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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
"A fun, unexpected, action-packed reimagining of a classic story."
-Molly Knox Ostertag, author of The Witch Boy Frozen meets The
Wizard of Oz in this swashbuckling adventure perfect for fans of
Amulet and The Okay Witch, from the acclaimed author of Meg, Jo,
Beth, and Amy. Odette and Dillie are supposed to be enemies. Their
kingdoms have been feuding since before they were born. But when
the two princesses meet each other at the lake that separates their
castles, it's clear they were destined to be best friends.
Odette-who lives with a curse that magically transforms her into a
swan when the sun rises-is happy to find someone who treats her
like everyone else. And Dillie has finally met someone who
understands her dream of having an adventure instead of sitting on
a throne. When they discover that Odette's curse is the reason for
tension between their families, they decide to follow an ancient
legend that could lead them to someone who can set everything
right. As they travel through enchanted lands, meet new allies, and
fight terrible foes, Odette and Dillie are put to the ultimate
test. But when the time comes, will they choose their deepest
wishes or the fragile fate of their world?
While trying to sleep, a young boy is startled by the North Wind,
who chooses to bring him along as she travels throughout the night.
The duo embark on eye-opening adventures that teach the child
valuable life lessons. Diamond is a young boy who comes from a poor
family. Despite his homelife, he maintains his innocence and
chooses to embrace joy. One night when he's struggling to sleep, he
encounters the sweeping presence of the North Wind. She enjoys the
child's company and allows him to join her on her travels. During
their journey, Diamond discovers the positive and negative effects
of her presence. He realizes she can be a source of support but
also do great harm. In At the Back of the North Wind, George
MacDonald explores spiritual and moral conflict. It's infused with
Christian themes including an allegory for Jesus Christ. The story
addresses a complex topic using a simple narrative and stunning
visuals. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of At the Back of the North Wind is both
modern and readable.
"While three little tamales cool off on a windowsill, a tortilla
rolls by. "You'll be eaten. You'd better run!" he tells them. And
so the tamales jump out the window. The first runs to the prairie
and builds a house of sagebrush. The second runs to a cornfield and
builds a house of cornstalks. The third runs to the desert and
builds a house of cactus. Then who should come along but Senor
Lobo, the Big Bad Wolf, who plans to blow their houses down.
Valeria Docampo's oil-and-pencil illustrations add zest and humor
to this rollicking southwestern version of a popular tale.
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The Worst Witch
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Jill Murphy; Illustrated by Jill Murphy
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Catch up on Mildred Hubble's magical adventures at Miss Cackle's
Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring
energetic new covers.
Mildred Hubble is starting her first year at Miss Cackle's Academy
for Witches -- and making a mess of it She can't ride her
broomstick without crashing, she's always getting her spells mixed
up, and worst of all, the teacher's pet, Ethel, has just become her
sworn enemy.
This is a children's book. But it is for real children. It is a
book of buried treasure, people-eating giants, sleeping kings and a
monster fish. There's fire, wee, milk and missing body parts. It's
a book that's got the bits adults don't like left in. These are
stories of Shropshire. They are old and wild, like the land itself.
If you like giants having their heads lopped off, girls who won't
do what they're told, knights fighting with lances, one-armed
ghosts and grumpy witches, then this is the book for you.
Written over four thousand years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, The
City of Rainbows is one of the world's oldest folktales, featuring
a wise king, a foolish king, magic deeds, talking animals, and a
good witch who triumphs over a wicked sorcerer. This book offers
the first modern retelling of the story, together with colour
cut-paper illustrations based on actual works of Sumerian mosaic
art. The City of Rainbows will delight audiences young and old with
its vivid characters and timeless humour. Karen Foster teaches
ancient art and archaeology at Yale University.
Four original stories about princes and princesses for children
just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn
princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly
amusing stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with
reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a
dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects,
followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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Bec
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Darren Shan
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Darren Shan's Demonata series continues with more shocks, demons
and thrilling twists in the chilling Bec. As a baby, Bec fought for
her life. As a trainee priestess, she fights to fit in to a tribe
that needs her skills but fears her powers. And when the demons
come, the fight becomes a war. Bec's magic is weak and untrained,
until she meets the druid Drust. Under his leadership, Bec and a
small band of warriors embark on a long journey through hostile
lands to confront the Demonata at their source. But the final
conflict demands a sacrifice too horrific to contemplate...
A collection of eight of Aunt Grizelda's favorite fairy tales, all
told in hilarious rhyme and given a humorous and modern twist. Can
you guess any of the endings?
When Little Red Riding Horse sets out to bring her grandmother a
basket full of treats, a hungry wolf takes notice and decides to
cause trouble! A whimsical farmyard retelling of the classic tale,
Little Red Riding Horse uses easy-to-read sentences and colorful
illustrations to help early readers practice their reading skills.
This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that
suggests engaging reading and writing prompts.
An empowerment-focused keepsake edition of one of the world's
best-loved picture books 40 years. 7 million copies. 1 kick-ass
princess who has inspired generations of readers to stand up for
themselves. How do you celebrate an occasion as special as 40 years
in print for a book as beloved as The Paper Bag Princess? You track
down some of the most poignant commentary about the story; you
share behind-the-scenes insights from the author and his partner;
and you present it all in a beautiful package that showcases the
story like never before. To mark The Paper Bag Princess's 40th
anniversary, Annick has done just this, creating a gift-worthy
deluxe hardcover featuring extra thick paper, a beautiful dust
jacket, and a hidden second cover that reimagines the original
cover imagery, plus commentary from renowned authors Francesca
Segal (The Innocents) and Chelsea Clinton (She Persisted).
Publishing in time for International Women's Day in March, this
gorgeous edition celebrates an enduring story that has had a
profound effect on countless readers around the world.
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Duckling
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Kamila Shamsie; Illustrated by Laura Barrett
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"Earns four stars for its excellent variety of themes, the concise
nature of each story, and the fantastic artwork." --Maryanne
Obersinner, O'Hara Catholic School, Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon
Tales of great giants, clever warriors, jealous queens, and
mystical creatures abound in this richly illustrated volume of six
traditional Irish legends. The book includes stories about a king
with donkey's ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions
involving a brown bull, a tale explaining how the coast of Antrim
was formed by a giant, and other tales about treachery, bravery,
and honor. Spirited illustrations bring each tale to life, and a
pronunciation guide is included to assist with reading the unusual
Irish names such as Ailill and Daire Mac Fiachra. Told for hundreds
of years, these stories are a rich component of Irish history and
will inspire great storytelling as well as a renewed appreciation
of folklore and fairy tales.
Based on African legend, this title tells the story of Modjadji's
arrival in drought-stricken Venda, where the young children have
never seen rain. To everyone's delight, Modjadji uses her magical
powers to produce rain. Soon the land turns green, and the people
of Venda are healthy and happy again.
The original Little Golden Book from the 1940s featuring Walt
Disney's "Cinderella" is back! This enchanting fairy tale is
beautifully rendered with vintage artwork bringing Cinderella and
her cruel stepsisters to life.
All three pigs set out to seek their fortune, but two of them come to a sorry end.
In one of the most startling literary discoveries of recent years,
Jack Zipes has uncovered this neglected treasure trove of Sicilian
folk and fairy tales. Like the Grimm brothers before her, Laura
Gonzenbach, a talented Swiss-German born in Sicily, set out to
gather up the tales told and retold among the peasants. Gonzenbach
collected wonderful stories - some on subjects that readers will
know from the Grimms or Perrault, some entirely new - and published
them in German. Her early death and the destruction of her papers
in the Messina earthquake of 1908 only add to the mystery behind
her achievement. Beautiful Angiola is an instant classic: a
nineteenth-century collection of stories in the great tradition of
fairy and folk tales now translated into English for the first
time. Gonzenbach delights us with heroines and princes, sorcery and
surprise, the deeds of the brave and the treacherous, and the magic
of the true storyteller. The Green Bird , The Humiliated Princess ,
sorfarina , The Magic Cane, the Golden Donkey, and the Little Stick
that Hits are titles destine to become new favourites for readers
everywhere. Yet while the stories enchant us, the wry taglines with
which they often end ("And so they remained rich and consoled,
while we keep sitting here and are getting old") gently bring us
back to earth.
Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny
adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York
Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster,
Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything
seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are
falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing.
The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but
can they work together to solve the mystery and save the day? Three
Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your
voice heard!
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