In this charming children's book, Ava grapples with the struggle of taking a nap despite her growing sleepiness. Her playful spirit leads her to resist rest, preferring to engage in activities like playing and reading. When her mother, Momma Cat, encourages her to nap, Ava's tantrum highlights the challenges parents face during this routine. The story captures the loving yet tumultuous moments between parent and child, making it relatable for both kids and their caregivers.
From stone-throwing Cornish giants to a haunted Northumberland mine, from the ghostly Mistletoe Bride of Oxfordshire to the ‘bloody hand’ in a Kent church, here are the myths, legends and supernatural stories that have been passed down through the generations all over England. Containing tales of fairies, hobgoblins, spectral huntsmen, black dogs, bogey beasts, screaming skulls and clanging bells, as well as real and mythical figures such as King Arthur, Robin Hood, St George, Boadicea and Dick Turpin, this is a magical journey through England’s legendary past. Generations of inhabitants have helped shape the English countryside – but it has profoundly shaped us too.It has provoked a huge variety of responses from artists, writers, musicians and people who live and work on the land – as well as those who are travelling through it.English Journeys celebrates this long tradition with a series of twenty books on all aspects of the countryside, from stargazey pie and country churches, to man’s relationship with nature and songs celebrating the patterns of the countryside (as well as ghosts and love-struck soldiers).
Explore England's legendary past with this guide, featuring tales of hauntings, highwaymen, family curses, and lovers' leaps. Discover the mysteries of the 'Devil's footprints,' the 'hangman's stone,' and the truth behind Sweeney Todd and King Arthur's resting place.
Exploring the 12 stages of sacred journeys, this book highlights the intertwining of spiritual and physical experiences during pilgrimage. It showcases over 60 destinations globally, emphasizing the personal quest alongside a rich tapestry of multicultural and multifaith perspectives on sacred travel. The inclusion of full-color illustrations enhances the visual journey, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths and the diverse traditions that shape pilgrimage experiences.
Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here, here and here.Illustrated by John D. Batten. Stories selected by Jennifer Chandler, The Folklore Society.The captivating Irish stories collected in this new edition include both comic tales such as Paddy O'Kelly and the Weasel, and tales of heroes from ancient literature such as How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery.By turns funny, fantastical and mysterious, the stories are matched in liveliness by the original illustrations of John D. Batten. It would be hard to find a better introduction for children to the special magic of Celtic storytelling.The stories in this book are taken from Joseph Jacob's classic two-volume collection Celtic Fairy Tales (1891-2) and More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894)
A guide to many of the world's sacred and mysterious ruins from past civilizations
