Resultados para "The Dinner" en Literatura y ficción

Henry is a good helper! He can even help with dinner.

Tigers for Dinner: Tall Tales By Jim Corbett's Khansama is a fun-filled book for children and adults alike. It is a collection of short stories about the adventures of Jim Corbett, narrated by his family cook, Mehmoud, to the author when he was a child. Narrated in a simple style, all the tales told by the cook are as delicious as his food and take the listener on a nostalgic journey.

In this trickster tale from Africa, Annasi learns the value of being a good host. He also learns the truth of the old saying, "What goes around comes around."

We know you shouldn't take your dragon to the library, but what about taking him out to dinner? After all, dragons need to eat, too! But with fiery breath, flapping wings, and pointy spikes, that might not be a good idea! Rhyming text and diverse characters bring the importance of dinner manners to a new level in this charming story.

In the Brothers Grimm’s story of The White Snake, a servant marries the king’s daughter to live happily ever after. Will that be the case in this cursed retelling of a doomed dinner? One of four new stories in the award-winning Scary Tales Retold series.

Dinner at the Brake Fast is a hilarious and heartfelt story about road-trip mishaps, a murderous rooster, facing down anxieties, and unexpected friendship that is a must-pick for readers who loved The Science of Unbreakable Things and The First Rule of Punk. Tacoma Jones loves working at her...

From one of Australia's best-loved comedians and children's entertainers Jimmy Rees comes a story about the dinnertime drama that families everywhere will know all too well. Who said dinnertime was hard? Dad's got dinner sorted! Lenny and the twins sit at the table, ready to dig in. Dad has cooked a delicious meal - Lenny's favourite! - and there is enough for everyone to have seconds. Perfect! But then...

Danika is often accused of being a crybaby by her big sister Jessica. When the opportunity strikes to get revenge on her sister, she discovers that revenge has its consequences.

James dreams of being a reporter, so when his sixth grade English Teacher assigns everyone to enter the Mayor’s writing competition he is confident he can win. Then he sits down to write. Nothing. Not a single idea. James’ elderly neighbor, Stan, comes to the door with a box of old books, claiming they will cure him of his writer's block. James skeptically opens the first book and a small blue dragon appears in his room!

Daryl, the baby magpie, has to find his own food. But how?

Wenn Liebe durch den Magen geht! Romi kocht gern, und sie kocht gut. Sehr gut sogar. So gut, dass Kochpapst André Soubrié Romi für die Sommerferien als Praktikantin in sein chromblitzendes Eldorado eingeladen hat. Während Romis Gedanken um die Zubereitung von Petersfisch, um kalt gepresstes Olivenöl und Zitronenthymian kreisen, denken Romis Lehrer über die Pfunde des jungen Küchengenies nach. Wenn Romi kocht, nascht sie auch reichlich. Statt zu André Soubrié geht Romis Reise daher zum Abspecken an den Starnberger See.

Are the dinner ladies at your school rough and tough? Do they pour vats of hot soup over innocent children? It was exactly the same at Littlehampton Primary where Plughole, owner of the World's Weirdest Laugh, went to school.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables . The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner: "Here's Aunt Susanna, girls," said Laura who was sitting by the north window nothing but north light does for Laura who is the artist of our talented family.

It’s Christmas Eve in Winter Hollow, and five-year-old Olivia has a big plan—she’s going to surprise her parents with the perfect Christmas dinner! But Olivia knows she can’t do it alone. With the help of her charming animal friends—Nibbles the rabbit, Chipper the squirrel, Rusty the fox, Hoot the owl, and Pip the shy opossum—Olivia sets out to create a magical feast.

Under the Sun Publishing brings you a book that will let you experience history in a whole new way. My Dinner with the Founding Fathers is a book for all ages, with exciting tales about dining and conversing with the men who built America. Hear about the Revolutionary War from the perspective of the generals who fought in it, learn about the Declaration of Independence from the men who signed it, and see what America’s first presidents think about some of today’s top issues—all in their own words!

Nine-year-old Ling is very comfortable with her life; her parents are both dedicated doctors in the best hospital in Wuhan. But when Comrade Li, one of Mao’s political officers, moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an...

Izzy and her friends have never liked school dinners. And they're getting worse. The dinner ladies are acting strangely. Lollipop man mentions there is a new head dinner who used to be here a long, long time ago and has returned. Izzy and friends wonder if she is the reason for the strange behaviour. They wonder why she has returned. They find out she was fired. They speculate as to why and decide she's a demon who's returned to do bad things. Because why wouldn't she be? Hilariously narrated by Susan Calman!

The Pooka is a mischievous little creature, but he’s also hungry, thin and hungry in his hole! It’s Monday morning and everyone is looking forward to eating a tasty pie this week, even Tabs the cat. But no pie is safe from the hungry Pooka! Follow the Pooka through the days of the week; what will he eat next? Will he be hungry or full by Sunday? How many more pies can he eat? Will anyone except the Pooka get to eat a pie?

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.

A powerful middle grade debut that weaves together folklore and history to tell the story of a girl finding her voice and the strength to use it during the final months of the Communist regime in Romania in 1989. Ileana has always collected stories. Some are about the past, before the leader of...