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Children's Folk Tales
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Tatterhood and Other Tales: Stories of Magic and Adventure by Ethel Johnston Phelps and Pamela Baldwin Ford Publisher Comments These 25 traditional tales come from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. All the central characters are spirited females — decisive heroes of extraordinary courage, wit, and achievement who set out to determine their own fate. Some of their... (read more) List Price $10.95 Your price: $7.00 Used - Trade Paper 
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Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Tales from Around the World by Howard A Norman Publisher Comments For centuries birds and their magnificent ability to fly have inspired tales of mischief, mystery, and enchantment. In a collection that is as beautiful as it is timeless, award-winning author Howard Norman and Caldecott medalists Leo and Diane Dillon... (read more) List Price $22.00 Your price: $5.50 Used - Hardcover
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Family Treasury of Myths from Around the World by Viviane Koening Synopsis This vibrantly illustrated family treasury presents ten enchanting stories from around the globe, all perfect for reading aloud. Their sources range from Japan and Senegal to India and Italy. Full color.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of World Mythology by Sheila Keenan Synopsis This vibrantly written and lushly illustrated encyclopedia guides readers to explore all the major mythic centers of the world, from Rome, Greece, Egypt and other areas of the ancient world. Full-color illustrations.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Myths and Legends (Red Hot Reads) by Anthony Horowitz Publisher Comments This collection contains 35 ancient myths and legends, including lesser-known tales from Polynesia, the Americas, the Far East, Europe, and Africa, as well as the greatest stories from Greece. Illustrations.... (read more) List Price $6.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Trick of the Tale: A Collection of Trickster Tales by John Matthews Publisher Comments Celebrate the slyest trickster tales from around the world in a lavish volume that gives a well-loved story tradition its rightful due. Enter (carefully) the world of the tricksters, those wily creatures who lie their way out of trouble, cheat when they... (read more) List Price $18.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Tales of Mystery and Magic W/CD by Hugh Lupton Synopsis A bewitching world of mystery and magic awaits you! Meet singing elves with magical feet; skeletons that move of their own accord; and a heroic blackbird who outwits a powerful king. Master storyteller Hugh Lupton is at his exceptional best as he shares... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.50 Sale - Hardcover
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Tales from Ancient Worlds by Bee Willey Publisher Comments A beautifully illustrated anthology of myths from six ancient worlds—Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Vikings, Indian Myths, and African Myths Dramatic traditional stories are retold in a spare, lyrical style, but retain the strength and flavor of... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Rocky Mountain Snow Ghosts by Patti Hirst Publisher Comments SKI / ANIMALS / ROCKY MOUNTAINS. A beautifully illustrated children's story tells the origin of skis. Thrill with the little snow ghost Blizzard as he meets with Mother Grizzly, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. Eagle. With their help, Grandfather Olaf rescues the lost... (read more) List Price $16.25 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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Nursery Tales Around the World by Judy Sierra Publisher Comments An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as "Runaway Cookies," "Slowpokes and Speedsters," and "Chain Tales," and brillantly illustrated with full-color borders.... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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Mini Stories from Around the World by Heather Amery Publisher Comments -- In Stories From Around the World, there are traditional stories from all around the world about brave heroes and heroines, wonderful magic, strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began<P>-- The Greek Myths are wonderful stories... (read more) List Price $7.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Barefoot Book of Pirates and Audio CD by Richard Walker Synopsis This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Horses of Myth by Gerald Hausman Publisher Comments The authors introduce the brave Arabian, the hardy American mustang, a magic humpbacked horse from Russia, a ghost-chasing horse from Tahiti, and the heroic Karabair of ancient Armenia in this handsome picture book that pays homage to the horse. Full... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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Mightier Than the Sword: World Folktales for Strong Boys by Jane Yolen Publisher Comments From China to Burma, Afghanistan to America, this collection of fourteen familiar and little-known stories tells the tales of sons, brothers, kings, and trolls--men and boys united by a common heroism that comes from strength of character, wisdom, and... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Goddesses, Heroes, and Shamans: The Young People's Guide to World Mythology by Cynthia Oneill Publisher Comments The great myths and legends of the ancient world continue to capture the imaginations of children. With this unique wide-ranging reference, they will learn why myths developed and explore the common themes that are echoed across cultural and geographic... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Battles and Quests (Legends) by Anthony Horowitz Publisher Comments King Arthur would have been just another king if he was content to just sit at home. And Rome would never have been founded if Remus had won the famous battle instead of his brother. From the epic defeat of the Minotaur to the fierce legends of the Inca,... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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A Ring of Tricksters: Animal Tales from America, the West Indies, and Africa by Virginia Hamilton Publisher Comments Meet America's Bruh Fox, the West Indies' Anansi spider, Africa's Cunnie Rabbit, and many more fantastic animals in witty tales from three rich traditions of storytelling. Following the migration of stories via the slave trade during the Plantation Era... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Book of Pirates by Michael Hague Publisher Comments Talk about style! Ashley and I were invited to a cool costume party at the house of a famous mystery writer, Fiona O'Leary. We couldn't wait to hit the ballroom for the big 1920s dance contest. The whole flap started when Fiona's adored cat disappeared... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $2.95 Used - Hardcover
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Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve by Caitlin Matthews Publisher Comments Drawn from countries and cultures all around the world, these wonderful wintry stories express the magnificence of the season. From a group of courageous Russian animals to a legend about a bag of warmth that can keep winter away forever, these cozy... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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A Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Hilda Offen Publisher Comments This new collection for young children includes classic fairy stories, like Cinderella and Snow White, and old favorites, such as The Three Little Pigs. There are tales by some of the best-known storytellers writing today, including Alison Uttley's Tim... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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