| Author | : Jonathan London |
| Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish |
| Total Pages | : 38 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780761455233 |
A trumpeter swan family stays close together as the cygnets learn how to feed themselves, honk when predators are nearby, and develop flight feathers. Includes facts about the trumpeter swan, the largest waterfowl in the world.
| Author | : James Riordan |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 34 |
| Release | : 2019-05-02 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1472969499 |
Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) A delightful retelling of a classic story with a twist, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. The little swan is not quite like his brothers and sisters. He's small and brown and just doesn't fit in. So he sets off alone into the big, wide world. Will the ugly little swan find a friend? Will he discover who he truly is? This heartwarming fairytale with a twist from well-known author James Riordan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Brendan Kearney and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher
| Author | : James Riordan |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 33 |
| Release | : 2010-03-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1408122162 |
An appealing fairy tale with a twist, illustrated in full colour and perfect for young readers aged 5 to 7 years.
| Author | : Roald Dahl |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2000-05-22 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1101652950 |
Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is coming soon to Netflix! Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly
| Author | : Mercedes Lackey |
| Publisher | : Astra Publishing House |
| Total Pages | : 312 |
| Release | : 2000-05-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1101119063 |
After his wife's untimely death, a powerful sorcerer dedicates his life to seeking revenge against all womankind. He turns his captives into beautiful swans--who briefly regain human form by the fleeting light of the moon. Only Odette, noblest of the enchanted flock, has the courage to confront her captor. But can she gain the allies she needs to free herself and the other swan-maidens from their magical slavery?A monumental tale of loyalty and betrayal, of magic good and evil, of love both carnal and pure, and of the duality of human nature, The Black Swan is a rich tapestry which is sure to become an all-time masterpiece of fantasy.
| Author | : Matthew Mehan |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 48 |
| Release | : 2021-07-20 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781505120608 |
A swan must waddle before a swan can fly! Manhattan's Central Park seems an unlikely place for a family of swans to raise their baby cygnet, but family life is full of surprises, happy mistakes, and mysterious joys. Join Father and Mother Swan and their Handsome Little Cygnet as they paddle through four beautifully illustrated seasons in Central Park. Smile a lot--and cry just a little--as you follow the journey of a baby swan who grows up to learn what and who he really is. From best-selling author and illustrator team Matthew Mehan and John Folley, this wonderful and surprising revision of the Ugly Duckling will please the whole family with beautiful prose and page after page of lush watercolor illustrations. Even enjoy a seek-n-find in the back of the book, learning about the landmarks and wildlife of Central Park, among other amusing mysteries.
| Author | : Linda Williams Aber |
| Publisher | : Scholastic Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780439545235 |
Beautiful Odette is led into an enchanted forest where she is turned into a swan by the evil wizard, Rothbart, who is determined to destroy the forest and all of its creatures.
| Author | : Laurel Snyder |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2015-08-18 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1452153639 |
The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all around. But one night . . . One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful, inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully captured in this exquisite picture book.
| Author | : Golden Books |
| Publisher | : Golden Books |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780375826399 |
Based on the video and DVD scheduled for release in September, this storybook stars Barbie as Odette in this romantic retelling of Tchaikovsky's beloved classic ballet. Full color.
