The Fairy Queen
Have you ever wondered how leprechauns came to be in Ireland?The Travellers lived happily, travelling from place to place, until one day the bad king and queen arrived in Ireland.The king of the Travellers, and his grandchildren run away to the woods. There they meet the lovely fairy queen, who turns all the Travellers into leprechauns so they can hide from the bad queen's soldiers.A tale rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community, by beloved storyteller Chrissy Donoghue Ward.
Amazing Wonderfultales(R) From The Land Of The Seven Kingdoms
Everyone loves folk tales, fairy tales and stories that have been handed down through the generations. We listen and we share them with all whom we meet! Here in the world of Xanearth, there are more Amazing Wonderfultales from the Land of the Seven Kingdoms! Now, volume three contains sixteen brand new tales for you to enjoy. You will visit with brave dragons, and travel into mysterious dreams. You will be challenged by uninvited guests and find loyal love in the face of deadly danger. There are daring rescues, as well as a living legend, and you will meet terrible monsters along with a heartless pirate, a little pig, and yes there are wishes! Readers, young and old, will be astonished and delighted when they step into the Amazing Wonderfultales from the Land of the Seven Kingdoms. Original, exciting, and heartfelt tales await you within. Still guided by your storyteller host, Mijel the Tellara, you can journey, or Travelon as we call it in Merrinwold, into the Land of the Seven Kingdoms anywhere, anytime! Welcome! You are sure to also enjoy: Wonderfultales from the land of the Seven Kingdoms and More Wonderfultales from the Land of the Seven Kingdoms. Be sure to visit, www.wonderfultales.com
Little Tales Big Values: Kiki Is a Messy Painter
Little Tales Big Values: Kiki is a Messy PainterFollow Kiki, the artistic chimp, on her journey to discover how she learns to express herself in a proper and tidy way, becoming a true artist. The book is a part of Little Tales Big Values Series. The series comprises eight books, each featuring charming characters. Each book focuses on: a distinct core valueturning everyday adventures into meaningful lessonsheartwarming stories and vibrant illustrations This collection ensures that learning values is a joyful journey for children.
Little Tales Big Values: Khloe Clings to Mama
Little Tales Big Values: Khloe Clings to MamaJoin Khloe, the sweet and lovable koala, as she embarks on an adorable adventure of growing independence. In this heartwarming story, Khloe learns the joy of spending time on her own while still feeling connected to her mama. The book is a part of Little Tales Big Values Series. The series comprises eight books, each featuring charming characters. Each book focuses on: a distinct core valueturning everyday adventures into meaningful lessonsheartwarming stories and vibrant illustrations This collection ensures that learning values is a joyful journey for children.
Little Tales Big Values: Joey Knocks Over Everything
Little Tales Big Values: Joey Knocks Over Everything Join Joey, the energetic jumper, as he discovers the joy of mindful play and how to navigate his world without toppling things over. The book is a part of Little Tales Big Values Series. The series comprises eight books, each featuring charming characters. Each book focuses on: a distinct core valueturning everyday adventures into meaningful lessonsheartwarming stories and vibrant illustrations This collection ensures that learning values is a joyful journey for children.
The Couch in the Yard
A family takes a nighttime drive to the moon in this love letter to Appalachia, crackling with wonder and warmth. In this heartfelt and lyrical book, a family in a small Appalachian town spends the evening preparing for a special nighttime tradition. As the sun sets and the sky slips into dusk, they load up a spare couch on a rusty old car and drive into the mountains. With a little imagination and the magic of moonlight, their plain old couch transforms into something so much more. Animated by the beauty of seemingly abandoned things and the dignity of the people who inhabit these often-overlooked areas, The Couch in the Yard is a deeply layered story, a lilting and lyrical tribute to the beauty of an oft-overlooked American culture. Text inspired by author Kate Hoefler's family drives through Appalachian Ohio and Dena Seiferling's textured, atmospheric illustrations conjure a fantasy readers will readily believe. Soothing yet fanciful, both lofty and earthy, The Couch in the Yard guarantees sweet dreams and unforgettable fantasies.
River of Spirits
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. A stunning debut middle grade fantasy about a girl caught between the realms of the living and the dead who gets lost in the Underworld--perfect for fans of Greenwild and Rick Riordan. Senka lives between the realm of the Living and the realm of the Dead. As ward to Charon, the Ferryer of the Underworld, Senka assists in ferrying recently departed souls across the river and into their afterlife. Although Charon has taught her many Rules about life in the Underworld, there is much he avoids telling her. Though she doesn't understand why the Rules are so important, she listens--she must heed them in order to become an official Ferryer, just like Charon. Then a Living girl, Poppy, enters the Underworld to plead for help in finding the ghost of her brother. Poppy's grief tugs at Senka's heart--but helping Poppy goes against the very Rules Senka is so desperate to follow. When Poppy is yanked away by the river's current, Senka leaps to save her, and she and Poppy are swept downriver, far from everything Senka has ever known. Lost in the Underwild, Senka and Poppy encounter malevolent spirits of lore and eccentric ghosts--and not all are willing to let souls slip through their grasp. Senka knows the Living can't stay in the realm of the Dead for long, and if Poppy isn't returned home soon, she will risk becoming lost to the Underworld forever. But as Senka travels deeper into the Underwild, she discovers there are secrets her guardian has kept from her, including the mystery surrounding her own existence. As Poppy and Senka dodge angry demigods, hungry wraiths, and terrifying dragon chimera, Senka gets closer to learning the truth of her own past. Soon, Senka won't just need to save Poppy's life--she'll also need to save her own.
Little Tales Big Values: Mimi's Mess Is Everywhere
Little Tales Big Values: Mimi's Mess is Everywhere Meet Mimi, the playful piglet who loves making a mess while having fun. Follow her as she learns the importance of tidying up herself, and becoming a responsible, tidy little piglet. The book is a part of Little Tales Big Values Series. The series comprises eight books, each featuring charming characters. Each book focuses on: a distinct core valueturning everyday adventures into meaningful lessonsheartwarming stories and vibrant illustrations This collection ensures that learning values is a joyful journey for children.
The Day I Fell Into a Fairy Tale
From actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller comes an illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure that's "entertaining fairy-tale fun" (Kirkus Reviews) following a brother and sister who stumble into a magical new world--perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories! Lana loves stories, especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he's too grown-up to play with Lana anymore, she's too lonely to find the wonder in storytelling...until something magical happens. Lana discovers a portal to a fairy tale world hidden in the strange new supermarket in town! But these aren't the happy-ever-after fairy tales that Lana knows--they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana's help to defeat an evil witch. But she can't do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her before it's too late?
Hercules on the Bayou
Second edition!Hercules faces his biggest challenge yet--the Louisiana swamps!Including battles with a twelve-clawed crawfish and the taming of a raging hurricane, this Cajun reimagining of the Hercules legend stirs together myth, culture, and Louisiana spice. Sent down to the hot and humid bayou from his kingdom in the clouds, Hercules must perform four daring labors to escape the immortal queen's wrath. Luckily, Hercules has godlike strength, bravery, and his new bayou family to help him conquer every incredible feat! This pourquois tale is told in the style of a gentle Cajun storyteller and features vibrant and whimsical illustrations. Written by an award-winning children's educator, this adventure will have you shouting "Aiyee!" from start to finish.
The Going to Bed Book (Sound Book)
Sandra Boynton's timeless classic The Going to Bed Book comes to life in this delightful soundbook narrated by her son, Keith--who was a toddler when this story was written for him, four decades ago. Little ones can hear every page of this bedtime classic anytime they want with the touch of a button! Lovingly narrated by Keith Boynton, The Going to Bed Book (Sound Book edition) is just right for winding down the day, as an ark-traveling group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, exercise by moonlight up on deck, and at last rock and rock and rock to sleep.
The Ghost Eye Tree
When children are endangered by a monsoon flood in the Arizona desert, a hummingbird leads them through a door in an ancient mesquite tree to another world, where they learn the beauty and importance of interdependence and diversity. Inclusivity, social and environmental issues.
A Ring for a King
A good king is looking for the right words to help his people, rich or poor, deal with life's challenges. Ezra, a humble servant boy, wants to help the king solve his problem. Finally, through a series of mishaps, Ezra hands the king a strange gift--and the perfect words. Many cultures around the world have told versions of this story for centuries. President Abraham Lincoln even included one in a speech. This lively version is adapted from a Jewish source, and it is the great king Solomon who is searching for those precious words to help his people. Author Simpson and illustrator Bernhard once again invite children into the mystery and excitement of another faraway world.
Fortune Cookie Dreams - Simplified
Join a brave young girl on the most unexpected adventure through a magical land filled with fortune cookies. Will she find all the answers she is looking for before returning home? Have you ever been both excited and nervous about the new adventures ahead of you as one door of life closes and another door opens? Join a courageous young girl as she embarks on a whimsical journey through a magical land where fortune cookies hold the key to self-discovery. Will she uncover the answers she seeks before finding her way back home? The dreamy, fairy tale-like illustrations bring this fantasy world to life, inviting readers to not only join our journey, but to also believe in themselves and courageously forge their own paths. Enjoy immersion learning with Bitty Bao! Learn English and Chinese vocabulary and celebrate diversity with this bilingual book! Free bilingual audio readings in English and Mandarin Chinese or English and Cantonese by scanning the QR code on the back cover of the book. - SUPPORTS EARLY LEARNING & EDUCATION. Bitty Bao bilingual books are fun with engaging illustrations to make language learning fun for everyone. - CULTURAL LEARNING MADE FUN. You'll find classic American treats alongside Asian fusion desserts, all with a creative kid twist to excite and inspire young chefs to want more! - THREE VERSIONS OF EVERY BOOK AVAILABLE: Mandarin with Traditional Chinese characters, Mandarin with Simplified Characters, Cantonese, and English Only. - EARLY LITERACY TOOL WITH ZHUYIN, PINYIN, or JYUTPING PHONICS SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT READING CHINESE. Bitty Bao books have all the necessary language elements to support each family member wherever they may be in their language journey. Mandarin with Traditional Chinese books include Zhuyin and pinyin, Mandarin with Simplified Chinese books include pinyin, and Cantonese books include jyutping. - FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO READING IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY BOOK. Soothing reading voices from real moms.
Fortune Cookie Dreams - Traditional
Join a brave young girl on the most unexpected adventure through a magical land filled with fortune cookies. Will she find all the answers she is looking for before returning home? Have you ever been both excited and nervous about the new adventures ahead of you as one door of life closes and another door opens? Join a courageous young girl as she embarks on a whimsical journey through a magical land where fortune cookies hold the key to self-discovery. Will she uncover the answers she seeks before finding her way back home? The dreamy, fairy tale-like illustrations bring this fantasy world to life, inviting readers to not only join our journey, but to also believe in themselves and courageously forge their own paths. Enjoy immersion learning with Bitty Bao! Learn English and Chinese vocabulary and celebrate diversity with this bilingual book! Free bilingual audio readings in English and Mandarin Chinese or English and Cantonese by scanning the QR code on the back cover of the book. - SUPPORTS EARLY LEARNING & EDUCATION. Bitty Bao bilingual books are fun with engaging illustrations to make language learning fun for everyone. - CULTURAL LEARNING MADE FUN. You'll find classic American treats alongside Asian fusion desserts, all with a creative kid twist to excite and inspire young chefs to want more! - THREE VERSIONS OF EVERY BOOK AVAILABLE: Mandarin with Traditional Chinese characters, Mandarin with Simplified Characters, Cantonese, and English Only. - EARLY LITERACY TOOL WITH ZHUYIN, PINYIN, or JYUTPING PHONICS SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT READING CHINESE. Bitty Bao books have all the necessary language elements to support each family member wherever they may be in their language journey. Mandarin with Traditional Chinese books include Zhuyin and pinyin, Mandarin with Simplified Chinese books include pinyin, and Cantonese books include jyutping. - FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO READING IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY BOOK. Soothing reading voices from real moms.
Fortune Cookie Dreams - Cantonese
Join a brave young girl on the most unexpected adventure through a magical land filled with fortune cookies. Will she find all the answers she is looking for before returning home? Have you ever been both excited and nervous about the new adventures ahead of you as one door of life closes and another door opens? Join a courageous young girl as she embarks on a whimsical journey through a magical land where fortune cookies hold the key to self-discovery. Will she uncover the answers she seeks before finding her way back home? The dreamy, fairy tale-like illustrations bring this fantasy world to life, inviting readers to not only join our journey, but to also believe in themselves and courageously forge their own paths. Enjoy immersion learning with Bitty Bao! Learn English and Chinese vocabulary and celebrate diversity with this bilingual book! Free bilingual audio readings in English and Mandarin Chinese or English and Cantonese by scanning the QR code on the back cover of the book. - SUPPORTS EARLY LEARNING & EDUCATION. Bitty Bao bilingual books are fun with engaging illustrations to make language learning fun for everyone. - CULTURAL LEARNING MADE FUN. You'll find classic American treats alongside Asian fusion desserts, all with a creative kid twist to excite and inspire young chefs to want more! - THREE VERSIONS OF EVERY BOOK AVAILABLE: Mandarin with Traditional Chinese characters, Mandarin with Simplified Characters, Cantonese, and English Only. - EARLY LITERACY TOOL WITH ZHUYIN, PINYIN, or JYUTPING PHONICS SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT READING CHINESE. Bitty Bao books have all the necessary language elements to support each family member wherever they may be in their language journey. Mandarin with Traditional Chinese books include Zhuyin and pinyin, Mandarin with Simplified Chinese books include pinyin, and Cantonese books include jyutping. - FREE BILINGUAL AUDIO READING IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE AVAILABLE FOR EVERY BOOK. Soothing reading voices from real moms.
Head Full of Clouds
From the award-winning author of Town Is by the Sea comes a beautiful and meditative story about seeing the world around you in a new way. A girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. Her head is full of clouds. When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn't pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering puddles, the notes from a violin drifting in the air. She revels in this strangeness of the familiar, and eventually her dream comes back to her in all its surrealness. When she meets a friend, she feels solid and connected again, part of the world -- but she doesn't lose the gifts that this strange morning gave her: the quietly profound wonder of the everyday and the joy of being present. Joanne Schwartz's lyrical text and Afsaneh Sanei's gorgeous art are a dreamy pairing that will reward readers with something special in every read.
The Odyssey
"Every image seems to have been created with unhurried care; it's a quiet but monumental piece of work." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. And while Odysseus struggles to return to Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer's epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and stunningly illustrated by Neil Packer.
Bravely
Princess Merida of DunBroch faces off against the ancient gods of Scotland in this magic-infused epic adventure where each step will bring Merida closer to saving the family she loves -- or losing them forever. An instant New York Times Bestseller - now in paperback! What if you had one year to save everything you loved? ONE PRINCESS. Merida of DunBroch needs a change. She loves her family--jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets-- and her peaceful kingdom. But she's frustrated by its sluggishness; each day, the same. Merida longs for adventure, purpose, challenge - maybe even, someday, love. TWO GODS. But the fiery Princess never expects her disquiet to manifest by way of Feradach, an uncanny supernatural being tasked with rooting out rot and stagnation, who appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent to demolish the realm - and everyone within. Only the intervention of the Cailleach, an ancient entity of creation, gives Merida a shred of hope: convince her family to change within the year - or suffer the eternal consequences. THREE VOYAGES. Under the watchful eyes of the gods, Merida leads a series of epic journeys to kingdoms near and far in an attempt to inspire revolution within her family. But in her efforts to save those she loves from ruin, has Merida lost sight of the Clan member grown most stagnant of all - herself? FOUR SEASONS TO SAVE DUNBROCH - OR SEE IT DESTROYED, FOREVER.
Santa is a Cat
Silver Medal Winner for Children's animal holiday books at The BookFest Awards.Who really delivers presents on Christmas Eve? The truth may surprise you.Santa is a Cat is a rhyming picture book that tells how Santa Claus has to be a cat. Who else could crawl up to rooftops or slide down chimneys so easily?His sled is pulled by five magical mice named Tom, Ann, Sue, James and Paul, who's rather tall.Mrs. Claus, whose name is Katie May, plans the trips and monitors Santa's journey with satellites and radar to make certain every house is visited to bring joy to children around the world.Magical-a perfect snuggle-up read for Christmas Eve." - Kirkus Reviews.
Xolo
It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Mariana Ruiz Johnson comes a singular reimagining of the Aztec myth of the origin of man--and man's best friend--that is nothing short of a modern masterpiece.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (A Modern Translation with Classic Illustrations)
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
Adventure through Sweden in this beautifully illustrated and sensitively abridged edition of Selma Lagerl繹f's classic Swedish tale. When schoolboy Nils is magically shrunk to a tiny size, he begins a perilous journey traveling the length of Sweden. Soaring through the sky on the back of a goose, Nils discovers the wild and the wondrous: from frozen lakes and snow-topped mountains to lost cities, new friends and dangerous foes. Will he ever be able to return to his former life and his former size?
Charley Mouse Cleans House
Join Charley Mouse during her busy week as she visits some familiar fairytale characters whose houses are in need of her talents in this beautifully illustrated picture book packed with tiny details cleverly hidden in the art Charley Mouse loves cleanliness and order. Her bed linens smell of lavender and her drawers are filled with clean socks. Even the cheese crusts in her cupboard are organized by variety and size! Keeping the house in order is not difficult for her. She's actually a real professional: she works as a house cleaner. And there is nothing that makes her happier than to help her neighbors to keep their homes clean, too. It's Monday, and Charley has a busy week ahead and a long list of folks to visit. She can't wait to get to work! Let's see where her working week will take her. Meet the residents of both the Wild Wood and the Magical Forest and discover how everyone lives in the land of fairytales as Charley cleans up each house. Charley needs your help to count and find the missing keys, the dirty socks, the witch's broomsticks, red dragon eggs, and a host of other treasures hidden throughout the book. Every page is a rich visual feast, packed with humor and details to explore which transport the reader to a curiously familiar and magical fairytale land providing hours of seek-and-find fun.
Rick Riordan Presents: Serwa Boateng's Guide to Witchcraft and Mayhem
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the highly anticipated sequel to Rosanne A. Brown's explosive novel about a preteen vampire slayer, inspired by Ghanaian folklore."Rosie writes her characters with such lyrical power, wit, and empathy that you can't help falling in love with Serwa Boateng, her family, and her friends."--Rick Riordan, New York Times best-selling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series After a lifetime of fighting creatures of black magic, twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng has just learned a devastating secret: she herself is half vampire! Now not only is she dealing with vampire puberty, she's on the run from the organization of Slayers she trained her whole life to join. Serwa's only ally is her aunt Boahinmaa, an obayifo who urges Serwa to embrace her vampire side. Boahinmaa and her underlings are on the hunt for the Midnight Drum, from which they hope to free Serwa's grandmother. When they learn that the Abomofuo have hidden the Midnight Drum deep within the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., what do they do? Stage a heist to steal it, of course! For their plan to succeed, Serwa will have to get close to her rival, a Slayer named Declan Amankwah, without revealing her real nature. Declan gets under her skin like no one else . . . and might just force Serwa to confront some truths she's tried hard to deny. With both sympathy and laugh-out-loud humor, Rosanne A. Brown captures all the discomfort of a girl stuck between two worlds in this second book in the unputdownable Serwa Boating saga.
The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Knight
Camelot knights-in-training Ellie and Caedmon must complete three quests that put them on opposing sides or risk losing their Knighthood and magic forever -- now in paperback. Best friends Ellie Bettlebump and Caedmon Tuggle are different as the day is long. Caedmon's a human, from a non-magical realm known as Wisconsin. Ellie, on the other hand, is full of magic--illegal magic. What they have in common is far more important, however. After the adventure of a lifetime, they are both officially Knights of the Round Table...in training. To graduate to the next level at the Knights Academy, they must complete three quests proving their heroism. If they fail, they'll have to achieve the dreaded Impossible Quest, and repeat the same year forever. Unfortunately, their quests prove more than a little difficult. Ellie is exposed as a witch and her magic is locked away by the powerful DeJoie family. In an effort to free herself from their control, Ellie winds up embroiled in a plan that could ruin the Knights of the Round Table: steal the source of the knights' power, and a wicked sorcerer will restore her magic. As fate would have it, one of Caedmon's quests leads him to protect the source of the knights' power. If Caedmon wants to graduate--not to mention save the realms from certain disaster--he'll have to betray his best friend, forcing him to choose what truly matters most to him: knighthood or friendship. As centuries of secrets collide and an ancient evil arises, Ellie and Caedmon must overcome this test of loyalty and friendship. If they don't, they will lose more than their battle against evil forces keeping them apart. They will lose each other.
Peter Nord und Frau Fastenzeit (Der beliebte Kinderklassiker)
Selma Lagerl繹f (1858-1940) war eine schwedische Schriftstellerin. Sie ist eine der bekanntesten Schriftstellerinnen des Landes und geh繹rt zu den schwedischen Autoren, deren Werke zur Weltliteratur z瓣hlen. 1909 erhielt sie als erste Frau den Nobelpreis f羹r Literatur. Sie verfasste religi繹se, fantasievolle und heimatverbundene Werke sowie Kinderb羹cher. Ein sehr bekanntes Werk Lagerl繹fs ist Die wunderbare Reise des kleinen Nils Holgersson mit den Wildg瓣nsen, das sie 1906 schrieb. Aus dem Buch: "Und in dieser meiner geliebten Stadt ver瓣ndert sich nichts. Komme ich wieder einmal hin, so werde ich dieselben H瓣user und Kaufl瓣den wiederfinden, die ich von altersher kenne, dieselben Gruben im Steinpflaster werden mich zu Fall bringen, dieselben steifen Lindenhecken, dieselben rundgeschnittenen Fliederstr瓣ucher meinen bewundernden Blick fesseln. Wieder werde ich sehen, wie der alte Ratsherr, der die ganze Stadt regiert, mit elefantenschweren Schritten die Stra?e hinabgewandert kommt. Patriarch und Vorsehung, welch ein Gef羹hl der Sicherheit hat man nicht, wenn man dich so wandern sieht! Und der taube Halfvorson wird noch immer in seinem Garten umhergehen und graben, w瓣hrend seine wasserklaren Augen suchend starren, als wollten sie sagen: "Alles, alles haben wir durchforscht, jetzt Erde, wollen wir uns bis in dein Innerstes bohren." Aber wer nicht mehr da sein wird, das ist der kleine runde Peter Nord. Ihr wi?t doch, der kleine Werml瓣nder, der in Halfvorsons Kramladen stand, er, der die Kunden mit seinen kleinen mechanischen Erfindungen und seinen wei?en M瓣usen unterhielt. Von ihm ist eine ganze Geschichte zu erz瓣hlen. ?ber alles und alle in der Stadt gibt es Geschichten. Nirgends geschehen so wunderliche Dinge."
