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After arriving for a visit, Little Red Riding Hood discovers her beloved grandmother looks oddly like the sly wolf she met along the way!<BR>

"The Little Lame Prince and his Travelling Cloak" (often published under its shorter title "The Little Lame Prince") is a story for children first published in 1875. In the story, a young prince whose legs are paralysed due to a childhood trauma is given a magical travelling cloak by his fairy godmother; he uses this cloak to go on various adventures and develops great wisdom and empathy in the process.

Kaeri is eager to leave home and wishes he was rich. When he steps out his door one day to collect firewood, he meets a Raven with a tempting offer: to make all Kaeri's dreams come true. Kaeri leaves home without looking back and follows the Raven through forests, fields, thoroughfares, and the Northern Mountains. But will the Raven stay true to his word for Kaeri to become rich? Or will Kaeri learn a more valuable lesson: of where true riches are found? This enchanting tale, with stylistic illustrations, will delight readers as they follow Kaeri on this journey across old Japan.

How can you tell if a girl is a princess? Is it the way she looks? Is it the way she talks? In the classic story of The Princess and the Pea, a girl claiming to be a princess comes to the castle door one night. The prince has been looking far and wide for a princess to marry. Could she be the one? Forever Fairy Tales are delightful retellings of familiar fairy tales for new audiences.

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How can you tell if a girl is a princess? Is it the way she looks? Is it the way she talks? In the classic story of The Princess and the Pea, a girl claiming to be a princess comes to the castle door one night. The prince has been looking far and wide for a princess to marry. Could she be the one? Forever Fairy Tales are delightful retellings of familiar fairy tales for new audiences.

Why do cats chase mice? And why do cats wash their faces with their paws? This Japanese retelling of the ancient folktale of the twelve zodiac signs explains why!Filled with vibrant watercolor illustrations, this book follows the animals as they compete in a race that will determine the order of the twelve zodiac signs. Young readers will delight in guessing the outcome, and even learn the names of the animals in Japanese.Included at the end is a glossary of 13 animal names in Japanese written both in English and Japanese hiragana, with an easy pronunciation guide.

(Bilingual English-Turkish edition) Wanting badly to have a son, the Queen of Hich-Hich consults Arif the Wise Man on the matter. But because she fails to follow his precise instructions, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she calls Neem. That Neem is able to make himself complete by an act of cleverness, negotiation and compromise teaches children much more than the expected, usual lesson of bravery. This enchanting tale, complete with fairies and a fire-breathing dragon, is marvelously and magically illustrated by Midori Mori and Robert Revels. Neem the Half-Boy is one of an illustrated series of Sufi teaching stories from the Middle East and Central Asia that were collected and adapted for children by Idries Shah, and that have captivated hearts and minds for more than a thousand years. The stories are designed to help children learn to examine their assumptions and to think for themselves.(¿ngilizce-Türkçe ¿ki Dilli Bask¿) Hiçhiçistan Kraliçesi, Bilge Adam Arif'in kendisine verdi¿i kesin talimatlar¿ yerine getirmedi¿i için yar¿m bir o¿lan do¿urur. Bunun nas¿l oldu¿u ve yar¿m o¿lan Prens Nini'nin nas¿l tam hâle geldi¿i, Orta Asya ve Orta Do¿u'da bin y¿ldan fazla bir süredir dilden dile anlat¿lan bir hikâye.Bu hikâye, otuz y¿l¿ äk¿n bir süredir bölgedeki sözlü ve yaz¿l¿ kaynaklardan geleneksel hikâyeler toplayan Afgan yazar ve e¿itimci ¿dris ¿ah taraf¿ndan çocuklara sunuluyor.

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After accidentally being seen by a human, an Icelandic Christmas troll must rely on a young shepherd boy to keep his presence in the village a secret. The troll makes a gift as a bribe for the little boy's silence but is surprised at the child's happiness. The troll soon learns that giving joy to someone else can be one of the greatest gift you can receive. He shares this secret with his twelve troll brothers and one by one, they each find the meaning of Christmas spirit. Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, something that starts as a selfish act, when wrapped up in Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful.A modernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lads folk tale.FULLY ILLUSTRATED

From the pen of Mei Zihan, a professor of ancient Chinese history, Fantastic Folk and Fairy Tales of Ethnic Chinese Peoples brings to life the rich traditions, myths, and legends of China's diverse cultures.Growing up, Mei rarely heard stories of his heritage, and he wanted to change that for children everywhere. These tales teach courage, kindness, wisdom, and respect, and introduce readers to the foods, clothing, architecture, heroes, and villains of China's multi-ethnic peoples.Each story is beautifully illustrated, making the ancient legends of the Han, Yao, Dong, and other ethnic groups vivid, magical, and unforgettable. With over 100 engaging stories, children will travel through China's history, encounter magical creatures, brave heroes, clever princesses, and learn lessons of courage and morality - all while enjoying the wonder of timeless storytelling.Comparable to the Brothers Grimm, this series preserves Chinese heritage in a way that is fun, educational, and inspiring for children around the world.This is book four in the series.

The Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River is an ancient Chinese poem created by Cao Zhi, a writer living in the state of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period (c. 220-280 CE). In his tale, Cao Zhi is returning from the capital to his own land when he stops at the Luo River for a rest, where he sees a vision of the goddess so powerful that he instantly falls in love with her. Cao sees a nymph of peerless beauty “as elegant as a startled swan and supple as a swimming dragon”. Though he’s swept away by her ethereal beauty, it’s a love that isn’t meant to be. With its high production values and amazingly-detailed-multi-page foldout spreads, this is a special book that will entice art lovers of all ages.

Taken from sources that draw on ancient traditions, these tales from the Celtic lands of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man, have been handed down for centuries by word of mouth. Now retold for a modern readership, with an introduction by folklorist Neil Philip, they will appeal to children of all ages. Read how the lazy giant Tom defeated the giant Blunderbuss and his two dogs Catchem and Tearem; and how King Oisin left the land of youth to return to Ireland only to find himself suddenly 300 years old. At the heart of many of the stories are the mischievous little people (fairies) who create havoc and merriment wherever they go. Enchanting pictures by one of the best children’s book illustrators bring the stories vividly to life, making this is a wonderful gift book for any child.

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