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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
"Sharp and seductive...a fantasy with teeth." --Julie C. Dao,
author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns A girl of two worlds,
accepted by none... A half Reaper, half Shinigami soul collector
seeks her destiny in this haunting and compulsively readable dark
fantasy duology set in 1890s Japan. Death is her destiny. Half
British Reaper, half Japanese Shinigami, Ren Scarborough has been
collecting souls in the London streets for centuries. Expected to
obey the harsh hierarchy of the Reapers who despise her, Ren
conceals her emotions and avoids her tormentors as best she can.
When her failure to control her Shinigami abilities drives Ren out
of London, she flees to Japan to seek the acceptance she's never
gotten from her fellow Reapers. Accompanied by her younger brother,
the only being on earth to care for her, Ren enters the Japanese
underworld to serve the Goddess of Death...only to learn that here,
too, she must prove herself worthy. Determined to earn respect, Ren
accepts an impossible task--find and eliminate three dangerous
Yokai demons--and learns how far she'll go to claim her place at
Death's side. Don't miss the must-read sequel coming in 2022!
Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three
daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella and
none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty. Disappear to
faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters and brave heroines
in former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy's stunning collection of
fairy tales. Including her beautiful and haunting retellings of the
Grimm classics Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and the Pied Piper, as
well as other tales from around the world, and new stories of her
own, this book will make you think again about once upon a time . .
. With ethereal illustrations by Tomislav Tomic, this uncommonly
beautiful book is a very special introduction to - or reminder of -
many classic fairy tales.
What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a
pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill
did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a
looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find
themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition and
were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass?
Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.
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.
Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Sir
Michael Morpurgo has collected classic tales of heroism and
adventure and put them all in one place. Here! From brave heroes
and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are
timeless tales to treasure forever. Eye-catching colour
illustrations bring the magic of these myths and legends to life.
There are lots of stories to choose from, including Mulan, Icarus,
and Hercules the Hero, plus a retelling of Gawain and the Green
Knight written by Sir Michael himself, so whether you're looking
for a quick read or a longer story to lose yourself in, something
to read alone or a tale to share, there's an enchanting story
within for everyone to find. A sumptuous gift edition for young
readers to treasure, and a perfect companion to Greatest Animal
Stories and Greatest Magical Stories.
Take a step back in time to the origins of Japan's creation
myth--told here for the very first time in illustrated form. In the
beginning there was nothing--a void. Then the heavens and the earth
took shape, as the ancient gods of Japan breathed the first sparks
of life into these islands. The 1300 year-old Kojiki myth traces
the beginnings of the Japanese people, following the rise of the
Japanese islands from their humble origins as a lump of clay to a
great nation that would one day take its rightful place among the
leading nations of the world. Like all creation myths from around
the world, the Kojiki story occupies a treasured place in the
nation's literature and collective imagination. Kazumi Wilds's
striking illustrations capture the drama and intensity of a mythic
tale where chaos and demons are unleashed and where darkness is
slowly pushed back by the righteous, as good prevails over evil.
Kojiki: The Birth of Japan combines the raucous rhythms and
startling imagery of today's best graphic novels with a retelling
of a classic and timeless Japanese story. This book will be
remembered and treasured for years to come by lovers of mythology,
folklore and anyone interested in Japanese culture and history. For
readers ages 14 & up
In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling
Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land
of Oz... with hilarious and empowering results! Follow the yellow
brick road... I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my
sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us
away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville
anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going
as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon,
so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take
Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the
Wizard himself may be in danger! Now we have to: - Befriend the
Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow - Flee the flying monkeys -
Learn to steer a hot-air balloon - Find the courage, heart, and
smarts to save the day ...or we'll never escape -- and everyone
knows there's no place like home! This edition is extra-magical,
featuring puzzles, games, and a note from the author.
YOU are Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest. The Sheriff of
Nottingham has captured Maid Marian. You'll need all your skills to
rescue her, and stay out of prison ... This is a
choose-your-own-destiny adventure where YOU are the hero. This is a
title in the interactive I HERO Legends series - where the reader
plays the part of a legendary hero! In each adventure the reader
makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is
'decide-your-own-destiny! Written by the award-winning duo Steve
Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and
illustrated by Andrew "2Hands" Tunney. Age appropriate for 6 to 8
year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant
readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font
approved by the British Dyslexia Association.
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Peace Train
(Paperback)
Cat Stevens; Illustrated by Peter Reynolds
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The iconic song is now an incredible picture book! Celebrate fifty
years of Cat Stevens’ timeless anthem with this joyfully illustrated
picture book filled with hope, love, and the celebration of all
cultures and identities.
Fifty years ago Peace Train changed the world and defined a generation
with its universal message of peace, hope and love between all people
and cultures, and the heartfelt and heart-warming lyrics of this anthem
have never been more relevant.
Illustrated by the bestselling author and illustrator Peter H.
Reynolds, Cat Stevens’ iconic ode to harmony is now for the first time
a joyously illustrated picture book perfect for spreading the love and
sharing its timeless message with a whole new generation.
Hop on the Peace Train and join its growing group of passengers who are
all ready to travel together to a better world of peace, kindness and
human understanding.
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Mrs. Noah's Doves
(Hardcover)
Jane Yolen; Illustrated by Alida Massari
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Tidesong
(Paperback)
Wendy Xu; Illustrated by Wendy Xu
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R303
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Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose
in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to
stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and
no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the
ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose
and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's
secret scheme: He possesses a powerful magic potion that turns
every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army
of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the
magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness
of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the
Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late?
Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in
the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond
the kingdoms!
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