Young readers will be eager to sample the literary genius in the Treasury of Illustrated Classics series. Short, concise chapters in each of the 12 1-c illustrated titles will keep them in anticipation of the adventure built into every beloved tale. Each must-have title is as engaging for first-time readers as those revisiting their favorite stories Hardcover editions and charmingly illustrated covers add to their appeal. View More...
Young readers will be eager to sample the literary genius in the Treasury of Illustrated Classics series. Short, concise chapters in each of the 12 1-c illustrated titles will keep them in anticipation of the adventure built into every beloved tale. Each must-have title is as engaging for first-time readers as those revisiting their favorite stories Hardcover editions and charmingly illustrated covers add to their appeal. View More...
Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a brilliant Scottish scholar, man of letters, and serious student of folklore. His series of "fairy books" is generally regarded as among the richest collections in the English language. Gathered from around the world -- from Norse and Icelandic sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many other areas -- these books not only introduced generations of youngsters to the enchanting world of fairyland but gave adults an opportunity to return to the wonderful realm of make-believe.This delightful selection of six popular tales from Lang's Blue... View More...
An illustrated adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages Clever and confident, Emma is positive that she can find the perfect husband for her new friend Harriet. But with one mistake after another, Emma realizes that she might not understand people as well as she thought. In fact, she might not even understand her own heart. About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics: Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled fo... View More...
It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres -- these are the companions who will thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have proved. From the day that they were first printed, the Lang fairy tale books of many colors have entertained thousands of boys and girls, as they have also brought pleasure to the many parents who have read these unforgettable classi... View More...
One of the most popular books ever written about childhood charmingly recounts the homelife of four sisters: literary-minded Jo March; Meg, the older sister who marries a young tutor; fashionable and artistic Amy; and gentle, musically inclined Beth. An unforgettable depiction of mid-19th century New England life. Abridged. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. View More...
PETER PAN is the story of a mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up. He spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with mermaids, Indians, fairies, and pirates, and from time to time meeting ordinary children from the world outside. The story of Peter Pan has been a popular one for adaptation into other media as well. Its characters and storyline have been used as the basis for a number of motion pictures (live action and animated), stage plays and musicals, television programs, a bal... View More...
Peter Pan -- a little boy who doesn't want to grow up -- has run off to Never-Never Land where he becomes the leader of a wild tribe of Lost Boys. This amazing fantasy land is also home to Tinker Bell the fairy, the Indian princess Tiger Lily, and a ragtag band of pirates led by Peter's longtime enemy, Captain Hook.Somewhere along the way, Peter manages to lose his shadow, and while searching for it, meets the Darling children -- who immediately become his friends. After a quick lesson in flying, they're all off to Never-Never Land and one thrilling adventure after another.Over the years, Jame... View More...
