The amazing paper cuttings of Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish storyteller whose fairy tales are known all over the world, was also a gifted artist. He made hundreds, perhaps thousands, of paper cuttings of swans, clowns, toy theaters, windmills, angels, and other whimsical images. Often he made the paper cuttings while telling a story, then gave them to the children listening to him. In this inspired biography, Beth Wag…

Did Columbus really discover America? : and other questions about the Age of …

Did you know that Christopher Columbus didn't really discover America? Millions of Native Americans lived there for thousands of years before Columbus set sail. And did you know that Columbus made four voyages across the ocean? Do you know how America got its name? Or who first sailed around South America? This book will answer all kinds of questions about Christopher Columbus and the age of…

Christopher Columbus

Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World.

Joni : a life of challenge

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9781850781035

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28 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

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927 SHA

Let's read about-- Christopher Columbus

A simple biography of the Italian explorer who became the first European to discover the West Indies islands in three historic voyages sponsored by Spain's monarchy.

The night before Christmas or a visit from st nicholas

An exquisite stocking filler-sized edition of the classic Christmas poem, featuring stunning silhouette illustrations by Niroot Puttapipat, cut-paper pages and a spectacular pop-up finale. An exquisite stocking filler-sized edition of the classic Christmas poem, featuring stunning silhouette illustrations by Niroot Puttapipat, cut-paper pages and a spectacular pop-up finale. With the turn of…

Sidewalk psalms .. and some from country lanes

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0891071652

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119 pages : illustration ; 20 cm

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811 BUR

A single star : an anthology of Christmas poetry

BEHOLD A SIMPLE TENDER BABE(ROBERT SOUTHWELL)LUTE-BOOK LULLABY(ANON) A CHRISTMAS CAROL(G K CHESTERTON)CAROL(EILUNED LEWIS)LULLABY(ELIZABETH JENNINGS)THE SHEPERDS(WILLIAM MORRIS)THE MAYOR & THE SIMPLETON(IAN SERRAILLIER)THE KEY OF THE KINGDOM(ANON)THE INNKEEPERS WIFE(CLIVE SANSOM) MAKE WE MERRY(ANON)OUR JOYFULL'ST FEAST(GEORGE WITHER)WASSAIL(ANON)SOME CHRISTMAS RIDDLES(ANON)SNAPDRAGON(ANON)A SON…

The Christmas story : an exquisite pop-up retelling

The Annunciation, Mary and Josephs journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, the angel appearing to the shepherds, Magi travelling from the East, and the Holy family in the stable surrounded by kings, shepherds and animals: the nativity story is told here in simple words and six magnificent scenes, created in white and gold against coloured backgrounds by the pop-up artist Robert Sabuda. Age 7+

The ultimate girls' body book : not-so-silly questions about your body

Because Growing Up Shouldn’t Be a Mystery Girls’ bodies do the craziest things! They can kick soccer balls and spin perfect pirouettes, or they can trip up the stairs and break out in zits. As you grow and your body goes through some pretty wild changes, you might be wondering things like: Why don’t I look like her? I have to use that? Is this normal? And, Why is this happening to me? …