365: Stories

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We found that unless you are familiar with the movie on which the story is based, it is tricky to get the gist of what is going on. There is some overt linguistic play - Sep 4th is in something like rhyming couplets - it begins with "I was riding on a Greyhound bus, seeking some place to hide. Spoken word versions of the stories can be heard, with James reading many himself, and other surprise storytellers adding a range of accents from Scotland today. James Robertson is the author of The Fanatic, Joseph Knight, The Testament of Gideon Mack, And the Land Lay Still, The Professor of Truth and To Be Continued. I think many parents find themselves occasionally using the reliable ol’ babysitter that is television – which serves its purpose, but I don’t think anyone would argue that there is anything more cosy than curling up on the sofa with your little ones and reading a good book.

Photograph: Alamy View image in fullscreen Calendar boy … Robertson wrote wrote a 365-word piece on each day in 2013.

And there isn’t enough pictures – it’s hard to read a story when the audience keeps trying to turn the page to find another picture!

The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Some are repeated themes, others form a collection such as the clever adventures of the supposedly dumb Jack written in thick Scottish dialect (a very important feature of his writing), the adventures of a Grim Reaper type character or mini series such as the farcial PROBE, CHECK and SCOPE with its Kafka styled claustrophia. But this is the perfect book for those who just want to read a little each day and not a whole or large chapter.Enjoy a wonderful Disney story every day of the year in this premium treasury, ideal for any Disney fans of any age. Beautifully packaged with charming illustrations of cheeky kittens and sleepy old toms, this is the perfect book for any lover of our four-legged friends. I'm ashamed to admit that I've never read anything by James Robertson, particularly And the Land Lay Still by James Robertson (2-Jun-2011) Paperback.

Do you often catch yourself day dreaming about what it would be like to live in a foreign land or in another era? Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. All 365 stories and tunes have been recorded and the interactive collection is touring Scotland in a beautifully designed sound installation. Common themes/details include City vs Countryside, paths, public transport, being alone vs being with others, having an old father ("Like museum curators manoeuvring a bulky exhibit on loan from some other museum, we get him indoors and into his chair - the one without wheels", Oct 19th), Death personified, retold myths, Jack, long walks, midges, cynical politics, religion.If you're trying to find Chad Valley 365 Stories and Rhymes for Boys Book instructions / assembly guide you may want to check out our Chad Valley Instructions section.

All the stories can be read in isolation though August in particular has some story sequences, and there are recurring characters and situations. Of course, the book could have been shorter, but the format is more a marketing than literary device. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, publishing, and online media.This is the question we have been asked by The Works who are looking to promote the benefits of reading books over watching screens. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate.