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Tales from the Odyssey, Part Two by Mary Pope Osborne Publisher Comments After twenty years of fighting monsters, angering gods and goddesses, and surviving against the odds, Odysseus is more desperate than ever to return to his family. But first he will have to explore yet another strange land. And when he finally does ... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $2.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Empty Pot by Demi Publisher Comments An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists."... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald Mcdermott Publisher Comments Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel Publisher Comments Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo! Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of... (read more) List Price $6.95 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Beat the Story-Drum, Pum-Pum by Ashley Bryan Publisher Comments Here are five Nigerian folktales, retold in language as rhythmic as the beat of the story-drum, and illustrated with vibrant, evocative woodcuts.... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris Publisher Comments This Courage Classic is reformatted into a smaller trim size and a lower price sure to make them necessities in any library. Beautiful, rich, and vibrant illustrations accompany these classic tales and make them treasures for all to read. Don Dailys... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Monkey: A Trickster Tale from India by Gerald Mcdermott Publisher Comments Monkey is hungry for the delicious mangoes on the island in the river, but he can't swim! How will he get there? Crocodile offers to carry Monkey across the water on his back, so Monkey hops aboard. Trouble is, Crocodile is hungry, too—for... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Bunyans by Audrey Wood Publisher Comments Meet the Bunyan family--Paul, his giant wife Carrie, and their two king-sized children Little Jean and Teeny. As they frolic through early America, their footprints and adventures carve out infamous sites from the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls to... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $1.00 Sale - Hardcover
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Men and Gods: Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks (New York Review Books Classics) by Rex Warner Staff Pick Did I say Greek myths were in? When were they ever out? This collection will rock your socks — with outstanding illustrations, to boot. Even the most experienced Greek god or goddess will pore over Men and Gods with abundant enthusiasm.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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A Practical Guide to Vampires (Practical Guide To...) by Lisa Trumbauer Publisher Comments Sink your teeth into today's hottest fantasy topic with the next book in the New York Times best-selling series... How old is a vampire fledgling? Why do vampires avoid mirrors? What's the best way to slip into a vampire's home? New York Times best... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Leprechaun's Gold by Edwards Publisher Comments In this classic Irish legend, two harpists -- merry-hearted Old Pat and ill-spirited Young Tom -- set off for a contest to name the finest harpist in all of Ireland. When Young Tom realizes that Old Pat is truly the better... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Pecos Bill by Steven Kellogg Publisher Comments "The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text."--School Library Journal. "A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Thousand Nights and One Night by David Walser Publisher Comments This stunningly illustrated selection of tales from the classic Arabian Nights features silhouette and color art by noted children's book illustrator Jan Pienkowski. Retold by David Walser, these interpretations charm the contemporary reader with ... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories by Kay Lyons Publisher Comments Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated legends in this book will give children in other countries an insight into both the traditional culture and the environment of Malaysia. The country's rich tropical scenery provides the... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Adventures of the Greek Heroes by Mollie Mclean Publisher Comments Stories of Hercules, Perseus, the Argonauts and many other Greek heroes are told in this book.... (read more) List Price $6.95 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Chinese Fairy Book by Richard Wilhelm Publisher Comments These 73 fairy tales from ancient China have a distinctive Far Eastern glow about them. Some, like "The Lady of the Moon," are exquisitely poetic. Others, such as "The Kindly Magician," are filled with black magic. All will appeal to young and... (read more) List Price $10.95 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Furry-Legged Teapot by Tim Myers Publisher Comments Yoshi the tanuki--a Japanese raccoon-dog--learns how to magically transform himself into anything, even a teapot. But what happens when he can't change back? This is the tale of the teapot-tanuki's adventures, from the day he leaves his family to the day... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $3.95 Sale - Hardcover
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The Boy from the Dragon Palace: A Folktale from Japan by Margaret Read Macdonald Publisher Comments A poor flower seller does not understand the concepts of generosity or thankfulness and soon loses all his easily-gained wealth.... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.50 Sale - Hardcover
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Arabian Nights Illustrated: Art of Dulac, Folkard, Parrish and Others by Jeff A. Menges Publisher Comments This original collection features works inspired by traditional tales of Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba, and other exotic characters. Spanning artwork from the 1860s to the 1920s, it includes more than 185 color and black-and-white... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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