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The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen a generous quiltmaker finally agrees to make a quilt for a greedy king but only under certain conditions, she causes him to undergo a change of heart... -
![The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith by Josephine Nobisso]()
The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith by Josephine Nobisso
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCatholic Press Association Award WinnerCouched in the language and look of a fairy tale, and rich in solemn beauty, this tale of what happened when a destitute widow begs only a crust of bread in return for offering the Royal Wedding Mass is based on a the tradition of a miracle that also promotes a love of the Eucharist... -
![The Books of Bayern Box Set by Shannon Hale]()
The Books of Bayern Box Set by Shannon Hale
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe first three books in the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series are now available in a beautiful boxed set. It all began with the retelling of a Grimm's fairy tale in The Goose Girl, and now the world of Bayern is rich with fairy tales all its own. Fans will be delighted with this package that features their favorite Bayern characters as well as a sneak peek of the newest book: Forest Born... -
![Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox]()
Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe prince is hoping to fall for Rapunzel, but since she can't quite hear what he asks for, everything but her hair gets tossed out her window. Instead of her curly locks, she throws her dirty socks. Instead of silky tresses, out go lacey dresses. And you can predict the guaranteed-to-crack-kids-up clothing she sends down when the prince simply says hair. . . -
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![Yugandhar by Shivaji Sawant]()
Yugandhar by Shivaji Sawant
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratings‘Shivaji Sawant’s deep insights into the stories of our gods and goddesses, and his intriguing interpretations of these, have always been a source of delight to me. A must read for all those who love reading about Indian history and culture.’Amish, author of the Shiva Trilogy and Ramchandra Series.Struck by Jara’s arrow, Krishna lies prone under a sprawling Kadamba tree... -
![Tales of the Restoration by David R. Mains, Karen Burton Mains]()
Tales of the Restoration by David R. Mains, Karen Burton Mains
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHero, Amanda, Thespia, and Little Child strive to restore Bright City while the battle with the Enchanter's minions rages on.The one True King has broken the reign of the evil Enchanter and the restoration has begun. Enjoy Grandma Vigilantes, the Girl with the Very Loud Outside Voice, along with beloved friends Little Child, the Princess Amanda, Hero, and others...Categorized as:
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![School of Secrets: Lonnie's Warrior Sword by Jessica Brody]()
School of Secrets: Lonnie's Warrior Sword by Jessica Brody
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLonnie is the daughter of Mulan.She's strong. She's fearless. And she's willing to fight for what she wants .like the very special sword that once belonged to her mother.When Lonnie brings her friends Jay and Jordan on an forbidden trip to Imperial City to get it, she must prove she's a true warrior... -
![Complete Fairy Book Series: The Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Pink, Grey, Violet, Crimson, Brown, Orange, Olive, and Lilac Fairy Books by Andrew Lang]()
Complete Fairy Book Series: The Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Pink, Grey, Violet, Crimson, Brown, Orange, Olive, and Lilac Fairy Books by Andrew Lang
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFairy tales are the oldest stories in the world. They were first made by adults who were childlike for their own amusement, and so they amuse children still, and also grown-up people who have not forgotten how they once were children. The stories in these books are borrowed from many countries; some are French, some German, some Russian, some Italian, some Scottish, some English, one Chinese... -
![Garudjanmachi Katha by Sudha Murty]()
Garudjanmachi Katha by Sudha Murty
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDid you know that Brahma once had five faces?Why do snakes have a forked tongue? Do gods cheat? Why does Shiva sport a crescent moon on his head? The Trinity, consisting of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, is the omnipresent trio responsible for the survival of the human race and the world as we know it... -
![Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson]()
Help Wanted, Must Love Books by Janet Sumner Johnson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Shailey's dad gets a new job, she loses her bedtime reading partner. She immediately starts interviews to fill the position and is thrilled when her favorite fairy tale characters line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings her whole team. Shailey is running out of options... -
![The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories by Joan Aiken]()
The Last Slice of Rainbow and Other Stories by Joan Aiken
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA collection of nine fairy tales including: The Last Slice of Rainbow / Clem's Dream / A Leaf in the Shape of a Key / The Queen with Screaming Hair / The Tree that Loved a Girl / Lost - One Pair of Legs / The Voice in the Shell / The Spider in the Bath / Think of a Word...Categorized as:
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![Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart]()
Wise Words: Family Stories That Bring the Proverbs to Life by Peter J. Leithart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the tradition of Grimm's fairytales, Peter Leithart has produced a wonderful collection of whimsical, yet meaningful, bedtime stories. The characters in each story are as varied as the biblical proverbs they reveal. Meet a chatty squirrel with a secret, or find out what happens when you run up against the Ministry of Nasty Smells... -
![The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer]()
The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA retelling of the Chinese folktale "The Chuang Brocade"The Weaving of a Dream is the story of a widow who provides for her sons by creating intricate brocades. One day, she trades a brocade for a beautiful painting of a palace. She then spends years lovingly recreating the scene in brocade only to lose her work on a windy day...Categorized as:
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![Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell]()
Three Little Cajun Pigs by Mike Artell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrosclair, Thibodeaux, and Ulysse are three pigs with a whole lot to do. Their mom has just kicked them out of the house and it's time they make their own way and start constructing new homes in the heart of the swamp... -
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![An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler]()
An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow, Ned and I admire how well you read. But the story will be ruined if you turn the page right now. So please don't. A beautiful pie-making princess is trapped in a tower. Can Sir Wilbur rescue her? And more importantly, can he do it while wearing a tutu? He's going to try! But if you read the story too quickly, Ned won't be able to make the pictures or costumes in time... -
![The Night Life of Trees by Bhajju Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti]()
The Night Life of Trees by Bhajju Shyam, Ram Singh Urveti
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the belief of the Gond tribe, the lives of humans and trees are closely entwined. Trees contain the cosmos; when night falls, the spirits they nurture glimmer into life.A visual ode to trees rendered by tribal artists from India, this handcrafted edition showcases three of the finest living Gond masters... -
![Belle: An Amish Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Sarah Price]()
Belle: An Amish Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Sarah Price
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn author Sarah Price's fresh and inspirational retelling of a beloved classic, a dutiful young Amish woman agrees to marry a notorious recluse for her family's sake--but the consequences are more than either bargained for . . . To most townsfolk, he's known simply as The Beast... -
![Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel]()
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA classic trickster folktale told with humor and charm, this is a perfect read along book both parents and children will love.When Anansi the Spider finds a strange moss-covered rock in the forest, he uses it to trick all his animal friends. But Little Bush Deer is onto Anansi's scheme, and hatches a plan to beat him at his own game... -
![The Fairies by Suza Scalora]()
The Fairies by Suza Scalora
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn archeologist, a woman of science and logic, always believed fairies were the stuff of storybooks. That was before she made the discovery of a lifetime. After learning the secrets behind locating and luring these magical creatures out from hiding, she vows to travel all over the world photographing every fairy she can find... -
![Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert]()
Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and fractions... -
![Terry Jones' Fairy Tales by Terry Jones]()
Terry Jones' Fairy Tales by Terry Jones
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree raindrops have an argument on their way out of a cloud ...A silly King goes for a walk with a dog tied to each leg ...An enterprising herring, bored of the North Sea, decides to swim right round the world ...Thirty short stories of magic and adventure penned by Monty Python team member, Terry Jones... -
![The Truest Heart by E.D. Baker]()
The Truest Heart by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBorn to be a tooth fairy, Cory Feathering has been busy proving there's another life meant for her -- one of matchmaking! She's already helped Marjorie Muffet and Goldilocks find true love, and now it's Mary Lambkin's turn. When Cory has a vision of Mary with one particular boy, Cory knows exactly what to do.But it's Cory's own personal life that needs help... -
![Goddess Bared by M.W. Muse]()
Goddess Bared by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe consequences of her actions are too much. Legacy was warned what would happen, but she thought she could outsmart it. She was wrong. How can she pick up the pieces of her life when all she now has is a void existence? The life she wanted...gone. Her heart has been ripped out, leaving her soul bared. The prophecy she's been battling from the beginning has finally come true... -
![Goddess Bound by M.W. Muse]()
Goddess Bound by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFaced with one of her greatest fears, Legacy knows time is of the essence. Now stuck in the one place she’d been trying to avoid since learning about her true legacy, she must find a way out before it’s too late. But will her new accomplice be as willing to do whatever is necessary to get free before her eighteenth birthday? Even more troubling.. -
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![Goddess Sacrifice by M.W. Muse]()
Goddess Sacrifice by M.W. Muse
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLegacy wouldn’t let a little thing like changing into a goddess distract her from the joys of her senior year in high school...or hanging with her friends. She enjoys the dances and parties and getting closer to Adin...even trying her hand at seducing him. She’s ready to take their relationship to the next level, regardless of any bond she might have with River and any bond Adin has with Venus... -
![Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Omnibus Edition by Michael Scott]()
Irish Folk and Fairy Tales Omnibus Edition by Michael Scott
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHere, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St Patrick to the Ireland of the present day - tales as beautiful, mystical, and enchanting as the ancient land itself... -
![Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales (Anthologies & Treasuries) by Sarah Courtauld, Rosie Dickins]()
Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales (Anthologies & Treasuries) by Sarah Courtauld, Rosie Dickins
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA gorgeous gift for young children, this beautiful treasury of Usborne Young Reading and First Reading titles will delight and entertain with its collection of classic stories A fantastic treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children... -
![The Random House Book of Fairy Tales by Amy Ehrlich]()
The Random House Book of Fairy Tales by Amy Ehrlich
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lush treasury of 19 fairy tales that generations of children have grown up on, lushly illustrated by Diane Goode... -
![A First Book of Fairy Tales by Mary Hoffman, Julie Downing]()
A First Book of Fairy Tales by Mary Hoffman, Julie Downing
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads... -
![The Heavenly Village by Cynthia Rylant]()
The Heavenly Village by Cynthia Rylant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA timeless novel for all ages from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant. Now repackaged with an updated look and feel. "This is a special book... it will move young readers. " -- Booklist, starred reviewHere is Cynthia Rylant's most memorable writing yet -- a spiritual novel about the wonders of life and the afterlife... -
![Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen]()
Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet! by Nancy Loewen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you... -
![Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur]()
Ganesha Goes to Lunch: Classics From Mystic India by Kamla K. Kapur
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKing Kubera was the greediest man in the world. Hated and feared by many, he schemed to win the love of the beautiful goddess Parvati . . . but learned an important lesson when he invited her elephant-headed son Ganesha over for lunch one day . . . So goes one of the many delightful tales in this decidedly grown-up book of traditional Indian stories, retold for the modern reader... -
![The Legend of Parshu-Raam by Vineet Aggarwal]()
The Legend of Parshu-Raam by Vineet Aggarwal
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was the guru of Bhishma Pitamah…An avatar of Vishnu but a disciple of Shiva…And he shall be the martial guru of Kalki, the last Avatar in this Yuga!When the Chandravanshi emperor Arjun begins expanding his empire to cover the entire world, the Asuras hit back with an insidious plan. Caught in the crossfire is Raam, the son of rishi Yamdagni and scion of the Bhargava clan... -
![Anaché by Maria Turtschaninoff]()
Anaché by Maria Turtschaninoff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOm nätterna vandrar nomadflickan Anaché med andarna. Om dagarna lär hennes älskade bror henne allt det en akkadekvinna inte får kunna: kasta kniv, jaga och rida som en man. Men i en värld där faror och förbud styr en flickas liv får hon inte visa sina förmågor för någon. Speciellt inte då hennes far är stammens ledare, en oberäknelig, våldsam man... -
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![Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade]()
Convol the Cold-blooded Brute by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTom and his companions have arrived in a strange new land -- Tavania. Wizard Malvel's evil magic has enraged six terrifying new Beasts. To restore harmony, Tom must first face Convol the Cold-blooded Brute in a deadly desert duel.. -
![Diary of an Evil Queen by Stacia Deutsch]()
Diary of an Evil Queen by Stacia Deutsch
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter being banished to a mirror prison for overstepping the boundaries of her story, the Evil Queen has a LOT of time on her hands. Plotting wicked deeds and remembering the bad old days can only fill so many hours, so the Evil Queen decides to put her free time to wicked use and starts a diary. This book is your glimpse into the delightfully twisted mind of the Evil Queen.. -
![Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake by James Mayhew]()
Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake by James Mayhew
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis title in B.E.S. charming Ella Bella series tells another story of Ella Bella, a little girl who loves to dance. In this story, Ella's kindly ballet teacher Madame Rosa is preparing her class to dance in Tchaikovsky's immortal Swan Lake, and as Ella learns the story and listens to the music she is transported in a dream into Swan Lake's setting... -
![The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans]()
The Mythology Handbook: An Introduction to the Greek Myths by Hestia Evans
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGods! Heroes! Monsters! Explore the amazing myths of ancient Greece with this fun, interactive workbook — an essential companion to Mythology...Categorized as:
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![The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm]()
The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBack in Print!Originally published as a two-volume set forty years ago, The Juniper Tree is distinguished first by the selection of stories. Lore Segal and Maurice Sendak jointly culled 27 from the 210 in the complete collection, and their contents page presents a fascinating critical statement. The translations are another distinguishing quality of the Segal/Sendak edition... -
![You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley]()
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author and Children's Poet Laureate Mary Ann Hoberman comes a new collection of fresh read-aloud takes on eight favorite fairy tales, including "The Three Bears," "Cinderella," and "Little Red Riding Hood... -
![Best Loved Folktales of the World by Joanna Cole]()
Best Loved Folktales of the World by Joanna Cole
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects a wide range of fairy tales, animal fables, ghost stories, and legen from the United States, England, China, Russia, Haiti, and many other countries... -
![The Beast and the Beauty by Aya Ling]()
The Beast and the Beauty by Aya Ling
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow can a woman cursed to look like a beast make a handsome prince propose marriage? Sybil de la Roche was once the belle of the court. Now she is more hideous than any woman in the kingdom. To restore her beauty, she must receive a marriage proposal. Forty years and twenty-eight rejections later, she decides to break the curse on her own... -
![Follow Follow: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer, Josée Masse]()
Follow Follow: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer, Josée Masse
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Narrator Ricky Smith does a commendable job of capturing the tone of the book. Subtle sound effects such as an occasional car honking and the Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem singing enhance the telling. A stunning and affectionate celebration of Harlem... -
![It's Not Hansel and Gretel by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor]()
It's Not Hansel and Gretel by Josh Funk, Edwardian Taylor
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHansel and Gretel will not listen to their storyteller... -
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![The Hidden Gift by Annette K. Larsen]()
The Hidden Gift by Annette K. Larsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat if Father Christmas’s quest to help the downtrodden…started with his love for one girl?In the quaint village of Tethurn, Annabelle has always been the steadfast pillar of her family, unafraid of hard work and sacrifice. But when her father falls gravely ill, her family's already tenuous situation becomes dire... -
![The Nightingale by Fiona Black, Hans Christian Andersen]()
The Nightingale by Fiona Black, Hans Christian Andersen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnce upon a time . . . Those words conjure up the aura of timeless children's stories, the kind of tales told in our comprehensive line of Children's Classics. Accompanied with exquisite illustrations specially commissioned for this line, each book is a hardcover, elegant little treasure with a deluxe four-color bronzed jacket. At $6... -
![Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter by Diane Stanley]()
Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter by Diane Stanley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratings0nce upon a time a miller's daughter was given an impossible task by a cruel and greedy king. She had to spin straw into gold. And who should show up to help her but an odd little man named Rumpelstiltskin.According to tradition, the gold-bedazzled king and the miller's daughter are wed... -
![Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Wanda Gág, Jacob Grimm]()
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Wanda Gág, Jacob Grimm
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Mirror, mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of us all?" repeatedly asks the Queen, Snow White's stepmother. She always gets the answer she wants, until Snow White turns seven, and the mirror must truthfully answer, "Snow White." At the news, the Queen turns yellow and green with envy and commands the huntsman to kill Snow White and bring her "lung and liver as a token... -
![Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox by Erin Dealey]()
Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox by Erin Dealey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGoldie Locks has chicken pox; from head to toe were polka dots.... When Goldie Locks spies her first spot, her mother knows it must be chicken pox. Soon after, a steady stream of storybook favorites -- including the Three Bears and Little Bo Peep -- stop by to wish Goldie Locks a speedy recovery... -
![Folktales from India by A.K. Ramanujan]()
Folktales from India by A.K. Ramanujan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn enchanting collection of 110 tales, translated from twenty-two different languages, that are by turns harrowing and comic, sardonic and allegorical, mysterious and romantic...
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