Will inspire and entrance every young aspiring ballerina. Readers are taken through the basic exercises and ballet steps, to chapters on the music and the stories of ballet. Young readers will also learn about the famous dancers of the past including Anna Pavlova, Nijinsky and Margot Fonteyn. The first page features a ‘This book belongs to...’ bookplate, making it a perfect gift and a keepsake little children will want to treasure.
Taro is fascinated by the strange actions of old Jiro-San, who sweeps the sand on the beach while waiting for the arrival of Japanese sea turtles ready to lay their eggs.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a novel that follows a girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. In this whimsical realm, she encounters a series of bizarre characters and experiences nonsensical events that challenge her understanding of reality. The narrative explores themes of identity, curiosity, and the absurdity of life, as Alice navigates through a landscape where logic is turned upside down. The story is marked by its playful language, imaginative scenarios, and the exploration of childhood wonder and confusion. As Alice interacts with characters like the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, she embarks on a journey that reflects the complexities of growing up and the search for one's place in the world. Ultimately, Alice's adventures serve as a celebration of imagination and the limitless possibilities of storytelling.
Neben bekannteren Mythen aus der griechischen und römischen Antike und aus Nordeuropa finden sich hier auch Sagen aus West- und Südosteuropa, dem Alten Orient, aus Ägypten, Schwarzafrika, Nord- und Mittelamerika, aus Indien, Indonesien, China, Japan und Ozeanien
Cinquante contes pami les plus célèbres du monde entier. Des histoires à lire et à commenter avec vos enfants. Des dessins en couleurs qui restituent l'atmosphère de chaque récit. Des photographies en couleurs font vivre les peuples, les lieux et les objets qui forment la toile de fond. Une foule de précisions concernant les caractéristiques de chaque folklore.