This author's writing is clearly inspired by her varied life roles and interests, weaving together the perspective of a dedicated reader with her own creative endeavors. Her work promises an engaging exploration of a world where personal experiences and imagination converge with artistic expression. Readers can expect narratives that offer a unique blend of observation and inventive storytelling.
Presents a new version of the beloved fairy tale about a princess doomed to sleep for 100 years, until a handsome prince wakes her with a kiss. With one full page illustration per spread and skillfully retold for a young reader, it is illustrated and designed for the modern reader. It is suitable for children aged 3 to 6.
Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) relates the hair-raising journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds - but only just! - in circling the globe within eighty days. The dour Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism and versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour and suspense to the race against time.
When a brother and sister lost in the woods come upon a tempting gigerbread house, they can't resist entering. Little do they realise that inside lives a witch... and she thinks they'd make a delicious dinner.
Suitable for ages 3-6 years, this title tells the story of a mermaid who leaves the sea after she falls in love with a human prince.