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This wide-ranging book contains twelve chapters by scholars who explore aspects of the fascinating field of Celtic mythology—from myth and the medieval to comparative mythology, and the new cosmological approach. Examples of the innovative research represented here lead the reader into an exploration of the possible use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Celtic Ireland, to mental mapping in the interpretation of the Irish legend Táin Bó Cuailgne,...
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The role of objects and images in everyday life are illuminated incisively in Material Vernaculars, which combines historical, ethnographic, and object-based methods across a diverse range of material and visual cultural forms. The contributors to this volume offer revealing insights into the significance of such practices as scrapbooking, folk art produced by the elderly, the wedding coat in Osage ceremonial exchanges, temporary huts built during...
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Stories about princesses have fascinated children for many years! In this sturdy book of The Princess Collection, you have the opportunity to read exciting spins on the classic tales of Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. Which princess is your favorite? Open the book and find out!
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Edmund Dulac's Picture Book for the French Red Cross is a stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration. It was originally published in 1915, and contains twenty color images. Dulac was a French-born, British naturalized magazine illustrator, book illustrator and stamp designer, who despite his increasing years, wished to help the war effort in any way he could. The drawings are delicately drawn, notable...
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The Brothers Grimm are perhaps the best known folklorists of all time. This collection, "The Fairy Tales of Grimm" brings together some of their best known and loved tales, such as: "Hansel and Gretel," "The Valiant Little Tailor," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," "The Frog Prince" and "The Golden Goose."
7) Folk Tales
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This book Folk Tales for Children makes a strong case that well-chosen stories give children good role models and increase their empathy for others. It doesn't just hand children simplistic moral precepts, but give them the opportunity to think about and discuss moral choices. Folk Tales for Children is a compilation of 50 one-page short stories for children. Language used is elementary and simple. Each story comes with a caricature type illustration...
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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by Leicestershire Guild of Storytelling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Leicestershire and Rutland reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the counties and its people.
Leicestershire and Rutland have a rich and diverse collection of tales, from stories of epic battles and heroic deeds to legends of mythical...
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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. Sleeping Beauty and Dick Whittington are united in this volume, which is superbly accompanied by Bell's black and white pen and ink drawings. Full of movement and grace,...
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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. This title contains a little known French fairytale about a wicked blue bearded husband and the well-loved classic Puss in Boots. Richard Heighway's story specific text...
12) Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper and Jack and the Bean Stalk: Illustrated by Alice M. Mitchell
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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. In this volume Rhys brings four lesser known children's tales together with the humourous black and white illustrations of Alice M. Mitchell. Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse,...
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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. H. Isabel Adams was chosen to illustrated Little Red Riding Hood and Tom Thumb. Her black and white pen and ink drawings are full of emotion and magnificently complement...
14) Mother Goose
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Rediscover traditional tales and fall in love with new ones with Bendon's Classic Children's Storybooks! Amazing adventures and beloved characters fill 30 colorful pages with timeless artwork that little readers will love. Little ones will love to learn and read along with this collection of classic Mother Goose rhymes. Collect all of our stories to complete your library!
15) Bedtime Stories
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Here is a collection of tales to send sleepyheads off to dreamland with visions of princesses, adventurers and emperors, an owl that marries a pussycat, and a walrus that walks with a carpenter. Fanciful tales of whimsy and fun are accompanied by art from the golden age of children's book illustration.
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Of all the myths known to man, Greek stories are the most widespread and influential. In this book, you're going to read about some of the most fantastic stories like the adventures of Odysseus, stories of the Titans, Homer's Odyssey and the labors of Hercules. You're in a for a crazy imaginary adventure with the most powerful. So buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core values of love, courage and kindness. So grab a copy of this educational book today!
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In this sequel to The Ridge, past and present collide as Zach learns the fate of his brother, Chris. Join Zach and his friends for another heart-pounding adventure that gets to the bottom of what's haunting the Sutton family. Hupton's keen writing and silver-tongued prose bring suspense to the boiling point! An A-one job!
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Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite and Apollo are only four of the major gods and goddesses of the Greek mythology. But they are so powerful that much of the stories and conflicts of Greek myths involve them. In this book, you will learn about them and how ancient Greeks try to explain natural phenomena using the power of the gods. What a wonderful read this book promises to be!
20) Understanding Societies through Their Myths: Norse, Roman, Greek and Chinese: Mythology 4th Grade
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Did you know that myths are a powerful yet fun way of accessing local cultures and traditions? Take for example the ancient societies of the Romans, Greeks, Chinese and even the Vikings. They turned to the supernatural to explain natural phenomena. Not only that, societies also used myths to reinforce ethics and morals. Learn by reading beginning today.
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