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The tale of Nutcracker , written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816, has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years. It has retained its freshness because it appeals to the sense of wonder we all share.Maurice Sendak designed brilliant sets and costumes for the Pacific Northwest Ballet's Christmas production of Nutcracker and has created even more magnificent pictures especially for this book. He has joined with the eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce…

Anne of Green Gables Collection, Book 3 Anne Shirley Cuthbert’s dream to go to Redmond finally comes true-she, with Gilbert Blythe, Charlie Sloane, and Priscilla Grant join Redmond. Diana Barry was unhappy to see Anne go, but she had Fred-would they marry soon? Redmond brought many surprises for Anne-new friends- Philippa Gordon, Roy Gardner, and Christine Stuart. What role would they play in Anne’s life? What was the surprise that changes everything for Anne, just when she thought she would…

Windy Poplars takes on a charm of its own, when Anne Shirley boards with two widows, Aunt Kate, and Aunt Chatty, with Rebecca Dew as the caretaker-cum-cook, during her three-year term as principal in the village school. She captures her experiences with the residents of Summerside through letters to Gilbert, at Redmond Medical College, Kingsport. The Pringles make Anne’s life as a principal difficult, as she encounters problems and hostility both at school and in the neighbourhood. As is…

Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley Cuthbert marry and move to into their new house-“Anne’s House of Dreams,” as they lovingly name it. The first glimpse of Anne’s new home was a delight to the eye and spirit-it looked like a big, creamy seashell stranded on the harbour shore. Anne was delighted to be the third bride occupying this delightful house, as they enjoy their bliss as a newlywed couple.She was the perfect wife and homemaker and soon converted the little white house into a home–the home…

Anne of Green Gables collection, Book 1  This is the story of a talkative and imaginative eleven-year-old orphan, Anne-spelled with an ‘e,’ as she stresses to new acquaintances. Elderly siblings Mathew and Marilla Cuthbert change ‘wrong to right’ when they accept Anne instead of the boy they requested, a choice worth making, as Anne brightens up life at Green Gables with her endless stories and misadventures. Her imagination creates a world of fantasy around the lakes, woodlands,…

Anne of Green Gables Collection, Book 8 Anne Blythe’s youngest high-spirited daughter, 15-year-old Rilla, captures in her diary, the poignant story of how WWI affected the lives of the people of Glen St Mary, Canada. The premonition of Walter, Rilla’s brother-of the Piped Piper coming down the rainbow valley with a shadowy host behind him, came true, when news of the war was announced. Soon, every able-bodied man-young and old volunteered. How many would return? “Walter died for Canada-I must…

Level 1 Beginner Reader:1. Beauty and the Beast2. Cinderella3. The Emperor And The Nightingale4. The Emperor's New Clothes5. The Gingerbread Man6. Little Red Riding Hood7. Puss In Boots8. Sleeping Beauty9. Snow White10. The Boy Who Cried WolfLevel 2 Developing Reader:1. Aladdin2. Alice in Wonderland3. Arthur and the Sword in the Stone4. The Little Mermaid5. The Phantom of the Opera6. Pinocchio7. Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow8. The Snow Queen9. The Wind in the Willows10. The Wooden HorseLevel…

Titles In This Set :1. Bugs and Minibeasts2. Sea and Shore3. Age of the Dinosaurs4. Star and SpaceDescription :Bugs and MinibeastsThere are many bugs and minibeasts to meet in this book. From bumblebees and spiders to butterflies, ants and frogs, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.Sea and ShoreThere are all sorts of sea creatures to meet in this book. From crabs and fish to dolphins, turtles and seahorses, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from…

Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale. First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

his is a new title in the fantastic ‘Usborne First Reading’ series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.