When hard times befall the Athapaskan Indians living on the banks of the Yukon River, Nik, a young brave, sets out on a perilous journey to find the Great Shaman and get help for his people.
Have you ever wondered about things that go bump in the night, things strange and sinister? Would you recognize a monster if you saw one and if so, do you know what you would do? This book is a comic guide to monstrosities around the world.
In a tale based on a story by Guy de Maupassant, bedridden Frenchman Toine helps out his stern, strict wife, Madame Colette, by hatching eggs for her under his large arms.
The grandfather of Danish author and illustrator Andreas Greve told long and fascinating bed-time stories, but would regularly fall asleep in the process. Greve's story "in the round" captures the magic and subtle humor of this special shared experience. One night, Grampa begins to tell a story about woodland animals. Each time he mentions one, it walks through the door, sits down and listen…
Tommy's Bestest Adventure features the highlights of the babies' trip to Paris--from the airplane ride to being chased by ninja security guards and their showdown with Robosnail--as seen by Tommy. Full-color illustrations.
Designed to enable adult and child to share the first concepts of reading, this book bridges the gap between pre-reading activities and first solo storybooks. Colourful activities are intended to encourage children to start to recognize words and phrases.
Dream Wolf is Paul Goble's tribute to the Plains Native American culture. Lost and afraid, two young children seek shelter in a wolf's cave. There they meet a kindly wolf who leads them home. Based on a Plains Native American legend, this exceptional picture book demonstrates the love and respect the Plains Native Americans have for the wolf and the natural world.