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Phoney Phantasma by Sukumar Ray
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA translation of Sukumar Ray’s famous Ha ja ba ra la, which is regarded as a precious gem of Bengali literature... -
![Once Upon the End by James Riley]()
Once Upon the End by James Riley
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWill there be happily ever after? Don’t miss the fractured-fairy tale conclusion to the action-packed and humor-filled Half Upon a Time trilogy!Jack and May have gone their separate ways, and each is now set on course to fulfill their destiny…or are they?Nothing is ever quite as it seems in the world of fairy tales, and the two friends are in for some huge surprises as they prepare to battle the... -
![The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch]()
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe Princess Elizabeth is slated to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon attacks the castle and kidnaps Ronald. In resourceful and humorous fashion, Elizabeth finds the dragon, outsmarts him, and rescues Ronald--who is less than pleased at her un-princess-like appearance. Full color... -
![Twice Upon a Time by James Riley]()
Twice Upon a Time by James Riley
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJack and May are back for another adventure in the world of fairy tales with a twist. This time, they're on the hunt to learn May's true identity after the surprising reveal in Half Upon A Time about May's grandmother's real intentions.Searching for answers brings Jack and May to the world of the Sea King, landing them right in the center of a battle between mermaids and the Pirate Bluebeard... -
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![Of Giants and Ice by Shelby Bach]()
Of Giants and Ice by Shelby Bach
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRory Landon has spent her whole life being known as the daughter of a famous movie star mom and director dad. So when she begins a new after-school program and no one knows who her family is, Rory realizes something is different. After she ends up fighting a fire-breathing dragon on her first day, she realizes the situation is more unusual than she could have imagined... -
![Sisters Grimm Books 1, 2, and 3 Three-Pack (The Sisters Grimm, #1-3) by Michael Buckley]()
Sisters Grimm Books 1, 2, and 3 Three-Pack (The Sisters Grimm, #1-3) by Michael Buckley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA special three-book set exclusively available to Amazon.com customers: all three books in the bestselling Sisters Grimm series. Enjoy all three books in this much-talked-about series of mysteries set in a modern-day fairy-tale community... -
![The Legend Of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, Adam Rex]()
The Legend Of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, Adam Rex
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.You’ve played the game. Now read the legend of how it all began . . -
![Goldmayne: A Fairy Tale by Kate Stradling]()
Goldmayne: A Fairy Tale by Kate Stradling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvil witches, cursed royalty, heroes by happenstance, and happily ever after: Duncan does not believe in fairy tales, but when he runs away from his father's farm, he tumbles headlong into one. Old Dame Groach recruits him as caretaker of her crumbling estate, where he must tend her poisonous garden, beat her white horse daily, and keep far away from the mysterious closet beneath the stairs.. -
![The Journal of the Two Sisters: The Official Chronicles of Princesses Celestia and Luna by Amy Keating Rogers]()
The Journal of the Two Sisters: The Official Chronicles of Princesses Celestia and Luna by Amy Keating Rogers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs seen on the hit animated series My Little Friendship is Magic !Learn the history of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna by reading the diary they kept when they were younger. PLUS, hidden inside, readers will discover the pages of a bonus book-- The Journal of Friendship... -
![Interuptiing Chicken by David Ezra Stein, Andrew Watts]()
Interuptiing Chicken by David Ezra Stein, Andrew Watts
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAwarded a 2011 Caldecott Honor! A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken's habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head. It's time for the little red chicken's bedtime story—and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt... -
![The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas]()
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIt was time for the three little wolves to go out into the world, so off they went and built themselves a splendid brick house. But they hadn't reckoned on the big bad pig who soon came along and knocked their house down. The little wolves built a stronger house of concrete, in which they were sure to be safe. But that didn't stop the big bad pig, who made short work of it with a pneumatic drill... -
![William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Retellings, #2) by Bruce Coville]()
William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare Retellings, #2) by Bruce Coville
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne night two young couples run into an enchanted forest in an attempt to escape their problems. But these four humans do not realize that the forest is filled with fairies and hobgoblins who love making mischief. When Oberon, the Fairy King, and his loyal hobgoblin servant, Puck, intervene in human affairs, the fate of these young couples is magically and hilariously transformed... -
![King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood]()
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this raucous tale, the Knight, the Duke, the Queen--and eventually the whole court--all try to lure King Bidgood from his cozy bathtub, but he won't get out! Will anyone be able to solve this problem?In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of a Caldecott Honor favorite, this new edition features a hardcover book and a musical CD with six original songs ranging in style from a minuet to a... -
![Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems]()
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsOnce upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur . . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.One day--for no particular reason--they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then--for no particular reason--they decided to go...someplace else... -
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![How I, A Normal High School Student, Went to Royal Academy and Avoided Being Trapped in Hiatus by Kal Griffith]()
How I, A Normal High School Student, Went to Royal Academy and Avoided Being Trapped in Hiatus by Kal Griffith
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter a tragic accident ends Samson's life, he's given a second chance by Aki, the grim reaper in a tracksuit. Aki, a fellow fan of Samson's favorite light novel series "My Royal Academia," offers to help him, but only if he agrees to one Save the story from its hiatus... -
![Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell]()
Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDeep in the forest, far from the light, a sorceress with magic of the blackest kind keeps prisoner the princess she stole away years ago. From time to time, a prince will come to challenge her, but by and large, life is peaceful for Gothel.And that's just the way she likes it... -
![A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears by Jules Feiffer]()
A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears by Jules Feiffer
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA prince who makes everyone laugh is sent on a quest to turn him into a person worthy of being a king, but he gets everything wrong except for the meaning of life... -
![A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson]()
A Beautiful Curse by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFollow your heart… But you might just end up snacking on flies. When a bumbling fairy godfather gifts a humble woodcutter’s fourth child with extraordinary beauty, she spends the next eighteen years trying to hide it—behind a book. Now, Elisette is ready to follow her dreams and become a scholar, but her admirers keep getting in the way of her ambitions... -
![Kingdom of Ruses by Kate Stradling]()
Kingdom of Ruses by Kate Stradling
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Legacy of DeceptionViola Moreland's life is a well-orchestrated lie. For generations, her family has fabricated the existence of the Eternal Prince, a mysterious and powerful ruler who watches over the small kingdom of Lenore.This practiced deception cracks when a nameless stranger stumbles across the truth and promptly assumes the Prince's identity... -
![How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett]()
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question... -
![Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Dan Santat]()
Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Dan Santat
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCompanion to the hit The Three Ninja Pigs, this fractured fairy tale is a sure-fire storytime hit. Wolf just can’t catch a break! Ever since the three little pigs started teaching everyone Ninja skills, huffing and puffing just hasn’t been enough to scare up a good meal. His craving for meat sends Wolf to classes at the dojo, and soon he’s ready to try out his new moves... -
![The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams]()
The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe UK's #1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world--chock-full of Walliams's unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl.The kingdom has fallen into darkness.Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace... -
![The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Dan Santat]()
The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz, Dan Santat
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPractice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale... -
![Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson, Kevin O'Malley]()
Cinder Edna by Ellen Jackson, Kevin O'Malley
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe famous Cinderella and her neighbor Cinder Edna each worked sunup to sundown for their wicked stepmother and stepsisters. But while Cinderella had the good fortune to be rescued by her fairy godmother, Edna was strong, self-reliant, spunky--and she lived happier ever after! "Nicely executed....This Cinderella send-up is full of kid-pleasing jokes."--Publisher's Weekly... -
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![Unlocking the Spell by E.D. Baker]()
Unlocking the Spell by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNow that Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by finding her beloved prince, you would think that things would get back to normal. Think again! That beloved prince, Beldegard, is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to help-by finding the evil dwarf who cast the spell... -
![The Frog Prince, Continued by Jon Scieszka]()
The Frog Prince, Continued by Jon Scieszka
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAfter the Princess kissed the frog, he turned into a handsome prince and they lived happily ever after... or did they? The Princess can't stand the Prince's froggy habits—the way he hops around on the furniture, or sneaks off to the lily pond. The Prince is unhappy, too, and decides that it would be best if he were changed back to a frog... -
![Half Upon a Time by James Riley]()
Half Upon a Time by James Riley
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsLife’s no fairy tale for Jack. After all, his father's been missing ever since that incident with the beanstalk and the giant, and his grandfather keeps pushing him to get out and find a princess to rescue. Who'd want to rescue a snobby, entitled princess anyway? Especially one that falls out of the sky wearing a shirt that says "Punk Princess," and still denies she's royalty... -
![Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems]()
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsLeonardo is truly a terrible monster--terrible at being a monster that is. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to frighten anyone. Determined to succeed, Leonardo sets himself to training and research. Finally, he finds a nervous little boy, and scares the tuna salad out of him! But scaring people isn't quite as satisfying as he thought it would be... -
![The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig]()
The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart by David Greig
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne wintry morning academic Prudencia Hart sets off to a conference in the Scottish Borders. Stranded there by snow, she is swept off on a dream-like journey of self discovery, complete with magical moments, devilish encounters and wittily wild music.'You shouldn't miss this for the world . . . Rambunctiously life-affirming and touchingly beautiful... -
![Get Lost, Odysseus! by Kate McMullan]()
Get Lost, Odysseus! by Kate McMullan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou might think you know all about The Odyssey, but until you read Get Lost, Odysseus!, you don't know the truth. With Kate McMullan's trademark blend of humor and details from the original tale, Get Lost, Odysseus! tells the Greek classic in a brand-new way in this eBook. The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . -
![Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child]()
Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Book? by Lauren Child
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHerb never imagined the dangers when he decided to scribble on and cut up his book of fairy tales. Drawing mustaches on the characters, pasting telephones into the rooms, and cutting out Prince Charming and the royal thrones had seemed like good fun. But then Herb never imagined he'd fall into the book one night... -
![Shadow and Thorn by Kenley Davidson]()
Shadow and Thorn by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Retelling of Beauty and the BeastWhen a beautiful thief meets a beastly king, it’s anything but true love.Unless a haunted castle can change their minds…Zara has always hated to steal, even from the dead, but treasure hunting is the only life she knows—until her father’s cowardice traps her in an abandoned Erathi castle... -
![Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel by Megan Morrison]()
Grounded: The Adventures of Rapunzel by Megan Morrison
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn all of Tyme, from the Redlands to the Grey, no one is as lucky as Rapunzel. She lives in a magic tower that obeys her every wish; she reads wonderful books starring herself as the heroine; her hair is the longest, most glorious thing in the world... -
![My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.) by Peter Brown]()
My Teacher Is a Monster! (No, I Am Not.) by Peter Brown
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsBobby has a problem. You see, his teacher is a monster.But when Bobby runs into his teacher outside of school, he learns there is more to her than meets the eye... -
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![The Reluctant Godfather: A retelling of Cinderella by Allison Tebo]()
The Reluctant Godfather: A retelling of Cinderella by Allison Tebo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA humorous and magical re-telling of Cinderella from a unique perspective. Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care…a cinder girl and a charming prince... -
![Cinder Ellie by J.M. Stengl]()
Cinder Ellie by J.M. Stengl
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling romance novelist J.M. Stengl steps into the realm of fairy tales with this sparkling new series of love, laughter, light, and—of course—magic. Trained by an enchantress but obliged to work summers for her living, fifteen-year-old Ellie Calmer serves as a maid at a world-famous mountain resort... -
![The White Deer by James Thurber]()
The White Deer by James Thurber
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHere is a Thurber world of enchanted deer and seven-headed dragons, of wizards and witches, of riddles and spells, of false love and true. It is the story of a beautiful princess, transformed from a deer, who assigns each of three princes a perilous labor to perform in order to win her hand. Drawings by the Author... -
![There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! by Lucille Colandro]()
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! by Lucille Colandro
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOur favorite old lady is back and swallowing autumn items!FORMAT: Paperback book & CDNARRATOR: Skip HinnantThat wild old lady is back swallowing fall-themed items. What can you make from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin, and rope? That's right, a scarecrow!Perfect for fall and back-to-school time... -
![You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman]()
You Don't Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBe careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo.When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess... -
![Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham]()
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom bestselling duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a kitty and unicorn story that celebrates the magic of friendship—and being exactly who you want to be! Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn. She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! “Neigh!” says Kitty. But when Unicorn clop clop clops over, sweeping his magnificent tail and neighing a mighty neigh, Kitty feels no bigger than a ball of lint... -
![Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty by Chris Colfer]()
Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty by Chris Colfer
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsLearn about all things royal from fan favorite character Queen Red Riding Hood in this fun addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories.From beloved author Chris Colfer comes a magnificent guide for anyone who is either royal, or might one day become royal after narrowly escaping Death by Wolf... -
![The Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee]()
The Librarian from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler, Jared Lee
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis is a wacky story from the author and illustrator of "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon, The Principal from the Black Lagoon, The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon, " and "The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon... -
![The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp]()
The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAuthor Anna Kemp and illustrator Sara Ogilvie turn a traditional fairy tale on its royal head in this bright and funny rhythmic story that will have readers of all ages cheering along for The Worst Princess! Princess Sue dreams of finding her Prince Charming... -
![Chicken Big by Keith Graves]()
Chicken Big by Keith Graves
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOn a teeny little farm, in an itty-bitty coop, a very small hen laid a big, giant egg. And out of this egg came one big, humongous . . . something. 'It's big!' clucked the little rooster. 'It's enormous!' clucked the small chicken. 'It's an elephant!' peeped the smallest chicken. 'Run for your lives!' they cried... -
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![Squids Will be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith]()
Squids Will be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA collection of new and wacky fables with fresh morals, which are about all kinds of bossy, sneaky, funny and annoying people. A general moral offered by the book is, "If you are planning to write fables, don't forget to change people's names and avoid places with high cliffs"... -
![COVID-128 by Marissa Meyer]()
COVID-128 by Marissa Meyer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Surprise! I wrote a new Lunar Chronicles short story, inspired by the prompt from @fiercereads asking what our characters would be doing during a time of social distancing... -
![Who Cut the Cheese? by Jo Nesbø]()
Who Cut the Cheese? by Jo Nesbø
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Large helpings of whimsy, humorous black-and-white illustrations, and the occasional fart joke provide plenty of silliness” (Booklist) in the third Doctor Proctor adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jo Nesb ø. Nilly, Lisa, and Doctor Proctor are too busy inventing things to watch TV, and everyone says they’re missing out on the hot singing competition... -
![Fin M'coul The Giant Of Knockmany Hill by Tomie dePaola]()
Fin M'coul The Giant Of Knockmany Hill by Tomie dePaola
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe giant Fin M'Coul is the subject of many Irish folk tales. In this story, Fin M'Coul's wife, Oonagh, helps him outwit his arch rival, Cucullin.This edition was published by The Trumpet Club, a book club from Dell Publishing. The edition was published in arrangement with the original publishers, Holiday House Inc... -
![Playing Hearts by W.R. Gingell]()
Playing Hearts by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt begins the way it has always begun: with a card on Mabel’s pillow. But Mabel has been in Underland before, and she’s not so anxious to go back. No matter what name it takes, Underland is always bizarre, always mad, always dangerous.There’s the Queen of Hearts, terrifying, powerful, and possibly insane. There’s Hatter, purple-eyed and undoubtedly mad... -
![Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights by Liam Perrin]()
Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights by Liam Perrin
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhimsical and poignant, Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights tells the story of Thomas Farmer who dreams of becoming a knight, sets out to save his brother from the hands of an evil Baron, and uncovers a plot that threatens Camelot itself...
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