Dawn Casey Books

A collection of winter tales from cultures around the world, beautifully brought together with striking gilt artwork.

The story beautifully captures the bond between a girl and her grandmother as they explore the magic of a garden through the seasons. When the grandmother passes away, the girl faces the reality of loss. However, as spring arrives, she discovers that love and memories endure, illustrating the themes of grief and renewal. This poignant narrative emphasizes the cyclical nature of life and the lasting impact of cherished moments with loved ones.

Celebrating 25 beloved British birds, this book offers a blend of illustrations, folklore, and seasonal crafts for family enjoyment. Organized by month, it highlights key moments in birds' lives, such as courtship and migration, providing in-depth species portraits that reveal their hidden behaviors. Each biography includes folk names, traditional tales, and identification tips, along with practical activities like creating bird boxes and mini ponds. This enriching resource fosters a deeper connection with nature through engaging bird-related experiences.

Retelling of the Celtic legend in which a king's children are changed into swans by their evil stepmother. They can only be changed back when a king from the North marries a queen from the South. Suggested level: junior, primary, intermediate.

13 creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's race. Who will win the ultimate honour of having the first year of the new calendar named after them? This work is a retelling of the story of the Chinese Zodiac, with endnotes on Chinese astrology and festivals.

A traditional Russian folk tale with glowing illustrations from an award- winning artist will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas.

Ben helps in Grandpa's garden through the year and learns all about the life cycle of the bumblebees. This charming picture book highlights the importance of bee conservation through a lyrical story and luminous illustrations.

Once upon a silent night, a stable stood. A star shone bright. It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable. How can the creatures help? First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay. The doves will sing the babe to sleep, the trees will watch over him, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light. It's a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love. A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations, this book is the perfect Christmas gift.

In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' Fox invites Crane to tea but gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any of the food. When it's Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the Chinese fable 'King of the Jungle' Tiger thinks he is the king of the jungle, but can Fox fool him to save his own skin?

Auf der Suche nach dem schönsten Ei! - Eine zauberhafte Geschichte zu Ostern - Liebevoll illustriert von Katy Hudson - Ideal zum Vorlsen oder Selberlesen An einem warmen Frühlingstag schnuppert ein kleiner Hase im hohen Gras die frische Luft. Es ist Ostern: Zeit,Ostereier zu suchen. Aber kann er das schönste Osterei von allen finden?

Dieses Buch bietet positive Geschichten für kleine Naturfreunde, die Hoffnung für unseren Planeten zeigen. Es behandelt Erfolge im Naturschutz und ermutigt Kinder, durch ihre Entscheidungen die Welt zu verändern. Ideal als Gute-Nacht-Lektüre, fördert es ein Bewusstsein für ökologische Themen und wird klimaschonend produziert.

Une jolie histoire sur Pâques et la chasse aux oeufs : Par un beau matin de printemps, un petit lapin gris sautille gaiement dans la prairie. C'est Pâques, aujourd'hui ! La chasse aux oeufs commence ! Mais le petit lapin gris arrivera-t-il à trouver le plus bel oeuf de Pâques du monde ?

A king's children are changed into swans by their evil stepmother.