The Violet Fairy Book (Revised) by Andrew LangIn "The Violet Fairy Book," we hear strange and exotic tales from the far corners of the earth Japanese, Serbian, Lithuanian, Africa, Portuguese, Rumanian, and Russian. But they are told in the common language of the fairy tale, and the events will be familiar to children and grown ups alike. A magical dog called Schippeitaro helps his Japanese master; a man outwits a dragon in a Rumanian tale; and a Swahili story tells about a youth who visits the

Second volume in the "Eyes and No Eyes" series

Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova

as well as recipes

and strange noises have been heard coming from Berry Woods

—Stephen Prothero

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but even children who know Beatrix Potter's name probably know little about her

and Communities

They are chirping and flying and hopping all around you

Don't Know Much About Natural History: Education as a Barrier to Nature

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She has four grandchildren