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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"In this version of the classic tale, Stone soup, three witches are looking for a tasty treat on Halloween morning and they find only a small bone in their cupboard. So they decide to go from door to door in their village to find just the right ingredients for their bone soup"--
3) Him Standing
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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When Lucas Smoke learns the Ojibway art of carving from his grandfather, he proves to be a natural. He can literally make people come to life in wood. Then, Lucas's growing reputation attracts a mysterious stranger, who offers him a large advance to carve a spirit mask.
This mask is to represent the master, but Lucas must find its face in his dreams. As his dreams become more and more disturbing, he feels himself changing. And the mask takes control...
4) The coyote under the table =: El coyote debajo de la mesa : folktales told in Spanish and English
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
Español
Description
A collection of ten classic tales from Northern New Mexico retold in Spanish and English.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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A celebration of all things unicorn! Rare and majestic, unicorns are powerful, graceful, and mysterious. The Magic of Unicorns is a beautifully illustrated celebration of these peaceful mythological creatures. Part field guide, part folklore, this charming book includes traditional tales of unicorns helping lost princesses, dazzling images of unicorns from around the world, and lots of information about what they eat, where they live, and which magical...
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A collection of 11 best-loved Grimm fairy tales featuring animal characters, including The Bremen Town Musicians, The Hedge King, The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, The Hare and the Hedgehog, and more, translated by Guardian Children's Fiction Prize winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and wonderfully illustrated by Susan Varley, and bound together in a lavish hardback treasury.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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This beautifully-illustrated hardcover picture book encourages young children to be kind like their beloved Disney Princesses! A moment of kindness is all it takes--for an adventure, a friendship, and a happy ending--and no one knows that better than the Disney Princesses! In this beautifully-illustrated hardcover storybook, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and more fan-favorite Disney Princesses will encourage and inspire children ages 3 to 7 to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas"--
11) The atlas of Christmas: the merriest, tastiest, quirkiest holiday traditions from around the world
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Discover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends. Do you know that in Guatemala there's a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"In this definitive reference, you'll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. You'll...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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An irresistible rhythm tugs at Moni's heart as she dances down the path to la casa de Abuela. But Moni's corazón skips a beat when she spies a strange set of ears - setting her own orejas on alert. Lobo must be near! In this modern interpretation of a classic fairytale, readers tango along with Moni as she sways to the music that follows her through the woods. In a clearing, Moni stumbles upon Lobo . . . playing a bandoneón? Moni can't help from...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Which came first--the monster or the myth? Journalist Linda Godfrey investigates present-day encounters with mysterious creatures of old. The monsters of ancient mythology, folklore, and more contemporary urban legend have long captured the popular imagination. While most people in America today relegate monsters to just that--our imaginations--we continue to be fascinated by the unknown. Linda Godfrey is one of the country's leading authorities on...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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An adorable Disney Princess holiday picture book inspired by the classic carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Inspired by the famous song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a new holiday tradition is here: the twelve days of princess! Countdown to Christmas with Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Snow White, and Ariel. Each day brings a new magical gift, like two glass slippers or seven singing dwarfs, from one of your favorite Disney...
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