Young slave Milon begins his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompeii as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colorful life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and he faces a battle for life and death in the Coliseum in Rome.

When he meets a small community of Christians in Rome, he finally gains his freedom and finds a purpose in life. At the center of the story is Milon's relationship with a wounded lion who he bravely helps. Will the lion...

A collection of stories from the Old and New Testaments, for children. For Steiner Waldorf Year 3.

This darling story of bees in a bee colony explain in a story-like way all that happens in the cycle of the year from the perspective of the bees Children of all ages will learn to love the bees and all they do for the earth - all they do to survive in the world. In this time when our beloved bees are endangered, what better way to think of them fondly then through these carefully told stories by this master story teller? The story ill make a naturalist of you if you are not already

This little gem of a book describes in story-like ways, the complete life of a bee and the life in a hive. Chock full of scientific information, a child in the fourth or fifth grade would never know it was an accurate science book because delight and wonder are the results of reading about these marvelous little animals, bees This would make a very satisfying reader for the third through the sixth grade with something for everyone in understanding the life cycle of bees and the many gifts they give to the world, spun from sunlight and nectar and hard work

Master storyteller Jakob Streit tells vivid stories from the creation of the world to Noah's Ark. This Waldorf classic can be a foundation for world literature, as these stories provide strong images and moral lessons. Specifically, And There Was Light can serve Waldorf teachers preparing the third grade curriculum, as readers for fourth grade students, and any reader wishing to explore the Old Testament.

Brother Frances - beloved and admired for over 700 years and yet we never tire of hearing the many stories from his life. They inspire anew each time told His life and acts inspire us anew. Now these stories, retold by master storyteller, Jakob Streit, will fill your heart and stir your resolve in your own life. These can be told or read to children six and older, be read by all ages for those who can read them

Jakob Streit retells the stories of the Bible with colorful and compelling pictures that deepen the understanding of the stories' meaning. With his decades of Waldorf teaching with its storytelling curriculum, this master story teller brings the Old Testament to life. Geared to please nine and ten year olds, these books make wonderful class readers for fourth graders. A perfect balance is struck in these stories between reverent care in the accuracy of the tales and the vivid embellishments that make the stories real.

Thrill to the tales of trolls, gnomes and other elemental beings These stories will delight both young and old (and all in between) Master story-teller, Jakob Streit, from years of Waldorf teaching brings to life the invisible world that makes nature beautiful and endlessly abundant. Meet them in these stories and look for them once you know who they are

Little Tatatuck is a gnome who dreams of working in the crystal caves, but he is small and not very strong. The head gnome tells Tatatuck that he must journey over seven mountains to the highest cave on Crystal Mountain and bring back a crystal to achieve his dream. Many gnomes have embarked on this journey before, but none have returned. Tatatuck encounters many adventures on his quest. He gathers treasures and friends along the way, faces many hazards, and develops courage and strength on the journey. This is a delightful tale masterfully told by renowned storyteller Jakob Streit. ...

Kniha přináší bezmála tři desítky svěžích příběhů z říše zvířat, v nichž oblíbený švýcarský pohádkář Jakob Streit vypráví, o čem si zvířata povídají. Od té doby, co o Vánocích snědl veverčin kouzelný oříšek, totiž rozumí jejich řeči, a my se tak můžeme dozvědět, co řekl táta svišť dětem, když se ukládala k zimnímu spánku, jak dopadlo utkání ježka se zmijí, co zachránilo zajíčka, který se ztratil, proč je pavouk jen v síti silný, v co se proměnila housenka v hlubokém spánku, jak přečkal křeček zimu a co na to...