New Releases by Jane Ray

Poetry about contemporary spiritual life, written in non-churchy and non-ironic language. Serious, humorous, often startling meditations engage the spiritual searching of both believers and non-believers. These poems are full of ideas but not academic, full of feeling but not sentimental. They can be unsettling for know-it-alls, challenging for skeptics, helpful for catechists, inspirational for preachers, and provide thoughtful support for prayer. The author is a Catholic of the Vatican II persuasion, a Boomer from the California coast, and has come to believe what she was once told by a Franciscan teacher: that there are no Christians in Heaven, because in heaven our human desperation for rigid identity systems dissolves in Love. Dedicated to all people who have come to feel that something is missing. This second edition has a foreword and author biography by Janet Nippell.

For her third volume in The Story Collector series, acclaimed author and illustrator Jane Ray ventures into forests, jungles, mountains, and even imaginary worlds. Here you will find stories about animals of all kinds: rough-skinned elephants, yellow-eyed tigers, hulking great bears, elegant springing antelope, wily rabbits, and more. The tales--which feature transformation, magic, empathy, kindness, and trickery--include: "The Singing Ringing Tree," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How the Rhinoceros Got his Skin," and "The Leopard''s Promise."

With this extraordinary collection of stories--each featuring a bird as a central character--Jane Ray has crafted a special gift for children who love to read and be read to. Ray, an internationally renowned picture-book artist, retells and stunningly illustrates a rich variety of tales from around the world. Some, like Oscar Wilde''s "The Happy Prince," are beloved; others, like the charming African myth "Mulungu Paints the Birds," will become new favorites. The writers include the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Edward Lear. Jane''s writing style simply glides along, revealing tales of wonder, magic, and mystery.

The sea is full of mystery and enchantment--and this extraordinary second volume in The Story Collector series captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: "The Fisherman and His Wife," "Whalesong," "Lobster Quadrille," "The Ballad of John Silver," and many more.

Inna Jane Ray''s poems in California Hours move between childhood memories and imagined futures across a dramatic human and natural landscape. Writing in the late 1970s, Ray painted the effects of drought, flood, fire and urbanization in her native California. Bonnie Barrett''s design accompanies each of the eight poems in the cycle with a painting, journal sketch or black and white photo by Inna Ray.

A Nature Storybook about hummingbirds, beautifully told and illustrated by Nicola Davies and Jane Ray.From Nicola Davies, award-winning non-fiction author, and Jane Ray, one of the country''s finest illustrators, comes a spellbinding Nature Storybook about hummingbirds. A hummingbird weighs less than a nickel, less than a 20 pence piece, less than a 50 cent bit. Whatever way you use to measure it, it''s tiny. But every spring, hummingbirds that have spent the winter in Mexico fly north to make the most of the warmer weather. They nest as far north as Canada and Alaska - a 2,000-mile trip, made by a bird smaller than your thumb. This is the story of one spring migration: of a tiny bird, its amazing journey and the people it meets along the way.

Jasmine''s garden has the most delicious fruit in the village--but someone is eating all her beautiful apples and apricots, kiwis and kumquats, papayas and peaches. Determined to discover the thief''s identity, Jasmine waits ... and waits. Little does she imagine that when he arrives, he''ll lead her on a magical journey through the skies.

Collins Big Cat readers and workbooks help children to learn how to read in English - accurately, fluently and with enjoyment. Contains the following Readers and Workbooks:� Carry Me (lilac)� Little Red Riding Hood (lilac)� Oh Dear Me, I''m Late for Tea (lilac)� Stop That Robot (lilac)� The pied piper of Hamelin (lilac)� In the Garden (pink A)

Charming three-dimensional scenes transform the story of Cinderella into a fairy-tale gift to treasure. Jane Ray’s layered cut-paper artwork elegantly retells the time-honored tale of a scullery maid turned royalty. Six meticulously detailed tableaux include a shabby kitchen, a gorgeous nightscape in a magical garden, and a sparkling ballroom filled with nobles, as well as Cinderella’s iconic gilded pumpkin coach. Side panels unfold to reveal the story’s text and evoke an evening at the theater. Little girls who dream of fairy godmothers will adore this unique portrayal of the world’s most famous princess — no glass slippers required.

"Who will get rid of the rats?" A book without words - in which the old German folktale is told in illustrations. Includes ideas for guided reading at back of book.

On each of the twelve days of Christmas, more and more gifts arrive from the recipient''s true love.

Come sono nate le stagioni, il cacciatore e il cigno, il santo e il corvo, il racconto del leone, ... queste e altre storie sugli animali, il rispetto della natura e la relazione con l''uomo.

Discovering a fairy with an injured wing in her dollhouse, a surprised Rosy nurtures her untidy and demanding houseguest while Rosy''s father recuperates in the hospital.

A l''orée d''une grande forêt vivait un pauvre bûcheron avec sa femme et ses deux enfants. Le garçon s''appelait Hansel et la fille Gretel. Le bûcheron avait bien du mal à nourrir sa famille et, lorsque survint la famine, il fut désespéré.

Retells, in six dioramas with accompanying text, the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony.

When Rosy discovers a REAL fairy living in her beloved dolls'' house she cannot believe her eyes! But Thistle is no ordinary fairy and has one or two very unfairylike habits! Can Rosy help the fairy to mend her wing and fly again, and in turn, perhaps the fairy can help Rosy when she needs it most... A touching and memorable tale about friendship and caring for others from Jane Ray, the much-loved and world-renowned illustrator and storyteller.

Une jolie princesse avec une peau blanche comme la neige, des lèvres rouges comme le sang et des cheveux noirs comme l''ébène... sans oublier la vilaine reine dont la jalousie n''a d''égal que sa grande cruauté! La légendaire histoire de Blanche-Neige racontée à travers six illustrations en trois dimensions pour rejouer à l''infini comme dans un petit théâtre au décor raffiné ce merveilleux conte de fées!

In a land that has stood barren, parched by drought and ravaged by frosts since the Queen''s death, the King sets his three daughters the task of making the kingdom bloom again, and discovers that sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

The greedy and self-centered king of Capri has a reversal of fortune when the wind blows all of his precious things into the backyard of a kind and generous Naples washerwoman, Mrs. Jewel.

This vibrant retelling of the Garden of Eden remains faithful to the biblical text, whilst acknowledging the many creation tales told all over the world. The story of Adam and Eve covers universal issues instantly recognizable to children and their parents: individuality, responsibility, growing up and independence, to name a few.

On the edge of the forest, high in the old oak tree, sits Jub, shaking out the happy endings into the violet night air.

The story of Adam and Eve transcends age and culture with its potent allegories of utter peace and tranquility, its hard-learned lessons, and the experience of growing up and entering the outside world. Beautiful illustrations and direct prose retell this tale of a precious garden and its peaceful but curious inhabitants. El cuento de Adán y Eva supera edad y cultura con alegorías de paz y tranquilidad, lecciones difíciles, y la experiencia de crecerse y salir al mundo exterior. Ilustraciones lindas y prosa directa cuentan esta historia de un jardín precioso y su habitantes pacíficos y curiosos.

A stunning collection of three best-loved stories from the Bible.