Ein Märchen für Groß und Klein über Eifersucht und die wahre Liebe. Schneewittchen ist ein Mädchen mit Lippen so rot wie Blut, Haaren so schwarz wie Ebenholz und Haut so weiß wie Schnee. Ihre Stiefmutter ist eifersüchtig auf Schneewittchens Schönheit und will sie Tod sehen. Dem Mädchen gelingt es, zu fliehen und bei sieben Zwergen im Wald unterzukommen. Leider hat die Königin einen verzauberten Spiegel, der ihr zeigt, dass Schneewittchen am Leben ist und ihr Zorn ist erneut entfacht...-
Können Tiere über Gut und Böse entscheiden? In Grimms klassischem Märchen aus dem Jahre 1840 verschwinden die drei Töchter eines Holzhauers spurlos im Wald. Sie finden Unterschlupf bei einem alten Mann, doch um sich seine Hilfe zu verdienen, sollen sie sich um seine Tiere kümmern, aber nicht jede der Töchter ist auch dazu bereit, weshalb sie von den Tieren bestraft werden. Das Märchen über Hilfsbereitschaft und Gutherzigkeit ist eine lehrreiche Geschichte für Groß und Klein. -
Märchen-Klassiker der Brüder Grimm!Außer einem Stück Brot und den Kleidern, die es am Leib trägt, hat ein kleines Waisenmädchen keinen Besitz mehr. Das hindert das Mädchen jedoch nicht daran, anderen zu helfen. Und so gibt es anderen Bedürftigen auf seinem Weg hinaus in der Welt nach und nach alles, was es einst besessen hat. Als es schließlich nichts mehr hat, fallen die Sterne als Silbertaler vom Himmel.Die Kinder- und Hausmärchen der Brüder Grimm sind auf der ganzen Welt bekannt und wurden in zahlreiche Sprachen übersetzt. Zudem wurden sie vielfach verfilmt. Als Vorlage für ihre Märchen dienten den Brüdern Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm vorwiegend mündliche Überlieferungen.
Ein Märchen für Groß und Klein über Fleiß und drei kleine Helferlein. Ein Waisenmädchen wird von einer alten Frau aufgenommen und lernt, zu spinnen. Sie ist als sehr gütig und fleißig bekannt. Eines Tages zieht ein Prinz los, eine Frau zu finden. Er hat die Wahl zwischen dem Waisenmädchen und einem sehr reichen Mädchen. Drei verzauberte Helferlein helfen dem Prinzen, seine Entscheidung zu treffen...-
Who will help the tailor of Gloucester to finish the Mayor's elegant coat? For the tailor has fallen ill, and the Mayor is to be married in it tomorrow - on Christmas Day in the morning?
Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter in 1901, this story was written as a Christmas gift to ten-year-old Freda Moore, the daughter of her former governess. Potter based the story on a real-world incident involving John Prichard, a Gloucester tailor who had a commission to make a new suit for the new mayor. But it's Potter's charming touch of adding impish, mischievous animals to move the story along that make this children's classic.
'An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising' The Times Best Books for Children 2021
‘This debut novel is a delight . . . A joy to read aloud’ Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week
Perfect for all readers from 7 to 70, Einstein the Penguin introduces an unforgettable new character in a future-classic and fantastically funny debut for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin into your own home…
When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.”
But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…
The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man.
And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…?
From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, this is a book that will be treasured for years to come.
'The Lost Prince' is a children's novel from 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' author Frances Hodgson Burnett. Published in 1915, it tells the tale of twelve-year-old Marco Loristan and his father Stefan, who come from the fictional land of Samavia. Marco has been on the move all his life - travelling from place to place ever since Samavia fell into Civil War many years before his birth. When the pair arrive in London, they strike up a friendship with a street urchin nicknamed The Rat, and so begins a thrilling adventure across Europe and back to their homeland. A delightful tale from the famous children's author.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British novelist and playwright. Born in Manchester, the family emigrated to America following the death of Frances' father when she was just three years old. Her literary career began at the ages of 19, when she began writing stories for magazines to help financially support her family. Following her first marriage, Frances began to write novels, of which her children's stories 'Little Lord Fauntleroy', 'A Little Princess' and 'The Secret Garden' are perhaps her best-known and most loved. All adapted for stage and screen numerous times, the latest film adaptation of 'The Secret Garden' was released in 2020, and starred Colin Firth and Julie Walters. Frances Hodgson Burnett died in New York in 1924 at the age of 74.
This is the story of plucky, optimistic newsboy Michael O'Halloran. Michael was orphaned at a young age and asks nothing of the world but to 'Be Square!' In this a warm and joyous story, he makes life sunnier for those around him, bringing joy to all who know him, and to readers everywhere.
The novel offers a unique view of America in the 1910s and was turned into a movie three times: in 1923, 1937 and 1948.
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Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924) was an American writer, wildlife photographer, naturalist, and one of the first women to form a movie studio and production company. She wrote for several national magazines in the United States, and many of her novels went on to become bestsellers and have been widely translated. She used her position and income to support the conservation of Limberlost Swamp and other wetland areas in the state of Indiana. She is remembered for novels such as 'Freckles,' 'Laddie,' and 'Michael O'Halloran.' Her novel 'A Girl of the Limberlost' was adapted four times as a film, most recently in 1990 in a made-for-TV version. Her 'The Keeper of the Bees' has also been adapted four times to the silver screen.
After the death of their mother, 10-year-old Meg is left to take care of the children until their father, who's away at sea, returns. He is expected any day, yet when his ship finally arrives, he is not aboard. There will be good days and bad days, but Meg's simple, childlike faith as well as the kindness of neighbours and friends will help her through her trials and ensure the survival of little Meg and 'her' children.
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Sarah Smith (1832-1911), alias Hesba Stretton, was a British children's books author. The daughter of a bookseller, Smith grew into one of the most popular Evangelical writers of her time. She first rose to fame with her 'Jessica's First Prayer,' which she later followed with the sequel 'Jessica's Mother.'
The first in the 'Molly Brown' series of children's novels by American author Nell Speed, in 'Molly Brown's Freshman Days' we are introduced to the loveable main character Molly as she leaves home and starts college. She has a lot to learn about college life, but she makes many new friends that will help her, as well as help to keep her homesickness at bay. Fans of Enid Blyton's 'Malory Towers' and 'St. Clare's' novels will also enjoy the Molly Brown series.
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Nell Speed (1878-1913) was an American children's book author from Louisville, Kentucky. She is best-known for the 'Molly Brown' series of books, which followed the central character of Molly Brown through her education, describing her exploits and adventures with friends. Though Nell Speed wrote the first four of the novels in the series, she was extremely ill with cancer. She persuaded her sister Emma Speed Sampson to finish the series following her premature death, which Emma dutifully did, continuing the series under her sister's name. She went on to write an array of children's books under her own name too.
In 'Molly Brown's Sophomore Days' we are reunited with our heroine Molly Brown, as she returns for her second year of college at Wellington. Her return to college is marred by the very real possibility of poverty, due to a failed investment. Will Molly have to move, get a job, or even leave her education altogether? First published in 1912, this is a delightful novel from American author Nell Speed, which makes clear the importance of strong friendships.
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Nell Speed (1878-1913) was an American children's book author from Louisville, Kentucky. She is best-known for the 'Molly Brown' series of books, which followed the central character of Molly Brown through her education, describing her exploits and adventures with friends. Though Nell Speed wrote the first four of the novels in the series, she was extremely ill with cancer. She persuaded her sister Emma Speed Sampson to finish the series following her premature death, which Emma dutifully did, continuing the series under her sister's name. She went on to write an array of children's books under her own name too.
Tall, gangly, and tomboyish Katy was badly injured in an accident which has left her partially paralysed. This has been tough on the wild girl, who is no longer able to play with her siblings or roam around nature the way she used to. But Katy has now regained some feelings in her legs, and can finally start to slowly walk again. Her father feels she is healthy enough to start school, so he sends her off to be educated. It is with mixed emotions that Katy goes. Starting school will be exciting, but won't she miss her siblings too much to learn anything?
This is the second book in the Katy series, which has been elected one of the best children's books by its readers. The series takes place in 1860's Ohio.
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Susan Coolidge (1835-1905) was an American children's' book author, best known for her novel 'What Katy Did' (1872), which was inspired by her own childhood. She started writing after working as a nurse during the American Civil War.
