Books with title Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse

Proud and brave, Uncle Peder had never made so fine a horse before. The little wooden horse loves Uncle Peder like a father and hopes never to leave him. When the toymaker falls on hard times, the little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, walking the tightrope in a circus, or gathering pirate treasure, the loyal little horse has only one desire: to return to his beloved master's side. First published in 1938, Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is well-loved modern children's classic.

A scrap of yellow silk is brushed off the cutting table in the fabric factory and as she flutters to the floor, she feels the air beneath her silken wings and knows she is born to fly! What follows is a magical nature tale of rescue, friendship and adventure. On her journey, Little Silk meets a variety of characters like the Patchwork Lady, Wind Dancer, Flapping Bat and the King of the Fireflies. In the second half of the book Little Silk befriends a golden butterfly and a boy called Sam. Sam introduces her to his silkworms and helps her understand more about her origins. In return Little Silk and Wind Dancer surprise Sam with a special birthday gift.This book is ideal fantasy reading for 5 – 8 year old children, with healthy elements of nature-care and recycling woven through the 18 chapters.

Pre-teens, teens, young adults and older folks too will fall in love with Little Mouse as he uses logic and scientific thinking to save his home from destruction.Little Mouse is respected throughout his woodland home for his good character and logical thinking skills. When a boulder threatens his home, Little Mouse uses his brain to solve the problem. It won’t be easy, but Little Mouse will discover that the simplest machine can make all the difference when moving heavy objects. His ingenious solution could save not only his home but also the smallest of the smallest animals in his neck of the woods.Little Mouse’s adventures will have children and adults asking themselves, “What would Little Mouse do?” They will learn how to confront situations with logic, perseverance, and pluck. It’s the Little Mice of the world that will make our future brighter. So encourage your own big thinker(s) with this charming story.The Little Mouse the Mouse series is for adults to read and enjoy, and then share with young people. Wonderful books if you like humor, wit, surprises, fanciful plots, and suspense, and would like a roadmap of life while removing roadblocks that get in the way.One of the brightest points in the educational career of the author came when a former student contacted him two decades later. She had never forgotten Little Mouse, and now she wanted to read the story to her own children. Barnes is publishing The Adventures of Little Mouse to inspire the next generation.Readers report that this book is fun, humorous, and profound.