Best Selling Books by Trina Schart Hyman

Featuring a new foreword by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin, this beloved fairytale is now available in a handsomely produced 40th anniversary edition. “Everything in this book is vital and alive. Open it up and drink it in.” —Jason Chin, illustrator of Caldecott-winning book Watercress When it was first published 40 years ago, Trina Schart Hyman’s retelling of Little Red Riding Hood created a sensation for its cozily detailed, romantic, and mysterious illustrations of one of childhood’s most popular stories. Since then, this Caldecott Honor book has become one of the best-loved editions of the tale, delighting generations with its wonderfully alive paintings. Jason Chin shares a heartfelt tribute to his mentor, Trina Schart Hyman, and her artistic legacy. Newly designed endpapers, foil stamped cover, and debossed case reminiscent of the original cloth cover makes this a treasured gift to share. Caldecott Honor Book the Golden Kite Award

The grumpy old woman had never properly celebrated Christmas until the year Star Mother''s youngest child came to Earth to find out what Christmas was all about. "Word and picture perfect." -- Booklist, starred review

Enter the Great Snow Forest to discover what Christmas truly is in this beautifully-produced reissue of a holiday classic from Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman. Once upon a time there was a little girl who had never heard of Christmas and therefore did not know what it was. So she sets off into the snowy woods in search of it, gathering a memorable troupe of animal companions along the way: a curious cat, a sad-faced hound, a regal hawk, a wise old fox, and an amusing nightingale. Each of her companions has questions: What does Christmas feel like? Is it comfortable and warm? What does it sound like? Does it laugh? Does it shriek? But beneath the gently falling snow, they discover a different answer to their questions than expected: Christmas is how Christmas feels. A timeless classic, this stunning reissue of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman''s gentle, introspective holiday tale, leaves readers with the greatest Christmas story of all: that Christmas is not only where you find it; it''s what you make of it.

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a picture surrounded by words beginning with that letter and featuring illustrations of children and the appropriate words.

Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated with a boy or girl playing with or using objects beginning with that letter.

When A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur''s Court was published in 1889, Mark Twain was undergoing a series of personal and professional crises. Thus what began as a literary burlesque of British chivalry and culture grew into a disturbing satire of modern technology and social thought. The story of Hank Morgan, a nineteenth-century American who is accidentally returned to sixth-century England, is a powerful analysis of such issues as monarchy versus democracy and free will versus determinism, but it is also one of Twain''s finest comic novels, still fresh and funny after more than 100 years.

This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexander''s story of a young man visiting--and then becoming--the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman''s most memorable artwork. Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Full color.

A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

A drummer carries the king of the storks across a river and is given a bone whistle that helps him win the princess for his wife.

Stretches out to reveal a land inhabited by gremlins, elves, trolls, fairies, witches, dragons, unicorns, and a prince and princess.

Le livre suit les quatre tableaux du ballet : l''anniversaire du prince Siegfried, la partie de chasse, la tromperie du sorcier, enfin le désespoir de Siegfried et Odette. Avec une documentation sur les interprétations du ballet.

Tous les habitants du village aiment la petite fille à la cape de velours rouge. Et sa grand-mère bien plus encore. Or, voilà qu''un jour la fillette doit aller rendre visite à son aïeule, tombée malade. Celle-ci habite au coeur de la forêt, où rôde un loup affamé...