Christopher Corr
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Deep in the forest, there lived a beautiful little fir tree who longed to see the world. When the tree is taken to town at Christmas, it feels like all his dreams have come true. But what will happen the day after? Find out in this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's festive tale.
When he was surrounded by the splendour of nature, the little fir tree could only think about what he wasn't and what he didn't have and...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Give thanks and tuck into a delicious meal with friends and family at Thanksgiving, get caught up in a messy tomato fight in Spain at La Tomatina, add a splash of color to your day at the Holi festival of colors and celebrate...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation.
5) Whole World
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An illustrated version of the well-known song, featuring the relationship between people and the natural world.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After carrying a bowl of milk on her head across dunes and the River Niger, and even up a mountain, without spilling a drop despite many distractions, Penda gets a surprise when she arrives at the grasslands to give her father his lunch.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always dreamed of climbing to the top. He becomes a guide, leading treks through the Himalayas, and finally attempts the highest mountain himself, but doesn't make it. Across the ocean, in New Zealand, Edmund Hillary...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
This treasury of 52 stories collects a re-telling of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals.--Publisher.
11) Indian tales
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Description
Presents an anthology of traditional tales from different regions of India.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"When Spring awakes from her winter sleep, she finds a little bird lying in the snow. It is so cold and weak that she turns it into a rabbit, with soft fur to keep it warm. To show their gratitude, birds of the forest gather eggs which Rabbit collects in a beautiful basket of leaves and flowers. This beautiful tale tells us how the Easter Bunny came to be."--Back cover.