Category: Children: Mythology/Folktales

A Book of Narnians: The Lion, the Witch and the Others (Chronicles of Narnia)

By: Lewis, C. S.

Price: $5.99

Publisher: HarperCollins : September 1997

Seller ID: 472683

ISBN-13: 9780064462037

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Elegantly painted pictures by the original illustrator of the Chronicles of Narnia are the hallmark of this book. Excerpts from the original text accompany each illustration. A descriptive cast of characters, a synthesis of each of the chronicles, Lewis Outline of Narnian History and an index of illustrations are included. A must for admirers of the series, a valuable resource for teachers and librarians, and a motivator for those who have not ventured into Narnia. CR.

1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)"
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Beauty and the Beast

By: Lee, H. Chuku

Price: $5.99

Publisher: HarperCollins : February 2014

Seller ID: 442150

ISBN-13: 9780688148195

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays true to the story of this beloved classic. With breathtaking palatial settings inspired by the Dogon tribe of Mali and dazzling costumes reminiscent of the clothing seen on Cummings's own trip to Africa, Beauty and the Beast becomes so much more than just a story--it's a visual and cultural experience.When her father is taken prisoner by a fearsome Beast, Beauty begs the ...
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Big Bob, Little Bob

By: Howe, James

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Candlewick : October 2016

Seller ID: 346979

ISBN-13: 9780763644369

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

It's not easy to become friends with someone who is nothing like you--but surprising things can happen when you give it a try. Despite the fact that they share a name, Big Bob and Little Bob are different. Big Bob likes trucks and throwing balls and being loud. Little Bob likes dolls and jingling bracelets and being quiet. No matter what they do, they do not do it the same. Could they possibly be friends despite these differences? With humor and tenderness, James Howe and Laura Ellen Anderson beautifully depict the struggles and rewards that come when friendships are forged between different k...
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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

By: D'AULAIREs', INGRI, D'AULAIRE, EDGAR

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books : October 1995

Seller ID: 342975

ISBN-13: 9780440406945

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven.--R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive.In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece--gods and godde...
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Eric Carle Treasury of Classic Stories for Children (trade/club) (A Blue Ribbon Book)

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks : September 1995

Seller ID: 472120

ISBN-13: 9780590502139

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls (Inspiring Heroines, 1)

By: Ganeri, Anita

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Arcturus : November 2019

Seller ID: 353700

ISBN-13: 9781789506051

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Discover the inspiring tales of kick-ass girls in this empowering collection of classic children's tales, retold by multi-award winning author Anita Ganeri. Showcasing narratives that celebrate strong, independent women, these fairy tales contain heroines that aren't reduced to being wives or witches Instead they run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. They live freely, happily ever after, without restraint or narrowly defined roles. These stories include: - Atalanta the Huntre...
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Flower Fairies of the Summer

By: Barker, Cicely Mary

Price: $7.99

Publisher: Warne : April 2018

Seller ID: 416498

ISBN-13: 9780241335475

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Experience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Summer.

The magic and loveliness of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies is being reissued with an updated, contemporary look that is a perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans and a new generation of readers.

First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.
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For God So Loved the World: My John 3:16 Book

By: Mackall, Dandi Daley

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Integrity Publishers : April 2007

Seller ID: 429946

ISBN-13: 9781591455240

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Bestselling children's author Dandi Daley Mackall brings the truths of John 3:16 alive for little hearts. With an international flavor, each stanza of this 28 page picture book celebrates God's love in a different part of the world. The words For God So Loved the World appear in different languages on each spread.
The ending 27" fold-out makes a strong statement about Jesus' love for all children around the world.
John 3:16, NIV: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
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Gods, Demigods, and Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology (Point)

By: Evslin, Bernard

Price: $2.95

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks : April 1988

Seller ID: 475291

ISBN-13: 9780590414487

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Greek Myths for Little Children

Price: $14.99

Publisher: EDC Publishing / UBAM

Seller ID: 453684

ISBN-13: 9780794555047

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Heroes and Monsters of Greek Myth

By: Evslin, Bernard,Evslin, Dorothy,Hoopes, Ned

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks : January 1967

Seller ID: 474978

ISBN-13: 9780590434409

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Illustrated Fairy Tales (Illustrated Stories Series)

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd : January 2007

Seller ID: 475062

ISBN-13: 9780794517175

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Containing ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, 'Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales' includes stories such as 'The Frog Prince', 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'The Swan Princess.'
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Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths

Price: $19.99

Publisher: Usborne Books : January 2014

Seller ID: 442308

ISBN-13: 9780794532376

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

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Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts: Includes magic flashlight which illuminates more than 30 magical beasts! (See the Supernatural)

By: Hawkins, Emily,Mortimer, Professor

Price: $19.98

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams : November 2020

Seller ID: 470809

ISBN-13: 9781419748394

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Use your magic flashlight to reveal magical creatures and immerse yourself in a world of mythology Discover the fantastical creatures that inhabit famous historical landmarks around the world using the UV flashlight included with the book. Shine the light on 20 real-life locations to reveal a unicorn galloping along a rainbow in the Black Forest of Germany, come face-to-face with Bigfoot in Yosemite National Park, and watch a Pegasus soar over the Parthenon in Greece. With more than 50 mythical beasts from around the world, this collection is perfect for any fantasy fan or history lover ...
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Mother and Daughter Tales (Abbeville Anthology)

By: Evetts-Secker, Josephine

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Abbeville Kids : September 1996

Seller ID: 444127

ISBN-13: 9780789202819

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

My First Pop-Up Mythological Monsters: 15 Incredible Pops-Ups

By: Davey, Owen

Price: $17.99

Publisher: Candlewick Studio : October 2021

Seller ID: 453511

ISBN-13: 9781536217643

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Mythological monsters from around the world spring to life in a striking follow-up to My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs. The fearsome ushi-oni haunts the coast of Japan. Greece's three-headed Cerberus stands guard at the gates of Hades. Scandinavia's huge, wolflike Fenrir devours everyone in its path. Open the pages of this first pop-up book and unleash fifteen incredible monsters . . . if you dare. From the award-winning creator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs comes a second pop-up treasury featuring everything from North America's peculiar jackalope to the brilliant, luck-bearing Sarimanok of the Phili...
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Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia

By: Wilkinson, Philip

Price: $19.99

Publisher: DK Children : November 2019

Seller ID: 470599

ISBN-13: 9781465482457

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land ...
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Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes Across North America

By: Weso, Tom Pecore

Price: $8.99

Publisher: Rockridge Press : April 2022

Seller ID: 461888

ISBN-13: 9781638070627

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

On Noah's Ark

By: Brett, Jan

Price: $9.99

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons : September 2003

Seller ID: 402220

ISBN-13: 9780399240287

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Jan Brett's intricate illustrations make a stunning picture book of a favorite story--this time featuring Noah's granddaughter. As the floodwaters rise, she helps take the animals onto the ark and get them settled down. But it's not easy when giraffes are sleeping next to pandas and lions are curled up with turkeys. Finally the gentle rocking of the ark lulls them all to sleep until the waters recede and Grandpa Noah, his family, and all the animals leave the ark. This simple telling, combined with extraordinary illustrations of every animal imaginable, makes On Noah's Ark perfect for young a...
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Tales of ancient Greece

By: Blyton, Enid

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Scholastic, Inc : January 2000

Seller ID: 474971

ISBN-13: 9780439175999

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Girls' Book of Flower Fairies

By: Barker, Cicely Mary

Price: $25.00

Publisher: Warne : March 2008

Seller ID: 474542

ISBN-13: 9780723262732

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

This beautifully styled book for girls is full of everything you will ever want to know about Flower Fairies. Featuring stories, poems, recipes, craft ideas, fairy facts, and tips for how to spot fairies in your own garden, this stunning gift book brings the glorious world of the Flower Fairies to life.
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The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Golden Classics)

Price: $9.99

Publisher: Golden Books : October 1999

Seller ID: 471908

ISBN-13: 9780307170255

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Originally published in 1958, this book contains a selection of 28 traditional stories from the French, German, Danish, Russian and Japanese traditions. Includes The Sleeping Beauty, The Frog Prince, Puss in Boots, Thumbelina, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.
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The Greatest of All: A Japanese Folktale

By: Kimmel, Eric A.

Price: $6.98

Publisher: Holiday House : August 1991

Seller ID: 129267

ISBN-13: 9780823408856

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

A humble field mouse proves himself the most worthy of all.
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The Illustrated Book of Aesop's Fables

Price: $9.99

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing : October 2006

Seller ID: 472681

ISBN-13: 9780764159305

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Aesop, the legendary Greek storyteller, lived in the 6th century B.C., but his wise and witty tales--each with its own distinctive moral-- remain as popular in our own day as they were when first told. Here are many of Aesop's best-known fables, all of them complemented with large, full-color illustrations of unusually high quality. The tales included in this volume are categorized according to the animals playing lead roles. Thus under "Lion" we have the fables of "The Lion and the Rat," "The Lion and the Bull," "The Lion and the Ass," and several more, each with its own witty conclusion. Oth...
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The Kingfisher Children's Bible

By: Barnes, Trevor

Price: $8.49

Publisher: Kingfisher : September 2001

Seller ID: 426462

ISBN-13: 9780753453643

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Kingfisher Children's Bible brings Bible stories and events memorably to life for all the family to share. With beautiful, full-color illustrations on every spread and dynamic retellings that will appeal to children, this volume contains over 100 stories and summaries from the Old and New Testaments. The amazing breadth of the Old Testament is visited in great detail, from Genesis to Jonah and from David and Goliath to the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The New Testament captures the spirit of Jesus' ministry with testimony from the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as wel...
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The Lost Princess

By: MacDonald, George

Price: $11.00

Publisher: William B. Eerdmans : August 1992

Seller ID: 435016

ISBN-13: 9780802850706

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends

By: Leavy, Una

Price: $58.99

Publisher: The O'Brien Press : September 2002

Seller ID: 386723

ISBN-13: 9780862784829

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Pages unmarked, DJ intact - light wear to edges.
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The Trojan War

By: Evslin, Bernard

Price: $2.95

Publisher: Scholastic Book Services : January 1971

Seller ID: 474970

ISBN-13: 9780590416269

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Twelve Gifts of Birth (Twelve Gifts Series, 1)

By: Costanzo, Charlene

Price: $5.99

Publisher: William Morrow : January 2001

Seller ID: 436064

ISBN-13: 9780066211046

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

"Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often."--Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, ORThe Twelve Gifts of Birth is a tender, inspiring tale celebrating the innate qualities we're all born with. For children, the message helps form within them a strong foundation of self-respect. For teens and adults, the book offers a message of healing and hope in trying times and during transitions. This richly illustrated book reminds all readers to see the dignity and goodness in themselves and others.A wonderful, inspirational, beautifully illustrated classic, The Twelve Gift...
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The Wandmaker's Guidebook

By: Masessa, Ed

Price: $4.98

Publisher: Tangerine Press : October 2006

Seller ID: 398723

ISBN-13: 9780439862653

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Acceptable

Aims to teach the secrets of wandmaking. This book presents the history of wandmaking and helps you in understanding the stars and harnessing the forces of nature. It aims to teach how to personalise wand and cast spells.
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Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell (American Storytelling)

By: DeSpain, Pleasant

Price: $7.99

Publisher: August House : December 1993

Seller ID: 479139

ISBN-13: 9780874832662

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

When a story shares a universal message, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is shared with many diverse cultures.People just can't live together without telling stories. We tell stories that are funny, ironic, insightful, or just simply pleasing to the tongue and ear. Stories just seem to happen. When a story happens with the force of universality, it finds its way into that pantheon of tales that is the common denominator of cultural exchange. Here are thirty-three such tales, collected from Brazil, China, Korea, Russia, Tibet, Africa, from America's native peoples, and other l...
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Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale

By: Dee, Ruby

Price: $4.99

Publisher: Square Fish : March 1990

Seller ID: 445894

ISBN-13: 9780805013146

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Award-winning actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee retells a timeless tale of strength and leadership in Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale, illustrated by Susan Meddaugh. When the Leopard, king of all the jungle animals, declares the time has come for a successor to marry his daughter and wear the crown, the bravest beasts gather for a competition. The creature capable of throwing a spear high enough in the air for him to count to ten before it reaches the ground will be declared the jungle's prince. After many of the strongest animals fail, an antelope steps forth to take t...
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What Was the Boston Tea Party?

By: Krull, Kathleen,HQ, Who

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Penguin Workshop : February 2013

Seller ID: 478881

ISBN-13: 9780448462882

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

"No Taxation without Representation " The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution--outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy, and read about this act of rebellion from our history With black-and-white illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, the Boston Tea party is brought to life
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Why Some Mice Are White

By: Auger, Retold by Tanya

Price: $3.50

Publisher: Educators Publishing Service, Inc. : January 2001

Seller ID: 395979

ISBN-13: 9780838825808

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

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Category: Children: Mythology/Folktales

A Book of Narnians: The Lion, the Witch and the Others (Chronicles of Narnia)

Beauty and the Beast

Big Bob, Little Bob

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

Eric Carle Treasury of Classic Stories for Children (trade/club) (A Blue Ribbon Book)

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls (Inspiring Heroines, 1)

Flower Fairies of the Summer

For God So Loved the World: My John 3:16 Book

Gods, Demigods, and Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology (Point)

Greek Myths for Little Children

Heroes and Monsters of Greek Myth

Illustrated Fairy Tales (Illustrated Stories Series)

Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths

Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts: Includes magic flashlight which illuminates more than 30 magical beasts! (See the Supernatural)

Mother and Daughter Tales (Abbeville Anthology)

My First Pop-Up Mythological Monsters: 15 Incredible Pops-Ups

Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia

Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes Across North America

On Noah's Ark

Tales of ancient Greece

The Girls' Book of Flower Fairies

The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Golden Classics)

The Greatest of All: A Japanese Folktale

The Illustrated Book of Aesop's Fables

The Kingfisher Children's Bible

The Lost Princess

The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales & Legends

The Trojan War

The Twelve Gifts of Birth (Twelve Gifts Series, 1)

The Wandmaker's Guidebook

Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell (American Storytelling)

Two Ways to Count to Ten: A Liberian Folktale

What Was the Boston Tea Party?

Why Some Mice Are White

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