Most Popular Books by Jane Ray

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

A stunningly-illustrated telling of this much-loved bible story. Overflows with life and activity.

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.

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.

A retelling of the events leading up to and following the birth of Jesus Christ.

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.

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.

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.

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 book to share and treasure, this is a true celebration of life. From the highly acclaimed illustrator of The Story of Christmas and Noah''s Ark comes the tale of the Creation, the seven-day genesis of the earth and its inhabitants, as recounted in the King James Version of the Bible. Brilliant full-color pictures reveal each unfolding detail of God''s plan.

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

A book which takes your breath away as it exxplores in words and images the ancient and eternal mysteries of the heavens. It contains over 20 myths and legends, alongside pages of Sunlore, Moonlore and Starlore, facts and ideas about how people used to navigate by the stars and why they thought the earth was flat, about the Star Of Bethlehem , and the Signs of the Zodiac.

Habla de los cuentos que han contado las personas del mundo antiguo, explica su entendimiento de lo que ellos podian ver en el cielo.

Christmas eve is the most magical night of the year, when the house is scented with wood smoke and spices, and there are secrets under every bed! Snow whispers down like feathers and every child waits, breathless, for the curtain to rise on Christmas day . . . And for one little girl, this Christmas eve is more magical than any before. When the clock strikes midnight, her new nutcracker doll comes to life and leads her through battle with the wicked Mouse King and his troops all the way to the Kingdom of Sweets. From award-winning artist, Jane Ray, comes a beautiful contemporary gift edition of this best-loved Christmas ballet story.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Where do the king''s beautiful daughter disappear to night after night? And who can solve the mystery of the twelve pairs of dancing slippers, worn to shreds by the morning? Internationally acclained illustrator Jane Ray brings to vivid life the fun-loving princesses of the classic Grimm fairy tale, as they boldly escape the confines of their father''s castle. Each one is a character in her own right--a loving sister and a not-so-dutiful daughter--enjoying their moments of freedom as well as their beautiful brocade ballgowns. With its sumptuous detailed illustrations and gold and silver highlights, The Twelve Dancing Princesses is the latest jewel in the crown of Jane Ray''s retellings of classic stories, which are themselves rapidly becoming modern classics.

Quand un petit gars hardi trouve un petit pois, il fait trois petits pas, siffle trois notes et puis s''en va... Mais où va-t-il donc comme ça ?

Terre, feu, eau, air... Entrez dans la ronde des éléments et découvrez, au travers de mythes, histoires et légendes du monde entier, combien ils peuvent être magiques et mystérieux. Un livre enchanteur, à mi-chemin entre réalité et imaginaire, qui nous rappelle aussi que les éléments sont précieux, indispensables à notre vie sur terre.

Hänsel und Gretel sind im Wald ausgesetzt worden. Ein weisser Vogel führt sie zu einem Haus aus Brot und Kuchen, in dem eine steinalte Frau lebt...

Imagine un roi très riche gouvernant l''île de Capri et des gens très pauvres vivant à Naples. Et essaie d''imaginer ce qui se passerait si, emportés par une terrible tempête, tous les biens les plus précieux du roi se retrouvaient à Naples, dans l''arrière-cour de Mme Bijou, la blanchisseuse. Qu''arriverait-il alors ? Les rôles vont s''inverser, permettant la naissance d''un merveilleux amour...

Der König möchte unbedingt wissen, was es mit den zertanzten Schuhen seiner 12 Töchter für eine Bewandnis hat.