Books with title TP 23: Once upon a Time

“This is an odd book” or so states the author in 1917 for his first introduction. A fairytale with seven league boots, a princess, an enchantment, and the Countess Belvane. As Milne wrote in a later introduction: “But, as you see, I am still finding it difficult to explain just what sort of book it is. Perhaps no explanation is necessary. Read in it what you like; read it to whomever you like; be of what age you like; it can only fall into one of the two classes. Either you will enjoy it, or you won’t. It is that sort of book.”

Forever haunted by a teenage mistake. How could she make it right? A heartwarming novel about family, friendship, and regret. When Hannah discovers her grandmother visits a mysterious grave, she’s determined to find answers. What fifty-year-old secret is she hiding? Gram is as eccentric as she is unpredictable. She hatches a plan to travel back in time to her hometown in 1964 to revisit her past. But not alone. Hannah and her kid sister, Mykenzie, go along to keep her out of trouble.Waiting for them is the fabulous ’60s, and a town filled with mystery, quirky characters—and the deceased great-grandmother they’d never met. Or have they?Can they turn back time and alter a young girl’s destiny? Will the life they left behind be the same when they return?Once Upon a Groovy Time is original, lighthearted, and humorous. The beginning will hook you, the middle will entertain, and the ending will have you wanting more.

This book was written in 1915, for the amusement of my wife and myself at a time when life was not very amusing; it was published at the end of 1917; was reviewed, if at all, as one of a parcel, by some brisk uncle from the Tiny Tots Department; and died quietly, without seriously detracting from the interest which was being taken in the World War, then in progress.

- With numerous illustrations by Charles Robinson, were combined from 2 pages.Once On A Time is a fairy tale created by A. A. Milne (creator of Winnie-the-Pooh).Written in 1917, Milne's own introduction begins 'This is an odd book', and indeed it is very difficult to classify. Ostensibly a typical fairytale, it tells the story of the war between the kingdoms of Euralia and Barodia and the political shenanigans which take place in Euralia in the king's absence, all supposedly rewritten by Milne from the writings of the fictional historian "Roger Scurvilegs".Milne created the story to contain believable, three-dimensional characters, rather than the stereotypes which will satisfy children. Hence the book introduces us to a princess who is far from helpless; a prince who, whilst handsome, is also pompous and vain; an enchantment which is almost entirely humorous; a villain who is not entirely villainous and receives no real comeuppance; a good king who isn't always good; an evil king who isn't always evil, and so on. The result is a book which children may not enjoy as much as adults.The book was written by Milne partly for his wife, upon whom the character of the Countess Belvane was partially based.

"Once Upon A Time" is a captivating book of witty, imaginative, original fables and stories that excitedly take us to places, views, and lessons that we would never otherwise have considered. These timeless narrations are clever and engaging, whilst the illustrations appeal to the wholesome innocence of young children. "Once Upon A Time" will also delight adults who haven't gone completely sour. The subtle wisdom contained in each of the stories of "Once Upon A Time" allows children and their grown-ups to explore varied topics such as Learning, Environment, Sharing, Support, Self-love, Tolerance, Self-Worth, Letting Go, Acceptance, Teamwork, Allowing, Accepting, Giving, and many more. Therefore, this production is more than a useful piece of practical wisdom.In this literary piece both the narrative and the imagery nurture the soul, intelligence, inner beauty and sense of wonder of all children.

A trilogy of activity story books for £6.99 each: 'Once Upon a Journey', 'Once Upon an Adventure' and 'Once Upon a Time'.The idea behind the trilogy is that our readers follow a story line and complete various activities and parts of the plot as they go through.Cooper and Dotty have built the very first time machine! Follow them through time as they learn about key eras in Britain's history, including the Victorians, Anglo - Saxons, Vikings and more- especially in line with the Key Stage One and Two National Curriculum. . Activities range from colouring to mathematics and word problems, outdoor games and puzzles. Perfect for children aged 5 -10 or children with dyslexia.