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In this highly anticipated sequel, Maya and the godlings must
return to the sinister world of The Dark to retrieve the one thing
keeping the veil between the worlds from crumbling: her father's
soul. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
and Willa of the Wood. The threat from The Dark is far from over.
Twelve-year-old Maya knows this. After crossing the veil between
the two worlds, saving her father, and narrowly escaping the
sinister clutches of the Lord of Shadows, tensions between the
human world and The Dark are higher than ever. And even worse,
Maya's orisha powers as a godling are out of control. Now a
guardian in training, Maya spends her days patching up veils with
her father and cleaning up near-disasters like baby wormholes that
her erratic powers create. But when Maya and her friends discover
that something went terribly wrong during their journey to bring
her father back to the human world, they are forced to return to
The Dark and restore what they left behind, the one thing keeping
the veil from falling: her father's soul. The Lord of Shadows is
mobilizing his forces for an all-out war against the human world.
And this time, Maya and her friends will need all the help they can
get. Even if that means teaming up with their greatest enemies, the
darkbringers.
In this retelling of Aesop's fable, a smart wolf is too clever for
his own good. When he pretends to be a sheep so he can find his
supper, things do not go as planned.
Hansel and Gretel will not listen to their storyteller. For one
thing, who leaves a trail of bread crumbs lying around, when there
are people starving? Not Hansel, that's for sure! And that sweet
old lady who lives in a house made of cookies and candy? There's no
way she's an evil witch! As for Gretel, well, she's about to set
the record straight-after all, who says the story can't be called
Gretel and Hansel? It's time for these wacky siblings to take their
fairy tale into their own hands. So sit back and enjoy the
gingerbread! With laugh-out-loud dialogue and bold, playful art
(including hidden search-and-find fairy-tale creatures), this
Hansel and Gretel retelling will have kids giggling right up to the
delicious ending!
This is a wonderful anthology of timeless tales, retold in a
beautiful heirloom edition. It includes Beauty and the Beast, The
Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, The Bad-Tempered Princess and the
Frog, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and more. You can meet
Rapunzel, Snow White, Cinderella and her fairy godmother, and many
other memorable characters. It is specially adapted by P. L. Anness
from the stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault and
the Brothers Grimm, and carefully worded for young readers. Each
story is charmingly illustrated on every page by accomplished
children's artist Beverlie Manson. It is perfect for reading aloud
to the very young, or for more confident readers to enjoy by
themselves.You can: marvel at Rapunzel's long hair, which she
dangles from her tower to let a handsome prince climb up; follow
Cinderella as she overcomes the cruelty of her stepsisters to
attend a royal ball; see Beauty conquer her fear of the dreadful
Beast; follow Snow White as she escapes into the dark woods and is
helped by seven kindly dwarves; and, be spellbound as a princess is
freed from the curse of everlasting sleep, and as a little mermaid
falls in love with a human prince.This collection of entrancing
stories is certain to captivate little princesses everywhere.
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Puss in Boots
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Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Gemma Roman
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When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the
cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a
carriage with the King and his pretty daughter. Includes a word
list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English
and American English). 500 headwords, 979 words
Dive into the magical worlds of your most beloved fairytales and fables with this beautifully illustrated storytimetreasury padded keepsake book both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to over 50 new and exciting five-minute easy-to-read adventures designed to quickly entertain. This deluxe treasure trove of stories brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved classics. An enchanting collection of favorites kiddos will love!Bond with your child through family storytimeand strengthen a love for books and reading Short tales allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear Over 50 tales and fables included: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, Little Red Hen, The Lion and the Mouse, Tom Thumb, and more Collect all titles available in the padded treasury book collection
A first novelty board book about Doctor Dolittle with push, pull
and turn mechanisms.
Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring Doctor Dolittle and his
menagerie of animals to life as he goes on an adventure to Africa
in First Stories: Doctor Dolittle!
This is the perfect introduction
for young children to this popular tale, with the well-loved story
beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Jean
Claude. Collect more books in the First Stories series: Alice in
Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Goldilocks and the
Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle
Book, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, The Nutcracker,
Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty,
Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, The Snow Queen and The Ugly
Duckling.
Richly illustrated in color, this book brings a charming folktale
from Northeast India to a global audience. A beautiful young girl
named Lengtonghoih, dearly loved by her seven brothers, is abducted
by a cruel prince who intends to marry her. This enchanting story
revolves around the seven brothers' adventure to save their sister
and how, instead, she saves them-with the help of mystical power
and magic. While folktales from many parts of India have been
widely translated into other languages and have become part of
national narratives, such stories from Northeast India-a greatly
underrepresented, culturally rich region-remain relatively unknown
outside their own communities. This gorgeous book changes that by
showcasing a traditional yet subversive folktale from the Paite
people, an indigenous community from Manipur. Conceptualized by
Richard Khuptong, translated by Mercy V. Guite, and beautifully
illustrated in full color by Tanya Gupta, Lengtonghoih will delight
children and adults alike.
When an acorn drops on the head of Chicken Licken, he is sure the
sky is falling! He sets off to the palace to tell the king. This
story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to
book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with
Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to
practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic
stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity.
Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a
child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
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Malamander
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Thomas Taylor; Illustrated by Tom Booth
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Rapunzel
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Brothers Grimm; Illustrated by Sara Gianassi
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"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!" A witch keeps
Rapunzel in a tall tower without a door or stairs - but she isn't
the only one visiting the lovely girl. Includes a word list, 5
pages of activities and free online audio (British English and
American English). 500 headwords, 1080 words
In a land troubled by witches and feuding clans, step-sisters Kate
and Katherine form an unlikely friendship over a shared love of
fairies. This does not go down well with everyone . . . Grizel
Maxwell may be Kate's mother, but she is also a witch, and
jealously plots to get rid of Katherine with a curse, forcing Kate
and Katherine to leave their homeland to escape the evil witch and
seek a cure for her terrible spell. First published in 1963,
Katherine Briggs' wonderful re-casting of the classic fable of
friendship conquering all is a rare and beguiling mix of folk-lore
and fantasy. The author's own fascination with the English
folk-lore tradition imbues the telling with seriousness and beauty
that transcend its generic roots.
First published in 1955, Katherine Briggs' story about the
hobgoblin whose charge it is to protect and influence the unloving
Puritan family who come to live at Widford Manor after the Civil
War is a classic of English children's writing. Hobberdy Dick's
benign works in favour of the characters carry the story from
sadness to delight; but it is his character as ancient guardian
that holds the reader. For the true conclusion is that sanctioned
by fairy lore: the offer of mortal cloth for Dick to wear which
will bring him eternal release from servitude. All these strands
are intertwined with wonderful ease. Katharine Briggs's absorption
in 'the personnel of fairyland' confers a naturalness to the
supernatural goings-on, while the precise attention she gives to
its setting reinforces this. Much of her youth had been spent in
Scotland, but in 1939 she had bought a house in Burford and her
love of the Cotswolds, with their green roads, their barrows, and
their standing stones bring accuracy and, above all, warmth to her
portrayal of both landscape and people.
Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to
learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the
Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates'
Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Delicately
illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. Usborne Young Reading has
been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.
Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and are gathered together in a definitive new collection from the master storyteller and winner of the Carnegie Medal, Kevin Crossley-Holland. Dark and funny, lyrical and earthy, these fifty stories are part of an important and enduring historical tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Described by Neil Gaiman as the "master", Crossley-Holland's unforgettable retellings will capture the imagination of readers young and old alike.
When Young Wolf and his older sister wander from their village and face the danger of a prairie fire, their deceased grandmother, now one of the Star People, appears to guide them.
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming
selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian
lore and legends. These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for
an international audience, provide children with insight into the
traditional culture, beliefs and physical landscape of Indonesia.
This book is aimed at children in the five to ten age group, but
readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within
these pages. Featured Indonesian stories include: The Magic
Headcloth, in which a wise and clever youngman outwits a cruel and
greedy king The Woodcarver's True Love, a story about a pure
heartand the real meaning of love The Caterpillar Story, how,
because of kindness andhonor, a chain of unlikely events ended in
true happiness And many more! Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy
beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands,
this multicultural children's book offers a taste of how universal
values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are
transmitted to Indonesian children. It makes a perfect new addition
for story time or bedtime reading. Astute princesses, resourceful
villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast
archipelago to tell their stories and charm readers of all ages.
The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the
folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with
young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural
children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite
Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's
Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino
Children's Favorite Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China
& Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's
Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and
Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
Set off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of 25 classic
tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect holiday
read for children aged 5 and up! From stolen dogs and disappearing
necklaces to journeys to faraway lands, these fun-filled stories
are packed full of mystery and adventure. Ideal for newly confident
readers, these entertaining tales are the ideal length for reading
aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of
Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story
collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest
generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short
story collections: Animal Stories Springtime Stories Summertime
Stories Summer Holiday Stories Stories of Magic and Mischief
Stories of Wizards and Witches Christmas Tales Christmas Treats
Winter Stories *** Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are
Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark
or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express
written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been
kidnapped.And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what
happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must
find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the
Olympian Council could swing an important vote on the war with the
titans. Not only that, but first Percy will have to solve the
mystery of a rare monster that Artemis was hunting when she
disappeared -- a monster rumored to be so powerful it could destroy
Olympus forever.
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