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Children's Books
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Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions
Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Hobbit, which was published in 1937, he couldn't have known that he was beginning one of the most famous and beloved story cycles the world has ever known. Its initial popularity prompted his publisher to ask for a sequel and Tolkien started writing The Lord of the Rings, which turned out to be a huge opus requiring twelve years for completion - and history was in the making. By the time of Tolkien's death in 1973 The Lord of the Rings had a huge word-of-mouth cult following, with many popular editions, and was part of the cultural background for youth and adults of all ages. Peter Jackson's movie Ring cycle of the Tolkien series has made history again (and is in its own way an achievement in cinema much like Tolkien's in literature, but that is another story) - and has brought Tolkien's writings into a prominence that is perhaps at its peak. Happily, this means that the many foreign editions of Tolkien will probably remain in print for some time, and more may be brought to the fore.
Der Herr der Ringe (Lord of the Rings)
3 volumes - hardback $99 Der kleine Hobbit (The Hobbit) - paperback $49 More about Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions... |
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The Little Prince in German
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Equally loved by children and adults alike, The Little Prince is one of the most translated books on the planet - which is fortunate, as we are able to offer here editions in many languages for your (or your child's) enjoyment! With wonderful and whimsical illustrations by the author, this delightful tale straddles a world between adulthood and childhood, philosophy and fantasy, satire and fable, and reminds one not of great children's authors of the past, but of more unclassifiable writers like Carroll, Milne, and Tolkien, who seem to be writing as much for older as younger readers, and whose writings can be enjoyed on many levels. Written in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who disappeared shortly after in WWII during a flying mission for the Allies in Northern Africa, it became an instant cult classic and has remained so ever since. Enjoy The Little Prince in the language of your choice, and check regularly, as we will be adding new versions as they become available.
Der Kleine Prinz (paperback)
Translated by Grete und Josef Leitgeb $37 More about The Little Prince... |
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Tintin in German
We now carry the original 22 titles of Tintin by Herge translated into German. Follow Tintin and his dog, Snowy, as they ski through the Himalayas, visit opium dens in Hong Kong, explore ancient Aztec temples, and more. Captain Haddock and the blundering Mr. Dupont and the equally blundering Mr. Dupond join Tintin in these exciting detective adventures. The colorful illustrations in these comic-book-style adventures help you learn French as you read, and they are fun to look at, too! For kids and adults. Paperback. Shipping weight 2 lbs. each.
$45 each in hardback
$875 for the entire set in paperback (22 titles) - a savings of $98! More information and pricing for Tintin... |
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Sea Monsters
Sea Monsters is the new children’s song by Brian Sorensen that kids love to listen to and sing along to. Sea Monsters is a delightful rhyme about some of the real life monsters that live in the ocean and imagining what else can be down there that we can’t see, or that we haven’t discovered yet. The imagination of what that could be is the inspiration for the song and story. Sea Monsters is a great learning tool that’s fun to play and helps familiarize kids to different languages of your choice.
in German and English
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Let's Learn German Picture Dictionary
Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Let's Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.
$29.95
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Circus Book
Takao Yoguchi What at first appears a typical children’s book, soon springs to life with use of the book’s magic film. Simply place the included film on top of the illustrations and make circular movements to reveal cleverly animated figures in an exciting three-ring circus. With over 10 moving pictures and a simple story told in four languages (English, German, French, and Italian), this Circus book will delight children of all ages. Created by Takao Yoguchi in 2005.
$29.95
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