A heartfelt story for girls and boys about one grandfather's daring adventures as a heroic pirate sailing the seven seas! This is the perfect readalong picture book to share with your children at home -- or at sea! Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories.
When I was a fairy, I used to dance on daffodils. I used to bounce on blueberries and ride on raindrops. When I was a fairy, mountains were molehills.Back when I was a fairy . I'd almost forgot. This picture book is a heart-warming tale about magical creatures young and old, and the love between a child and their grandparent.Bouncing, running, jumping and cartwheeling among the flowers - who is this adventurous sprite? Touching on themes of memory, magic and love between the generations, find out the secret of this energetic little fairy in this perfect book for reading together.
The perfect book for long wintery evenings—not just under the Christmas tree! Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day?Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unqiue Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more!A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as - Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!With the atmospheric illustrations by Ewa Poklewska-Koziello, this is an ideal companion for the Christmas season.
