SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD 2024 An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French, complemented by gorgeous, full-colour, contemporary artwork by debut children's illustrator, Amy Grimes. Bibi doesn't believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant her a wish.... could it, just possibly, be true? Whisked away with her trusty companion, Sylvestro the cat, Bibi quests with giants, dragons, princes and princesses, wizards, witches, water sprites and sea elves, unicorns, trolls and gnomes... Can Bibi earn the keys to open the box.... and unlock her belief in fairy magic?
A fantastical introduction to classical music through creatures that have inspired composers, from sugar plum fairies to valkyries! Introduce children to the fantastical characters found in legends and fairytales--including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards-- through the works of classical composers like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and other composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. A glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each composer, and a brief description of each extraordinary character are included. The accompanying CD features 20 compositions performed by world-renowned ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD
Set of 2 miniature bristled brooms. May your gnomes and fairies "whistle while they work," and the dolls keep their dollhouses tidy with these bitty little brooms! But there are so many other uses for these Miniature Brooms! A wedding couple can celebrate "jumping the broom," utilizing these miniature brooms as favors or placeholder accents! Add them to your tiny, spooky witches for extra Halloween spirit! Snowmen need brooms, it is said that the broom is to sweep the snow out of their paths! Made of wood.
In 2000, the mysterious Dutch ‘Richel-Eldermans collection’ was donated to The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle where, in 2003, a Dutch speaking student assisted in deciphering some of the written materials in the collection. It was during this process that the student discovered a fascinating manuscript concerned with Dutch gnome-folklore, and alerted the Meertens Institute in Amsterdam who were happy to receive a copy of the ‘Gnome Manuscript’, as it became known, on CD-Rom. Another Dutch student subsequently graduated on a study of this manuscript, but still there were too many questions and mysteries concerning the information J.H.W. Eldermans collected throughout his life. The staff of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic were most interested in the contents of this manuscript, and so a decision was made to publish a series of books that present translations of the intriguing handwritten content, with comments on the origins of the manuscript and studies of the places described therein. The information was categorized and this first part as ‘Origins, Habit and Culture’ and focuses on where the gnomes came from, what they were doing and what they expressed. The second part will look deeper into the magic concerning gnomes, and the third part will deal with leftover writings by Eldermans. Wilmar Taal is a Dutch cultural historian and author of ‘The Silent Listener – The Life and Works of J.H.W. Eldermans’ (Troy Books, 2018). He specializes in sagas, myths and the occult sciences. He lives in Koog aan de Zaan, The Netherlands, together with his wife, son and daughter and a spoilt rotten cat. 318 pages, 6x9 inches.
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Meet the pink Olli Ella Mushroom Basket Musk - a most magical home for wizards, witches and ogres, little animals, fairies, gnomes - and so much more!With a generous size, adjustable handle, and a little door (which opens and shuts), kiddos can open the Mushroom top and carry teeny treasures with them wherever they go.Designed for adventures and play, the Mushroom Basket makes the perfect portable home for Holdie Folk too!Crafted with Natural Rattan and a sprinkle of fairy dust - the Mushroom Basket has a flat base and can be displayed upright. Use it as a carry bag or a decorative basket.- Dimensions H 22cm (28cm with handle) x W 22cm x Interior D 13cm- Suitable for 3 Years +
