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A sumptuous collection of favourite tales by renowned author Helen Cresswell, with exquisite illustrations by Siân Bailey. Open this book and enter the magical world of fairy tales, a land of mystery and enchantment, alive with handsome princes, wicked queens and beautiful heroines. This classically beautiful collection brings together twelve popular fairy tales, retold by well-known author Helen Cresswell and enhanced by Siân Bailey's finely detailed...
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"From the moment the first boat floated down the Erie Canal, people living along its banks have told strange stories. It was as if mixing the waters of the Hudson and the Erie made mysterious things happen."
-Joshua the Giant Frog
An astonishing feat of engineering and human labor, the Erie Canal had enormous impact on New York and the rest of America after it opened to great fanfare in 1825. In Joshua the Giant Frog, the town of Empeyville sits...
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Little Orange Honey Hood brings a Carolinian spin to the classic Brothers Grimm Little Red Cap and Charles Perrault's Little Red Riding Hood folktales. Illustrated and written by Lisa Anne Cullen, this story follows young Blossom on her journey through the river swampland to deliver mosquito-fever medicine to her ailing grandmother. During an unexpected encounter with a hungry alligator, Blossom realizes that she must fight to save Grandma from more...
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Three Wild Pigs: A Carolina Folktale, written and illustrated by Lisa Anne Cullen, is an adaptation of James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps's The Story of the Three Little Pigs. Set on Bird Island along the Carolina Coast, this creative retelling of the timeless tale features three generations of a pig family-Lulu, her father, and her grandfather. On the island Lulu is known for being wise in the ways of the world. Pop is wise in the ways of the waters....
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The classic children's folktale of the Gingerbread Boy gets a spicy Cajun twist-and comes with a delicious recipe for cornbread.
Down on the bayou in the heart of Cajun country lives a little old woman who is very lonely. One day, she decides to make a cornbread boy. Taking down her grandmère's magical black iron skillet, she adds all the right ingredients, careful not to forget a big dash of cayenne pepper.
When the cornbread boy pops out of...
6) Imagi Island
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What would you think if you woke up one day on a nice sandy beach equipped with everything you need for an extraordinary adventure?
How would you manage traveling to new places and meeting new friends?
Imagi Island is a wonderful place filled with mermaids, unicorns, narwhals, and more friends for your child to meet through mindful stories. Each story is a meditation that focuses on the breath while soaking in adventure.
The stories can be used...
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From the author of the international hit Raise the Red Lantern comes a gorgeous reimagining of the myth of the girl whose tears collapsed the Great Wall the seminal myth in Chinese culture. Su Tong is China's most provocative young writer. In Peach village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learned to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers, she faced a bleak future until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage....
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¡Descubre el encanto y la magia de "Las Brujas del Tenayo"! En esta cautivadora leyenda infantil, dos brujas procedentes de tierras lejanas llegan a Tlalnepantla en el momento en que el Ferrocarril México Veracruz es fundado. Acompaña a estas misteriosas y divertidas brujas en su emocionante aventura mientras exploran un nuevo mundo lleno de sorpresas y encuentran amistades inesperadas.
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This new book series created by Me and Mister C, follows Mister C as he tries to navigate all things relating to a wobbly tooth. Mister C can't make up his mind about what he believes to be real or not. He asks many questions about teeth and the mystical legend of the Tooth Fairy. Mister C is determined not to give up his special tooth. With love, support and guidance from his family, Mister C is able to work out what he really wants to do. Join Mister...
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A boy learns to play a cello that slowly changes him into an old man. A fox has a chance at true love after drinking from a subterranean pool. An ancient prophecy tells that a city will be destroyed after a mysterious gong is sounded. These stories by Sylvester Foxglove will delight young readers while teaching valuable lessons for the world we live in now. Cover illustration by Tere E. Charney.
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Little John lives a lifetime of adventure-from humble ferryman to legendary outlaw John Little is strong enough to be a knight, but he knows he is destined to life as a thief. He spends his days on the river, poling nobles back and forth on a wooden ferry, the master of which robs the passengers blind. When an arrogant knight draws his sword to protect his purse, John defends his unscrupulous boss. The struggle leaves the knight dead, and John becomes...
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Kimballs Green Junior School's newest student is more than a little strange-in fact, she might be the feared daughter of the Erl King! Kevin loves sharing the stories his grandmother used to tell him about trolls and witches with his school friends. His favorite tale is about a scary spook named the Erl King who rides on a black horse at night. But when a new student, Nora Scull, arrives at Kimballs Green elementary school, Kevin begins to wonder...
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When a mean fairy doesn't get invited to her party, Sheeping Beauty is cursed to one day sleep for eternity! In this retelling of a classic fairy tale, Sheeping Beauty helps early readers build confidence in their reading skills by using simple sentences alongside colorful illustrations! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests creative writing and reading prompts.
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"Hi, my name is Jimmy. What's yours?""I'm Wendy."He squints his eyes as he looks at me. "You don't look gross.""What? Who told you I was gross?" I drop my dolly to the ground and hold my fists on my hips."Everyone knows girls are gross." He rolls his eyes before continuing. "But I think we're going to be the best of friends." The story of Peter Pan? Yeah… it didn't go quite the way you've heard. You see, Hook's name is James. James Barrie. And he...
15) Eternal Myths
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An immortal witch. A chaotic past. Can she defend the world from old adversaries, or will she be catapulted into magical mayhem? The legends of Camelot got it wrong. Not the questing or the wizardry, but they forgot the side effect of magic. Eternity. Nimue, Merlin's ex-everything, is just trying to get by in this modern world. Too bad the past won't stay where it belongs. Buried. For the first time, read both of the Camelot Immortals short stories...
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Selkies, fairies, gnomes, hill folk, river sprites-do you believe in them? Perhaps among the flowers, beside a mountain, or near deep waters you've caught a glimpse, once or twice, of what you thought might be the silvery shadow of a dwarf, or a hint of a fairy's wing, or the tail of the water horse. Or was it just the odd light of dusk or dawn playing tricks? As Lise Lunge-Larsen's magical, timeless stories reveal and Beth Krommes's enchanting scratchboard...
17) Crown of Twelve
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Marek, a wounded fae soldier, has been in love with Princess Adira, his childhood friend, for years. Intent on letting her become the queen she was always meant to be, he finds employment in the Court of Midnight, away from the woman who holds his heart… until she sends for him, begging for his help in relocating her kidnapped sisters. As Marek works alongside Adira to solve the mystery of the missing princesses, they uncover a dark fae enchantment...
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Some stories are too big…some stories are too small…but this story is just right! When a curious goat named Goatlilocks discovers the three bears' house, she decides to make herself at home! This book is a fun retelling of a classic fairy tale, that uses easy-to-read text - perfect for early readers! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest engaging reading and writing prompts.
20) The Persian Boy
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The Persian Boy centers on the most tempestuous years of Alexander the Great's life, as seen through the eyes of his lover and most faithful attendant, Bagoas. When Bagoas is very young, his father is murdered and he is sold as a slave to King Darius of Persia. Then, when Alexander conquers the land, he is given Bagoas as a gift, and the boy is besotted. This passion comes at a time when much is at stake-Alexander has two wives, conflicts are ablaze,...
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