Eric Kincaid Ordre des livres (chronologique)

An adaptation of the classic fables includes "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse," and two hundred others

When the garden was dripping wet, just a few days after the thistledown had drifted up to the sky, out of the fat grey clouds came extra-large, shiny raindrops. Clinging to each raindrop was a new Rainy Day Fairy. Have you ever wondered how Rainy Day Fairies get such beautiful wings? Then read on...

Aimed at children aged 4-6, the four stories in this collection combine simple, repetitive text with large. easy-to-read type and fun illustrations. '

The book explores themes of ambition, power, and guilt through the tragic story of Macbeth, a Scottish general whose encounter with three witches ignites his desire for the throne. As they prophesy that he will become king, dark thoughts of murder consume him, which he struggles to suppress. Encouraged by his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan in his sleep and ascends to the throne. However, Macbeth's reign is plagued by paranoia and fear of losing power, leading him to further violence, including the murder of his friend Banquo. Haunted by guilt and the specter of Banquo, he seeks out the witches again, who provide misleading assurances of his invincibility. Ultimately, his downfall comes at the hands of Macduff, who was born by cesarean section, fulfilling the witches' prophecy. The play concludes with the tragic fates of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, who succumbs to madness, underscoring the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and moral decay.

Oliver Twist naît orphelin dans l'Angleterre du XIXe siècle. Mal nourri, exploité dès ses plus jeunes années, le pauvre garçon endure tout avec patience. Mais un jour, il refuse les traitements injustes qu'il subit et fuit vers Londres. Recueilli par une bande de jeunes voleurs, il découvre alors un autre monde, tout aussi cruel. Le destin cessera-t-il de s'acharner contre Oliver ?

Krátké pohádkové příběhy ze života zvířátek i lidí jsou doplněny moudrým ponaučením.

Na Zemi žijí tisíce druhů zvířat, z nichž mnohá se stala hrdiny literárních příběhů. Tato kniha nabízí fascinující povídky, které zachycují zvířata v dramatických situacích. Dozvíte se o koni poslaném do války, slonu stopovaném bílým lovcem v Africe, a o bílé velrybě, která se obrací proti svým pronásledovatelům. Příběh vědecké expedice, prchající před prehistorickým monstrem, vás také nadchne. Kromě těchto vzrušujících příběhů zde najdete i historky o jiných zvířatech, jako je žába, která prohraje závod kvůli podvodu, a pes, jenž riskuje život, aby zachránil svého pána před utonutím. Příběhy pocházejí z různých koutů světa, od Afriky po Aljašku, a napsali je mistři jako Kenneth Grahame, Mark Twain, Jack London a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Prostřednictvím těchto povídek se seznámíte s množstvím zvířat a jejich životy, zatímco hrdinové příběhů zažívají neuvěřitelné cesty a dobrodružství. Všechna zvířata a lidští hrdinové vás potěší a přinesou vám jedinečné zážitky.

Pohádky, plné kouzel a kouzelníků, bojů obrů a příšer. Boje mezi chytrostí a hloupostí, neposlušností a tupostí.

Übersetzung aus dem Englischen von Gisela Fischer, illustriert von Eric Kincaid. 24 Seiten, Format 19,6 x 18 cm.

This deluxe illustrated edition contains Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first twelve stories and includes such famous cases as "The Red-headed League," in which Holmes uncovers a well-concealed, devilishly clever criminal plot; "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," in which Holmes must trap a jewel thief-with astonishing results; "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," in which Holmes and Watson find themselves dealing with treachery, violence, and deadly snakes; and nine more equally thrilling and puzzling mysteries.

An anthology of poetry that covers the widest range of children's verse from classic, haunting, humorous, epic and magical.

Geschichten aus dem Tante Mathildas Schaukelstuhl - bk1521; Pestalozzi Verlag; Lucy Kincaid & Eric Kincaid; Paperback; 1993

It is Friday night and Mr and Mrs Darling are out having dinner with friends. A shadow slips in to the nursery where the children are sleeping followed closely by Peter Pan who is hoping to catch it. Here start the adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, and Wendy, John and Michael who travel with him to his home in Neverland...

A children's classic, featuring Mowgli, the Indian boy brought up by wolves in the jungle, his companions, Baloo and Bagheera, and his enemy, Shere Khan.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a novel by Lewis Carroll that tells the story of a girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. In this whimsical realm, Alice encounters a series of bizarre characters and experiences nonsensical events that challenge her understanding of reality. The narrative explores themes of identity, curiosity, and the absurdity of life, as Alice navigates through a landscape where logic is turned upside down. The story is a reflection on the nature of childhood and imagination, inviting readers to embrace the wonder and chaos of a world unbound by the rules of the ordinary. Carroll's inventive language and playful storytelling create a rich tapestry of adventure, making Alice's journey both enchanting and thought-provoking.

Pipkin is helping grandmother rabbit with the laundry and it is a very, very windy day.

Join in the delights and disasters on the riverbank with Mole and friends. If you like great adventures, then The Wind in the Willows is for you! Not only does this edition include the unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other things you might enjoy.

Adapted by Lucy Kincaid. Illustrated by Eric Kincaid. Brimax Books 1987. A4 Glossy hardcover large print. The stories are:HANSEL AND GRETELTOWN MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSETHUMBELINATHE WIZARD OF OZCINDERELLAPINOCCHIOTHE LITTLE MERMAIDALADDINTHE SNOW QUEEN