The Wind in the Willows(Illustrated) (Sterling Classics) by Kenneth Grahame, RobertIngpen Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Sterling Children's Books Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-8283-1, ISBN: 1-4027-8283-7
""[Mole] thought his happiness was complete when, as he meandered aimlessly along, suddenly he stood by the edge of a full-fed river. Never in his life had he seen a river before--this sleek, sinuous, full-bodied animal, chasing and chuckling, gripping things with a gurgle and leaving them with a laugh, to fling itself on fresh playmates that shook themselves free, and were caught and held again." Such is the cautious, agreeable Mole's f ..."
"Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 1998 Pages: 40 Publisher: Bantam When the death of a relative. a friend or a pet happens or is about to happen ... how can we help a child to understand Lifetimes is a-moving book for children of all ages. even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive. caring. beautiful way. Lifetimes tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large. wonderfu ..."
"The Bard’s enduring genius is both explained and explored for young readers—a perfect companion for both students and teachers of Shakespeare.Tongue-tied. Dull as dishwater. Without rhyme or reason. Leapfrog. Excellent. Gloomy. These words and phrases, so much a part of our daily language, were coined by William Shakespeare more than four hundred years ago. In what other ways has Shakespeare shaped and influenced our words and culture? ..."
"Events that changed the World sets out to do exact what it states on the front cover, describe the numerous events that altered or changed the world as selected by the author. Most readers of this book would probably accept that the events evaluated here did indeed have a global impact at the time they happened s well as subsequently."
Just So Stories(Illustrated) by Rudyard Kipling, RobertIngpen Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2013 by Palazzo Editions Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-9571483-1-4, ISBN: 0-9571483-1-3
"An unforgettable cast of extraordinary animal characters is brought to life in stunning new illustrations by award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen Once upon a time, O my Best Beloved . . . So begins this classic collection of gloriously fanciful tales of how things in the world came to be as they are. This collection includes the story of how the lazy camel found himself with a hump and how the insatiable curiosity of the elephant ea ..."
""All children, except one, grow up." Thus begins a great classic of children's literature that we all remember as magical. What we tend to forget, because the tale of Peter Pan and Neverland has been so relentlessly boiled down, hashed up, and coated in saccharine, is that J.M. Barrie's original version is also witty, sophisticated, and delightfully odd. The Darling children, Wendy, John, and Michael, live a very proper middle-class lif ..."
"Between these pages fantasy and imagination are ignited, and the result is a celebration you won't want to miss! As an added treat, the front and back endpapers unfold into a giant illustration of the magical Halloween circus itself. Children will delight in seeing how the pictures on the page blend into this fabulous fold-out poster."
""Rosen makes the life and work of Shakespeare vibrant and exciting in this perfectly splendid biography. . . . Beautiful and engaging."-- KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)"In exceptionally fresh and vivid terms, the author plies readers with abundant, accurate information on the playwright, his theater, and the plays, looking closely at A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, ROMEO AND JULIET, MACBETH, KING LEAR, and THE TEMPEST. . . . This volume jus ..."
A Bear Tale by RobertIngpen Hardcover, 25 Pages, Published 2000 by Happy Cat Books ISBN-13: 978-1-899248-25-4, ISBN: 1-899248-25-0
"Short story told by one of three brothers who are bear triplets."
Once upon a Place Paintings, Drawings and Notes on Imaginary Places by RobertIngpen Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 1999 by Lothian Children's Books ISBN-13: 978-0-85091-909-7, ISBN: 0-85091-909-6
"His art work depicts the Tabard Inn, where the famous pilgrims of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales assembled; Bong Tree Land from Edward Lear's 'The Owl and the Pussy Cat'; The town of Hamelin in Germany where the folk tale The Pied Piper ..."
"Hardcover sales of more than 70,000 copies have made the Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were a classic illustrated reference to myths and legends from all corners of the world. Here--culled from mythology, literature, and folk tales--is the mystical realm that has populated humanity's imagination for centuries. Over 400 entries, engagingly written and organized by type of entity, make this a complete source of information and a visua ..."
"Two well-known and competitive Australian bullockies undertake a fierce race, accompanied by their more peaceable children, to prove their superiority in driving their teams of cattle."
The Jungle Book(Updated) Rikki Tikki Tavi (Palazzo Abridged Classics) by Rudyard Kipling, RobertIngpen Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2018 by Palazzo Editions ISBN-13: 978-1-78675-048-8, ISBN: 1-78675-048-1
"Originally published as part of Kipling's famous The Jungle Book, the story of Rikki Tikki Tavi, the little mongoose rescued by a family when he was half-drowned in a storm, has been an enduring favorite with young and old for more than half a century. This new edition of Kipling's classic story including many new illustrations created especially for this book."
The Jungle Book(Abridged) Mowgli's Story: Edition for Younger Readers (Palazzo Classics) by Rudyard Kipling, RobertIngpen Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2018 by Palazzo Editions Abridged ISBN-13: 978-1-78675-044-0, ISBN: 1-78675-044-9
"From the moment a little naked cub wanders into the lair of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf to the moment when the master of the jungle returns to his own people, Mowgli's adventures comprise a fable of human life. Along with these stories are other animal tales. This is a magnificent new edition of the best-loved story, featuring beautiful illustrations by award-winning Australian illustrator Robert Ingpen and retold for a younger audience ..."
"Evocative of an era when all travel was an adventure, this timeless classic is perfectly captured by Robert Ingpen's rich and detailed illustrations Although we live in an age when round-the-world travel is possible in hours rather than weeks, Jules Verne's tale of a race against the clock has never lost its power to thrill. Set in 1872, Mr. Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of precision and predictability, and his manservant, the ever resource ..."
"Mistress Mary is quite contrary until she helps her garden grow. Along the way, she manages to cure her sickly cousin Colin, who is every bit as imperious as she. These two are sullen little peas in a pod, closed up in a gloomy old manor on the Yorkshire moors of England, until a locked-up garden captures their imaginations and puts the blush of a wild rose in their cheeks; "It was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one cou ..."
"In a new small format, this highly illustrated, enchanting journey through the history and traditions of wizardry takes readers from Merlin to Gandalf, and offers practical spells to try The story of magic and its famous practitioners is told in this enchanting compendium of magical lore. It explores the secrets of ancient sorcerers, the practices of medieval alchemists, and the rituals of modern magicians; and it reveals how lucky tali ..."
"Whose tiny faces are peeking out from Santa's golden sleigh? Yikes! It's two of Santa's elves who are Christmas Eve stowaways. Beloved illustrator Jan Brett's version of The Night Before Christmas lets these two mischievous elves add their rambunctious spirit to this familiar 1823 rhyming story. Here, Santa and his reindeer land on the snowy roof of a Victorian mansion in New England. While Santa delivers the toys inside, the elves and ..."
"“Saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life.” So starts Mark Twain’s classic tale about a boy’s life in a small town on the Mississippi, which has become an all-time favorite both in America and around the world. Tom Sawyer’s mischievous and by now famous exploits—venturing into a nighttime graveyard with his friend Huck Finn, getting lost in a bat cave, tricking his friends into whi ..."
"Ziba came on a boat. A soggy old fishing boat that creaked and moaned as it rose and fell, rose and fell, across an endless sea...Sitting in the crowded hull, with her mother's arms around her, Ziba remembers all that she has left behind. They hope to find peace and safety in a new land, but where will their journey end, and what will they find when they arrive?Based on real events, Ziba Came On a Boat is the moving story of a little gi ..."