Author: Clara J. Denton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher: anboco
ISBN: 3736409419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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Outside of the province of the Märchen, which constitutes so rich a field in German literature, there is no writer better known or better loved in the young German-speaking world than Johanna Spyri. Her stories, written "for children and those who love children," are read and reread as something that never grows old. The secret of this charm lies, above all, in the author's genuine love of children, as shown in her sympathetic insight into the joys, the hopes, and the longings of childhood, and in her skillful selection of characteristic details, which creates an atmosphere of reality that is rare in books written for children. Johanna Heusser Spyri was born in the little Swiss town of Hirzel, canton of Zürich, in 1827, and died in Zürich in 1901. She wrote especially for young people, her writings dealing mostly with Swiss mountain life and portraying the thrifty, industrious nature of the people. The stories are sometimes sad,—for the peasant's life is full of hardships,—but through them all a fresh mountain breeze is blowing and a play of sunlight illumines the high Alps.

Author: Alice Munro
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307266028
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE® IN LITERATURE 2013 Alice Munro mines her rich family background, melding it with her own experiences and the transforming power of her brilliant imagination, to create perhaps her most powerful and personal collection yet. A young boy, taken to Edinburgh’s Castle Rock to look across the sea to America, catches a glimpse of his father’s dream. Scottish immigrants experience love and loss on a journey that leads them to rural Ontario. Wives, mothers, fathers, and children move through uncertainty, ambivalence, and contemplation in these stories of hopes, adversity, and wonder. The View from Castle Rock reveals what is most essential in Munro’s art: her compassionate understanding of ordinary lives.

Author: Dan Richards
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524773743
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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A twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own . . . and end up with a baby goat. Perfect for readers of Children Make Terrible Pets and Wolfie the Bunny. "A funny and redemptive fairy tale."--The Wall Street Journal Once upon a time, a very prim and proper king and queen begged their fairy godmother for a child. They'd prefer a boy, with glowing skin, bright eyes, and two roses for lips . . . but any kid will do. When they find themselves gifted with a baby goat (also known as a kid) instead, they can't imagine how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family. Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size. "A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book."--Booklist, Starred review "With its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud."--Kirkus "The contrast between the royal couple's once-ordered existence and the cheerful mess at book's end is very funny, and the message about acceptance and the expanded definition of family is a bonus."--Horn Book

Author: Clara Janetta Fort Denton
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Author: Leanne Lauricella
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr
ISBN: 1633226743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43

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Goats of Anarchy: Angel and Her Wonderful Wheels is the heartwarming true story of Angel, the goat who learned to walk with wheels; from the Goats of Anarchy series, based on the popular Instagram account. Beautiful illustrations and heartwarming anecdotes bring this real story to life. Discover the story of Angel, a baby goat who is different from the others. Angel, who can’t walk like other goats, is rescued by Leanne Lauricella, founder of the Goats of Anarchy animal sanctuary. With Leanne’s help, Angel gets a new set of wheels—a pink cart that helps her learn to walk, run, and play. Even though it was hard at first, Angel took one step, and then another. Soon she was walking on her own, and with practice, she walked faster and faster. Eventually, the little goat was happily running from one end of the house to the other! Children and adults will love this endearing story about overcoming adversity that reminds us that we are all uniquely beautiful, including what makes us different from others. Follow along with Angel as she makes new friends on the farm and finds a loving family to be her forever home. Real-life pictures of Angel, Leanne, and their Goats of Anarchy family are also featured at the end of this 10.5 x 10.5-inch hardcover book, along with behind-the-scenes details from the author on how Angel is doing now. This heart-warming story of overcoming adversity is sure to delight animal lovers of all ages.

Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, Swiss (German)
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Author: Patricia Harman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997394108
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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Lost on Hope Island: The Amazing Tale of the Little Goat Midwives is an adventure story without villains, zombies or fire-breathing dragons. The book is for all ages, but especially children 7-12, and asks the real question, "What if I were shipwrecked. Could I survive?"A page-turner for young readers or a family read-a-loud-book, Lost on Hope Island will give fans of Harman's previous USA Today bestselling books an opportunity to discuss, with their children, the issues surrounding birth, death, racial diversity, climate change, loneliness, courage, family, and hope.

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Category : Michigan
Languages : en
Pages : 208

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A group of active youngsters explore a "secret island" and the forest during a summer vacation with their grandparents.

Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 149

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"Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of German tales that have become popular with children around the world. The volume contains: Moni the Goat Boy, Without a Friend, and The Little Runaway. Each tale takes readers into the German countryside and allows them to fall in love with the simple, charming culture portrayed in these magical little tales of adventure.