Abbie Farwell Brown

She stooped once more to pick up something which had fallen out when the cover was jarred open. It was a pink papier-mâché angel, such as are often hung from the top of Christmas trees as a crowning symbol. Norah stood holding it between thumb and finger, staring amazedly. Who would think to find such a bit of frivolity in the house of Miss Terry! The Christmas Angel is a stirring reminder of what really matters at Christmas and throughout the year....

Cinco cuentos maravillosos seleccionados por Daniela Rotlaust del maravilloso libro En los días de los gigantes, de Abbie Farwell Brown son una buena introducción a la mitología nórdica. Estas cinco historias recopiladas en el libro fueron escritas para niños, pero los adultos también las disfrutan.

From the beautiful trees to the radiant sunshine, this book describes how even things in nature can be friends to us! This text introduces early learners to rhythm and rhyme with a meaningful traditional piece that helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. This book encourages play and movement with an engaging poem and vivid, full-color illustrations, helping early readers build fundamental skills as they read or as they are read...

You would think that Wavilocks must be happy in her lovely home, where she has everything that a little mermaid could wish. But now she wants the diamond stars in the sky for a necklace and she will sulk and pout until she gets them. Wishes can come true, but you must be wise in your wishing. Sometimes a sad lesson is necessary to make you appreciate what you have. In these unique and imaginative tales we learn to value what is truly important. The...