Rooty the rutabaga!
Step into a magical realm of imagination and wonder with Louisa May Alcott's enchanting collection, "Flower Fables." This delightful book invites readers of all ages to explore whimsical tales that celebrate nature, friendship, and the beauty of the human spirit. As Alcott weaves her charming narratives, discover how flowers come to life in stories that inspire and uplift. Each fable is a journey through vibrant gardens, where lessons of love, kindness, and courage blossom.But here’s a question to ponder: What if the lessons learned from these flower fables could transform our everyday lives? Can a simple tale about a flower teach us profound truths about ourselves and the world around us? Through vivid prose and rich imagery, Alcott crafts a world where every petal holds a story and every breeze carries a message. This collection not only delights the imagination but also encourages readers to appreciate the little things in life. Are you ready to wander through a garden of stories that will ignite your imagination?Engage with short, captivating fables that resonate with themes of growth and self-discovery. Alcott’s timeless wisdom shines through, making this book a treasure for both young readers and adults alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of "Flower Fables." Will you allow these enchanting stories to inspire you to see the beauty in the world around you?Embrace the opportunity to own this charming collection. Purchase "Flower Fables" now, and let Louisa May Alcott's imagination bloom in your heart.
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) is best known for his poetry (Chicago Poems, Smoke and Steel, and Good Morning, America), his books for children, including Rootabaga Country and Potato Face, and his six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois author devoted his life to writing, lecturing, reading from his own works, and collecting and singing folk songs. Sandburg often incorporated proverbs, riddles, aphorisms, and vernacular wisdom in lectures, poetry, children's stories, and in his novel Remembrance Rock. Believing that silliness and fun helped preserve sanity and balance, he put together a collection of fanciful anecdotes - alive with alliteration - for his own amusement. Now, more than twenty years after his death, the publication of Fables, Foibles, and Foobles truly reveals, for perhaps the first time, the playful spirit of this great American poet. George Hendrick has compiled the best of these never-before-published nonsensical pieces, which include Flies, Fleas, Flinyons, Flicks, Flooches, Flacks, Flatches, and assorted F-friends deep in dialogue about books and reading; the fascinating worlds of the curious hoomadooms, hongdorshes, and onkadonks; fables to rival Thurber; jokes about every conceivable type of nut; and cameo appearances by Hank the Honk and Flitty the Wid, among others. Robert Harvey's whimsical drawings, scattered throughout the book, illuminate this charming cast of characters.