![]() ![]() I had no idea that "peeping Tom" came from the Lady Godiva legend: one man named Tom disobeyed the royal edict of not looking at Godiva as she rode through the town naked. ![]() "What makes this book really interesting are the little asides on things like where certain words come from, or how something (a building, for example, or even a code of law) still exists today. ![]() These issues are detailed in my review, now up on Curled Up With a Good Book (you didn't think I was going to give you the whole review here, did you? You'd never click the link!) There's one chapter that's on British names before William the Conqueror and after him.Īll in all, it's a great book with just a couple of minor issues. By this I meant that it's chronological, king by king (and leader by leader, if known, before kings came into effect), but the narrative alternates with chapters that are a bit more broad, detailing something about British society or norms, or maybe even culture. It's a fascinating book of British history, told in an alternating way. The subtitle for Peter Ackroyd's new book, Foundation, is "The History of England from Its Earliest Beginnings to the Tudors." Sounds like quite the comprehensive book, doesn't it?Īnd it kind of is, in a kind of general way. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In the spring he flies away from the marsh and meets up with a group of swans, and realizes that he too has become a beautiful swan. He wanders alone through the fall and winter, and suffers from fear, loneliness, and sadness. In this age of instant gratification, Andersen's tale reminds readers that some things are worth waiting for and that a pleasure. Plot Summary: The classic nineteenth century fairy tale tells the story of a duckling who, when hatched along with his brothers and sisters, is ridiculed and ostracized because they perceive him as ugly. Parents say ( 3 ): Kids say ( 5 ): The author pays homage to Hans Christian Andersen's compassionate tale with this faithful adaptation, an ageless story that speaks across generations with its reaffirming message. What is the Moral of The Ugly Duckling Story The moral of the ugly duckling story is that 'it does not matter if you were born in a duck yard if you have lain in a swans egg. It was written by Hans Christian Andersen and published on 11th November 1843, with three other tales. The Ugly Duckling Author: Hans Christian Andersen The story of The Ugly Ducking is a Danish fairytale. ![]() ![]() ![]() (Additional reviews and awards available on CLCD.) ![]() Rather, it’s the selection of wonderfully creative ideas for theme parties–for example, a backyard tropical beach party–and the interesting sidebars alerting kids to kitchen safety, fun facts, and cultural clues that make the book stand out. But the foods aren’t the real reason to add this to a collection. Surprisingly, many of the recipes that sound intriguing, such as ox-eye eggs from Indonesia, turn out to be familiar dishes with unfamiliar names. Decorated with black-and-white illustrations and photos, the text is divided into five geographic areas: Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the Americas, and the South Pacific. The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook : Food & Fun Around The WorldĪ festive medley of recipes, customs, activities, games, and more, this book offers parents and educators fun-filled ways to immerse youngsters in ethnic diversity. ![]() |