Eric Kincaid Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This collection features 203 of Aesop’s most enduring and popular fables, translated into modern English and illustrated with classic woodcuts by the renowned artist J. J. Grandville. Aesop, a Greek slave who lived over two thousand years ago, has left an indelible mark on language and moral education. Phrases like “sour grapes,” “crying ‘wolf,’” and “actions speak louder than words” are just a few examples of the metaphors and ideas that have become integral to Western culture, all originating from Aesop’s Fables. As an extraordinary storyteller, Aesop used cunning foxes, surly dogs, clever mice, fearsome lions, and foolish humans to depict the realities of a harsh world. His narratives are appealing, humorous, politically astute, and profoundly true. The morals of his stories continue to resonate, affecting us both intellectually and emotionally. This collection includes beloved fables such as “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Ants and the Grasshopper,” and “The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse,” among many others.

When the garden was dripping wet, just a few days after the thistledown had drifted up to the sky, out of the fat grey clouds came extra-large, shiny raindrops. Clinging to each raindrop was a new Rainy Day Fairy. Have you ever wondered how Rainy Day Fairies get such beautiful wings? Then read on...

Aimed at children aged 4-6, the four stories in this collection combine simple, repetitive text with large. easy-to-read type and fun illustrations. '

Fürst Macbeth, von seiner Frau angestachelt, erschlägt König Duncan, um selbst den Thron von Schottland zu besteigen. Er verstrickt sich in sein Schicksal und versucht, durch blutige Tyrannei seine Position zu sichern. Ein beispielloses Spektakel von Machtgier, Verführung und Mord. Macbeth ist Shakespeares kürzeste, konzentrierteste und eingängigste Tragödie.

Oliver Twist, Sohn unbekannter Eltern, wächst im Armenhaus einer Kleinstadt unter dem harten Regiment des selbstgefälligen Mr. Bumble auf. Er kommt zu einem Leichenbestatter in die Lehre, flieht ohne einen Pfennig nach London und gerät in die Fänge des Hehlers Fagin, der eine Bande jugendlicher Taschendiebe anführt.

Krátké pohádkové příběhy ze života zvířátek i lidí jsou doplněny moudrým ponaučením.

Na Zemi žijí tisíce druhů zvířat, z nichž mnohá se stala hrdiny literárních příběhů. Tato kniha nabízí fascinující povídky, které zachycují zvířata v dramatických situacích. Dozvíte se o koni poslaném do války, slonu stopovaném bílým lovcem v Africe, a o bílé velrybě, která se obrací proti svým pronásledovatelům. Příběh vědecké expedice, prchající před prehistorickým monstrem, vás také nadchne. Kromě těchto vzrušujících příběhů zde najdete i historky o jiných zvířatech, jako je žába, která prohraje závod kvůli podvodu, a pes, jenž riskuje život, aby zachránil svého pána před utonutím. Příběhy pocházejí z různých koutů světa, od Afriky po Aljašku, a napsali je mistři jako Kenneth Grahame, Mark Twain, Jack London a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Prostřednictvím těchto povídek se seznámíte s množstvím zvířat a jejich životy, zatímco hrdinové příběhů zažívají neuvěřitelné cesty a dobrodružství. Všechna zvířata a lidští hrdinové vás potěší a přinesou vám jedinečné zážitky.

Pohádky, plné kouzel a kouzelníků, bojů obrů a příšer. Boje mezi chytrostí a hloupostí, neposlušností a tupostí.

Übersetzung aus dem Englischen von Gisela Fischer, illustriert von Eric Kincaid. 24 Seiten, Format 19,6 x 18 cm.

From “A Scandal in Bohemia,” in which Sherlock Holmes is famously outwitted by a woman, the captivating Irene Adler, to “The Five Orange Pips,” in which the master detective is pitted against the Ku Klux Klan, to “The Final Problem,” in which Holmes and his archenemy, Professor Moriarty, face each other in a showdown at the Reichenbach Falls, the stories that appear in The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes bear witness to the flowering of author Arthur Conan Doyle’s genius. “The plain fact,” the celebrated mystery writer Vincent Starrett asserted, “is that Sherlock Holmes is still a more commanding figure in the world than most of the warriors and statesmen in whose present existence we are invited to believe.”

An anthology of poetry that covers the widest range of children's verse from classic, haunting, humorous, epic and magical.

Geschichten aus dem Tante Mathildas Schaukelstuhl - bk1521; Pestalozzi Verlag; Lucy Kincaid & Eric Kincaid; Paperback; 1993

Die spannenden Abenteuer des kleinen Londoner Jungen, der nicht groß zu werden wünschte, und seiner unternehmungslustigen Freunde. Ab 8 Jahre.

The book by the English author consists of two parts - The Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895) - which narrate a series of adventures of an Indian boy raised by wild animals in the jungle. As he matures, he returns to human society, which he subconsciously longs for. Life in the wild, governed by the natural laws of necessity, allows the author to reflect on human society, where the balance between good and necessary evil is disrupted. It is essentially a prose epic featuring animal characters, primarily set in the Indian jungle. The first book contains seven stories, while the second contains eight, each introduced by a short poem and followed by additional poetic texts that complement the narratives. More than half of these tales (three in the first and five in the second part) focus on the young boy Mowgli, who was abducted by a man-eating tiger and saved by a wolf pack. In this world, animals communicate with each other, while humans remain oblivious to their language. Mowgli learns the language of the animals and becomes an integral part of the jungle and a member of the wolf pack.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a novel that follows a girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. In this whimsical realm, she encounters a series of bizarre characters and experiences nonsensical events that challenge her understanding of reality. The narrative explores themes of identity, curiosity, and the absurdity of life, as Alice navigates through a landscape where logic is turned upside down. The story is marked by its playful language, imaginative scenarios, and the exploration of childhood wonder and confusion. As Alice interacts with characters like the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, she embarks on a journey that reflects the complexities of growing up and the search for one's place in the world. Ultimately, Alice's adventures serve as a celebration of imagination and the limitless possibilities of storytelling.

Pipkin is helping grandmother rabbit with the laundry and it is a very, very windy day.

Ein Klassiker der englischen Kinderliteratur Wind in den Weiden ist ein Klassiker der englischen Kinderliteratur. Seine Hauptpersonen, vier liebenswerte vierfüßige Gentlemen, haben schon Generationen von jungen und älteren Leserinnen und Lesern zum Schmunzeln, aber auch zum Nachdenken gebracht - denn das, was Ratte, Maulwurf, Kröterich und Dachs so alles widerfährt, trägt oft sehr menschliche Züge. Und dennoch, auch wenn Dachs und Maulwurf in Höhlen hausen, die mit Mini-Menschenmöbeln ausgestattet sind, entspricht ihr Leben der Natur der Tiere. Sie leben in Freiheit, folgen dem Lauf des Jahres, vernehmen den Ruf der Heimat und sind glücklich, wenn sie beides haben: die Sicherheit des angestammten Baus und die unerschütterliche Treue ihrer Freunde. Mit wunderschönen Illustrationen von Eric Kincaid. Ausstattung: durchgehend farbig illustriert

Adapted by Lucy Kincaid. Illustrated by Eric Kincaid. Brimax Books 1987. A4 Glossy hardcover large print. The stories are:HANSEL AND GRETELTOWN MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSETHUMBELINATHE WIZARD OF OZCINDERELLAPINOCCHIOTHE LITTLE MERMAIDALADDINTHE SNOW QUEEN