Dawn Casey
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This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope...
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"Discover the touching story of a young girl and boy, and an ancient old oak tree, in this sweet picture book about friendship, growing up, and our connectedness with nature. Told in minimal and poetic rhyming text from folktale writer Dawn Casey, and with soft, romantic artwork by Montréal illustrator Geneviève Godbout, the story introduces a girl and a boy who grow up alongside their friend, an old oak tree. The tree is a constant presence...
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Learn how different cultures around the world set out to live in harmony with the natural world in this popular anthology, now in paperback. The seven folk tales are each followed by a hands-on activity that promotes green living and reinforces the eco-messages of the stories. Gold nautilus Book Award Winner.
6) Stink Water
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There once was a man who sold hats who was walking through the jungle on his way to take his hats to market. His cart of hats hits a hole and topples over, spilling the hats. Monkeys take his hats. Find out if he can get them back in this Indian tale of copycat.
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In this French story, the king and queen adopt a white rat as their daughter. A magician turns the white rat into a beautiful princess, but he cannot change her inmost secret self. The princess will only marry the most powerful man in the world, can the king find the princess a husband?
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Two shepherds are watching their sheep when one falls asleep and a butterfly flies out of his mouth! The other shepherd follows the butterfly's journey, and tells the sleeping man what happened when he wakes up. Learn about perspective in this Irish folk tale.
9) Grumpy Gecko
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This story from Russia is about a cat, a blackbird, and a foolish rooster who keeps falling for Old Foxy's tricks. Will the cat and the blackbird be able to save him? Can they trick the trickster?
10) Amrita's Tree
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In this Aztec creation story, the goddess Tlaltecuhtli is always hungry. She cries day and night, and the other gods cannot sleep. Can Quetzalcóatl and Tezcatlipoca, the most powerful gods, help Tlaltecuhtli satisfy her hunger?
11) The Sun Mother
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In Tehuantepec the Zapotec people used to get along, but discontent grew between the people in the north, the south, and the middle. Learn if a visit from the goddess Tangu Yuh can bring the Zapotecs together and why they make clay figures for New Year's Day.
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Thank you, hedge, / Thank you, tree. / Thank you, flower, / Thank you, bee. / Thank you, rain, / Thank you, sun. / Thank you, farmers, / every one.
In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special…a delicious apple...
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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...
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...
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"I curse you!" said the wicked stepmother and with these words the children of King Lir are turned into swans for nine hundred years. Will they escape their tragic destiny? This beautiful and haunting legend is one of the best loved Celtic tales and has been told around the home fires for hundreds of years.
15) Apple cake
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Join a young girl for a walk through the countryside to gather ingredients for a delicious cake: honey from the bees, milk from the cows, and apples from the trees. This simple story teaches little ones to celebrate the natural world and give thanks for nature's gifts.--
16) My nana's garden
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A little girl visits her grandmother in different seasons, and together they explore the wonders of her garden. Until, one day, Nana isn't there anymore. But as winter gives way to spring, the girl learns that life goes on, and so does the memory of those we love. --
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"Fables have always show us the fundamental truths of human nature. Mantra Lingua's new series is a fantastic way to explore the rich diversity of fables from different cultures. Each book conisists of two fables - one from Aesop and the other from another culture. In The Fox and the Crane Fox invites Crane to tea but only gives her a flat dish. When it is Crane's turn to invite Fox what dish will she use? In the Chinese fable King of the Forest can...
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"With beautiful illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive storytelling, Babushka tenderly reminds us that nothing is more important during the holiday season than taking the time to show love for one another. This timeless Russian tale will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas"--Amazon.com.