This reimagining features stunning illustrations by Caldecott medalist Ed Young paired with new text by Eleanor Coerr, aiming to inspire children through the poignant story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. The collaboration enhances the original narrative, making it accessible and engaging for a new generation while preserving its heartfelt themes of hope and resilience.
The littlest cricket of Swampswallow Pond is convinced only by the Wise Old One that being special has nothing to do with physical metamorphosis, flashy colors, or shimmering wings. “The cricket is every child who stopped the music because someone criticized casually, thoughtlessly. It takes a wise friend to bring the music back.”-- School Library Journal
Late at night, when all is quiet and everyone is asleep, a ninja creeps silently through the house in search of treasure. Soon he reaches his ultimate goal...and gets a big surprise! Will the nighttime ninja complete his mission?With spare text and lush illustrations, Nighttime Ninja is a fun, adventure-filled story about the power of play and imagination.
A father describes the coming of winter to his little girl.
Wrapped snugly in its handwoven cradleboard, a Ojibway infant from long ago watches contentedly as its family fishes, swims, gardens, and plays and then it drifts to sleep, dreaming of lovely things.
En palabras que son profundas, a menudo humorísticas, pero siempre bíblicas, Ed Young se basa en décadas de consejería a parejas para proporcionar diez mandamientos para un matrimonio duradero y vibrante. Dios quiere que tu matrimonio sea nada menos que increíble.
Von dem rätselhaften Ding, das sie am Teich entdecken, können die Mäuse, nacheinander losgeschickt, nur Einzelteile erkennen ... (ab 7).
Grossvater und Enkel bringen ihren letzten Besitz, einen Esel zum Markt. Der Weg durch die Wüste ist für alle 3 beschwerlich. Abwechselnd lassen sie sich tragen, was den Vorübergehenden missfällt. Um es allen recht zu machen, nehmen sie schliesslich den Esel auf die Schultern...
