Anthology New

Too small to do any of the jobs that she thinks are important, Maria comes home after a disappointing day and cries herself to sleep. She had wanted so much to help, but she just wasn't big enough. That night, as a storm rages outside the family's cottage, Maria learns that "great things are done by those who never stop trying." A Thicket of Tales ignites the imagination of young readers while reaffirming their self-worth and building confidence. As pediatricians increasingly caution parents against allowing children too much “screen time,” A Thicket of Tales provides a welcome option for healthy, creative children’s entertainment, with an important life lesson that can be gleaned from each artfully crafted story.

Some days, it seems that we all wish that we could be someone else. On this particular day, a young boy gets his wish. As his dreams come true, though, he finally learns that "the best thing you can be is the best you you can be". A collection for children, A Thicket of Tales by A. D. Hasselbring is meant to ignite the imagination of young listeners while reaffirming their self-worth and building confidence. Children and parents learn that "it only goes to show" the many life lessons that can be gleaned from each artfully crafted story.

Perfect for car trips, bedtime stories, or just for quiet time, this captivating anthology emerges from professional author and father of two, A. D. Hasselbring. A Thicket of Tales ignites the imagination, builds self-worth, and strengthens confidence through artfully crafted fairy tales with a contemporary voice. Hasselbring's innovative, family-friendly storytelling engages children, keeping their minds active through positive characters, new vocabulary, and stunning imagery.

De la prosa de Tagore, las obras que se tienen más en consideración son sus cuentos cortos. Se le atribuye la introducción de este género en la literatura bengalí. Sus cuentos cortos están escritos en una prosa rítmica, a menudo incluso poética, y cuya principal temática son las vidas de la gente corriente.

Killer flies, amorous dinosaurs, angry buildings, and one very large fish - all in a single volume. The Man Who Stands in Line takes a surreal and humorous view of the usual questions of self, purpose, and society. This quirky collection of flash fiction, vignettes, and poetry is variously absurd, dark, and comic. A monstrous blister, the secret to immortality, and a lost piece of brain are just a few other oddities one will encounter in this one-of-a-kind book.