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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
Delving into the natural beauty of New Jersey's famous coastline,
Noble has crafted a wondrous tale explaining the origin of the Cape
May Diamond--fragments of quartz what have ridden the Delaware
River to the Cape May's sandy shores. Full color.
A wonderfully witty take on a much-loved fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book celebrates the magic of reading and storytelling, and being kind to others.
When Ben's mum gets distracted halfway through his bedtime story, he decides to finish the tale himself. There's only one problem – he can't quite read yet. To Ben's surprise, the three little pigs come knocking on the door, and the big bad wolf isn't far behind ... But this time, will the story have a different ending?
A playful rhyming story by Lucy Rowland, with hilarious illustrations from Ben Mantle.
Switch up your bedtime reading with these charming stories from
Myanmar! The stories in this beautifully illustrated children's
book have been passed down for generations and were told to author
Pascal Khoo Thwe by his grandmother. These traditional tales
feature handsome princes, squabbling siblings, greedy crocodiles
and evil ogres--all set against a backdrop of traditional Burmese
village life. The eight delightful stories in this book include:
"The Seven Sisters" - Forced to transform into peacocks to escape
an evil ogre "Let Her Take the Shadow" - About a greedy market
trader who learns a lesson when she tries to charge a poor man for
enjoying the smell of her delicious fried fish "The Squirrels and
the Bees" - When bees build their hive outside the squirrels' home,
they become angry and scared. However in the end, they learn to
live in harmony. And many more! Enhanced by the playful
illustrations of Maeve Bates, this collection provides children
with insights into the culture, values and lifestyle of the Burmese
people. Perfect for bedtime reading, these stories are sure to be
enjoyed by children and parents alike.
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chris Colfer's No.1 New York
Times bestselling series The Land of Stories with this gorgeous
illustrated anniversary edition! Alex and Conner Bailey's world is
about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely
combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic
fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and
Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of
stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a
foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face
with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about. But after a
series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls
alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.
This special ten-year anniversary edition of the book that launched
it all includes a new author's note and over 20 new full-colour,
full-page illustrations from series illustrator Brandon Dorman,
making this the perfect gift for both new and returning fans!
Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and
magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore.
Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the
best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own
individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and
enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies
and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life
with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper,
which brim with otherworldly beauty. A wonderful gift, this is a
truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be
enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children. Longlisted
for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013
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Lore
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Alexandra Bracken
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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.
A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths &
Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the
moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and
Legends), to life. It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection
of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers.
Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling
that has been passed on from generation to generation. The magic
lies in deciding whether the stories are fact or fiction. The book
offers an explanation for the mysteries people encountered in their
ordinary daily lives and the norms and social practices that have
emerged from these events. Using historical events as a backdrop,
yet weaving in fantasy and magic, these extraordinary tales are not
only interesting but also highly informative and educational.
Little Santa loves, loves, loves the North Pole. The rest of his
family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa
is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only
way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for
help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of
elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue. (And you know
the rest of the story!)
Peep through the trees right inside the three bears' tidy, inviting
little cottage. Follow Goldilocks as she cheekily eats the bears'
porridge, sits on their chairs and snuggles up in their beds. With
a charming new twist at the end, this beloved fairy tale is retold
in a gorgeous laser-cut book with holes and flaps.
Heartbroken over the loss of her beloved grandmother, Tani, a
Native American girl of the Coast Salish people, remembers her
grandmother's parting advice to journey into the forest to search
for "the heart of all things." Not knowing if she will recognize
the answers she seeks, but certain she must abide by her
grandmother's wishes, Tani embarks on a quest through the wilds of
the Pacific Northwest; unexpectedly finding her way into a world of
Coast Salish legend, tradition and self-discovery. Struggling with
self-doubt, Tani is helped through the challenging terrain of her
homeland by the wise animals of the forest, such as Bear, Otter and
Salamander, the guiding spirit of her departed grandmother, and the
magical Stick Indian, whose presence on the shadowy fringes once
inspired fear in Tani. Through each new encounter with the animals
along the way, Tani moves closer to reaching her goal and revealing
the answers she has always carried within. With each step toward
discovering her special place and purpose in the world, Tani's
courage grows in the face of uncertainty; awakening her unique
gifts and the collective wisdom shared by her people through
generations. As her journey finds her standing on the shores of the
Pacific Ocean, Tani comes to learn that the heart of all things can
be found in the most unexpected places, from her front doorstep to
the distant ocean, with very little space between the questions and
the answers. Told in the style of traditional Native American
storytelling, this richly illustrated novella shares a subtle
environmental conservation message with the reader while exploring
the connections between self-confidence, self-reliance and the
strength that is found in trusting friendships. Tani's Search for
the Heart reminds us of our valuable connection to our ancestors
and the natural world; fostering a growing respect for the people,
lands and waters that sustain us all.
'n Bloedrooi kappie, 'n goudgeel gifappel, drie krulsterte, 'n kat
met stewels, 'n pampoen wat in 'n koets verander, 'n huisie van
lekkers, en sewe klein bokkies ... Welkom in die wereld van
sprokiesland! Lochner de Kock vertel al jou gunstelingsprokies! Kom
luister saam! Die stories op die CD: Klein Duimpie; Die Wolf en die
Sewe Bokkies; Hansie en Grietjie; Die Gestewelde Kat;
Aspoestertjie; Die Drie Varkies; Rooikappie.
Magical Stories for 6 Year Olds is a bright and varied selection of
marvellously magical stories by some of the very best writers for
children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into
time and time again. With stories from The Brothers Grimm, Berlie
Doherty, Joan Aiken, Geraldine McCaughrean and many more, this book
will provide hours of fantastic fun.
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The Frost Festival
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Melody Mews; Illustrated by Ellen Stubbings
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Teamwork Magic
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Valerie Tripp; Illustrated by Thu Thai
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Dierestories 1 is die eerste in ’n reeks diereverhale versamel deur G.R. von Wielligh. Die diereverhale wat Von Wielligh versamel het van die Khoi-Khoi, is van die oudste diereverhale in Suid-Afrika. Met die nuutste uitgawe kry die verhale ’n nuwe baadjie met die pragtige illustrasies van Dale Blankenaar.
Dierestories 1 bestaan uit 15 stories. Daar word onder andere vertel van die groot geveg tussen die lopende en die vlieënde diere; wie die voëls, die insekte en die diere as koning verkies het en ons maak kennis met Jakkals Spitsneus en arme, dom Wolf.
From the author of the Pegasus series comes a spellbinding first
book in a new fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon
Messenger following two cousins whose summer vacation gets swept
away by a storm that lands them on the lost island of Atlantis. The
last way that Riley Evans wanted to spend spring break was studying
whales on the family sailboat in the middle of the Bermuda
Triangle. With only her dad, aunt, and annoying cousin Alfie for
company, she is so bored staring at the waves that she's starting
to see mermaids between them. But when their boat is capsized
during a sudden storm, Riley finds more excitement than she
bargained for as she and Alfie are washed ashore with neither of
their parents in sight. Where they've been shipwrecked is no
deserted island, though. Atlantis is a place beyond imagination,
inhabited by both people and incredible creatures ranging from
unicorns and gargoyles to talking animals. But not everyone
welcomes the cousins' arrival, and beneath the wonder of this
mythical land lurk dangerous secrets-something strange is happening
to the inhabitants. What Riley wants more than anything is to find
her father and go home. But the closer she gets to this goal, the
more the islanders seem determined to keep her from reaching it. As
Riley and Alfie unravel the mystery of Atlantis and its most
terrifying part, the Forbidden Zone, they realize that the clock is
ticking. If they can't learn what happened to their parents and
find a way off the island soon, it may be too late to leave.
This collection of stories is based upon tales told by the Buddha
to his monks 2500 years ago. Isabel Wyatt's enchanting retelling
conjures up a rich world of eastern legend, ruled by courtly kings
and wise men, and populated by brave princes, faithful elephants
and cunning monkeys. The stories tell of great adventures and
heroes, of danger and courage, and most importantly of how wisdom
and thoughtfulness always triumph over selfishness and greed. This
anthology was compiled with children around the age of eight in
mind -- children who are embarking on more and more adventures in
their own lives, and themselves learning to become clever and
brave.
A hermit knows the magic to change a small mouse into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger -- and Marcia Brown's magical woodcuts bring this Indian fable to life with the mastery that won her her second Caldecott Medal.
Ten little bottles of orangeade are sitting on the wall. One by
one, the woodland animals try to reach the contents, without
success. Soon just one bottle is left. But can clever little mouse
solve everyone's problems?
Now in paperback! See what perils await our beloved blue-haired
adventurer in the sixth book of Luke Pearson's widely praised
series. We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she
awakes to find herself... in the body of a troll! Her mum is
worried sick, and is perplexed by the strange creature that seems
to have taken Hilda's place. Now, both of them are in a race to be
reunited before Ahlberg and his safety patrol get the chance to use
their new secret weapon to lay waste to the trolls, and Hilda along
with them!
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