Unleash creativity and embark on a magical journey with "The Enchanted Easel," a captivating bedtime story picture book that will enthrall young readers with its enchanting tale. Follow Emma as she discovers a magical easel that transforms her paintings into living masterpieces, leading her to a gallery filled with animated art and extraordinary adventures. In this delightful story, children will be mesmerized by the vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling that bring Emma's artistic world to life. From interacting with her animated creations to solving creative puzzles that unlock the secrets of the enchanted easel, readers will join Emma in a whimsical adventure that sparks imagination and artistic inspiration. Included are charming coloring pages featuring scenes from Emma’s artistic escapades, and interactive puzzles that challenge young minds while providing hours of fun. Perfect for ages 4-8, "The Enchanted Easel" encourages artistic expression and imaginative play, making it an ideal addition to any bedtime story collection. Don't miss out on the creative magic! Add "The Enchanted Easel" to your child’s bookshelf today and let their imagination soar as they explore a world where art comes to life and creativity knows no bounds.

Discover a world of enchantment and adventure with "The Enchanted Toy Chest," a captivating bedtime story picture book that will transport young readers to a realm of magic and imagination. Follow Lily as she unlocks the secrets of an enchanted toy chest, leading to a series of whimsical and delightful adventures. In this enchanting tale, children will be swept away by the wonder of Lily's magical discoveries and the charming characters she encounters. From exploring fantastical lands to meeting talking toys, readers will join Lily on a journey filled with excitement and wonder. Filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, "The Enchanted Toy Chest" is the perfect bedtime story to spark imaginations and inspire dreams of magical adventures. Ideal for ages 4-8, this delightful book will ignite a love for creativity and the power of imagination in young readers. Plus, inside the book, enjoy coloring pages featuring scenes from "The Enchanted Toy Chest," as well as fun puzzles that will challenge young minds and keep them entertained long after bedtime. Don't miss out on the fun! Add "The Enchanted Toy Chest" to your bedtime story collection today and let the magic of imagination light up your dreams with joy and wonder.

Embark on a whimsical journey filled with magic and laughter with "The Magical Mitten," a delightful bedtime story picture book that will captivate young readers with its charm and imagination. Follow Benny as he discovers a magical mitten that grants wishes, leading to a series of unexpected and humorous events in his small town. In this enchanting tale, children will be swept away by the wonder of Benny's magical adventures and the hilarious mishaps that ensue. From granting wishes to causing chaos, readers will join Benny on a journey filled with laughter and fun. Filled with colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, "The Magical Mitten" is the perfect bedtime story to spark imaginations and inspire dreams of magical adventures. Ideal for ages 4-8, this captivating book will ignite a love for creativity and the power of imagination in young readers. Plus, inside the book, enjoy coloring pages featuring scenes from "The Magical Mitten," as well as fun puzzles that will challenge young minds and keep them entertained long after bedtime. Don't miss out on the fun! Add "The Magical Mitten" to your bedtime story collection today and let the magic of wishes light up your dreams with joy and wonder.

This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. At last--there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. key principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks. Although Learning Chinese Characters is primarily a book for serious learners of Mandarin Chinese, it can be used by anyone with interest in Chinese characters, without any prior knowledge of Chinese. It can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. All characters are simplified (as in mainland China), but traditional characters are also given, when available. Key features: Specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems. Characters are introduced in a logical sequence, which also gives priority to learning the most common characters first. Modern, simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and guidance on writing the character. This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well-indexed with easy lookup methods. The 800 Chinese characters and 1,033 compounds specified for the original HSK Level A proficiency test are covered.

Recounts legends and folktales from around the world concerning people's encounters with elves and fairies.

color reproduction of the 1911 edition