Deze auteur kreeg erkenning voor haar kenmerkende illustraties, die vaak geworteld zijn in haar achtergrond in kunst en design met een focus op keramiek. Na het voltooien van haar studie begon ze haar unieke stijl te ontwikkelen, die voor het eerst verscheen in een reeks wenskaarten en boekomslagen. Haar werk wordt gekenmerkt door zwart-witte illustraties die diepte en karakter geven aan literaire werken, met name dichtbundels.
Dit is het verhaal van een stad, twee families en twee geliefden, Romeo en Julia. Het verhaal is al heel oud en door allerlei mensen in verschillende landen en verschillende talen verteld. Sommigen hebben er een gedicht van gemaakt en anderen een prozaverhaal. Maar het is onder andere ook bewerkt in de vorm van liederen, een balletuitvoering en films. In London bracht William Shakespeare dit verhaal tot leven de jaren negentig van de zestiende eeuw.
"At the very beginning of the world the earth was a dry and dusty place, where nothing could live and nothing could grow. So God made a mist, which watered the ground all over. Then, with his great hands, he formed the first man out of the clay of the newly watered earth."Jane Ray's beautiful version of the familiar story takes into account creation myths the world over. The story of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden is powerful because it is the story of all the children growing up and going out into the world. The need to recreate that perfect garden and live again in harmony with the environment is more pressing today than ever before.An Eden Project Book
Oscar Wilde's moving story of the relationship between a magnificent statue and a little swallow is brought to life by Jane Ray's stunning artwork. Perched on high, the prince's statue can see all the misery of the city and begs the swallow to pluck off his gold leaf and distribute it amongst the poor. First published over one hundred years ago, the fairy tale is recognised as an enchanting masterpiece and this classic picture book is bound to be enjoyed by adults and children alike and treasured forever.
Orla is a boy in a bubble. He can't hear the sounds of the earth. He doesn't answer when his mother and father call his name. The magical Moonbird teaches Orla how to speak with his hands and listen with his eyes—but will his parents understand him? As children are drawn into this fanciful tale about deafness, they will be caught up in the luminous, gem-like illustrations.
"Sleeping Beauty is one of the best-loved fairy tales. This title presents a re-telling of Sleeping Beauty . --Publisher description.
The fortunes of a young woman are magically transformed when she shows kindness to a unicorn in this enchanting contemporary fairy tale, based on a Scottish fable and gloriously illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen Award nominee Jane Ray.
This is a fantastic and magical tale about what happens when, one night, a wicked witch steals the happy endings to bedtime stories. It is up to Jub, the keeper of the happy endings, to save the day and ensure sweet dreams everywhere in this lyrical story about storytelling. In the tradition of classic fairy tales for children, Carol Ann Duffy and Jane Ray have created a truly compelling, surprising and beautiful story for children of all ages.
A collection of 12 classic tales that have enthralled children all over the world for hundreds of years. Some of the best-loved fairy stories are presented here - Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood.
The acclaimed artist's interpretations of The Story of Christmas, The Story of Creation, and Noah's Ark are now available in this single beautiful volume that will offer inspiration, refreshment, and entertainment to young readers.
A truly perfect version of much-loved festive song, The Twelve Days of Christmas
How did the rhinoceros get his wrinkly skin? Why won't cats come when they're called? How did one curious elephant change the lives of all elephants? These eight best-loved stories give answers to these and other intriguing questions.
Hansel and Gretel is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Habla de los cuentos que han contado las personas del mundo antiguo, explica su entendimiento de lo que ellos podian ver en el cielo.
Fidanzati, amici, sposi, dalla Grecia antica all'India misteriosa, dalla Bibbia al medioevo. Sono i protagonisti di queste storie, lontani nello spazio e nel tempo, ma uniti da un destino comune: quello di amare ed essere amati. Dopo l'esperienza dell'amore, tutto diventa possibile: lieto fine o tragedia, felicità pura o immenso dolore. E tutti sono pronti ad accogliere il proprio destino - anche quando è crudele come quello di Romeo e Giulietta, o di Tristano e Isotta - pur di non rinunciare all'amore.
In farbenprächtigen, datailreichen Bildern läßt die Autorin hier die Schöpfungsgeschichte lebendig werden. (Ab 4 Jahren.)
In leuchtenden, detailverliebten Bildern, mit Goldschmuck veredelt, erzählt Jane Ray vom Wunder der Christusnacht.
Die in diesem Buch gesammelten und illustrierten Märchen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus verschiedenen Kulturen erzählen nicht nur von der Einzigartigkeit unserer Erde, ihrer Natur und ihren Lebewesen, sondern veranschaulichen gleichzeitig auch die Zerbrechlichkeit und Schutzbedürftigkeit unseres Planeten. Die zehn Geschichten machen bewusst, wie wichtig es ist, unsere Erde zu schützen und respektvoll mit der Schöpfung umzugehen.
