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81) Irish History & Mythology: Exploring The History, Celtic Myths, Folklore, Sagas, Traditions of Ir
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Are you fascinated by tales of ancient gods, goddesses, villains and heroes? Do you want to learn more about the enchanting history of Ireland and its people? Explore Ireland's Rich History & Mythology with This Book & Discover: From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions,...
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Aesop's Fables features more than 200 fables, specially selected for young readers and beautifully illustrated with engravings and color plates by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, and Ernest Griset. It includes all of the classic fables whose titles and morals have become part of our common cultural vocabulary, among them "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Dog in the Manger," and "The Fox...
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The Forest is Alive is a charming fairy tale about The Enchanted Forest of Rising Moon Lake. A large white wolf named Frost is the leader of the forest. Three black wolves that are troublemakers named Dark, Dusk and Shade plan an attack on Frost to become the leaders of the forest. A little blue dragon named Sparky is practicing to breathe fire. He sets the forest on fire! All of the animals in The Enchanted Forest are in danger from the forest fire....
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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...
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Children will be captivated by this classic's New Orleans setting and by the vibrant illustrations. As lagniappe (something extra), Cajun-French words and phrases are used throughout the English text. Translations of the French words, along with a pronunciation guide, make this story educational as well as entertaining.
As in Cinderella, Cendrillon is pestered by la belle-mère (her stepmother) and les belles-soeurs (her stepsisters) but is helped...
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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 Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson: Illustrated" is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: "Christmas at Sea," "Markheim," and "Winter Time."
Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for his adventure novels like "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr....
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Un ramillete de 13 cuentos de Navidad, como los de siempre, pero de nuestros días. En los que han querido estar presentes los personajes de la Navidad (y, muy especialmente, los Reyes Magos), pero también niñas y niños, papás y mamás, abuelas y abuelos, reporteros, policías, oficinistas, gallos, carteras, notarios, pajes reales, camellos y dromedarios... ¡hasta conoceréis a Constancio Vermúdez, que hay quien dice que es un plagio de Ebenezer...
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A new trilingual book brings together some of the most important and exciting Mapuche poets from Chile.
Poetry of the Earth: Mapuche Trilingual Anthology is a remarkable collection of poetry in Mapudugun, Spanish and English that explores Mapuche culture and literature and negotiates its space in the national Chilean and global context.
The Mapuche are the Indigenous people of Chile, and today the traditional Mapuche language, Mapudugun (the...
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This is the "FIRST BOOK" in the "AMAZING BLUE WIZARDS JOURNEY SERIES!"A "MAGICAL ADVENTURE" that happens in New Zealand.Far up north a secret, "ANCIENT TEMPLE" hides a dark "MYSTERIOUS WIZARD" that has cast a dreadfully powerful spell to "DOOM" the forests and the creatures that dwell within!A "STRANGE MAGICAL PENDANT IS FOUND!""SUDDENLY A BLOOD CURLING SCREAM IS HEARD!"
92) 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.
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93) Mermaids
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From flashy fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for a tail to turn to legs and feet. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!
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She plays from memory. Her memories. - Part One - 167 pages.The day after her sixteenth birthday, Princess Alia finds out that she's been given away in marriage to a man she's never met. The war has just ended, and for Alia's protection, she must travel to her future kingdom disguised as a chicken farmer's daughter. This princess-to-pauper fairy tale-like story is filled with problems, prayers and plenty of piano. This is Part One of a two-part book....
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An accessible, entertaining guide that brings the infamous cryptid to life with legends, culture, and history from across the globe.
Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. He's everywhere. The most well-known cryptid in American history, Bigfoot is as feared as he is loved. The subject of thousands of stories, this creature has been pegged as a monster terrorizing the woods, a supernatural entity stealthily living among us with an otherworldly agenda, or...
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"The Magical Garden Adventure" is a whimsical and enchanting children's story that follows the journey of siblings Emma and Liam as they discover a hidden door in their garden, leading them to a fantastical realm filled with talking plants, chatty animals, and wondrous mysteries.Throughout their adventure, Emma and Liam encounter various magical creatures and face challenges that test their courage, wit, and kindness. They befriend a wise old tree,...
98) Vampire Life
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Sharp fangs, coffins, and a fear of sunlight - it's vampire life! From shape-shifting to giving the evil eye, a vampire's powers may seem limitless. But even these fictional creatures have to follow a few rules. Get ready to learn about the life of a vampire.
99) Sleeping Beauty
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Many children are familiar with the story of Sleeping Beauty. This retelling includes diverse characters through brilliant illustrations. Readers will follow the story of a princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to die if she ever touches a spindle. When
100) Magic Has No Borders
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From chudails and peris to jinn and goddesses, this lush collection of South Asian folklore, legends, and epics reimagines stories of old for a modern audience.
This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move
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