Ronne Randall crea e redige libri per bambini dagli anni '80, intrecciando i suoi profondi interessi per l'arte, il folklore e la psicologia. Il suo approccio alla scrittura è informato da queste passioni, portando a storie che esplorano temi sfumati e paesaggi psicologici. L'ampio corpus di opere di Randall offre una prospettiva distintiva, coinvolgendo i giovani lettori da entrambe le sponde dell'Atlantico con il suo stile narrativo unico.
Fairy tales and animal stories have a timeless fascination for children. This collection features 20 favourite fairy tales and 27 original animal stories and rhymes, all brought to life by Peter Stevenson's fun illustrations.
The evocatively illustrated legends retold in this volume come from different cultures around the world.
Jump aboard with Thomas, the little blue Tank Engine, for three exciting adventures in this story collection. Join in the fun as he learns how to be a Really Useful Engine, tries out some new wheels in a race around Sodor and even takes The Fat Controller to London to meet the Queen! This collection includes The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine, Three Cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
The myths and legends in this book come from many different cultures all over the world. They are all filled with adventure, magic, mystery, and the wonders of the human heart and spirit. They are a gift to us from our most distant ancestors, for us to enjoy and treasure for all time.
The Pink Ballerina couldn't seem to whirl and leap like the others. Her chances of getting a part in the Great Recital of the Fairy Princess seemed really slim until she helps a little boy whose balloon is stuck in a tree. She lands the star role!
Dick Wittington is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Cinderella is treated harshly by her step-family, but wins the attention of a prince.
Some memories are too precious to forget. Whether it's cuddling, snuggling, giggling, tickling, or tucking in at bedtime, this heart-warming story is full of beautiful moments that express the love between parents and their children.
This classic fairy tale is a wonderful introduction to stories for young children. Read the simple text, look at the bright pictures and feel the different textures.
