Doris Orgel Livres

Three Greek goddesses, Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera, tell their own stories. Includes information about Greek society and religion.

The story follows two crows, one large and one small, as they embark on a whimsical journey from dawn to dusk. Readers are invited to count alongside them, engaging with numbers from one to ten and back again. This playful approach to counting combines charming illustrations and a delightful narrative, making it an enjoyable experience for young readers.

Annie invites her friends to a lively gathering where they can embrace their true selves and enjoy a delicious meal of spaghetti and meatballs. The event promises a blend of fun and laughter, creating a warm atmosphere for everyone to bond and celebrate their individuality.

The story follows a boy named Bill, who, despite his lack of common sense, is determined to improve with each mistake he makes. Following his mother's advice leads to humorous and chaotic outcomes, but ultimately, both Bill and his mother discover that his good heart compensates for his blunders. This tale combines humor and warmth, making it an enjoyable read-aloud experience for families.

The story follows a young mouse in search of a dependable and strong partner for marriage. As she embarks on her quest, she discovers that the ideal mate may be closer than she initially thought. This gentle and charming tale emphasizes themes of love and self-discovery, making it an ideal read for shared moments.

One old button and a pot of boiling water? What kind of soup is that? With a Rag-Tag Meg as cook and Mandy as her trusted helper, it's a tasty concoction as well as a valuable lesson. A brand-new twist on a well-loved old folk take--perfect for reading together. FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight. - Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases. - Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especiallly for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help. - Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.

Aesop's fables are as wise and true today as they were more than 2,600 years ago. Now, distinguished author Doris Orgel retells these timeless stories for the next generation. A brave little mouse extracts a thorn from a lion's paw, steady tortoise beats cocky hare in a footrace, a boy cries wolf too many times.... Elegantly and economically told against a backdrop of expressive, detailed illustrations, this gift book presents Aesop's kindly lessons for today's children in a book sure to become an essential addition to any youngster's library. Each story is accompanied by an interesting fact about Aesop and his time; these build to an accessible history of the legendary figure.

12 Fabeln von Äsop – kurze, prägnante Lebensweisheiten meist aus dem Mund sprechender Tiere -, ein Vorwort der Nacherzählerin, in dem sie den Kindern erklärt, was eine Fabel ist und wer Äsop war. Zu jeder Geschichte gibt es noch einen kurzen Sachhinweis mit Bild, der passende Erläuterungen liefert. In unserem Buch erschließt sich die „Moral“ aus dem Text – z. B. bei der titelgebenden Geschichte, dass auch kleine Tiere große Hilfe leisten können. Den antiquiert wirkenden Reim am Ende der Fabeln gibt es nicht mehr.

Sarahs Zimmer mit den Bäumen und Blumen an den Wänden, den Glastieren auf dem Regal und dem Puppenhaus am Fenster ist für Jenny eine unwiderstehliche Verlockung. Doch seit sie einst heimlich dort herumgetollt und die Schätze der älteren Schwester zerbrochen hat, ist die Tür mit einem Riegel, viel zu hoch für Jennys Hand, zugesperrt. Eines Nachts aber erfüllt sich ihr sehnlicher Wunsch: Im Traum schwebt Jenny in Sarahs Zauberreich, freundlich begrüßt von den Puppen und Tieren, den Bäumen und Blumen. Doch viel wunderbarer als der Traum ist die Wirklichkeit am nächsten Tag.