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Rocking Horse Land : And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys

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Rocking Horse Land : And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys - Thryft
Rocking Horse Land : And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys - Thryft

Unique Timeless tales of cherished dolls and toys.

If you're looking to relive your childhood and escape into a world of nostalgia, "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" is the perfect book for you. The stories in this collection beautifully capture the magical bond between children and their beloved toys, taking you on enchanting adventures with characters like Rag Bag, the Steadfast Tin soldier, and the rocking horse Rollande. With exquisite paintings by Angela Barrett, this book will transport you back to a simpler time and remind you of the joy that toys can bring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Rocking Horse Land : And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys

Save up to 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$26.09  

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ISBN: 9780744555660
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Classics, Family, Adventure

Description

This collection of classic stories celebrates the relationship between child and treasured toy. This anthology includes tales of Rag Bag, by Ruth Ainsworth; the doll which saved Vasilissa from the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, as retold by Naomi Lewis; the adventures of Hans Anderson's Steadfast Tin soldier; and the enchanted rocking horse Rollande, as told in the title story by Laurence Housman. There's also an excerpt of The Memoirs of a London Doll by Mrs. Fairstar (Richard Henry 'Hengrist; Horne) and the story The Town in the Library by E. 'Edith' Nesbit.The stories in this anthology were originally collected in "The Silent Playmate: A Collection of Doll Stories" edited by Naomi Lewis. This book adds many paintings by Angela Barrett.


Author: Naomi C. Lewis
Publication Date: 2000
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Rocking Horse Land : And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys - Thryft
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Unique Timeless tales of cherished dolls and toys.

If you're looking to relive your childhood and escape into a world of nostalgia, "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" is the perfect book for you. The stories in this collection beautifully capture the magical bond between children and their beloved toys, taking you on enchanting adventures with characters like Rag Bag, the Steadfast Tin soldier, and the rocking horse Rollande. With exquisite paintings by Angela Barrett, this book will transport you back to a simpler time and remind you of the joy that toys can bring.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.