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Connects commonly-used terms to classic stories from ancient Greece and Rome.

Set in 1206 Norway, the story follows two legendary warriors known for their skiing skills as they embark on a perilous journey to protect a baby from danger. The narrative combines direct prose with exquisite woodcut illustrations, hand-tinted with watercolors, capturing the beauty of the snow-covered landscape. Through their struggle, themes of bravery and determination emerge, showcasing the lengths to which these warriors will go to ensure the child's safety amidst the harsh winter environment.

The lady slipper grows in the northern woods to mark the courage and strength of a small girl who lived there long ago - a girl who saved her people from a terrible disease by listening carefully to the whispering snow, the rumbling ice, and the dancing northern lights. Illustrated with paintings as graceful and delicate as the lady slipper itself, this unforgettable retelling shows how a child's lost slippers became one of nature's most lovely spring flowers.