This author gained recognition for her distinctive illustrations, often rooted in her background in art and design with a focus on ceramics. After completing her studies, she began to develop her unique style, first appearing in a series of greeting cards and book jackets. Her work is characterized by black and white illustrations that bring depth and character to literary works, notably poetry anthologies.
A collection of 12 classic tales that have enthralled children all over the world for hundreds of years. Some of the best-loved fairy stories are presented here - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
"At the very beginning of the world the earth was a dry and dusty place, where nothing could live and nothing could grow. So God made a mist, which watered the ground all over. Then, with his great hands, he formed the first man out of the clay of the newly watered earth."Jane Ray's beautiful version of the familiar story takes into account creation myths the world over. The story of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden is powerful because it is the story of all the children growing up and going out into the world. The need to recreate that perfect garden and live again in harmony with the environment is more pressing today than ever before.An Eden Project Book
Oscar Wilde's moving story of the relationship between a magnificent statue and a little swallow is brought to life by Jane Ray's stunning artwork. Perched on high, the prince's statue can see all the misery of the city and begs the swallow to pluck off his gold leaf and distribute it amongst the poor. First published over one hundred years ago, the fairy tale is recognised as an enchanting masterpiece and this classic picture book is bound to be enjoyed by adults and children alike and treasured forever.
Orla is a boy in a bubble. He can't hear the sounds of the earth. He doesn't answer when his mother and father call his name. The magical Moonbird teaches Orla how to speak with his hands and listen with his eyes—but will his parents understand him? As children are drawn into this fanciful tale about deafness, they will be caught up in the luminous, gem-like illustrations.
The fortunes of a young woman are magically transformed when she shows
kindness to a unicorn in this enchanting contemporary fairy tale, based on a
Scottish fable and gloriously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award
nominee Jane Ray.
This is a fantastic and magical tale about what happens when, one night, a wicked witch steals the happy endings to bedtime stories. It is up to Jub, the keeper of the happy endings, to save the day and ensure sweet dreams everywhere in this lyrical story about storytelling. In the tradition of classic fairy tales for children, Carol Ann Duffy and Jane Ray have created a truly compelling, surprising and beautiful story for children of all ages.
The acclaimed artist's interpretations of The Story of Christmas, The Story of Creation, and Noah's Ark are now available in this single beautiful volume that will offer inspiration, refreshment, and entertainment to young readers.
Fidanzati, amici, sposi, dalla Grecia antica all'India misteriosa, dalla Bibbia al medioevo. Sono i protagonisti di queste storie, lontani nello spazio e nel tempo, ma uniti da un destino comune: quello di amare ed essere amati. Dopo l'esperienza dell'amore, tutto diventa possibile: lieto fine o tragedia, felicità pura o immenso dolore. E tutti sono pronti ad accogliere il proprio destino - anche quando è crudele come quello di Romeo e Giulietta, o di Tristano e Isotta - pur di non rinunciare all'amore.
Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. Die beiden Veroneser Familien Capulet und Montague sind seit Generationen verfeindet. Romeo, ein Montague, hat sich unbemerkt auf das Kostümfest der Capulets geschlichen, wo er Julia begegnet, der schönen Tochter der Capulets. Kann die Liebe der beiden die Feindschaft zwischen den Familien überwinden? Englische Lektüre: Niveau B2–C1 (GER)
A woodcutter too poor to feed his children, Hansel and Gretel, takes them deep into the forest and abandons them at the will of his wicked wife. Poor Hansel and Gretel are very cold and hungry until they discovered a cottage made of cake and sweets in a forest clearing. Yet, the cottage is owned by a witch in disguise and she wants to cook and eat the children. How will they escape the wicked witch? Will they ever find their way home?