New Releases by Dawn Casey

Dawn Casey is the author of Magical Nature Tales (2025), RSPB Bird Tales (2024), My Friend Tree (2024), Fairy Tales Around the World - Told in a Warm Blanket (Hardcover) (2024), NATURE TALES (2024).

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Magical Nature Tales

release date: Mar 04, 2025
Magical Nature Tales
Celebrate the rich, global traditions of storytelling with this vibrant collection of nature-based tales from around the world! From Mexico and Denmark, Siberia and Greece, to Finland, Japan, and India, this stunning illustrated collection of nineteen stories is an ode to the natural world and its living creatures, plants, and magical beings that make up celebrated folklore around the globe. Tales include: Bringing Back Wolf (Mexico) Nettle Queen (Denmark) The Stork’s Nest (Poland) Rabbit’s Tail (Brazil) Hare’s Ears (Siberia) Wild Strawberries (England) Fox’s Tail (Norway) Badger Boy (Ireland) Pigeon and Bee (Ukraine) Little Brown Mouse (Nepal/India) Bramble Girl (Greece) The Healing Apple Tree (Poland) Little Red Squirrel (North America) The Magic Acorn (Russia) Eagle and Owl (Wales) The Hedgehog Family (Germany) The Birth of Bear (Finland) The Sticky Sticky Pine Tree (Japan) Robin’s Red Breast (France)

RSPB Bird Tales

release date: Nov 07, 2024
RSPB Bird Tales
A beautiful celebration of the UK's best-loved birds, featuring illustrations, folktales, stories and seasonal crafts and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family

My Friend Tree

release date: Apr 04, 2024
My Friend Tree
My Friend Tree is a sweetly romantic story about a girl, a boy, and their friend the old oak tree who brings them together. One living, loving family.

Fairy Tales Around the World - Told in a Warm Blanket (Hardcover)

release date: Jan 19, 2024
Fairy Tales Around the World - Told in a Warm Blanket (Hardcover)
The book has many beautiful illustrations, stories about winter around the world from China to Siberia, North America.

NATURE TALES

release date: Jan 01, 2024
NATURE TALES
Delve into this beautiful treasury of stories, inspired by nature. Retold by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with intricate artwork by Anja Susanj.A stunningly illustrated edition to treasure for years to come, Nature Tales is the perfect gift to open up the wonder of nature to readers of all ages.[Bokinfo].

Winter Tales

release date: Oct 10, 2023
Winter Tales
A beautifully illustrated storybook collection of winter-themed folktales and fairy tales celebrating diverse heritage and cultural storytelling, including "The Nutcracker," "The Snow Queen," and "The Mitten." Winter Tales is a fully illustrated treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of the winter season throughout the world. This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the globe—from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia, and Norway. Written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Zanna Goldhawk, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come. Some of the 18 stories included are: “The White Bear King,” “The Mitten,” “The Apple Tree Man,” “The Twelve Months,” “The Snow Queen,” and more.

Once Upon a Silent Night

release date: Jan 01, 2023
Once Upon a Silent Night
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.

Happy Stories for Nature Lovers

release date: Oct 04, 2022
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers
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 for our precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The story of the Children's Forest, an project in England encouraging children to reforest their local areas. What You Can Do at the back of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff, and where our stuff comes from! The sweet and uplifting narrative retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future.

Babushka

release date: Aug 19, 2022
Babushka
Babushka is busy tidying her house when three unexpected guests arrive telling her that they are looking for a baby, a new born king. When they leave Babushka stays behind cleaning and tidying, and preparing a gift for the baby. Next morning when she starts to follow the men she finds that the snow has covered their tracks and she doesn't know which way to go. But she keeps on searching, and as she goes she gives a gift from her basket to every child she passes who is hungry, or cold, or has no toys. This retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale is accompanied by glowing illustrations from an award-winning artist.

Little Bear: An Inuit Folktale

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Little Bear: An Inuit Folktale
Little Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale, written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own, she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides in her hood and sleeps by her side. The old woman loves the bear like her own child, but her heart also knows: bears belong in the wild. A tender story of loving and learning to let go, Little Bear celebrates the relationship between a human being and a wild animal and will touch the hearts of readers young and old.

Once Upon A Silent Night

release date: Nov 11, 2021
Once Upon A Silent Night
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.

The White Mouse: A Folk Tale from The Panchatantra

release date: Aug 05, 2021

My Nana's Garden

release date: Mar 23, 2021
My Nana's Garden
A lyrical, stunningly illustrated book about love, loss, and the healing power of nature My nana’s garden is tangled with weeds. "Wildflowers,” says Nana, “food for the bees." A little girl visits her grandmother in summer and winter, 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.

Apple Cake: A Gratitude

release date: Sep 24, 2019
Apple Cake: A Gratitude
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 cake! With captivating illustrations that brim with emotion, this sweet picture book encourages children to be grateful for the world around them—the perfect read for Thanksgiving. A recipe for apple cake at the end allows you and your child to share in the joyful gratitude.

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

release date: Sep 01, 2019
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
NAPRA Nautilus Gold Award Winner Travel the world through timeless tales that celebrate our connection to nature! This beautifully illustrated anthology features 7 traditional stories from different cultures, each paired with a hands-on activity to inspire sustainable living. From the Sun Mother’s gifts to a brave Comanche girl’s journey, these stories show that caring for the Earth is a tradition as old as time. Showcases eco-friendly wisdom from cultures around the world Includes seven hands-on activities to inspire sustainability Perfect for young naturalists and curious explorers

Held in Love

release date: Mar 04, 2019
Held in Love
May your eyes look to the stars and know that you are held in the arms of the universe, held in love. This mother's blessing, delivered in gentle, lilting rhyme, expresses the love between parent and child. Reflective and sincere, its intimate yet universal message, eloquently depicted with beguiling, painterly artwork, will resonate with new parents the world-over. A timeless message that will endure for generations, this is the perfect gift for new parents.

The Great Race

release date: Sep 01, 2018
The Great Race
Race with the animals of the Zodiac as they compete to have the years of the Chinese calendar named after them. The excitement-filled story is followed by notes on the Chinese calendar, important Chinese holidays, and a chart outlining the animal signs based on birth years.

A Lullaby for Little One

release date: Mar 07, 2017
A Lullaby for Little One
Sharing a last game at the end of a lovely day filled with laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit are joined by their woodland friends until little Bunny tires of all the hullabaloo, prompting a special lullaby by Big Daddy Rabbit.

I Love You Now and Forever

release date: Jan 01, 2017

Bulletproof Diet Helper

release date: Nov 12, 2015
Bulletproof Diet Helper
Bulletproof Diet is a relatively new, revolutionary diet that promotes weight loss in a safe, fast, healthy and at least surprising way: by taking most of your daily calories from healthy fats. Yes, fats, exactly what everyone told you to completely eliminate from your menu. But not David Asprey; he comes to contradict almost everything that we thought we knew about diets. And more and more evidence shows that he knows what he is talking about. And because we are supporters of the Bulletproof Diet and we know that, sometimes, it might not be so simple to respect all its rules in what concerns what we are allowed to eat and what we aren't, we decided to make things easier for you with a list of delicious and fun to prepare smoothie recipes. We all know that smoothies are always recommended in a diet. But the choice of ingredients and the way to consume them might be a burden if we don't have the necessary information. Here is a preview of what you will learn from this book:* What rules are essential if you want to lose weight with Bulletproof diet * How to prepare and organize your daily meals * The basics of diet smoothies * How to prepare different smoothie recipes * What ingredients to avoid in this diet * How to make this diet your way of living Losing weight was never a fun thing to do. But this book will show you that there is no need to make things even more difficult by using restrictive diets that can damage your metabolism. If you learn how to prepare these easy and extremely delicious smoothie recipes, you will see that there are pleasant alternatives to obtain the slim and healthy body that we all dream of.

Salad Dressing Recipes

release date: Oct 27, 2015
Salad Dressing Recipes
Have you ever thought, "I'd love this salad dressing if I could only...." This could be adding or removing an ingredient or simply changing the amount of an ingredient. Well, in this book, you'll learn how to do just that.You don't have to be at the mercy of bottled salad dressing anymore! No more expensive bottled dressings with unhealthy preservatives! After this book, you'll be in total control, not to mention the envy of those around you.This book covers all kinds of salad dressings. We've got light salad dressing recipes that fit in great with a healthy lifestyle. We've got creamy salad dressing recipes that are packed with flavor. We even have some other, lesser-known kinds of salad dressing recipes if you simply want to try something different.Inside You Will Learn:* Why It's Best to Make Your Own Salad Dressings* How to Make Vinaigrette Dressings* How to Make Creamy Dressings* Best Practices* And Much MoreOnce you learn how to make your own salad dressings, you'll be the toast of your friends and family. You'll eat healthier for less money, and people will beg you for your secrets!

Tales of Two Dragons: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)

release date: Sep 21, 2015
Tales of Two Dragons: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
"These ... folktales from the Ukraine and China capture two different cultures, united in the presence of a dragon, who has the power to change all of their lives forever"--Publisher marketing.

Hopscotch Twisty Tales

release date: Aug 13, 2015
Hopscotch Twisty Tales
Mole's Hole is being invaded by an enormous turnip! This means war! Mole needs the help of all his friends to push this pesky vegetable out of his home! Sumptuously illustrated by amazing artist Michael Emmerson, this heart warming tale is a fun new twist on the original tale, The Enormous Turnip.Hopscotch Twisty Tales combine carefully controlled text levels and word counts with highly entertaining and original stories, perfect for children starting to read independently.

Little Bear: a Folktale from Greenland: Band 10 White/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)

release date: Jan 06, 2014
Little Bear: a Folktale from Greenland: Band 10 White/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
In this beautiful retelling of a folktale from Greenland, an unlikely friendship develops between a lonely old woman and a baby polar bear. With stunning artwork from Chris Corner, this book explores the moving relationship between human and animal as the bear cub grows up. - Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. - Text type: A traditional story

Bug Club Gold Mega Starter Pack

release date: May 23, 2013

Bug Club Guided Fiction Year Two Gold A The Powerful Potion

release date: May 22, 2013
Bug Club Guided Fiction Year Two Gold A The Powerful Potion
When Gwion gets splashed with the witch's potion, he must use all his new magic powers to escape her clutches. The witch fights back using her magic until Gwion outwits her. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Gold A Phonics phase: N/A

Yeh Hsien

release date: Jun 01, 2011
Yeh Hsien
This Cinderella story, the oldest known version of the famous fairy tale, originates from China. Instead of a fairy godmother, a magical red fish grants Yeh-hsien her dearest wish - to go to the Spring Festival. When Yeh-hsien loses her slipper, the king searches all over the land looking for the woman who fits the tiny golden shoe.

Don't Wake the Beastie!

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Don't Wake the Beastie!
High up in a tree, tantalizingly out of reach, is a bee's nest full of honey. All the animals want to get hold of it, but the tree is guarded by the terrifying, sleeping beastie. They have to creep, whisper and climb on top of each other in their attempt to topple the hive-without waking the beastie! Can Pig, Donkey, Lamb, Dog and Cockerel work out how to get the honey...or will the beastie grab them?

Yeh-Hsien a Chinese Cinderella in English

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Yeh-Hsien a Chinese Cinderella in English
The story of Yeh-Shen is believed to be the original telling of the Cinderella story. Yeh-Shen is raised by her stepmother who always gives her the hardest chores. Yeh-Shen's only friend is a fish, whom her stepmother kills. The bones of the fish are magical and they grant her wish to go to the village festival where she loses her slipper.

الثَّعلبُ و َطائِرُ الکُرکِي

release date: Dec 15, 2005
الثَّعلبُ و َطائِرُ الکُرکِي
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?
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