Books with author The Gunston Trust

THE ANT & THE GRASSHOPPER - AN AESOP FABLE - BY R.F. GILMORAesop Fable: Just like the Boy Scout's motto: Be Prepared. This lesson is learned by the silly Grasshopper who sings and dances all summer long. He watches the Ant carry food to his ant hill to store for the winter. This version is told in rhythmic verse which is a strategy used for beginning and young readers. Wonderfully illustrated by Eugenia Meli, the characters are vividly brought to life for the young reader or listener. The author, R.F. Gilmor continues this series, "Lessons of Aesop" with the Lion & The Mouse. Enjoy the adventures, fun and lessons quietly taught and learned.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-10+

THE SCORPION & THE FROG - AN AESOP FABLE - BY R.F. GILMORAesop Fable: A beautiful animal fable from long ago that has become a children’s literature classic. In this, soon to be favorite version by R.F. Gilmor, the Scorpion sweet talks the Frog, who against his better judgement, agrees to carry the Scorpion across the river. As the two are about to reach the shore on the other side Frog realizes too late, “It is impossible to change the nature of the beast even with acts of kindness!”Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

THE CROW & THE PITCHER - AN AESOP LESSON FOR CHILDREN - BY R.F. GILMORAesop Fable: A crow needs water or he will die of thirst. A little clever action can save the day as well as the crow's life. A true lesson of persistence to save the day is presented in delightful verse by the author, RF Gilmor with lovely watercolor illustrations by Ms. Meli. A great Aesop Fable to think over and discuss with your young reader.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

Children’s Bedtime Story: The Story of Dr. Doolittle - ILLUSTRATEDA classic tale of the adventures and travels of Dr. Doolittle who manages to learn how to talk to the animals. Losing his human patients due to his collection of strange critters, he becomes a vet and gives all his attention to the animals. Short chapters are ideal for bedtime reading and enjoyment. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 6-10+

DOCTOR DOLITTLE'S ZOO: ILLUSTRATED EDITION -CHAPTER BOOK Doctor Dolittle's Zoo is the fifth in the Doctor Dolittle Series. And 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 MILKMAID & HER PAIL - AN AESOP LESSON - BY R. F. GILMORIn this Lesson of Aesop the lovely Milkmaid walks into town to sell her milk. She is very careful not to spill a drop of milk from the pail she has balanced on the top of her head! But as she walks, she begins to dream of the lovely things she could buy until, in her conceit she tosses her head to show how she would toss her hair in front of the boys. This story has a moral as spelled .out for the young reader in the rhythmic style of R.F. Gilmor and brought to life by the vivid illustrations of “Sotto”. A delight to read with your favorite child. Thought provoking to encourage comprehension and conversation for the beginning reader. A delightfully told tale you are sure to enjoy and sure to become a favoriteRecommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 5-8+

THE PRINCESS & THE FROG - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - BY R.F. GILMOR - THE GUNSTON TRUST Lovely Princess Ella loses her precious golden ball when it lands in a well. She makes a promise to a frog for the return of the ball promising he may eat at her table and sleep in her bed for three nights. She immediately forgets her promise when she runs home. The frog appears at dinner and demands payment as she had promised. Princess Ella tells her father, the King, about the strange frog and the king tells Ella she must keep her word to the Frog, for it is her bond. Does Princess Ella keep her word? An enchanting story translated from the Grim Brothers’ collection, and put to verse by the author, R.F. Gilmor for the enjoyment of young readers.Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

GRASSHOPPER GREEN & THE MEADOW MOUSE - CHILDREN'S CLASSIC - BY JOHN RAEWhat ever became of the silly old Grasshopper that danced and sang instead of preparing for the cold harsh winter weather? A charming bedtime story that continues after the Ant and the Grasshopper. A classic tale with lovely illustrations by John Rae. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 4 - 8 years.

FIONA & THE CHRISTMAS FAIRIES - ILLUSTRATED EDITION - BY R.F. GILMORChristmas is coming and the snow has started to fall, when little Fiona sees fairies going into a tree in her front yard, through a door that was not there before.She decides she must find out who they are, where they came from and why they are here. Follow Fiona as she discovers their purpose.recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature.Ages 3-8+

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM ILLUSTRATED EDITION Is a comedy from the original play by William Shakespeare, 'The Bard', written in 1595. This play is one of Shakespear's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. This delightful short children's version was created by Edith Nesbit in her collection, "Beautiful Stories From Shakespeare". Sure to be enjoyed as an early introduction to the original play. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Literature for Children and Young Adults. Ages 10-15+