Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
O'Brien Press Ltd Corazón de Irlanda sus más bellas leyendas
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Anansi Helps a Friend Read It Yourself Level 1
Book SynopsisBased on Anansi the spider folktales from West Africa and the Caribbean. Anansi''s children want to play with their friends, but the parents do not want them to! This uplifting story teaches the importance of being kind to others.Anansi Helps a Friend is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence. Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English.Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order.Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice.Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.
£5.99
Little, Brown & Company Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Gift Set
Book SynopsisA paperback gift set of the Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy, inspired by Chinese folklore
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Why Fairy Tales Stick
Book SynopsisIn his latest book, fairy tales expert Jack Zipes explores the question of why some fairy tales work and others don''t, why the fairy tale is uniquely capable of getting under the skin of culture and staying there. Why, in other words, fairy tales stick. Long an advocate of the fairy tale as a serious genre with wide social and cultural ramifications, Jack Zipes here makes his strongest case for the idea of the fairy tale not just as a collection of stories for children but a profoundly important genre.Why Fairy Tales Stick contains two chapters on the history and theory of the genre, followed by case studies of famous tales (including Cinderella, Snow White, and Bluebeard), followed by a summary chapter on the problematic nature of traditional storytelling in the twenty-first century.Trade Review2007 Katharine Briggs Award"Why Fairy Tales Stick is outstanding scholarship that offers an original, thoroughly researched, and historically grounded approach to the study of fairy tales. It captures the essence of what the tales at their best should reflect which are engaging and imaginative stories that inspire readers to learn more about the subject." --Carlnita P. Green, Nazareth College, The Journal of Popular Culture"Why Fairy Tales Stick is both a welcome addition to the expanding area of books about fairy tales and a useful teaching resource." --Kimberly Reynolds, Newcastle University, Modern Language Review"The real treasures in this book, however, are Zipe's energetic expertise and his unabashedly personal concern for the part fairy tales play in the unfolding triumphs and tragedies of human life in our time." --Maggi Michel, University of California, Los Angeles, Marvels & Tales: Journal of Fairy-Tale Studies. Table of Contents1: Toward a Theory of the Fairy Tale as Literary Genre; 2: The Evolution and Dissemination of the Classical Fairy Tale; 3: Once Upon a Time in the Future; 4: The Moral Strains of Fairy Tales and Fantasy; 5: The Male Key to Bluebeard's Secret; 6: Hansel and Gretel; 7: To Be or Not to Be Eaten
£36.99
Dover Publications Inc. Song of Hiawatha Dover Thrift Editions
Book SynopsisThe infectious rhythm of The Song of Hiawatha has drawn millions to the shores of Gitchee Gumee. Once there, they''ve stayed to hear about the young brave with the magic moccasins, who talks with animals and uses his supernatural gifts to bring peace and enlightenment to his people. This 1855 masterpiece combines romance and idealism in an idyllic natural setting.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Celandine
Book SynopsisSet seventy years before The Various, the second book in the trilogy follows the adventures of young Celandine at the onset of the First World War. Having run away from her detested boarding school, Celandine is too afraid to go home in case she is sent back. As she seeks shelter in the Wild Wood near her home, little does she think she will encounter in a world where loyalty and independence is fiercely guarded, and where danger lurks in the most unlikely places. Celandine''s troubled character finds both refuge and purpose among the secret tribes of little people that she alone believes in. These novels are full of mystery, beauty and adventure; this second novel is both page-turning and life-affirming. This is a truly remarkable trilogy.Trade ReviewQuality fantasy writing with a fine feel for the past * Publishing News *Beautifully crafted, this book is sure to capture the imagination of readers * Through the Looking Glass *Enchanting fantasy, and very touching * Oxford Times *The narrative pace never falters, the writer so confident and respectful of his creation that the reader is drawn gladly into the enchantment. . . . For all that adults might find to admire in it, it is nevertheless a big, generous children's book * Guardian *
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Myer Krah Mrs. CoCos Lemon Trees
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£16.14
Share Fairies, LLC Share Fairies
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Taylor Hudgeons What Is Impossible
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Jeleasa Robinson Why Hasnt The Tooth Fairy Been
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird First Favourite Tales The Complete Audio
Book SynopsisLadybird''s First Favourite Tales are fun, gentle introductions to classic fairy tales, suitable for reading to the youngest of children. Packed with rhythm and rhyme, these abridged tales are great to share together again and again.Now, for the first time, all eighteen classic titles in the First Favourite Tales series are available in one audio CD collection. Perfect for use either at home or in the car, each individual track features a fun, rhythmic fairy tale retelling plus beautiful, specially composed music and sound effects to help bring it alive. A wonderful first introduction to the best-loved fairy tales, created especially for very young children.The full 2-disc collection includes:CD 1Alice in WonderlandThe Three Billy Goats GruffCinderellaChicken LickenGoldilocksThe Elves and the ShoemakerPuss in BootsThe Three Little PigsJack and the BeanstalkCD 2The Enormous TurnipH
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Usborne Publishing The Nutcracker
Book SynopsisEnchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present - a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
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The History Press Ltd Scottish Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisScottish Folk Tales for Children
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The History Press Ltd Shropshire Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisFolk tales from Shropshire, especially selected for children by a professional storyteller
£9.49
The History Press Ltd London Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisA rich mix of folk tales and real stories about London families, told by professional storytellers
£9.99
The History Press Ltd East Lothian Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisTales from East Lothian retold for children by a professional storyteller
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Gloucestershire Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisTales from the folklore of Gloucestershire reworked by local storytellers for children aged 7-11
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Goldilocks and the Wolf Tadpoles Quality Tadpoles
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£7.59
Tuttle Publishing Childrens Favorite Arabic Stories
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Sunrae & Kathy D FunDay Fables Book 1
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Sunrae & Kathy D FunDay Fables Book 2
£7.99
Sunrae & Kathy D FunDay Fables Book 3
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Michelle Eastman Books, Inc. The Legend of Dust Bunnies a Fairys Tale
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Alisha Klapheke Plains of Sand and Steel Uncommon World Book Two
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Independently Published Blood and Snow
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£12.58
IngramSpark Alistur the Magnificent
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£16.14
Capstone Global Library Ltd Rumpelstiltskin
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of Rumpelstiltskin with this graphic novel for new readers. The king demands the miller''s daughter spin straw into gold. She doesn''t know how until Rumpelstiltskin appears out of nowhere with his magic. But as the king asks for more gold, and Rumpelstiltskin demands repayment, what will happen to the miller''s daughter?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Supergirl and the Cinder Games
Book SynopsisTaken prisoner on the planet Apokolips, Supergirl has lost all memory of her superhero life and now serves the evil Granny Goodness and her horrible Female Furies! One day, as Supergirl is polishing armour, she overhears the villains talking about the Cinder Games, the ultimate test of a warrior's skills. Determined to compete, the girl transforms some metal scraps into shining armour, and she's ready to secretly enter the arena! Can Supergirl win the Games before the armour falls apart, and will she ever regain her rightful superhero status? In this twisted retelling, DC superheroes and super-villains collide with the Cinderella fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Three Little Flying Pigs
Book SynopsisThree brave members of Pig Force have been charged with a top-secret mission: Deliver blueprints for a high-tech home base that could be key in the fight against their vicious foe, Wolf Force! But an enemy pilot is in hot pursuit and armed with a new, dangerous weapon called the Wind Turbine Blaster. Its powerful wind bursts can topple and destroy almost anything caught in its gusty path. Can any of the pigs' aircrafts withstand the devastating huffing and puffing, or will Pig Force be blown off course for good? Enjoy a modern twist on the classic The Three Little Pigs as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Three Little Pigs
Book SynopsisRevisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this graphic novel for new readers. The three pigs need to build their own homes. But a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get rid of the wolf?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Frog Princes Curse
Book SynopsisYoung witch Swampelina has lost her wand in a mucky bog. Luckily, a voice calls out saying it'll retrieve the magical item if the girl promises to be its friend. Unluckily, the creature is a pretty pink butterfly! Swampelina likes all things spooky and gross, so she wants nothing to do with the beautiful bug. Will the witch use every spell she knows to avoid the butterfly, or will she learn that looks can be deceiving? Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm classic The Frog Prince as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Creature Collection
Book SynopsisOn a field trip, two friends discover a hidden door that leads into an ancient library. Strange snarls echo in the maze of shelves. Just as the pair searches for the exit, they come face-to-face with the collection's keeper, the Archivist! This rogue librarian gathers tales of the world's oldest, most terrifying creatures. Now she's releasing the legendary monsters to take care of the intruders. Can the powerful Librarian swoop in to help the friends escape? Experience the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel!
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Ashs Market Day Mayhem
Book SynopsisTiny Folk from all across the land (i.e., the neighbourhood) are coming together for market day! This year, friends Ash and Pon are hosting the big event in a shed their human neighbours never seem to use. The only problem? It's a mess! Ash volunteered without checking the place first. Can she, with a little help, corral the clutter and get everything ready for an unforgettable festival? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itsy-bitsy creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and light-hearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Fisher Boy
Book SynopsisA popular Japanese folktale adapted into graphic novel format for young readers. In this Japanese folktale, a fisher boy, Urashima Taro, saves the life of a magical turtle. As a reward, the turtle guides the fisher boy to an enchanted underwater palace, where a young princess awaits him. But when the boy must return home to his family, he is greeted with the surprise of his lifetime. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old. Other Books in This Series:The King with a Horse's Ears: An Irish Graphic FolktaleThe Magic Tapestry: A Chinese Graphic FolktaleThe Magpie's Tail: A Swedish Graphic FolktaleThe Sky Fox: A Peruvian Graphic FolktaleThe Tortoise and the Hare: A West African Graphic FolktaleTurtle and the Geese: An Indian Graphic Folktale
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Curse of Medusa
Book SynopsisLife isn't easy when you're cursed with a headful of snakes for hair. Medusa knows that better than anyone. But she didn't start out in such a state. What happened? Who's to blame? And who's the real hero? Find out in this modern, action-packed graphic retelling of a classic Greek myth, featuring text particularly appropriate for struggling and reluctant readers.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Nameless Notebook
Book SynopsisKids have been mysteriously vanishing after visiting the local library. The only clue is they all checked out a blank, black notebook. A girl is writing a letter to the mighty Librarian for help. Help is indeed needed. For an old villain has returned with a sinister plot to erase young readers from the world. Can the girl’s message reach the Librarian before the other children are lost forever? Experience dark tales from the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd PopUp Peril
Book SynopsisA worker in the Library of Doom is bored while shelving books. So the boy takes a peek at a cute pop-up book. What can be the harm? But the cover springs open. Pages start unfolding. A huge castle rises out! The paper building will keep growing till it crushes everything in its path. With help from the mighty Librarian, can the boy focus enough to shut down this pop-up peril? Experience dark tales from the Library of Doom like never before in this gripping, full-colour graphic novel.
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Walker Books Ltd A Swallow in Winter
Book SynopsisA beautifully written Christmas tale, brimming with humanity and hope, by best-loved author, Timothée de Fombelle.On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something it cannot quite name. A disenchanted driver sits alone in his yellow truck, yearning to be home. And a man walks through the snowy streets, feeling utterly alone. But when the three destinies meet, it seems their search for hope, belonging and kindness has finally ended. An atmospheric and heart-warming story, perfect for this very special time of year.Trade ReviewAtmospheric and heartwarming. -- Charlotte Eyre * Bookseller *
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National Geographic Kids Zeus the Mighty The Trials of HairyClees Book 3
Book SynopsisZeus the hamster and his god squad are back to battle for the title of champion in the third title in this series that takes readers on a rollicking romp through Greek mythology.Our story begins with a challenge: The Trials of Hairy-Clees are only for the bravest and most awesome gods of all. Who among them will become the ultimate champion?The pets of Mount Olympus Pet Center are a true team: They conquer epic quests as easily as Ares the pug scarfs down Mutt Nuggets and they vanquish enemies who are pricklier than the spines on Poseidon the pufferfish. But when a chicken named Hermes shows up one day, things take a turn, and before the team knows it, the Oracle has spoken and the mysterious Trials of Hairy-Clees begin! Who will become top god? And can Zeus learn to share the limelight to fight alongside Hermes?Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal
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Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Goatlilocks and the Three Bears
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Outskirts Press M Sika
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Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Chicken Licken
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
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Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Sinbad and the Monkeys
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Sinbad and the Monkeys is a retelling of a tale from the Arabian nights, in which the adventurous sailor must escape from an island of angry monkeys.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band white 10.
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Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion The Fisherman and the Genie
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
£999.99
Read Books Hans Andersens Fairy Tales Illustrated By Anne
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Read Books Old English Nursery Songs Pictured by Anne
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iUniverse Toasted Corn
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Ugly Duckling
Book SynopsisOne of the world''s greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. In a far-away land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival, however, takes more than good looks, and the plucky little duck plods bravely into the wilderness.Trade ReviewThis is a 3-in-1 review for the books: The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling The Ugly Duckling Summary: In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival, however, takes more than good looks, and the plucky little duck plods bravely into the wilderness. Review: If you look past the rather...terrifying outside of the 'duckling' the book itself is hilarious fun. The 'duckling' doesn't lose his sense of humor, and even manages to come out into good circumstances a few times. Unfortunately he had to endure a lot of hardship in order to realize his full potential. The re-telling of the story by Powell is both simple to understand, true to the source material and witty. The 'ducklings' siblings made smart aleck comments and the toad was just kind of 'yeah I knew it'. The Emperor's New Clothes Summary: In a faraway kingdom, there lives an Emperor who prizes fancy clothes above all else. He buys suit after suit made of the most expensive materials instead of tending to his threadbare kingdom. Then, one day, two traveling merchants offer to make the Emperor a special suit that has magical powers. The merchants, however, are not who they claim to be, and the suit has one major flaw -- no one can see it! Review: This fairy tale has always cracked me up. Its like high school except at least the guy on top realizes it and changes himself. The artwork here is very different from Duckling, its less cartoon-ish and softer, using what I think are watercolors (I was never very good at art). The Emperor's outfits are truly outlandish and you can see that what he isn't wearing currently is even worse. Peters does a good job fleshing out the story a little--offering a comparison montage of the Emperor vs. other sovereigns in the area as well as some sideline comments from the merchants. And in the end everyone gets exactly what they deserve. The Princess and the Pea Summary: As a young prince nears adulthood, the Queen tells him he must find a princess bride -- but not just any princess will do. Only a true princess will satisfy his mother. The young prince searches the entire kingdom, but returns home alone and sad. Late one stormy night, a mysterious woman knocks at the castle door. She claims to be a true princess, but the Queen has her doubts. So, she concocts a clever scheme to see if the princess is the real thing. Review: Hands down this was my favorite re-telling of all three. This is the same author as Emperor's New Clothes actually, but different illustrator. I think I liked the illustrations for this--Lamoreaux has a very expressive style. I especially liked how the Prince's eyes would bug whenever one of the 'princesses' would do something just a little bit...eccentric. It was an impressive display of stereotypes I have to say! The Queen was kind of funny actually, the look on her face when the Princess arrived and then later when the Princess passed her silly test was highly amusing. And there was of course the happy ending...until the mouse came along. Overall review: These books are a great way to introduce younger (by younger the suggested grade level is 1-3) children to alternative ways of reading. In the back of each book there was a blurb about the original creator, Hans Christian Andersen as well as paragraphs about the 're-tellers'. There was also a glossary for each--some of the words weren't words you'd ordinarily hear in a first to third grade classroom--and some discussion questions and writing prompts to get the reader thinking and creating. These are set * Poisoned Rationality Blog *These two level one readers by Stone Arch are told in graphic novel format, putting a twist on the classic fairy tales. In both cases, the illustrations are nontraditional enough to appeal to older readers. Glossaries follow, as do discussion questions and writing prompts. * Mt. Diablo Unified School District *
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