Classic Nature

Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic book. It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure. Leaving the hedge behind, Dusty, Poppy, Primrose, and Wilfred set off downstream in Dusty's boat, the Periwinkle, on a journey that would take them all the way down to the sea.

Nichts war eine derartige Inspiration für Gedichte, wie die Natur. Egal, ob Herzschmerz, Freude oder Trauer, jeder große Dichter hat sich von unserer wunderschönen Natur inspirieren lassen. In dieser Sammlung finden Sie ausgewählte Gedichte von Deutschlands größten Lyrikern.

May Sinclair was the nom de plume of Mary Amelia St. Clair (1863-1946), a British writer who wrote novels, short stories and poetry. She was an active suffragette and a spiritualist. 'The Nature of the Evidence' is a ghost story about a first wife who returns to this world when her husband remarries, to protest her disapproval of his choice of second wife and prevent the two of them from ever sharing a bed.

Fast jeder deutsche Lyriker hat sich schon mal mit diesem Motiv befasst: Dem Menschen und seiner Rolle in der Natur. Diese Sammlung von Gedichten spiegelt die Gedanken dieser Dichter jetzt endlich in einem Stück wieder. Tauchen Sie ein in die Idee hinter Natur und Mensch von deutschen literarischen Größen, wie Fontane, Storm, Heine und Goethe.

The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a British children’s book by Margery Williams. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner, a small boy—a heartwarming fairy tale enjoyed by children for generations. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association voted the book #28 on the “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children.”

Âne, mulet, cheval, aucun animal n'accepte d'être chevauché par le soldat. Les parents de Delphine et Marinette lui proposent alors un mouton qui, docile, se laisse conduire à la guerre. Les fillettes, qui étaient attachées à l'animal, sont inconsolables et vont dès lors s'employer par tous les moyens à retrouver leur ami ! Titre recommandé par le ministère de l'Éducation nationale pour le cycle 3 (en classe de CM1-CM2) et en classe de 6e. La lecture pleine d’espièglerie de François Morel, servie par une ambiance sonore haute en couleurs, donne vie aux contes intemporels et savoureux de Marcel Aymé!

It was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was to prove to be!

It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin.…

Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise.… Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited. There was so much to carry. Poor Wilfred got very tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the grassy track. What was it Mrs Apple had said was in his hamper? Knives? Sandwiches? They were certainly heavy! When they finally arrived, Wilfred was allowed to open up the hamper and there he found the best treat of all….

A mother turkey protects her sleepy chicks from a sly fox and sings them a lullaby.

Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends as they gather for an outdoor adventure in search of the North Pole. This LibraryCall adaptation comes from A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the-Pooh story collection, published in 1926.

The little red hen asks her barnyard companions for help as she works to plant and harvest wheat, make flour, and bake some bread. But no one else does any of the work—and so no one else gets any of the reward. This classic story has been told and retold countless times.

Winnie-the-Pooh y sus amigos embarcan juntos en una aventura al aire libre buscando el Polo Norte.

In this short Aesop fable, a tiny mouse helps a great, big lion.

In this fable by Aesop, a thirsty crow finds a pitcher, but can’t reach the water at the bottom. How will the clever bird quench its thirst?

Eeyore’s tail is missing, and his friend Winnie the Pooh offers to find it for him. While searching, Pooh visits Owl in The Hundred Acre Wood to ask for his help. This adaptation comes from A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the-Pooh story collection, published in 1926.

In this fable by Aesop, two mice with very different lives highlight the value of simplicity.

In this fable by Aesop, Fox plays an insensitive trick on his friend Stork while they eat dinner together.

Peter Rabbit, a mischievous bunny, sneaks into Mr. McGregor’s garden to snack on lettuce and radishes. When Mr. McGregor finds Peter near his cucumbers, a chase begins. This beloved children’s story by Beatrix Potter is full of suspense and delight.

Black Beauty is a horse with a glossy coat and a white star on his forehead. Life in the peaceful fields with his mother is idyllic, but when Beauty is sold to a new owner he embarks on a dramatic journey that will take him from the stables of the rich to the streets of Victorian London...