New Releases by Dawn Casey

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)

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

Voici l''histoire d''un garçon, d''une fille et de leur ami, le vieux chêne. C''est une histoire sur l''amitié, l''amour et le temps qui passe. C''est une histoire qui parle de la nature où sont réunis les humains, les animaus et les végétaux.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Ilustrovaná sbírka převyprávěných, oblíbených i méně známých pohádek z celého světa, které se odehrávají v zimním období. Zima vždy byla časem vyprávění příběhů. S touto sbírkou pohádek, které oslavují divy zimního období, se vydáte do všech koutů světa a objevíte fantastické kraje pokryté ledem a sněhem - od Severní Ameriky přes Sibiř a Čínu až po Skotsko. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

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 Final Chapter is an end of life organizational planning tool. The reader is prompted to safely record valuable information their loved ones will need upon his or her passing. Having everything documented in one place relieves emotional stress, heartache, and chaos for those who are grieving. Now, more than ever, our digital world necessitates a structured depository for passwords, accounts, insurance details, and other crucial information, as much of it is saved online and cannot be accessed by anyone after death.

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.

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.

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

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.

Dressings and Sauces (4 in 1) Homemade Dressings, Sauces and Spices to Tranform Ordinary Meals into Great Dishes Get FOUR books for up to 60% off the price! With this bundle, you''ll receive: Salad Dressing Recipes Homemade Dressings and Sauces Seasoning and Spices Cookbook Homemade Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades In Salad Dressing Recipes, you''ll learn 52 easy and delightful dressing recipes to spice up any salad In Homemade Dressings and Sauces, you''ll learn 32 quick and healthy, world famous recipes to try out at home In Seasoning and Spices Cookbook, you''ll get a guide to making easy 30 homemade spice mixes to transform ordinary meals into great dishes In Homemade Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, you''ll learn 35 savory recipes to try for your barbecue party Buy all four books today at up to 60% off the cover price!

Salads and Dressings: Over 100 Salads, Salad Dressings and Sauces for Your Quick and Healthy Choices Get FOUR books about salads and dressings for up to 60% off the price! With this bundle, you''ll receive: Amazing Salad Recipes Homemade Sauces and Condiments Quick and Easy Mason Jar Meals Salad Dressing Recipes In Amazing Salad Recipes , you''ll learn 35 Salad Meals for Salad Lovers to Try. In Homemade Sauces and Condiments , you''ll learn how Quick and Easy to Make Delicious Recipes from the World''s Cuisines. In Quick and Easy Mason Jar Meals , you''ll get Mason Jar Recipes for People On-the-Go - Mouthwatering Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Salads. In Salad Dressing Recipes , you''ll get 52 Easy and Delightful Dressing Recipes to Spice up Any Salad Buy all four books today at up to 60% off the cover price!

Spice it Up Box Set (5 in 1): Mixing Your Own Spices From Around the World, Seasonings and Salad Dressings Plus Indian Spices Get FIVE books for up to 60% off the price! With this bundle, you''ll receive: Spice Mixes Salad Dressing Recipes Seasoning and Spices Cookbook Homemade Spices and Seasonings Indian Slow Cooking In Spice Mixes, you''ll learn to mix your own essential dry spices from around the world to add flavor to your meals In Salad Dressing Recipes, you''ll learn 52 easy and delightful dressing recipes to spice up any salad In Seasoning and Spices Cookbook, you''ll get a guide to making easy 30 homemade spice mixes to transform ordinary meals into great dishes In Homemade Spices and Seasonings, you''ll get a simple guide to making amazing seasoning and spice mixes for delicious meals In Indian Slow Cooking, you''ll learn Over 50 easy and delicious meaty, vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes, gluten-free desserts for your slow cooker plus secrets of Indian spices! Buy all five books today at up to 60% off the cover price!

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.

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!

"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.

Do you hate bugs? Do you think they''re ugly, slimy, and gross? Well, Professor Slug Face is on a mission to change your thinking. He and his friends aren''t gross - they''re gross AND awesome! His bug friends are very important to the world we live in and there are some really interesting and amazing facts just waiting to be uncovered and shared.Gross and Awesome Bug Book is an exciting, interactive journey for elementary through intermediate level students. Set up as a scientific journal, this book will guide your budding scientist through the foundations of professional scientific research; from taking notes and checking facts, to citing sources and writing about their findings.Your child will help Professor Slug Face spread the word about the amazing things these ugly critters do as they research, write, and follow along with creative, bug-themed activities throughout the workbook pages. Gross and Awesome Bug Book will make your young person excited about bugs-and about learning. Come along for Professor Slug Face''s first journey. Expanding Education:Inspiring your child to write can be challenging. Picking a topic, finding information, and organizing thoughts and ideas can be a daunting task as a young student. This book includes fun characters, interesting subject matter, and easy prompts to encourage researching and writing naturally. An excellent resource for any homeschooler and the perfect educational expansion project for traditional school.

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.

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