Delve Into the Exciting World of Norse Folk and Fairytales & Help Your Children Spark Their Imagination, See Another Culture, and Provide Them With Reading Fun!
Well, that's weird. A tiny pet takes up the fight. Thor and Loki can't get it right. Gnaw the bone. The cat's alone? And everyone's mad about porridge.
"Fifteen Pounds of Muscle and Bounce" is a collection of slightly-odd, but incredibly entertaining Norse folk stories and fairytales for children over 10.
With this book, your kids and grandkids will: • Meet the bear that has been tricked by the quick-witted fox and discover how he lost his beautiful, fluffy tail; • Learn about trust and humility and how far it will get them through an exciting story about a poor cottager and his kitten; • Join Jesper on his thrilling journey through the forest as he does what no man has done before - return the King's hares to the castle; • Giggle with the dairymaid and the Nisse as they dance the Swedish Hambo until their feet fall off; • Obsess over the hungry cat that wanted to eat the whole world and get to know lots of unusual, captivating characters!
