What's a fed-up duck who feels all out of luck supposed to do? Go and ask a wise owl for help, of course! But watch out for the hungry Fox . . . From the award-winning Gemma Merino, author of the The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water, The Duck With No Luck is a funny, uplifting and reassuring tale about how to tackle the ups and downs of life, take a more positive look at things and appreciate all you have. After a particularly unlucky moment, Duck has had enough! Heading off to ask Wise Owl why he's so unlucky, he comes across a lonely swan, a hungry fox and a bare tree, all looking for answers of their own. Will Wise Owl's advice help Duck to find his luck after all? And has he just been looking in the wrong place all along?
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This is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction or modern copy. Source: A division of the Complete Works of Hogarth published c.1860. Each engraving is engraved from the original drawing by William Hogarth, the renowned Artist and Satirist Condition: Very good. Any markings or foxing will be clearly shown in the listing photos. This engraving comes mounted and matted and is also available framed. Choose from two colours of mat (see listing photos for example of how they would look). We use archival matting methods so the engraving will not be fixed to either the backing board or matte. Measurements including the mat are 10 x 12 inches (window of mat is 7 x 9 inches). Choose from 9 beautiful wooden frame options. All of our frames are made in the UK from solid wood (usually pine) and have a varnish or paint finish. See listing photos for details of frame options and an example of how your print would look framed. If you do not want your print framed, select 'Matted Print Only' in the frame options drop down list. Frame Dimensions: Cross-Brushed effect finish - Gold & Champagne Silver - 22mm wide and 13mm deep Black, White and Red Rosewood finish - 20mm wide and 15mm deep Dark Rosewood finish - 35mm wide and 15mm deep Walnut Gold Finish - 28 mm wide and 14mm deep Ornate Gold and Silver Frames - 57mm wide and 36mm deep Please note that as wood is a natural material the colour of the finish and grain may vary slightly from the photos. All prints are shipped in a protective plastic sleeve and a sturdy cardboard backed envelope. **MAKE SAVINGS WITH MULTIPLE ORDERS** -Buy 3 items from our shop and use the coupon code BUY3DISCOUNT at checkout for a 20% discount!! -Buy 2 items and use code BUY2DISCOUNT for a 10% discount!! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about any of our listings. Your satisfaction as our customer means everything to us so please don't forget to write us a review or if you're not happy with anything get in contact and we'll try our best to make it right. And remember to favourite our shop if you like these photos as we are adding more all the time.
A Cooperative Whodunit Game Mrs. Plumpert’s prized pot pie has gone missing and it’s now a chicken chase to crack the case! Move around the board to gather clues and then use the special evidence scanner to rule out suspects. You’ll have to work together quickly because the guilty fox is high-tailing it towards the exi
A crafty fox, a butter-wouldn't-melt-in-her-mouth goose and a band of prophesying little chicks ... sounds like all the right ingredients for another hilarious Mo Willems picture book! This is the story of a hungry fox who meets a plump goose and, ooh!, what an innocent looking goose she is. Just look at those big, doey eyes - so trusting! The fox can't believe his luck so he asks the goose to go for a stroll. The goose, with her angelic face, cannot refuse. Suddenly, a little chick pops up warning the protagonist: "That is NOT a good idea!" All too late! This fox is on a roll and next, he invites the goose back to his house tucked away in the deep, dark woods, and ... the goose says YES! "THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!" - now, LOTS of little chicks are shouting warnings! But ... just who are they trying to help? The fox or the goose?
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Highlights "This is a bedtime story that small children will want to hear over and over again. 4-8 Years 7.14" x 9.96" Paperback 32 Pages Juvenile Fiction, Classics Description About the Book "Charming, hushed illustrations and quiet text together evoke the soft, snowy silence and winter beauty of a Swedish night".--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations. Book Synopsis "This is a bedtime story that small children will want to hear over and over again."--The New Yorker In this sequel to the classic The Tomten, the creator of Pippi Longstocking adapts a Swedish folk tale into a beloved children's story. When a hungry fox wanders into a farm late at night looking for food, the guard troll Tomten finds a way to keep the farm animals safe and feed the fox at the same time. "The illustrations have a luminous beauty. There's a kind, quiet calm here that warms the winter air."--The New York Times "Charming, hushed illustrations and quiet text together evoke the soft, snowy silence and winter beauty of a Swedish night. The troll Tomten mercifully saves the farm animals from the depredations of Reynard the fox, and manages to assuage the fox's hunger to boot!"--School Library Journal (starred review) About the Author Astrid Lindgren, author of many popular books for children, won the Hans Christian Andersen Award for her contribution to children's literature. 1907Astrid Anna Emilia Ericsson born November 14 in Näs, near Vimmerby, Småland; second child of Samuel August and Hanna Ericson (brother Gunnar born 1906; sisters Stina and Ingegerd born 1911 and 1916, respectively). 1914Astrid begins attending school, and Näs receives electricity for the first time. 1923Astrid finishes school. 1924Starts work at the Wimmerby Tidningen, the Vimmerby newspaper. 1926Moves to Stockholm for a secretary schooling; son Lars born December 4. 1931Astrid Ericsson marries Sture Lindgren. 1934Birth of daughter Karin, May 21. 1937Starts working again. 1941Lindgren family moves to apartment in Dalagatan in Stockholm, where Astrid Lindgren lives since. 1944Writes her first story, Pippi Longstocking (Pippi Långstrump) as a birthday present for her daugther; second prize of Rabén & Sjöt;gren for her first Britt-Mari book. 1945Pippi Longstocking wins first prize at Rabén & Sjögren's Best Children's Book Competition, age 6-10. 1946Begins work as children's book editor at Rabén & Sjögren. 1947-1948First time in England and the USA. 1949Hamburg publisher Friedrich Oetlinger travels to Stockholm and meets Astrid Lindgren, acquires translation rights to Pippi Longstocking. 1950Nils Holgersson Medal. 1952Sture Lindgren dies. 1956Deutscher Jugendbuchpreis, Sonderpreis (German Prize for Children's Books, Special Award) for Mio, My Son. 1957The Swedish State Award for Writers of High Literary Standard - Astrid Lindgren is the first children's literature author to receive this award. 1958Astrid Lindgren receives the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (International Children's Books aAward), for Rasmus and the Vagabond (for the same book, she also received the Boys' Club of America Junior Book Award. 1959New York Herald Tribune Children's Spring Book Festival Award for Sia lives on Kilimanjaro. 1961Her mother, Hanna Ericsson, dies. 1965Swedish State Award for Literature. 1967Rabén & Sjögren and Friedrich Oetinger establish the Astrid-Lindgren Award; Astrid Lindgren travels to the USSR. 1969Astrid's father, Samuel August, dies. 1970Retires as children's books editor from Rabén & Sjögren; receives the Golden Ship Award of the Swedish Society for the Promotion of Literature, the Heffaklumpen of the Swedish newspaper Expressen for Emil and Piggy Beast, and the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Christmas in the Stable. 1971The Swedish Academy's Gold Medal. 1973Honorary Ph.D. at the Linköping University in Sweden; Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Pippi Longstocking. 1974Smile Award for Russian adaptation of Karlsson-on-the-Roof. 1975Litteris et artibus (plaque presented by the king of Sweden) and Silvergriffel for The Brothers Lionheart. 1978Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Booksellers' Peace Award) - Astrid Lindgren was the first children's literature author to receive this honor: she donates half the prize money to German children, the other half to Swedish children. Also received: Adelaide-Risto Award (Rome), International Writer's Prize, and an honorary doctor of letters, Leicester University, England. 1979Wilhelm-Hauff-Prize and the International Janusz-Korczak Award for The Brothers Lionheart. 1984Mildred L. Batchelder Award to Viking Press for Ronia, the Robber's Daughter; Dag Hammersklöld Award (Sweden); John Hansson Award (USA). 1985With over 2 million yearly borrowals in the Swedish Public libraries, Astrid Lindgren is the most often read Swedish author. Received the Illis Quruom (Gold Medal awarded by the Swedish Government); Silver Bear Award for the movie "Ronia, the Robber's Daughter"; Loisirs jeune élu par l'enfant (French children's book award); Karen Blixen Award (from the Danish Academy); Jovanovic Zmaj Award (Yugoslavia). 1986Astrid Lindgren's son Lars and Friedrich Oetinger die; the Swedish Council of America names her "Swede of the Year"; Selma Lagerlöf Award (Sweden) and the Lego Prize (Denmark). Astrid Lindgren founds "Solkatten" for disabled children. 1987Leo Tolstoy International Gold Medal. 1989Albert Schweitzer Medal; honorary doctor at the University of Warsaw. 1993International Book Award (from the UNESCO International Book Committee). 1996The first Astrid Lindgren statue is unveiled in Stockholm's Tenerlunden park (a bronze statue by Majalisa Alexanderson). 2001Astrid dies in Sweden. She is missed!
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COOPERATIVE WHODUNIT GAME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Introduce kids ages 4 and up to this classic, cooperative gameplay. Featuring a fun evidence scanner and adorable fox suspects. CRACK THE CASE: Can you help find out which Fox stole Mrs. Plumpert’s prized pot pie? You’ll have to work fast to gather clues and rule out suspects together before the guilt fox high-tails it towards the exit! WHO, WHAT, WHERE: Clues help you determine what the guilty fox is wearing so you can rule out suspects as you travel the board. FUN FAMILY GAME: Outfoxed is a fun cooperative boardgame that is perfect for younger kids. Entertain kids on play dates or rainy days with Outfoxed.
A newly-born lamb snuggles up to a boy. UK, 1940 © Williams/Fox
It's a cold winter's night and a hungry fox is creeping through the snow. He sees a hen house full of tasty chickens to eat -- but he's forgotten about the old tomten who guards the farm This is a classic story of a mischievous fox, a wise, kindly tomten and their unlikely friendship. This new edition of the much-loved picture book from the bestselling author of Pippi Longstocking is accompanied by beautiful illustrations by popular illustrator Eva Erikkson. Depicting the traditional Swedish character of the house elf, or tomten, this classic story is perfect for sharing with young children on a wintry evening. Erikkson's illustrations of the wry fox and the watchful gnome are full of character and warmth, and her moonlit, snowy scenes are the perfect landscape for an active imagination. colour illustrations
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The fox (pictured) approached a group of photographers after spotting them as they explored the British Wildlife Centre, in Surrey.
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