Paul Galdone

Sagan om hönan som trodde att världen höll på att gå under En dag faller ett ekollon ner i huvudet på ­Höna-Pöna! Då tror hon att himlen håller på att ramla ner och springer iväg för att berätta det för kungen ... Karneval utger Paul Galdones tolkning av den klassiska sagan Höna-Pöna. Paul Galdone (1907 1986) var en ungersk-amerikansk barnboksförfattare och illustratör. Han har illustrerat hundratals barnböcker. Bland annat adapterade och illustrerade han många klassiska sagor. På svenska har tidigare utkommit bl.a. De tre bockarna Bruse, Bord duka dig, Bulleribasius och Mästerkatten i stövlar. Höna-Pöna i Sverige också kallad Den lilla kycklingen, i den engelskspråkiga världen kallad ­Henny-Penny eller Chicken Little är en sede­lärande euro­peisk folk­saga om en höna som på lösa grunder får för sig att världen håller på att gå ­under. Uttrycket Himlen ramlar ner! , som har en framträdande plats i berättelsen, används i många länder för att indikera en stark, men ogrundad, övertygelse om att en stor kata­strof är nära förestående. Liknande berättelser går tillbaka mer än 25 århundraden.Mästerkatten i stövlar.

With over half a million copies sold, this charming nursery classic by two-time Caldecott Honoree Paul Galdone is beloved by generations of readers, and just right for little hands to hold during story time.This classic tale featuring an unsuspecting bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks from award-winning author/illustrator Paul Galdone is a must-have for the youngest readers and listeners!When three bears leave their house to go for a walk in the wood, leaving their porridge to cool, a young girl named Goldilocks comes calling… And what a mess she makes!Great Big, Middle-Sized, and Little Wee readers alike will love Paul Galdone's delightful depiction of the original folk tale.Don't miss Paul Galdone's other favorite board books, including:The Gingerbread Boy Board BookHenny Penny Board BookThe Three Billy Goats Gruff Board BookThe Three Little Pigs Board Book

With over half a million copies sold, this charming nursery classic by two-time Caldecott Honoree Paul Galdone is beloved by generations of readers, and just right for little hands to hold during story time."Run! Run! Run! Catch me if you can! You can't catch me! I'm the Gingerbread Boy, I am! I am!" This classic tale is perfect for the youngest readers and listeners, with humorous text and vivid pictures by award-winning author/illustrator Paul Galdone.The Gingerbread Boy has escaped from the oven, and now everyone wants to eat him! See if you can keep up with the Gingerbread Boy as he outruns a little old woman, a cow, and even a field full of mowers. But what happens when he meets up with a clever, and very hungry, fox?“A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone’s broadly humorous color wash drawings.” —School Library Journal, starred review“Galdone’s expressive, unassuming style just right for [a] very young audience” —Kirkus Reviews

Beloved by generations, the funny story of reaping what you sow comes to life in this classic board book with Caldecott Honoree Paul Galdone’s dynamic, amusing pictures.When the Little Red Hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I!’ said the cat. ‘Not I!’ said the dog. ‘Not I!’ said the mouse." They won’t water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either.So in the end, the Little Red Hen eats the cake all by herself as well!Paul Galdone’s delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations—packed with charming details—add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up!

Can the three Billy Goats Gruff cross the troll's bridge without being eaten? Find out in the perfect board book introduction to the beloved must-have classic by two-time Caldecott Honor-winner Paul Galdone. The three Billy Goats Gruff are hungry They want to go over the bridge and up the hillside to a fine meadow full of grass and daisies where they can eat and eat and eat.But under the bridge lives a troll who's as mean as he is ugly... How will they ever get past him?An energetic, predictable chorus makes for a wonderful read-aloud of this classic tale.Don't miss Paul Galdone's other favorite board books, including: The Gingerbread Boy Board BookHenny Penny Board BookThe Three Little Pigs Board Book

Homer Fink could speak Latin and Greek or chart the orbit of the planet Jupiter, but when it came to tying his shoelaces or knotting his tie Homer was helpless. The Adventures of Homer Fink is a story of youth’s first awareness of power and philosophy and love. It is peopled with characters as real as your next-door neighbours and yet uniquely extraordinary. Above all, this is a tale full of humour and affection and the wonder of growing up.

Give me my bone When a teeny-tiny woman finds a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny village churchyard, she takes it home to boil for her teeny-tiny supper. She never expects the bone will object. This old English ghost story, retold and illustrated with singular wit by Paul Galdone, is spine-tingling, funny bone-tickling fun. With hidden details to discover in the illustrations and plenty of repetition in the text, young children will enjoy joining in on this read-aloud. Now part of the Folk Tale Classics series, with gold foil stamping on the cover, this one is sure to become a story time favorite at Halloween or any time

When a miller tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the king locks her up to await his treasure. Suddenly, a strange little man appears, offering to carry out her task--but he demands payment. She finally promises him something most precious, and years later, he comes back to claim his due. Paul Galdone's fluid storytelling brings new life to this familiar tale. The large trim size makes this an ideal choice for reading aloud with little ones.

This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks.

Paul Galdone's masterful storytelling brings new life to this familiar high-stakes tale of a mysterious little man who makes a devastating deal with the miller's daughter. Sold to a king who expects her to spin straw into gold, she promises Rumpelstilstkin the most valuable thing of all in exchange for his help, and she must outwit him when he comes to claim his due. Children will delight in the illustrations, replete with details and rich colors. This new addition to the Folk Tale Classics series is an outstanding addition to any fairy tale collection.

"A favorite nursery tale delightfully illustrated in strong line and color in Galdone's familiar and likable style." --Booklist Another popular retelling by Paul Galdone joins the Folk Tale Classics series Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox. With its tongue-twisting rhymes, rich illustrations, surprising ending, and beautiful gold foil cover accents, this funny read-aloud will make a great addition to any child's library of classics.

Galdone has already proven many times over that he is perfectly at home with those traditional nursery tales that are still preschoolers favorites, and his expressive, unassuming style just right for their very young audience. "Kirkus Reviews"No child should be without the best versions of the best stories, all told and illustrated by the masterful Paul Galdone: "The Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Gingerbread Boy."Pair this boxed set with the Folktale Classics Keepsake Collection "

"Mr. Galdone . . . had a knack for communicating humor through the eyes of his characters, whether he was drawing an overconfident wolf ogling a clever pig or a mouse in raptures at the scent of a freshly baked cake."--Wall Street Journal This wonderful library includes four classic stories, all told and illustrated by the award-winning Paul Galdone: The Three Bears, Three Little Kittens, The Little Red Hen, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Pair this gift box with the Folktale Classics Heirloom Library

"Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew her..." So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of "Little Red Riding Hood", and lends beautiful, vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and Paul Galdone's older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely, nostalgic, full-colour pictures.

The Green Song is a children's book written by Doris Troutman Plenn. The story follows a young girl named Molly who loves nature and spends her days exploring the outdoors. One day, she hears a beautiful song that she can't identify, but she knows it's coming from a nearby tree. She climbs up to investigate and discovers a family of birds living in the branches. Molly becomes fascinated with the birds and spends her days watching them and learning about their habits. She even begins to write a song about them, which she calls ""The Green Song."" As she sings her song, she realizes that she wants to protect the birds and their habitat. With the help of her family and friends, Molly starts a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of preserving nature. They organize a community clean-up and plant new trees to provide homes for the birds. Molly's song becomes a rallying cry for the cause, and soon everyone in the community is singing ""The Green Song"" and working together to protect the environment. The Green Song is a heartwarming story about the power of one person to make a difference. It teaches children about the importance of nature and encourages them to take action to protect the environment. The book is beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors and detailed images of the birds and their habitat. It is a must-read for any child who loves nature and wants to make a positive impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.