William Joyce is primarily known for his imaginative and visually rich contributions to children's literature. His stories often feature enchanting characters and explore themes of courage, friendship, and discovery. Joyce masterfully blends text and visuals, creating immersive and unforgettable reading experiences. His unique approach captivates young readers, sparking their imagination and curiosity about the world.
Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King; E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!; Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies; The Sandman and the War of Dreams; Jack Frost
1376 pages
49 hours of reading
Explore the captivating origin stories of beloved childhood heroes in this boxed set of William Joyce’s Guardians chapter books. Each story delves into the backgrounds of these iconic characters, offering insights into their adventures and the magical world they inhabit. Perfect for young readers, this collection brings together enchanting tales that celebrate imagination and bravery.
Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore's life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day.
Santa Claus. Easter Bunny. Tooth Fairy. Sandman. Jack Frost. You know their names, but find out where they came from—and what evil-doer brought them together—in this complete paperback collection of the Guardians of Childhood books. A daredevil swordsman. A chocolate-obsessed genius. A fierce and feisty queen. A strong, if sleepy, star captain. A rebel with a cause. These are the Guardians of Childhood—though now they’re better known by their Earthly personas: Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost. But before the Earth holidays, before the glitz and glamor, before you knew their names, they were warriors. But when faced with an ancient villain, can good truly conquer evil? This paperback boxed set includes: Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core! Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies The Sandman and the War of Dreams Jack Frost
The second picture book in Academy Award winner Joyce's The Guardians of Childhood series tells how the Sandman dreamed up his sweet-dreams legacy. Full color.
When Pitch and Katherine go missing, the Man in the Moon recruits the sleepy but clever Sandman to aid the Guardians' cause in an adventure that finds them struggling to convince their new member to accept a more optimistic perspective
When we last saw the Guardians, they were celebrating their victory during Bright Night, the final great Battle of the Moon, where they defeated Pitch once and for all. Or so they thought. Now, many years later, the Guardians have settled into their final selves, embracing their public images and the Earth Holidays. But the world has not been without evil since Pitch's imprisonment. First there was the World War, then The Crash which has led to what the humans call a Great Depression. All the Guardians feel the weight of these events, but Jack Frost--now half human, half of his former self Nightlight--feels it the most. Jack's transition from Nightlight to Guardian was not an easy one. Always inclined to keep to himself, Jack has become especially isolated from the other Guardians since his transformation. Yet it is Jack who Ombric Shalazar (once a great wizard, now known as Father Time) trusts with a tremendous secret. But for Jack to fully understand this secret, he must revisit his past--and finally tell his story
This boxed set of the first three Guardians books is the perfect companion to the Rise of the Guardians movie! Of course you know the Guardians. You’ve known them since before you can remember and you’ll know them till your memories are like twilight: Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the others. But where did they come from? How did they become beloved and worthy of holidays? And what nefarious evildoer prompts them to band together and protect the children of the world? Answers are revealed and imaginations unfurl in this this treasure trove of a boxed set. Both a standalone collectible and the ideal complement to the mesmerizing Dreamworks Animation movie Rise of the Guardians, this set includes the first three titles in the Guardians chapter book series: Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth’s Core!, and Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies.
The Guardians’ powers are put to the ultimate test in their final battle in this thrilling conclusion to the epic chapter book series from William Joyce. When we last saw the Guardians, they were celebrating their victory during Bright Night, the final great Battle of the Moon, where they defeated Pitch once and for all. Or so they thought. Now, many years later, the Guardians have settled into their final selves, embracing their public images and the Earth Holidays. But the world has not been without evil since Pitch’s imprisonment. All the Guardians feel the weight of lurking menace, but Jack Frost—now half human, half of his former self Nightlight—feels it the most. Jack’s transition from Nightlight to Guardian was not an easy one. Always inclined to keep to himself, Jack has become especially isolated from the other Guardians since his transformation. Yet it is Jack who Ombric Shalazar (once a great wizard, now known as Father Time) trusts with a tremendous secret. But for Jack to fully understand this secret, he must revisit his past—and finally tell his story. Jack’s story, however, isn’t the only one to be reopened; an old enemy whose chapter we thought closed will reappear and with him bring a darkness and destruction that will test the Guardians like never before. It’s a battle of superlatives—the worse fighting the greatest, but where, oh where, is Jack?
Fearing that a missing Nightmare King has gone underground to plot revenge, the Guardians enlist the aid of warrior rabbit emissary E. Aster Bunnymund to use his talents and weapons to track down their nemesis.
Beware a tooth fairy queen scorned in this, the third chapter book of Academy Award winner William Joyce’s The Guardians series. There’s a lot more to this tooth-swiping sprite than meets the eye! When last we heard, the Guardians were resting easy with the knowledge that the children of Santoff Clausen were finally safe from Pitch’s dastardly plans. But is it all a ruse, a scheme, a lull the evil Nightmare King has deviously concocted? Whatever Pitch’s plans, what he doesn’t know is that there’s a new Guardian in town, and she’s not the type to forget old grudges. Actually, she’s not the type to forget anything—because this Guardian is none other than Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy herself. She’s fierce and fast and crossing her will lead to a multitude of troubles. And, it turns out that, well, all those teeth she has been collecting? They contain memories. The forgotten memories of childhood…including the memories of how to fly. Young Katherine is hopeful that these memories might help her to remember her parents. The Guardians hope they’ll offer even further protection from Pitch. You can see how this information would be invaluable to our heroes. But it could also be invaluable to Pitch…
Drawing from a decade-long study of 200 management practices, this work identifies the critical 4+2 practices essential for achieving sustained business success. By focusing on four primary and two secondary practices, the authors reveal strategies that, when implemented rigorously, can significantly enhance organizational performance. The book includes a new introduction by the authors, providing updated insights into effective management techniques.
Im geheimen Königreich der Kuscheltiere gibt es viele Geheimnisse. Wenn zum Beispiel ein Kind ein Kuscheltier zu seinem allerallerliebsten Kuscheltier ernennt, dann passiert etwas Magisches: Das Kuscheltier erwacht – von allen anderen unbemerkt – zum Leben, und die zwei werden für immer und ewig unzertrennliche Freunde. Ollie ist so ein Lieblingskuscheltier. Er und sein Junge Billy erleben gemeinsam jeden Tag die aufregendsten Abenteuer. Deshalb ist Billy untröstlich, als sein Ollie plötzlich spurlos verschwindet. Er spürt, dass der Hasenbär in großer Gefahr sein muss, und obwohl es Nacht ist und gegen alle Regeln verstößt, macht er sich auf den Weg, um Ollie zu retten. Und es höchste Zeit! Denn im gleichen Moment, nur zwei Kilometer entfernt, kämpft der kleine Hasenbär Ollie gegen eine ganze Armee von verbitterten, vergessenen Kuscheltieren, die ganz gelb vor Neid sind, weil sie niemand lieb hat. Noch nie war ein kleiner Junge so mutig, ein Hasenbär so tapfer und eine Rettungsaktion so spannend! Mit großartigen farbigen Illustrationen von William Joyce – ein moderner Klassiker für die ganze Familie, ein nostalgisches Heldenepos für ganz Kleine und für die Erwachsenen eine Erinnerung an die vergessenen Dinge der Kindheit
"En el reino secreto de los juguetes hay muchos misterios. Existe el código de los juguetes y también la magia de convertirse en el juguete preferido de un niño. Pero Ollie es mucho más que el muñeco preferido de Billy: es su mejor amigo. Por eso cuando el malvado rey payaso Zozo y sus secuaces de chatarra secuestren a Ollie, Billy no dudará en emprender la peligrosa aventura del rescate."--Librosyliteratura.es.
Nach Die fantastischen Bücher des Mister Morris Lessmore das neue Bilderbuch von Oscar-Preisträger William Joyce: Es war einmal eine Zeit, in der es keine Buchstaben gab. Zahlen bevölkerten die Welt, und alles war schön ordentlich ... aber auch grau und langweilig. Eines Tages beschlossen fünf Freunde, die Zahlen 1 bis 5, dass sich daran dringend etwas ändern musste. Also hämmerten und klopften, klebten und bastelten sie, bis sie etwas Wundervolles schufen: 26 Buchstaben von A bis Z. Und plötzlich war ihre Welt nicht mehr langweilig und grau, sondern bunt, vielfältig und farbenfroh. Denn mit den Buchstaben kamen auch die Geschichten ...
Título original: "Nicholas St. North and the battle of the nightmare king". Esta obra narra la emocionante aventura de Nicholas St. North, quien se enfrenta al Rey de las Pesadillas. Un relato lleno de magia y valentía que encantará a los lectores jóvenes.
Morris Lessmore loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library where, he learns, the books need him as much as he needs them.
