In the enchanting world of "A Child's Book of the Seasons," children embark on a captivating journey through the changing seasons. From the vibrant hues of spring to the golden glow of autumn, each season...

In the enchanting realm of A Child's Book of the Garden, young readers embark on a captivating journey through the wonders of nature. Join the curious children as they explore the secrets of their garden,...

This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series , which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur...

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: On August 27, 1914, in London, I made this note in a memorandum book: "Met Arthur Ransome at_____'s; discussed a book on the Russian's relation to the war in the light of psychological...

This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series , which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur...

This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series , which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur...

But for Swallows and Amazons, some of Arthur Ransome's earlier writings would be better known. The extraordinary success Ransome achieved as a children's writer, from the 1930's until his death in 1967,...

Most people know of Arthur Ransome, the author of the classic children's sailing tale, Swallows & Amazons, and many other books in the same series. But besides his exciting tales of children on the...

Racundra's First Cruise is Arthur Ransome's account of Racundra's maiden voyage, which took place in August and September 1922. The cruise took him from Riga, in Latvia to Helsingfors (Helsinki) in Finland,...

Arthur Ransome's famous and much-loved children's classic is brought thrillingly to life in Helen Edmundson's wonderfully theatrical adaptation, with 'delightfully catchy and often witty' (Telegraph)...

Spring always seems to begin on the morning that the Imp, in a bright pink nightgown, comes rushing into my room without knocking, and throws himself on my bed, with a sprig of almond blossom in his hand....

England Since Waterloo by Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott (1859-1945) was first published in 1913 and went through many editions. The author taught history at Worcester College, Oxford for thirty-six...

RUSSIAN FAIRY TALES "Illustrated 18 Short Fairy Tales for Children"1. The Magic Swan Geese2. The Tale of Tsar Saltan3. Emelya and the Pike4. The Frog Tsarevna5. Morozko6. Twelve Months7. Tsarevitch Ivan,...

This is a book of 20 illustrated Russian folk and fairy tales retold for young people and the young at heart. The tales are a good sampling of Slavic folklore. The stories in this book are those that...