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This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, Black Beauty has been a children's favourite for over 100 years. Sewell tells the story of Beauty's life from a young foal through to a working horse.

Edwin really doesn't want to be a big brother. Forced to move house, start a new school and make way for this unwelcome interloper in his parents' affections, he feels like everything is chaos. But things might not be as bad as he fears, as Edwin makes an unusual pen-pal, Lanthorne, who introduces him to a strange world filled with dark secrets and thrilling adventures. This excitement seems safe until those secrets and adventures start to intrude on Edwin's life and, more worryingly, on the life of his baby sister.

The author believes that many classical myths can be transformed into captivating tales for children. In this delightful volume, he presents a selection of six timeless myths, reimagined with a fresh perspective while retaining their essence. With a touch of creative freedom, these stories are crafted to inspire and engage young readers, making them feel as if they are experiencing the adventures firsthand. (Lenox - from the Preface (July 15, 1851)

Hawthorne scrisse due libri, Il libro dele meraviglie e il mondo delle meraviglie, indirizzati a ragazzi in età scolare, in cui raccontava con linguaggio semplice e moderno i miti greci più famosi.

The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting.

These tales of Greek Mythology are described with Hawthorne's inimitable style. The stories include "The Gorgon's Head", "The Golden Touch", "The Paradise of Children" "The Three Golden Apples", "The Miraculous Pitcher" and "The Chimaera". These tales will introduce young listeners to characters such as greedy King Midas, the overly-curious Pandora, the terrifying Medusa, the mighty Hercules, Pegasus the Winged Horse and more.

The story depicts a nervous four-year-old boy expressing his concerns to his mom, who gives him advice that helps him to overcome his fears. Their conversations are filled with words and phrases to assist with the improvement of your child's vocabulary and develop their ability to understand and express themselves. At the end of the book, the boy is ready for his first day of school; he has an eagerness to learn and to meet new friends. His mom was able to make him understand how awesome and important it is to go to school. He now knows that school is a safe, exciting and happy place.

Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes' escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time.

In this captivating exploration of our past, the author seeks to introduce young readers to the remarkable figures and significant events that shape our history. By weaving a narrative around a whimsical Chair that travels through time, the author creates a vivid tapestry of authentic historical accounts. As the Chair visits various historical personages, it provides a delightful and engaging way for young minds to connect with the lives and actions of those who have left their mark on our world. With each turn of the page, readers are invited to experience history in a lively and accessible ...

0scar Otter builds his very own slide, far up in the mountains. No one can bother him there. Not even his family. But Oscar doesn't know he is in danger. His enemy, the fox, is watching. But what the fox doesn't know is that someone is watching him...

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Les enfants vivent dans un monde féérique, insouciants, s'adonnant aux jeux et à la gourmandise lorsque la curiosité les attire vers un interdit. C'est alors qu'un nuage sombre s'abat sur cet univers paradisiaque... Voici un conte pour enfant librement inspiré de la mythologie grecque.

Monstre à corps d'homme et à tête de taureau, le Minotaure est enfermé dans le Labyrinthe, construit par Dédale. Il inspire crainte et terreur car ses repas sont composés de victimes humaines. Seul Thésée, célèbre héros grec peut sauver les athéniens de la terrifiante bête, par son courage et grâce au fil d'Ariane.

King Midas is obsessed with gold: counting it, touching it, imagining it. But when a strange young man grants his wish for a golden touch, things don't go quite as he planned -- particularly for his daughter Marigold. In these selections from classic American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's charming retellings of Greek myths, children meet Midas and another engaging troublemaker, Pandora, and learn lessons about love and forgiveness.

A timely and inspiring nonfiction guide for middle grade readers about the history of our fight against climate change, and how young people today are rising to action. Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of the...

Dans les pages qui suivent, Nathaniel Hawthorne, l'une des plus grandes figures de la littérature américaine, nous offre une version remarquable de l'un des contes les plus connus de la mythologie grecque : la terrifiante et édifiante légende du Minotaure, cette créature moitié homme moitié taureau dont les repas sont composés de victimes humaines.

Just The Black kids Talking, laughing, and enjoying the time they have, it’s all about black tradition, food, music, literature and all the above. Tune in today to “Erthing Black”!

Nathaniel Hawthorne's retelling of the story of King Midas, who thought he loved gold more than anything! For all ages - not too hard for younger listeners, and not too simple for older ones. From A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls.

"Vous a-t-on jamais parlé des pommes d'or qui mûrissaient au jardin des Hespérides ? Ah, quelles pommes, le boisseau se vendrait à un bon prix si l'on en trouvait dans nos vergers d'aujourd'hui. Mais leur greffe est perdue..."

La Chimère, effroyable monstre à la tête de lion et à la queue de serpent dévore tous les êtres humains qu'elle rencontre. À l'opposé Pégase, le célèbre cheval ailé suscite l'admiration de tous. Le jeune héros Bellérophon parvient à dompter, avec l'aide d'Athéna, l'animal merveilleux. Ensemble, ils vont affronter la Chimère.