Bøger af Jane Yolen

"A rakish fairy meets the real Juliet behind Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A jewelry artist travels to the past to meet a successful silver-smith. The addled crew of a ship at sea discovers a mysterious merman. More than one ignored princess finds her match in the most unlikely men. From ecstasy to tragedy, with love blossoming shyly, love at first sight, and even love borne of practical necessity--beloved fantasist Jane Yolen's newest collection celebrates romance in all its glory."--Publisher marketing.

How do dinosaurs say I'M MAD? When little dinosaurs get angry, they sometimes misbehave. In this book, readers will laugh aloud to see them yell and stomp in a full range of naughty, dinosaur-sized antics. But after a dinosaur storms around the hou

Following in the kitchen footsteps of their earlier Fairy Tale Feasts for young readers and eaters, author Jane Yolen retells some fun Jewish folktales and Heidi Stemple writes delicious Jewish recipes to accompany them. Yolen is the storyteller; Stemple the chef. Readers of all ages will love this richly illustrated book. (cover verso).

"Get up close and personal with alligators in all their tooth-filled glory in this poetry collection by Jane Yolen. Rhymes and rhythms reflect on how alligators hunt, keep warm, care for young, and have survived through the ages."--Provided by publisher.

In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are thrilled to discover a huge surprise: the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and wind-swept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Stunning watercolor illustrations with a timeless, mythical feel depict the island above and below the water, as it rises and sinks. Perceptive young readers may giggle or gasp when they realize that the entire island is a giant, and then will revel in knowing the giant secret that the main characters have yet to discover. Jane Yolen's text entrances readers with hints of age-old magic, and pays tribute to mystery, curiosity, and friendship. Doug Keith's paintings invite readers to match the shiny rocks to the giant's eyes, the tunnel to his ears, and the trees and dripping water plants to his hair. Are the kids the first to learn the secret of Giant Island, or has Grandpa brought them here to discover for themselves what he discovered many years before? Visit Giant Island, where fantastical adventures await.

First in the Little Frog and the Four Seasons series. It's Little Frog's first autumn, and she doesn't like it one bit. It is not the green world she loves so much, but something scarier and ominous, filled with red and gold and yellow. But encouraged by her Mama, Little Frog bravely sets out into this strange world. Full color.

With rhyming text, this soothing bedtime book is an ode to baby birds everywhere and sleepy children home safe in their own beds. As a mother describes to her child how many species of birds nest, from pigeons on concrete ledges to owls in oak tree boles to swallows above barn doors. The soothing refrain of "you nest here with me" eases her little one and readers alike to slumber. Combining their poetic writing and their love of birding, mother and daughter Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple have written what is sure to become a bedtime classic.

R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? And how do they calm down?

A GROUNDBREAKING ANTHOLOGY ON THE EVOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIPS BY FEMALE AND NONBINARY AUTHORS.What happens when emotions like love and friendship span vast distances — in space, in time, and in the heart?Science fiction often focuses on future technology and science without considering the ways social structures will change as tech changes — or not. What will relationships look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge possibilities of new genders and ways of thinking about them?The Reinvented Heart presents stories that complicate sex and gender by showing how shifting technology may affect social attitudes and practices, stories that include relationships with communities and social groups, stories that reinvent traditional romance tropes and recast them for the 21st century, and above all, stories that experiment, astonish, and entertain.

It is not always easy for a dinosaur to learn how to be kind, but with a liitle practice, and keeping other people firmly in mind, he can become a one-of-a-kind, very kind dinosaur.

America's most beloved, bestselling dinosaurs share the joys of lasting friendship.

With the same humor and warmth of their previous bestselling dinosaur books, Yolen and Teague show readers how young dinosaurs care for their kitties and puppies. Each title includes an introduction for children who may be getting a pet soon. Full color. 6 spreads.