Books with title The Wreck of the Zephyr 30th Anniversary Edition

In 1983, beloved Caldecott-winning illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, first invited readers to peer over the edge of a cliff to consider the wreck of a small sailboat. Had a churning sea carried the Zephyr up in a storm? Could waves ever have been so impossibly high? And what of the boy who had believed—dared to chase the wind—no matter where it lead?The winds have shifted once again and you’re invited back to the wreck of the Zephyr, to hear the story of the boy and his obsession to become the world’s greatest sailor, and a storm that carried them to a place where boats sail on the wind, instead of on the water.Told in spare text and haunting, full-color pastels, Chris Van Allsburg’s spectral sailboats once again take impossbile flight. In illustrations so vivid one can feel the whisper of wind and hear the flutter of canvas, depart this world for another to entertain the marvelous possibility of dreams.This 30th anniversary gift edition includes a bonus digital audio file to download, read by Chris Van Allsburg, and a stunning new jacket!

In 1983, beloved Caldecott-winning illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, first invited readers to peer over the edge of a cliff to consider the wreck of a small sailboat. Had a churning sea carried the Zephyr up in a storm? Could waves ever have been so impossibly high? And what of the boy who had believed—dared to chase the wind—no matter where it lead? Now, thirty years later, the winds have shifted once again and you’re invited back to the wreck of the Zephyr, to hear the story of the boy and his obsession to become the world’s greatest sailor, and a storm that carried them to a place where boats sail on the wind, instead of on the water.Told in spare text and haunting, full-color pastels, Chris Van Allsburg’s spectral sailboats once again take impossbile flight. In illustrations so vivid one can feel the whisper of wind and hear the flutter of canvas, depart this world for another to entertain the marvelous possibility of dreams. This 30th anniversary gift edition includes a bonus digital audio file to download, read by Chris Van Allsburg, and a stunning new jacket!

This version is the revised and FULLY ILLUSTRATED 30th Anniversary Kindle Edition, with 12 all-new, multi-ethnic FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. These twelve award-winning allegories for children of all ages center on the adventures of two orphaned brothers who escape a polluted city ruled by an evil enchanter to seek their exiled king in Great Park - the place where trees grow.Inspirational Short Stories for KidsThis exciting set of 12 incredible Gold-Medallion Award-Winning short stories for children of all ages (from best-selling authors David and Karen Mains) offers fast-paced action and engaging characters wrapped up in exciting storytelling that deals with good versus evil themes. In addition, your family will appreciate the beautiful, full-color illustrations, featuring multicultural characters, that accentuate each chapter. This version is the revised and FULLY ILLUSTRATED 30th Anniversary Kindle Edition, with 12 all-new, multi-ethnic FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS by talented artist Zhivko Zhelev from Bulgaria, plus eight black and white CHARACTER SKETCHES of Scarboy, Little Child, Mercie, Ranger Commander, The King, Princess Amanda, and Caretaker, plus pull quotes and photo captions.Moral Stories for ChildrenEnjoy reading these storybooks for children after dinner together or as bedtime stories with your kids. You'll revel in these modern fairy tales -- each chapter an allegory for your children to decipher, with short moral stories and lessons for living that convey values and virtues ... like honesty, compassion, loyalty, friendship, perseverance, positive self-esteem, courage, and more. You'll embrace these fiction fables within your family, as they are children's books with inspirational moral values and christian themes, to encourage you all to better living in this challenging world in which we live everyday. Written as a trilogy of children's fiction for kids to enjoy reading with their parents, this is book #1 of 3 in the series, with 12 color illustrations, and 8 character sketches, good for ages 6 and up, including preteen, teen, and adults. Also Classified Asfairy tales for kids, children's fiction, short moral stories, children short stories, children's stories with morals, children's christian fiction books, chapter books for kids, inspirational christian stories, princess stories for kids, fantasy stories for kids, christian classics and allegories, religious allegories, christian fiction, christian fantasy, christian literature, religious fiction, books for young children.BackgroundThis 30th Anniversary Edition, and the multi-ethnic illustrations it contains, was birthed out of the loss of the authors' youngest son, Jeremy, who at age 41 succumbed to aggressive Lymphoma, leaving behind a wife and three young children. Jeremy was an illustrator and immigration specialist who spoke multiple languages, and had always dreamed of creating multicultural art for The Kingdom Tales Trilogy, but never received the chance. In his honor, and to reflect the emerging ethnic times in which we live, the authors ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the re-issue of these books on their 30th anniversary with revised content and characters depicted in different ethnicities.

Action, intrigue, and danger follow Scarboy wherever he goes, especially in the Enchanted City, where the “imperfect” are cast away and orphans are enslaved. Scarboy manages to escape the evil Enchanter to safety in Great Park, but has yet to confront his greatest fear—and he’ll need enormous courage to conquer it! An exciting series of inspirational stories for kids from best-selling authors David and Karen Mains, the gold-medallion award-winning Tales of the Kingdom offers fast-paced action and exciting storytelling with a enduring Christian message. You'll enjoy the beautiful, full-color multi-ethnic illustrations of these modern fairy tales for kids! These Christian allegories and moral stories teach children of all ages fundamental truths about good and evil, virtues and values, and the importance of trusting God. This children’s chapter book is 84 pages of inspiring stories in durable hardcover binding, enhanced by 12 engrossing illustrations from exceptional Bulgarian artist and illustrator Zhivko Zhelev. In addition, there are 8 character sketches! We are currently selling books from 1st Print Run editions, so yours will be a rare keepsake copy, printed first in December 2014! This hardcover 30th Anniversary edition with full-color illustrations, can only be purchased exclusively from Mainstay Ministries. Your book also comes personally “signed” by the Authors, David and Karen Mains. Get yours today, and start enjoying time together reading good stories to the children of all ages in your family!