Books published by publisher Hawthorn

When eight-year-old Tistou is sent home from school, his parents decide that he wall learn from real life instead, and where better to start than gardening? With Moustache the dreamy gardener, Tistou discovers a remarkable gift—that he has green thumbs! Everything he touches sprouts beautiful plants. Now Tistou has lots to do. With the power of flowers, he can change everything—prisons, slums, hospitals...even war. A witty, charming, and wise tale about an unlikely guerrilla gardener, Tistou is a French children's classic that ranks with The Little Prince and The Man who Planted Trees. (Ages 7–11)

Puppet Theatre offers twelve detailed, beautifully illustrated projects with all the techniques you need for a simple puppet show or full theatrical performance. You can make finger, hand and knee puppets; make puppets from twigs, stones, potatoes and paper; construct rod puppets, marionettes and shadow theatre; animate your puppets and give each their own unique character; create costumes, staging, scenery, props, lighting and sound effects.

Remy is found abandoned as a baby in Paris by Barberin. a stonemason whose wife welcomes the little boy lovingly. But when Remy is only eight years old, Barberin sells him to Vitalis, a traveling singer. Vitalis becomes Remy’s guide, teaching him to survive by playing the harp in market squares. He performs in villages and towns throughout France with Joli-Cœur, a monkey, and three friendly dogs named Capi, Zerbino, and Dolce. After many adventures and trials, working as a street musician and as a miner and gardener―even spending time in prison―Remy discovers almost too late who he really is. The truth about his birth and why he had been abandoned is finally revealed, and Remy can look forward to a happy and secure future.Nobody’s Child is a heart-warming and moving children’s classic by the French writer Hector Malot (1830-1907). First published as Sans Famille in 1878, the story has been a favorite for generations and was filmed and adapted for television many times.This translation is by Beatrys Lockie, who worked as a Steiner Kindergarten teacher and has lectured widely on early-years education. She is a storyteller who loves telling Nobody’s Child, which has become popular in Waldorf schools.

Fourth volume in the Storytelling Schools Series “Our storytelling evokes and nourishes the inner, imaginative world―our ultimate source of creativity. Through stories we tap into an ancient vein of tradition, offering inspiration, wonder, and insight to the audience, whether for entertainment, education, team building, or healing.” ―Chris Smith History Through Stories is designed to engage young learners with history. It is brimming with historical stories about significant individuals―from Rosa Parks and Tim Berners Lee to Boudicca and Henry VIII―as well as original stories in historical settings, all written specifically for classroom use. Each story comes with engaging and inclusive ways to link it to history teaching, English literacy skills and other areas. Guaranteed to fire the imagination! Contents: General Introduction; An Introduction to the Storytelling Schools Approach; Our Ancestors – overarching narrative of English History; From Mammoth Hunters to Nelson Mandela – 20 other history topics containing 37 stories; Sources; Notes; Index

How does one keep up with a sister who is disappearing all the time? She says that the world is so big, there are so many fantastic new things to see...and then suddenly, she’s gone. But little brother might know where she is. He knows her best. And if you like, you can help him. Search through the landscapes of her dreams, in places you've never seen or even imagined before. In this magnificent picture book, printed in a special, extra-large format, Sven Nordqvist invites you on a balloon journey through a fabulous fantasy world. The sister is hidden on each richly illustrated spread. Can you find her? This is an art book for both children and adults―with stunning pictures, a poetic text, and subtle art historical references. (Age 3 and up)

Played all over the world, string games are known by names that reflect the cultures they come from. Songs are often sung as the string figures develop, becoming entwined and part of each story. This well-traveled and entertaining series of tales is accompanied by clear instructions and explanatory diagrams―guaranteed not to tie you in knots and will teach you tricks with which to dazzle your friends! With something for everyone, these ingenious tricks and tales are developed and taught with utter simplicity, making them suitable from age 5 upward. This is one book of a series of three, which also includes Now You See It ... Each book includes; an introduction, a section on origins, hints for teachers and performers, an 'Invented by Children' section.

String games are fun. They invite children to exercise skill, imagination and teamwork. They are ideal for family travel, creative play, and party tricks. Following the success of Pull the Other One!, this second book of string games has more of Michael Taylor's favourites. Now you see it ... has string games from ancient cultures, as well as new figures such as computers, space shuttles, and trampolines that have been invented by children today. Here are tried and tested string games and stories with clear instructions and diagrams, as well as string tricks and tips for performers, a rainbow string, and illustrations to color.