The Little One

One day, a young girl sees a mysterious little figure sitting on a wall. It seems to be following her through town on her way back home, so, curious, she goes to say hello: “Hello, little one, what are you doing here?” It’s now her turn to follow the little one as it leads her to a garden and a cup of tea. And then, the pair enter a pitch-black closet and close their eyes, opening them to reveal… a magical attic that contains roots to hop over, trunks to hide in, vines to climb, branches to slide down. There’s even an enormous, cuddly creature, so soft and warm and perfect for napping and dreaming! Though silent and unnoticed by anyone else, the little one forms a beautiful friendship with the young girl in the space of an afternoon, showing her affection and care and sharing with her the fun and healing that comes out of imagination and play.

Canadian Children’s Annual

canadianPartial contents: — Princess Felicia and the dragon, by Wendy Rutherford. — The pink cube, by Monica Hughes. — Harry and the devil, by Angelo Furlan. — Pineyporc, by Lynn Davies. — Dragons at mooncastle, by Joanne Findon. — The day Ricky remembered the deer, by Sheryl McFarlane. — Those pictures, by Martyn Godfrey. — Flamingo the magic falcon, by Catherine Buckaway. — The mystical island, by J. M. Rattray. — Those big stinky cows, by Anita Krumins. — Cat Mundy’s magic, by Welwyn Wilton Katz. — How Elsa became an artist, by Mary Alice Thompson. — Ski lodge mystery, by Joan Weir. — Magic Mom, by Gillian Richardson. — Mother’s day card, by Shirlee Smith Matheson. — The horned helmet, by Joyce Barkhouse. — Diamond Ed, by Marjorie Holland.

Life Of Jesus For Children (The Light Of The World)

“When the people looked at all the sadness and evil in the world, they had trouble believing that God was in charge. ‘God’s kingdom,’ said Jesus, ‘is as tiny as the smallest of seeds, but when it is planted it grows into such a huge tree that the birds make their nests in its branches.'” Newbery Medalist & minister’s wife Katherine Paterson retells the life of Jesus in simple, beautiful language for all ages, making the story new again through her trademark generosity and compassion. Iconic images from Jesus’s life light the text with the same warmth and directness. A perfect gift book!

Tales of Hans Christian Andersen

Candlewick Illustrated Classics are collectible editions that bring treasured stories to life with lavish full-color illustrations and elegant French flaps.This superb collection of thirteen Andersen tales includes “The Princess and the Pea,” “Thumbelina,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Snow Queen.” Naomi Lewis’s translations brilliantly capture Andersen’s irresistible humor and conversational tone, and a whole host of memorable characters are brought to life in Joel Stewart’s fresh and whimsical illustrations.

Dear Peter Rabbit – Spanish (Libros Colibri)

Is it possible that the world’s most popular storybook characters know each other? Alma Flor Ada charms readers with this story told through a collection of letters that reveal the friendship between favorite storybook characters. Bright illustrations capture the humor of the interwoven stories, where all the characters meet at a birthday party for Goldilocks. Full color.