Books with title The house in the woods 1904

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.

It's nice to have your friends move in, but. . . . A sweet, wry tale of cooperation and camaraderie, told with pastoral artwork by Inga Moore.One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods, and another little pig has a small hut next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bear has moved into the den and an even larger Moose into the hut. CRASH! With both homes collapsed, they're all in a pickle--but what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share? With lush, whimsically detailed illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious (and most accommodating!) characters, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit awhile.

An alternative little pigs tale which encourages friendship and team work, over self-centredness, Warm, rich and funny a beautifully illustrated title from acclaimed picture-book maker Inga Moore.When two little pigs leave their two little homes to go out walking one morning, little do they know that theyll come back to find their friends Bear and Moose have moved in. Its very nice to have your friends move in. Not so nice if they are so big that your homes end up collapsing! Can the little pigs find a way to build a house in the woods where all four of them can live together In this warm, funny and comforting story of home and friendship, Inga Moore has created a cast of memorably lovable characters and an atmospheric woodland world which children will want to visit again and again.

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.

Drew and Holly are two orphans running away after receiving awful news. Holly is being placed with a terrible foster family. While on the run they find a house hidden deep in the woods. It appears to be abandoned. Drew believes he has found a safe place for them to stay. Shortly after arriving at the house, Holly is taken by a shadow monster. Drew must find a way to save her. He soon discovers Holly isn't the only one that needs to be saved; the fate of the world is in Drew's hands. Will he be brave enough to save Holly and his new friends, or will evil prevail?

Drew and Holly are two orphans running away after receiving awful news. Holly is being placed with a terrible foster family. While on the run they find a house hidden deep in the woods. It appears to be abandoned. Drew believes he has found a safe place for them to stay. Shortly after arriving at the house, Holly is taken by a shadow monster. Drew must find a way to save her. He soon discovers Holly isn't the only one that needs to be saved; the fate of the world is in Drew's hands. Will he be brave enough to save Holly and his new friends, or will evil prevail?

Excerpt from The House in the WoodsNancy, in her red jacket, and Bob, in his magnificent Winter coat, the coat of a collie, - have passed between the little balsams and tall clumps of withered fern, adding color and movement to this exquisite scene, and chang ing its inherent tenderness into something personal and profound for me.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

It's nice to have your friends move in, but. . . . A sweet, wry tale of cooperation and camaraderie, told with pastoral artwork by Inga Moore. One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods, and another little pig has a small hut next door. One morning they return from a walk to find that their big friend Bear has moved into the den and an even larger Moose into the hut. CRASH! With both homes collapsed, they're all in a pickle--but what if they find a way to build a house in the woods that all four of them can share? With lush, whimsically detailed illustrations and a cast of endearing, industrious (and most accommodating!) characters, Inga Moore constructs an inviting story of friendship that kids will be happy to visit awhile.

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