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A world full of winter stories / written by Angela McAllister ; illustrated by Olga Baumert.
"Curl up and discover folk tales, legends, and myths from wintry landscapes in this beautifully illustrated anthology for children. Featuring stories of Norse gods, hibernating bears, Christmas feasts, and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. This is a collection to read when the weather turns cold and the nights draw in"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780711277922
- ISBN: 0711277923
- Physical Description: 127 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Beverly, MA : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "50 folk tales and legends from around the world"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-127). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Birds and beasts. first rabbits -- Salt on a magpie's tail -- ant and the grasshopper -- mitten -- hidden waters -- Why the hare has long ears -- Jowiis and the eagles -- town mouse and the wood mouse -- Shingebiss -- robin's Christmas song Tricks and troubles. silver flute -- bear says north -- snow daughter and the fire son -- new log house -- two wishes -- gift of father frost -- Why the bear sleeps all winter -- marvelous coat -- Alexander Jones -- Why the juniper has berries Ice and snow. Na-Ha and the great cold -- wind, the clouds, and the snow -- snow man -- snow maiden -- long winter -- Mother Holle -- ice man -- snow and the steeple Quests and journeys. Rainbow crow -- blizzard witch -- first evergreens -- Thor and the frost giants -- girl and the winter whirlwinds -- cat on the mountain -- cheerful glacier -- Babushka Spirits and magic. first snowdrops -- blue cap -- frost king's daughter -- magic ball -- stones of Plouhinec -- winter cherries -- running stick -- Moowis -- Silvercap Christmas. Anansi and the sorrel -- spider and the Christmas tree -- Christmas feast -- Christmas rose -- Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 5-8. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Winter > Folklore > Juvenile literature. Children's stories. |
| Genre: | Folk tales. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Main Library | JUV MCALLISTER (Text) | 31901004775658 | New Juv Picture Books | Available | - |
