"Lift the veil between the faerie world and our own and meet a variety of faerie folk through stories, poems and snippets of lore from Britain and Ireland. Each story introduction is filled with fascinating historical and literary details about faerie customs, among the shower of pixie dust, glittery stars and fluttery dragon flies that highlight Gail Newey's whimsical illustrations."
"Influenced by writers and artists from the Victorian era, this lovely anthology introduces children to all kinds of fairies: elves, pixies, leprechauns and hobgoblins. The collection of stories, poems and snippets of fairy lore come from Britain and Ireland."
"Join the likes of Shakespeare, William Blake, and J.M. Barrie and lift the veil between the faerie world and our own. Meet a variety of faerie folk through stories, poems and snippets of lore from Britain and Ireland. Each story introduction is filled with fascinating historical and literary details about faerie customs, all sprinkled among the shower of pixie dust, glittery stars and fluttery dragonflies that highlight Gail Newey's whi ..."
"If you could make a single wish, what would you wish for? With so many possibilities and choices open to him, a humble woodcutter faces a tricky dilemma when he rescues a faerie one day in the woods."
"col. ill. ; cm. Summary: A bewitching collection of stories, poems and snippets of
fairie lore from Great Britain and Ireland that are influenced by writers and artists
from the Victorian era. ISBN 1-84148-954-9 1. Fairy tales — Great Britain —
Juvenile literature. 2. English fiction — 19th century — Juvenile literature. 3.
Fairies — Juvenile literature. 4. Short stories - Juvenile literature. (1. Fairy tales —
Great Britain. 2. En ..."
"In this heartwarming Irish fairy tale, a woodcutter is given a wish as a reward for saving the life of a small fairy The woodcutter faces a dilemma: how can he use the wish in a way that will help all members of his family and change all of their lives for the better?"
"If you could make a single wish, what would you wish for? Would you ask for something that would transform your own life, or would you try to take the needs of your family into consideration, too? A humble woodcutter faces this very dilemma when he rescues a faerie one day in the woods. A flash of inspiration provides the answer that makes everyone's wish come true. Faerie expert Tanya Robyn Batt's clever plot twist will delight readers ..."
"The weaving of words and the weaving of fabrics come together in this exceptional gift book, which combines the talents of professional storyteller Tanya Batt and textile artist Rachel Griffin. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described, and the fabrics themselves then become the central characters of stories from areas as diverse as Scandinavia, Haw ..."
"Written by professional storyteller Tanya Batt and illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli, this book will send a tingle of excitement down your spine as you journey on a breathtaking adventure to the magical land that lies east of the sun and west of the moon. Combining the themes of three classic wonder tales "East of the Sun, West of the Moon", "The Black Bull of Norroway" and "The White Bear King" this exquisite fairy tale takes its roo ..."
"Written by professional storyteller Tanya Batt and illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli, this book will send a tingle of excitement down your spine as you journey on a breathtaking adventure to the magical land that lies east of the sun and west of the moon. Combining the themes of three classic wonder tales - "East of the Sun, West of the Moon," "The Black Bull of Norroway" and "The White Bear King" - this exquisite fairy tale takes its ro ..."
"The weaving of words and the weaving of fabrics come together in this exceptional gift book, which combines the talents of professional storyteller Tanya Batt and textile artist Rachel Griffin. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described, and the fabrics themselves then become the central characters of stories from areas as diverse as Scandinavia, Haw ..."
"Written by professional storyteller Tanya Batt and illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli, this book will send a tingle of excitement down your spine as you journey on a breathtaking adventure to the magical land that lies east of the sun and west of the moon. Combining the themes of three classic wonder tales "East of the Sun, West of the Moon", "The Black Bull of Norroway" and "The White Bear King" this exquisite fairy tale takes its roo ..."
"Ride along with the beautiful princess and the majestic white bear on a voyage in the snowy north. When the young princess inadvertently betrays the mysterious white bear, she must prove her loyalty and strength through a series of trying tasks, in order to regain her lost chance at happiness."
"A retelling of a traditional story in which a poor woodcutter must decide what to wish for, after he rescues a faery one day in the woods. Suggested level: junior, primary."
"The weaving of fabulous worlds, with words and with fabrics, has occupied humans from all countries and cultures for thousands of years. This collection brings you the best of these yarns, spun through the ages by communities near and far."
Faery's Gift by TanyaRobynBatt 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Barefoot Books ISBN-13: 978-1-78285-859-1, ISBN: 1-78285-859-8
"Sam likes shopping, but one day Mum says they can't go because of a terrible queue. Sam's imagination runs wild as she starts to wonder what is a terrible Q?"