Sagor, myter och legender

Alla har vi sett bilden med den lilla prinsessan Tuvstarr som tittar ner i en skogstjärns mörka vatten. Och den mäktiga skogen, där bergtrollen bor, har blivit sinnebilden för en svensk sagoskog. Vi känner igen John Bauers vackra, mystiska och suggestiva bilder.

Det är nu mer än hundra år sedan konstnären John Bauer (1882-1918) debuterade som illustratör till sagoböckerna "Bland tomtar och troll". Han blev snabbt en älskad konstnär och räknas än idag som en av våra största svenska sagoillustratörer. Denna vackra presentutgåva innehåller ett urval av Bauers allra bästa. Här återfinns de klassiska sagorna av dåtidens främsta berättare som Jeanna Oterdahl, Elsa Beskow med flera. Boken lämpar sig bra för högläsning och är rikt illustrerad med helsidesbilder i färg.

JOHN BAUERS egen saga blev tyvärr alldeles för kort. John Bauer, med hustru och treårig son, omkom när ångbåten Per Brahe gick till botten en stormig natt på Vättern 1918.

The Newbery-winning fantasy series now available in gorgeous new paperback editions!

Since The Book of Three was first published in 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli—all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary land of Prydain. Released over a period of five years, Lloyd Alexander's beautifully written tales not only captured children's imaginations but also garnered the highest critical praise.

The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor Book, and the final volume in the chronicles, The High King, crowned the series by winning the Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

Henry Holt is proud to present this classic series in a new, redesigned paperback format. The jackets feature stunning art by acclaimed fantasy artist David Wyatt, giving the books a fresh look for today's generation of young fantasy lovers. The companion book of short stories, The Foundling is also available in paperback at this time.

In their more than thirty years in print, the Chronicles of Prydain have become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. This title has Common Core connections.

From multi-award-winning author J.E. Reed comes a breathtaking new series full of love and survival.

A queen in hiding. Two countries at war.

When eighteen-year-old Arianna is stolen from her family and sold into slavery, she spends months disguised as a half-breed Fae struggling against the devastations of a decade-long war. But she never expected to find herself at the mercy of her country's greatest enemy.

General Rion is ruthless and commanding. He relishes in his reputation as The Demon-a vile creature incapable of love or compassion. With a secret no one can know, Arianna strives to placate him while plotting her escape, but sometimes fate has other plans and rumors can't always be trusted.

She'll have to make a choice. Kill the most feared male on the continent or stay and let a forbidden bond take root. But what will happen when he discovers her secret?

Trigger Warnings: War, Violence, Slavery, Torture, Death, Blood, Starvation, Kidnapping, Injury, SA (no on page descriptions only mentioned), Loss of a Parent

This beloved Newbery Honor-winning story about a feisty heroine is sure to enchant readers new and old. 

At her birth, Ella of Frell receives a foolish fairy''s gift—the “gift” of obedience. Ella must obey any order, whether it''s to hop on one foot for a day and a half, or to chop off her own head! But strong-willed Ella does not accept her fate...

Against a bold backdrop of princes, ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, and fairy godmothers, Ella goes on a quest to break the curse forever.

The Black Cauldron, the Newbery Medal-winning second book in Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain

In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away. Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is to destroy the Black Cauldron he uses to create his dreaded soldiers.

Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and his loyal companions must journey deep into Arawn's domain to destroy the Black Cauldron. For each of them, the quest has special meaning. For Taran, it is a glorious opportunity to use his first sword in battle. But war requires a sacrifice greater than he'd ever imagined. . . .

Includes a new pronunciation guide. This title has Common Core connections.

I denna sagosamling finns sex charmiga berättelser med julen som tema, fulla av tomtar, snö och den magiska stämning som hör julen till. Läs till exempel om den lilla dinosaurien som inte gillade julen, eller förenklade versioner av klassiska berättelser som En julsaga och Nötknäpparen. Sagorna är fint illustrerade och lagom långa att läsas vid läggdags. Så kryp ner i sängen, lägg er tillrätta och kom i magisk julstämning med dessa roliga och spännande sagor.

I samma serie: Korta godnattsagor Korta sagor om dinosaurier Korta godnattsagor för söta drömmar

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