Books with title Leif the Lucky

Considered one of the finest works of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, Leif the Lucky will delight both children and adults with the story of Leif, son of Erik the Red, who sailed with his father and a Viking crew to Greenland and then farther west to the continent of America. In this charming and lavishly illustrated edition, Leif is a sturdy, adventurous Viking boy who crosses uncharted seas to arrive at “a beautiful land with forests of strange trees growing all the way down to the shores.” Leif wrestles with polar bear cubs, watches the fierce Norse gods race in the glow of the Northern Lights, and becomes a strong and courageous hunter. Written in the spirit of the ancient sagas and rich in color and detail, Leif the Lucky is a fascinating biography of the young Viking explorer.

Considered by some children's book authorities to be the d'Aulaire's finest work, this biography of Leif Erickson, son of Eric the Red, best exemplifies the artist's skill in Norwegian folk art, style, and history. Their well-researched text is lavishly illustrated with Viking rune-like carvings, from the dragon prow of the ship that Leif must hurry to remove, lest it anger the spirits of the land, to the stave churches so unique to Norway. Landscapes depict emerald green fjords against floes of ice and mountains of snow. The grand halls of King Olav Trygvason are ornamented with carvings of Nordic mythical creatures while tame polar bear cubs romp and play. In this setting the young Leif grows to manhood and learns the skills of navigation, sailing his own ship when just a teen from Greenland to Norway. It is on his return journey that he discovers a new land—what we now know to be Newfoundland. Later he sends settlers there—actually establishing a colony. His tale is aptly and authentically told in the d'Aulaires's inimitable style.

Billy can't wait for Easter! His family celebrates with special foods, but he looks forward to the most exciting part: cracking red eggs with his family. Billy hopes his egg will be the lucky one so he can have a year of good fortune. But Billy quickly remembers how fortunate he already is. Follow Billy and his family in another holiday adventure as he learns the story behind Easter and some beloved Greek traditions.

The Blue Lake Eagles were darn sick of losing. Their arch nemesis the Yankees beat them every year. But something special happened in Blue Lake when former MLB junk-baller, Arlo Pants, gifts the team a lucky baseball bat from 1961. A wooden bat, once used by Mickey Mantle himself. The boys are hoping the lucky bat will turn the tide and they can finally beat the snobby Pittsville Yankees.Jimmy Pants and Flynn Finch are Blue Lake Eagles and best friends and both are struggling to learn to pitch. Flynn learning how to deal, when you don’t have the natural talent of a strong arm. And both boys are learning the hardest lesson – confidence in yourself. This funny story will take you on an adventure through the baseball season with a middle school team destined for greatness. Quirky characters, uneasy situations and fast fun make this the best baseball story since “The Sandlot”.

When Michael receives a hat his beloved grandmother made him, he feels like the luckiest boy in the world. With his hat on, he and his grandmother take many memorable trips to the Grand Canyon. One day, Michael's hat blows away. As he searches for it, he discovers many other wonders in nature and life. Eventually, he comes to realize that, with or without his hat, he still feels like the luckiest person in the world. The power of family and shared outdoor adventures shine as readers discover for themselves the magic the Grand Canyon holds.