Amanda Hall
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Rhyming text follows the evolution of the ocean, from the fiery time of its birth to the marvelously biodiverse present. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, spotlights on past and present marine life-forms, a timeline of evolutionary eras, a glossary of key terms, and recommended further reading"--
Author
Publisher
Good Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"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.
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Brother Giovanni is a happy man and the best baker his monastery has ever seen, but when he is tasked with preparing the children for the Bishop's visit, he has no luck until he twists some bread dough into a special shape, sprinkles it with salt, and offers it as a reward for learning prayers.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
The prince of Granada learns to speak the language of the birds and travels to the distant city of Seville to claim the hand of the beautiful princess. Adapted from Washington Irving's Legend of Prince Ahmed Al Kamel, or, The pilgrim of love.
10) Tales from India
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Collection of Hindu tales, including the birth of the gods, tales of creation, and the arrival of humans, accompanied by exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary Indian art.
Author
Publisher
Lion Children's
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
An enduring collection of prayers for every mood and season that are drawn from the Christian tradition. Features words from the Bible, best-loved prayers that have stood the test of time, and new prayers from around the world.
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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. But when he is wounded by hunters from another village, the old woman begins to understand that bears belong in...