Books with author The Gunston Trust

THE WIND AND THE SUN - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - BY R. F. GILMOR - THE GUNSTON TRUSTWhen the wind and the sun argued one day over which one was the stronger, they decided to put it to a test. As they spot a man traveling on the road, they decide to see which one could remove the coat from the man's back the quickest. The wind began. He blew and he blew strong gusts of air, so strong that the man could barely walk against them. But the man just clutched his coat tighter and tighter around him. The wind blew harder and longer, and the harder the wind blew, the tighter the man held his coat against him. The wind blew until he was exhausted, but he could not remove the coat from the man's back. It was now the sun's turn. She gently sent her beams upon the traveler. The sun did very little, but quietly shone upon his head and back her warm golden rays until the man became so warm that he took off his coat before continuing down the road. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 3-8+

THE DEVOTED FRIEND - CLASSIC SHORT STORY - BY OSCAR WILDEAnother classic short story by Irish author, Oscar Wilde showing evidence that people struggle between a true friend and on e who manipulates the other. Should friendship be equal? A fantasy where the animals tell the story and react to the moral message and ending.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 8+

DR. DOLITTLE'S POST OFFICE: - ILLUSTRATED EDITION Doctor Dolittle's Post Office is the third in the Doctor Dolittle Series. And so, another delightful adventure begins with the amazing Doctor Dolittle who has learned how to talk with the animals. Short chapters are ideal for bedtime reading. A charming tale sure to be enjoyed at any age. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 6-10+

THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - BY R.F. GILMOR - THE GUNSTON TRUSTThe story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff is an old Norwegian folk tale found in the collections of Asbjornsen & Moe in Norway. Patience and cunning are the heart of the lesson as we feel the effects of the bully, The Terrible Troll refuses passage with threats to those who try to cross the bridge. The reason to cross over is really of little importance but rather the cunning maneuvering of the forces used by the billy goats, as they organized their forces, then acted swiftly and decisively. Bam, the bully was gone and never seen again. Small children won’t understand this, but they do grow to understand that the Troll is a bully and the Big Billy Goat Gruff acts swiftly so that the smaller and weaker goats are able to enjoy the grass on the other side of the bridge. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

THE GINGERBREAD MAN - CHILDREN'S BEDTIME TALE - BY R.F. GILMORThe Gingerbread Man is a simple story that teaches a lot. When a Little Old Woman and a Little Old Man bake a Gingerbread Man the fun begins. . . No one wanted the Gingerbread Man until he started to run. Suddenly everyone wanted to eat him. The chase that followed gathered people and animals who wanted to join in the chase. The only one who did not chase him was the sly fox who offered to help him cross the river. This brought forth the subject of trust and those that lie to get their own way. And maybe the challenge of the Gingerbread Man bragging too much that no one could catch him, only to be caught in the end. A simple fable that means a lot.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

SANTA'S TRAINING STABLE - ILLUSTRATED - BY R.F. GILMOR - EDITED BY THE GUNSTON TRUSTAs Christmas approaches, did you ever wonder how Santa's reindeer were chosen to pull his sled? This story tells how they must learn to fly through the sky and land on icy roof tops so Santa can deliver all the toys for Christmas to the good little girls and boys. Along the way they also manage to learn another important lesson. ~ Fantasy ~Building fond memories of childhood.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-10+

JACK O'LANTERN - ILLUSTRATED HOLLOWEEN TALE - BY R.F. GILMORHow did the first Jack O'Lantern come about? Do you know? Follow this delightful story as author R.F. Gilmor, in her usual rhythmic rhyme, brings to life the story of mean old Jack and his bargain with the devil. Beautiful pictures by Greek illustrator, Sotirios Vougiouklis delivers all the fantasy necessary to build lasting memories from childhood. A delightful tale, once read, promises never to be forgotten.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

RINKITINK IN OZ - L. FRANK BAUM - ILLUSTRATED CLASSIC STORY - THE GUNSTON TRUSTYoung Prince Inga of Pingaree, aided by King Rinkitink, three powerful magical pearls, and a goat, attempt to rescue Inga's parents and their subjects from marauding warriors who have laid waste to Pingaree and enslaved its people. Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 6-12+

THE LITTLE WIZARD STORIES OF OZ - BY L. FRANK BAUM - ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S CLASSIC EDITION - THE GUNSTON TRUSTLittle Wizard Stories of Oz is a set of six short stories written for young children by L. Frank Baum, the creator of the Oz books. The six tales were published in separate small booklets, "Oz books in miniature," in 1913, and then in a collected edition in 1914 with illustrations by John R. Neill. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Literature. Ages 6-10

THE SEVEN VOYAGES OF SINBAD THE SAILOR - ANDREW LANG - THE GUNSTON TRUST - CLASSIC ADVENTURESArabian Nights Entertainment is a collection of stories selected from the Tales of the Arabian Nights. Included in this are The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor, presented by Andrew Lang. Mystical adventures to stir the soul and imagination. From monster birds to fields of diamonds the reader gladly ventures into the world of make-believe. Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 7 +