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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
In a land far, far away, a long time ago, a certain town was
suddenly beset by a plague of mice. And all were scared of nothing
and no one. These mice chased dogs and firghtened cats and made
them scuttle off, tails between their legs! The townspeople called
a meeting. To the mayor, they said “We eleccted you to help solve
our problems. Come on, then! Help us solve this problem before it
is too late!” they did not pay him to grow fat and do nothing…
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The Clever Rat
(Hardcover)
Suzi Lewis-Barned; Illustrated by Karen Perrins
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The Clever Rat is a collection of stories which originate in the
eastern countries of Africa. Retold for Ragged Bears by Suzi Lewis
- Barned and wonderfully illustrated by Karen Perrins. This book
will give our children a unique insight into the stories that have
for generations captured the hearts and imaginations of the African
people. A hardback book containing over one hundred pages of
original African tales and exceptional artwork for all to enjoy.
*A B&N Young Reader Monthly Pick!* *Finalist in the 2021
Goodreads Choice Awards!* *A New York Times Bestseller!* Discover a
new middle-grade fantasy saga from the #1 New York Times
bestselling author of The Descendants series, Melissa de la Cruz,
where real life and fairy tales collide! Nothing ever happens in
Filomena Jefferson-Cho's sleepy little suburban town of North
Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect
green, and while her progressive school swears there's no such
thing as bullying, she still feels bummed out. But one day, when
Filomena is walking home on her own, something strange happens.
Filomena is being followed by Jack Stalker, one of the heroes in
the Thirteenth Fairy, a series of books she loves about a brave
girl and her ragtag group of friends who save their world from an
evil enchantress. She must be dreaming, or still reading a book.
But Jack is insistent--he's real, the stories are real, and
Filomena must come with him at once! Soon, Filomena is thrust into
the world of evil fairies and beautiful princesses, sorcerers and
slayers, where an evil queen drives her ruthless armies to destroy
what is left of the Fairy tribes. To save herself and the kingdom
of Westphalia, Filomena must find the truth behind the fairytales
and set the world back to rights before the cycle of sleep and
destruction begins once more.
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Hansel and Greta
(Hardcover)
Jeanette Winterson; Illustrated by Laura Barrett
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R491
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When two con-men breeze into a new town, they decide to take their
tricks all the way to the top, to fool the Emperor himself... but
how many people can they fool before they are found out? There are
lessons to be learned by readers of all ages from this retelling of
the classic Hans Christian Anderson story, which comes with free
online audio.
In a land not so far away and not that long ago, Hlohlesakhe and
his family lived happily, until a terrible drought came to the
land. People went hungry and starved until they got so thin you
could count the ribs of a grown man through his clothes. One day,
while he was desperately looking for something to take home to feed
his family, Hlohlesakhe wandered deep into the forest in search of
roots and berries...
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Shadowghast
(Paperback)
Thomas Taylor; Illustrated by Tom Booth
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R312
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Long ago, the people of Gwadana lived simple, but happy, lives.
They had found the secret of happiness. Their lives were very, very
orderly. No one broke the rules. There were no police and no jails
in that village. There were rules for just about anything and
everything you care to think of, and everybody knew those rules
well. Yes, they knew the rules very, very well indeed and happily
obeyed them all. Until one day…
This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi
storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art. The twenty fables
and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long
journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia, and
Africa, but when award-winning writer and gatherer of tales Rodaan
Al Galidi learned them in his homeland of Iraq, it was as Arabic
folktales and as part of the Arabic storytelling tradition. When he
migrated to the Netherlands, he shaped twenty of those tales into
his debut book for children, which was translated to English by
Laura Watkinson. Filled with wisdom about love and acceptance, and
warnings against folly, these elegantly translated stories of
donkeys and roosters, kings, sheikhs, and paupers are exquisitely
illustrated by cut-paper artist Geertje Aalders. Beautifully
packaged, Arabic Folktales is a rich and varied introduction to the
world of Middle Eastern folklore.
In a land not so far away and not that long ago, Hlohlesakhe and
his family lived happily, until a terrible drought came to the
land. People went hungry and starved until they got so thin you
could count the ribs of a grown man through his clothes. One day,
while he was desperately looking for something to take home to feed
his family, Hlohlesakhe wandered deep into the forest in search of
roots and berries...
Mr Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has
died. His oldest son inherited his father's garage. The middle son
received his valuable collection of classic cars. And his youngest
son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and
his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a
disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him
to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Hank
shouldn't worry. Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds
that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of
motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross
racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head
competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best
of all three brothers.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to
Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation
from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an
introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and
extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles
been privy to these richly imaginative tales: "The Wizard and the
Hopping Pot," "The Fountain of Fair Fortune," "The Warlock's Hairy
Heart," "Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump," and of course,
"The Tale of the Three Brothers." But not only are they the equal
of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight
into the world of Harry Potter.
The stories are accompanied by delightful pen-and-ink
illustrations by Ms. Rowling herself, featuring a still-life
frontispiece for each one. Professor Dumbledore's
commentary--apparently written some eighteen months before his
death--reveals not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but
also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his
courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom. Names
familiar from the Harry Potter novels sprinkle the pages, including
Aberforth Dumbledore, Lucius Malfoy and his forebears, and Sir
Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (or "Nearly Headless Nick"), as well
as other professors at Hogwarts and the past owners of the Elder
Wand. Dumbledore tells us of incidents unique to the Wizarding
world, like hilariously troubled theatrical productions at Hogwarts
or the dangers of having a "hairy heart." But he also reveals
aspects of the Wizarding world that his Muggle readers might find
all too familiar, like censorship, intolerance, and questions about
the deepest mysteries in life.
Altogether, this is an essential addition to our store of
knowledge about the world and the magic that J. K. Rowling has
created, and a book every true Harry Potter fan will want to have
for their shelves.
This purchase also represents another very important form of
giving: From every sale of this book, Scholastic will give its net
proceeds to the CHILDREN'S HIGH LEVEL GROUP, a charity cofounded in
2005 by J.K. Rowling and Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, MEP.
CHLG campaigns to protect and promote children's rights and make
life better for vulnerable young people. www.chlg.org
Published by the Children's High Level Group, in association with
Arthur A. Levine Books, THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD will be
available December 4, 2008.
Many years ago, when the world was still young, Nuwa was the only
person on Earth. She was very happy playing with the fish and the
birds, but she longed for someone she could talk to. Then one day,
Nuwa found a way to create a friend. And when this new little
person said, "Hello!", something magical began to happen . . . An
uplifting story about the importance of communication, based on the
Chinese creation myth. Written and playfully illustrated in bold,
neon colour throughout by the creator of Rabbit Bright, Viola Wang.
Africa has a wonderfully rich store of folk tales that have been passed down from one generation to the next. There are stories about how the world came into being, stories that tell of the relati onships between human beings and between man and his environment, and of the lessons to be learned from everyday experience. The tales are like the fairy tales told all over the world, but they have a strong African flavour that is as real as the smell of rain on hot earth.
Now in a revised format with an updated cover, The Best of African Folklore takes the reader into an enchanted world where animals can talk and humans are often changed into diff erent forms, where magic is commonplace and reality is turned delightf ully on its head.
Despite numerous setbacks, things usually turn out all right in the end. Wicked and greedy people (and animals) come off worst and the good receive their just rewards. The gods are stern but fair, and every story has a moral for those who are wise enough to see it.
Revisit the tale of the Princess and the Pea with this graphic
novel for new readers. A young prince must find a princess to
marry. But he has trouble finding the right one. Finally, he finds
a princess who shares his interest in football. But how can he find
out if she's a real, true princess?
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