North American

Heckedy Peg
by Audrey Wood

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In this story, seven sweet children are transformed by an evil witch into specific types of food. The inherent drama of the story, combined with the haunting images the art provides, gives the picture book a timeless quality... (read more)
 
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Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons
by Ernest Drake

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From the author of the #1 bestseller "Dragonology" comes a "practical" course in dragon studies. Contained in this beautifully designed, comprehensive course book are invisibility spells to memorize, charts to write, experiments to conduct, even... (read more)
 
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Latin American

La Historia de los Colores / The Story Of Colors
by Subcomandant Marcos

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This "subversive" book is now available in paperback! When the NEA -rescinded funding for "The Story of Colors," the news hit the cover of the "New York Times "and made the book an instant bestseller. But far from being subversive, this beautifully... (read more)
 
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Asian and Pacific

The Crane Wife
by Odds Bodkin

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When Osamu, a lonely sail maker, nurses an injured crane, he never suspects this simple act of kindness will change his life forever. Full color.... (read more)
 
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Greek and Roman

D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri Daulaire

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" For any child fortunate enough to have this    generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient    legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the    pictures interpret the text literally and are full of   ... (read more)
 
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African

The Gift of the Sun: A Tale from South Africa
by Dianne Stewart

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In this witty book based on an African folk tale, Thulani prefers sitting in the sun to doing his chores. Tired of milking the cow, he trades her in for a goat. When the goat gets into the corn seed, he trades it for a sheep. Sick of shearing, he buys... (read more)
 
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World General

Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
by Jane Yolen

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These thirteen folktales have one thing in common: brainy, brawny, brave heroines--and not one damsel in distress! From Bradamante, the fierce female medieval knight, to Li Chi, the Chinese girl who slays a dreaded serpent and saves her town, these... (read more)
 
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European

Saint George and the Dragon
by Margaret Hodges

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award winner
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This special new edition of St. George and the Dragon commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Caldecott Award-winning picture book. Hodges retells an exciting segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which the Red Cross Knight slays a dreadful... (read more)
 
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Middle Eastern

The Persian Cinderella
by Shirley Climo

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In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella... (read more)
 
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  1. Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood
  2. Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons by Ernest Drake
  3. La Historia de los Colores / The Story Of Colors by Subcomandant Marcos
  4. The Return of the Dragon (Dragon of Lonely Island) by Rebecca Rupp
  5. The Elephant's Pillow: A Chinese Bedtime Story by Elin Kelsey
  6. The Crane Wife by Odds Bodkin
  7. Dragonology: Tracking and Taming Dragons by Dugald Steer
  8. The Greatest Power by Demi
  9. The Mermaid's Treasure by Not Available (na)
  10. Squids Will Be Squids by Jon Scieszka

 



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The Gift of the Crocodile: A Cinderella Story The Gift of the Crocodile: A Cinderella Story
by Judy Sierra

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In the Spice Islands, where clove and nutmeg trees grow, a girl named Damura lived long ago. Damura is a beautiful girl, as kind and lovely as the little green parrot that perches on the nutmeg tree. But Damura's stepmother and stepsister mistreat her... (read more)
 
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by Shirley Climo


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Arthurian

The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
by Howard Pyle

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Enchanting children's version of Arthurian legend. 41 illustrations.... (read more)
 
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Robin Hood

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
by Howard Pyle

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Reprint of the original edition, the finest modern version of the English outlaw's merry adventures. Includes 23 full-page illustrations.... (read more)
 
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Mythical Creatures

The Return of the Dragon (Dragon of Lonely Island)
by Rebecca Rupp

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In this long-awaited sequel to "The Dragon of Lonely Island," three adventurous children find further intrigue on a tiny Maine island where a talkative, three-headed dragon peacefully lives out its days and the power of storytelling reigns supreme.... (read more)
 
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Mythical Creatures

Dragonology: Tracking and Taming Dragons
by Dugald Steer

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Inside this deluxe guidebook and model package, readers will find the complete Tracking and Taming Dragons, in which preeminent dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake shares all you need to know to set out on the trail of dragons in the field. Plus, each pack... (read more)
 
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Asian and Pacific

The Elephant's Pillow: A Chinese Bedtime Story
by Diana Reynolds Roome

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Rich, spoiled little Sing Lo demands to see the most fabulous sight Peking has to offer — the immense Imperial Elephant. Since the old Emperor died the elephant hasn't slept a wink, and Sing Lo is sure he can cure the animal’s insomnia. He... (read more)
 
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Squids Will Be Squids
by Jon Scieszka

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Sure we'd all love to be able to go around telling stories about all the weird, scary, and just-plain-annoying people that we know. But the truth is, no one likes a gossip. Here, the irrepressible Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith have found a way around that... (read more)
 
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