Book details
Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys
Description
This collection of classic stories celebrates the relationship between child and treasured toy. This anthology includes tales of Rag Bag, by Ruth Ainsworth; the doll which saved Vasilissa from the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, as retold by Naomi Lewis; the adventures of Hans Anderson's Steadfast Tin soldier; and the enchanted rocking horse Rollande, as told in the title story by Laurence Housman. There's also an excerpt of The Memoirs of a London Doll by Mrs. Fairstar (Richard Henry 'Hengrist; Horne) and the story The Town in the Library by E. 'Edith' Nesbit.
The stories in this anthology were originally collected in "The Silent Playmate: A Collection of Doll Stories" edited by Naomi Lewis. This book adds many paintings by Angela Barrett.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
127 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" provides a collection of classic stories that can inspire a love for literature in children.
- "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" can be a great resource for children who are interested in reading about dolls and toys.
- "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" provides detailed illustrations and explanations that make reading fun and engaging.
- "Rocking Horse Land: And Other Classic Tales of Dolls and Toys" can help children develop their imagination and creativity.