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

RM51.44 MYR
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.

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

RM51.44 MYR
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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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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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.