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This special holiday book is filled with * A visit from St. Nicholas * The Elves and the Shoemaker * The Tree That Trimmed Itself * The Littles' Christmas * The Cat in the Manger

Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the nineteenth century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners — some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.Written as the animal's autobiography, and as an appeal for the humane treatment of horses, Anna Sewell's beloved classic reveals as much about human conduct and the social ills of the time as it does about the treatment of animals. Scenes from the lives of both the landed gentry and the impoverished working class offer a subtle but well-rounded perspective of social conditions in England during the late nineteenth century.Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this memorable story, now available in this unabridged, modestly priced edition.

Weit draußen im Meer ist das Wasser so blau wie Kornblumen und so klar wie das reinste Glas, aber auch so tief, dass viele Kirchtürme aufeinander gestellt werden müssten, um von dem Grund bis über das Wasser zu reichen...

This version adapted by Daniel O'Connor; with original illustrations by Alice B. Woodward and full-page plates adapted by Thea Kliros.Charming storybook version, authorized by Barrie himself, of perennial childhood favorite. Reprinted complete with illustrations and musical selections — vocal and piano — from the original stage production. Over 40 illustrations perfectly capture the fanciful turns of mood and plot. New introductory Note.