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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018
Description
"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"--
7) Tsunami!
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
A wealthy man in a Japanese village, who everyone calls Ojiisan, which means grandfather, sets fire to his rice fields to warn the innocent people of an approaching tsunami.
10) Chicken Little
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2009
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Description
A retelling of the classic story of Chicken Little, who has an acorn fall on his head and runs in a panic to his friends Henny Penny, Lucky Ducky, and Loosey Goosey, to tell them the sky is falling.
12) Sleeping Beauty
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Princess Rosebud and her kingdom are cursed by a maleficent fairy to sleep for a hundred years before a prince can break the spell"--
13) Gingerbread Fred
Author
Publisher
Make Believe Ideas, Ltd
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Many people can identify Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek myths, but they may not know that he sprung from the head of the monster Medusa! Pegasus's important roles in myths of the heroes Perseus and Bellerophon are featured in this thrilling retelling of the famous stories. Pegasus isn't just in the pages of books, though. The Pegasus constellation is one of the largest in the night sky from the end of summer through fall. Readers will learn...
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Seven wise and wonderful stories, showing how peace and kindness can make our world a better place. These inspirational, timeless stories are from Ethiopia, Sudan, Palestine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria -- plus a rare Uighur story from China. Beautifully told by renowned storyteller Elizabeth Laird, with stunning illustrations by the internationally acclaimed Iranian artist, Mehrdokht Amini"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into...
Author
Publisher
Alfaguara
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Be brave! And remember: Deep down inside, we are all monsters. The Book of Monsters unites all of those interesting creatures that live in our nightmares. Some came from old mythological legends, old folklores, or from the mind of some literary author, from movies, television, comic books, or videogames. Here you will find terrible, hungry, and deceptive beings waiting for your first misstep to devour you; wonderful and wild beasts that captivated...
Author
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"The easy format story of a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Original edition revised with new illustrations. Includes reading activities and a word list"--
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Many First Peoples' creation stories center on the relationships between humans, animals, and our planet. This book demonstrates the range of indigenous peoples' beliefs while also illuminating these kinds of commonalities in the stories they tell. The book features vivid retellings of myths, legends, and folktales from a variety of First Peoples nations and includes fascinating information about the history of the indigenous peoples themselves.
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
From Prince Eric's royal library, this beautiful guidebook deep dives into the legends and lore surrounding the mermaids and their world from The Little Mermaid live action film. Learn more about the Seven Seas and the mermaid princesses who rule them, discover stories of sirens and sea witches, and come to know the legend of the coral moon. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for any reader who can't get enough of mermaids....
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