“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
Stephen King, On Writing
Miss Marigold’s Enchanted Bookcase: A Magical Dreamland for Stories
There’s something magical about gathering around a story, isn’t there?
Whether it’s the warmth of a classic tale or the excitement of discovering new narratives, stories have a unique power to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and connect us in ways nothing else can.
Miss Marigold bewitched bookshelf, adorned with tendrils of ivy and silver runes, holds tales that flutter like slumbering butterflies, eager to dance in the moonlit hours. At the heart of the bookcase, a grand gold mirror reflects the dreamscape within its pages, perhaps a portal to unseen adventures?
Each sleeping book has a personality all its own, and as Miss Marigold brings them to life during story time, the characters and landscapes awaken, inviting you into a world where imagination knows no bounds!
Take the Magic Home with You!
Explore the wonders of Miss Marigold’s curated selection by adopting a book from the Enchanted Bookcase. Each story is a key to unlocking fantastical realms and igniting the spark of imagination.
Click on the titles below to embark on your own literary journey and make these magical tales a cherished part of your home library.
Immerse yourself in the joy of storytelling and let the magic unfold in your hands. Happy reading, mes petits copains!
A Little SPOT on Halloween
Written and Illustrated by Diane Alber
A Little SPOT on Halloween is a funny story about a little orange spot of Confidence constantly being mistaken for a pumpkin on Halloween so he decides he is going to start a new tradition!
Fallon Favors Fall
by Tiffany Obeng (Author) and Tharushi Fernando (Illustrator)
Fall is Fallon’s favorite season and there’s so many reasons why. Fallon Favors Fall captures the essence and wonder of fall. Not just autumn-themed, this seasonal picture includes fun facts about fall and is the perfect introduction to autumn for toddlers, preschool and early elementary aged children.
Santa Mouse, Where Are You?
by Michael Brown (Author), Elfrieda De Witt (Illustrator)
Santa’s littlest helper gets lost and must find his way back to Santa’s sleigh in time to save Christmas
A Special Day: When Eid Met Christmas
by Mahmoud Elzein (Author), Rania Hasan (Illustrator)
One year, the Muslim holiday Eid and Christmas coincide. Blond-haired Eva’s school honors Christmas by performing A Christmas Carol for an orphanage. Brown-haired Aya’s school celebrates Eid by inviting orphans to have cake and lemonade. The next day, the two girls go to the same toy store and get stuck together in an elevator.
Sparkles of Joy: A Children’s Book that Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion (Sparkling Me Series 2)
Book 2 of 5: Sparkling Me Series | by Aditi Wardhan Singh
Explore Diwali Christmas Hanukkah, through this children’s book that celebrates their origins, similarities and differences.
The Golem’s Latkes
Adapted by Eric Kimmel (Author)
Aaron Jasinski (Illustrator)
On the first night of Hanukkah, Rabbi Judah has too much to do and too little time to do it. Before the rabbi leaves to visit the emperor, he tells his housemaid Basha that she can ask the golem to help. While the golem makes latkes, Basha decides to visit a friend.
Bright Winter Night
by Alli Brydon (Author)
Ashling Lindsay (Illustrator)
On one bright winter night, a group of woodland creatures emerges from the forest. Despite their differences, they start to build something together, using items found on the forest floor.
Sneezy the Snowman Kindle Edition
by Maureen Wright (Author)
Stephen Gilpin (Illustrator)
B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts!
Nate the Great Goes Undercover
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (Author), Marc Simont (Illustrator)
Somebody has been raiding Oliver’s garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover . . . under cover of the garbage can lid, that is!