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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
Tania "Thumbelina" Pulgar may be small, but she's fierce in the
wrestling ring. When her friend Jorge "The Mouse" Mendoza
introduces her to a manager named Mr Mole, she's promised a
professional career full of fame and fortune. But soon Thumbelina
is miserable as she's dragged from match to match and forced into a
flashy new persona that just isn't a good fit. Can the little
wrestler break free of Mr Mole's hold and live her own life?
Experience the "Thumbelina" fairy tale like never before in this
graphic novel retelling. With information on the original tale, a
guide to the story's twists and visual discussion questions, this
book will engage and excite readers in equal measure.
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Of Salt and Shore
(Hardcover)
Annet Schaap; Translated by Laura Watkinson
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R493
R422
Discovery Miles 4 220
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The heroes of Greek Myths are the boldest, bravest characters of
all time! Gallop through the clouds with Pegasus, the legendary
flying horse. Join Hercules on his epic quest to prove he is a true
hero! Create a cunning plan with Odysseus to end a war- using only
a wooden horse.
With a foreword by Inuit poet, translator, and politician Kelly
Berthelsen.Little Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale,
sensitively written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and
radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a
lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own,
she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides
in her hood and sleeps by her side. The old woman loves the bear
like her own child, but her heart also knows: bears belong in the
wild. A tender story of loving and letting go, Little Bear
celebrates the relationship between a human being and a wild animal
and will touch the hearts of readers young and old.
Long, long ago, the gods made the very first tree... and it could
talk! Was it happy, you ask? It was not. The Baobab Tree whinged
and moaned, it grumbled and groaned, all day long. But gods have a
unique way of dealing with trees who complain too much. A
delightful retelling of a traditional story, with free online
audio.
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Bravely
(Hardcover)
Maggie Stiefvater
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R561
R453
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Experience the magic of Cinderella like never before with this
gorgeous interactive sound book, which comes complete with your
very own sparkling gold-foil magic wand! Become the Fairy
Godmother's assistant by tapping the wand on the musical notes as
you read the story. Then listen and see the magic happen as you
turn the page. Follow the story of the unfortunate, rag-clothed
girl who dreams of going to the ball, brought to life with magical
sounds and the colourful, quirky illustrations of Sanna Mander. Tap
your wand, when prompted, to turn the pumpkin into a coach, to give
Cinderella a beautiful dress, to make Cinderella and the Prince
fall in love, and more. The Sound of Magic: Cinderella brings this
classic tale up-to-date with contemporary artwork featuring
characters with a wide range of skin tones. Batteries are included
in the electronic sound component situated in the back cover. The
included wand can be seen glittering through a cutout in the front
cover. Young princes and princesses everywhere will love being part
of the fairy tale magic.
Nyaniso hates Sunday School. He knows all the Bible stories the
Sunday School teacher tells them. He heard those stories long
before he was big enough to go to Sunday School. Heard them from
Makhulu, and many more stories besides. .He has attended Sunday
School for many, many years and heard those stories over and over
again. He used to like them. Used to like going to Sunday School,
too. Then Lunga came.
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 title retells the adventures of the young Aladdin, who, with
the help of a genie from a magic lamp, outwits a wicked magician
and wins the hand of a beautiful princess. It is a delightful new
version of a traditional fairy tale, specially adapted by Lesley
Young and carefully worded with lively text to appeal to all young
readers. Every magical moment of this classic story is captured in
bright, characterful illustrations by Govinder Nazran. It is
perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident
readers to enjoy by themselves. Aladdin is a young man from a poor
family. When he is tricked by an evil magician who pretends to be
his uncle, Aladdin ends up trapped in a cave full of treasure.
Among the hoard is a golden lamp, and when the young man rubs the
object, there is a flash, and a wisp of smoke that takes the form
of a man. It is a genie, who has been waiting for a hundred years
for someone to rub the lamp and release him. With the riches from
the cave and the genie's magical powers, Aladdin and his mother are
no longer poor. However, the evil wizard has other plans...
Behind a hedge of tangled thorns, a palace sleeps, under the
powerful spell of a wicked fairy - inside is Sleeping Beauty,
waiting for the kiss of a handsome prince to awaken her from her
long enchantment...This is a delightful new version of a
traditional fairy tale, specially adapted by Lesley Young and
carefully worded with lively text to appeal to all young readers.
Every magical moment of this classic story is captured in bright,
charming pictures by illustrator Jenny Press. It is perfect for
reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to
enjoy by themselves. When a king and queen have a beautiful baby
girl, they host a huge feast to celebrate. They invite all the
magical fairies, so that they may bless the newborn princess with
luck and happiness. However, they neglect to invite one old fairy,
who curses the child to die when she reaches sixteen years of age.
This spell cannot be completely undone, but another fairy helps as
much as she can - the princess will instead fall into a deep sleep
that will last for a hundred years. How can the girl be freed from
this fate? Read this timeless tale to find out...
In this charming storybook, the tale of Red Riding Hood and the
crafty wolf is superbly retold for young readers. Children will be
thrilled by the adventures of the helpful heroine as she travels
through the woods to her grandmother's cottage, stalked by the
hungry wolf. The sweet character of Red Riding Hood, the rustic
beauty of the farm and forest, and the drama of the chase are all
brilliantly captured in fresh and appealing illustrations by Jenny
Williams. It is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for
more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. Red Riding Hood sets
off into the woods one day to take some cakes to her sick
grandmother. On the way, she stops at the dairy for butter, at the
miller for bread, and at the farmyard for eggs. However, a wily
wolf reaches the grandmother's house first and hides in bed waiting
for the little girl to arrive. Will Red Riding Hood notice what big
eyes he has, what a long nose he has, what big ears he has, and
what large teeth he has...? This timeless story is retold for a new
generation in this engaging book, with delightful illustrations
throughout.
This traditional story is retold in rhyme in this little padded
boardbook. You can see what happens to Goldilocks when she walks
into the empty house of a family of bears and proceeds to try their
porridge, their chairs and even their beds...Bright illustrations
and simple rhyming text make this book perfect for reading aloud to
small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by
themselves. Youngsters can also have fun counting how many times
two happy little mice appear in the story. Say "Hello" to the Three
Bears, Ready for breakfast in their chairs. "This porridge is too
hot to eat," Said Father Bear, getting to his feet. "Let's take a
walk while we wait." So the bears went to the garden gate. Along
comes Goldilocks, who soon sees. The little house among the trees.
What does she find beyond the door? Read this book to discover
more!
One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a
graphic-novel format. To repay her father's debts, Mirabelle
promises the King that she'll spin his straw into gold. An evil
troll agrees to help her for a price. Now, Mirabelle must repay an
even greater debt, unless she can guess the terrible creature's
name.
"Climo has woven this ancient tale, a mixture of fact and myth, with clarity and eloquence. The beauty of the language is set off to perfection by Heller's arresting illustrations. A stunning combination of fluent prose and exquisitely wrought illustrations [that makes] a winner for story hours, as well as a useful resource for the study of Cinderella through the ages." —SLJ. Notable 1989 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
You can follow the adventures of the beautiful Snow White as she is
banished from the place by the wicked Queen, her stepmother, and
takes refuge with the seven dwarfs. This traditional story is
retold in rhyme in this chunky padded boardbook. You can watch out
for the little butterfly who can be seen flittering and fluttering
throughout the story. Bright illustrations and amusing rhyming text
make this book ideal for reading aloud to small children, or for
more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. A lovely girl was
Snow White, Kind and gentle, sweet and bright. Her stepmother, who
was the Queen, Was proud, unkind and really mean! The Queen's magic
mirror on the wall, Told her, "You're the most beautiful of them
all." One day it whispered something new: "Snow White is prettier
than you!" How did the Queen express her rage? Find out as you turn
each page!
This title lets you follow the adventures of Sleeping Beauty, who
is cursed by a bad fairy, and the brave and handsome prince who
releases her from the spell. This traditional story is retold in
rhyme in this special padded boardbook. Watch out for the little
blue bird who appears from time to time throughout the story.
Bright illustrations and amusing rhyming text make this book ideal
for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers
to enjoy by themselves. A baby was born to the Queen and King. They
planned a special christening. Good fairies flew in from all over
the place, Bringing magic gifts: health, beauty, and grace. But one
wicked fairy brought only tears. "She'll prick her finger and sleep
for years!" Needles and pins were banned straight away. Beauty was
safe for another day. Want to know the fairy's next evil plan?
Well, read this book, and then you can!
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