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Stone Soup
by Ann Mcgovern  Publisher Comments The tale of an old woman and a clever vagabound--curious enough to believe that he can make soup from a stone. Retold for beginning readers. IRA Children's Choice; Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies....
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Saint George and the Dragon
by Margaret Hodges 
Publisher Comments 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...
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Bony-Legs (Hello Reader)
by Joanna Cole
Powells.com Staff Pick This is a captivating tale of a young girl's encounter with the wicked old witch who lives deep in the forest. A spine-tingling read that delivers just the right amount of suspense without being too scary. Bony-Legs is based upon the Russian folk tales...
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Irish Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Philip Smith Publisher Comments 8 charming tales full of the whimsy and wordplay of Irish folklore. Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type are: Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary, Conal and Donal and Taig, The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag, The Field of Boliauns, The Sprightly Tailor...
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The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest
by Ellen Datlow Publisher Comments One of the most universal myths is that of the Green Man--the spirit who stands for Nature in its most wild and untamed form. For this anthology, the editors have gathered some of today's finest writers of magical fiction to interpret the spirits of...
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The Troll with No Heart in His Body: And Other Tales of Trolls from Norway
by Lunge Larsen And Bowen About the Author 'Betsy Bowen is the author-illustrator of several books for children. Reviewers have described her distinctive woodcuts as bold, rich and handsome. The mother of three sons, she has lived with her family on the rugged north shore of Lake Superior in...
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Leo Tolstoy (Stories for Young People)
by Leo Tolstoy Publisher Comments Tolstoy may have written some of the most expansive novels in all literature, but he also created wonderful short works, too. In a spectacularly illustrated volume that captures all the atmosphere of Tolstoy's Russia, Tolstoy scholar Donna Tussing Orwin...
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Once Upon Winters Turning
by Trystan Mitchell Publisher Comments A new and exciting story about a young boy's encounters with mysterious stone circles in a Cornish village, from talented writer and illustrator Trystan Mitchell. Will delight children of all ages....
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Strega Nona (Aladdin Picture Books)
by Tomie Depaola
Publisher Comments ." . . de Paola's illustrations aptly capture the whimsey of this ancient tale . . . simple line drawings clearly reveal the agony and ecstasy of pasta power, the muted colors create just the right ambiance for a Medieval village."--"The New York Times."...
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East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon (70 Edition)
by George Webbe Dasent Publisher Comments Remarkable collection -- the only complete edition of these wonderful tales -- contains scores of classic Norwegian tales made even more attractive by 77 illustrations by famed children's artists....
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Saint George and the Dragon
by Margaret Hodges Publisher Comments Retells the segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings peace and joy to the land....
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Beowulf: A New Telling
by Robert Nye Publisher Comments He comes out of the darkness, moving in on his victims in deadly silence. When he leaves, a trail of blood is all that remains. He is a monster, Grendel, and all who know of him live in fear. Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, knows something must be done...
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Firebird
by Demi Publisher Comments In this retelling of a popular Russian folktale, Demi captures the charm and drama of this story, while her lavish, gilded illustrations vividly evoke a grand setting and daring adventures. Full color....
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Scottish Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Donald A Mackenzie Publisher Comments Colorful stories from ancient and modern Scottish sources will charm young readers with the deeds of mermaids, giants and other supernatural creatures. Includes "Battle of the Fairy Kings," "Conall and the Thunder Hag," "In the Kingdom of Seals," "The...
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Babushka Baba Yaga
by Patricia Polacco Publisher Comments Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild--to love. Full color....
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Fairy Tales from Scotland
by Barbara K Wilson Publisher Comments The magic of the stories in this book is very powerful, and in the hands of a master storyteller they have the freshness of stories told for the first time. There are traditional tales of great beauty, such as "Tam Lin" and "MacCodrum of the Seals...
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Folk Tales from Bohemia
by Adolf Wenig Synopsis This folk tale collection is one of a kind, focusing uniquely on humankind's struggle with evil in the world. Delicately ornate orange and black text and illustrations set the mood and tone for these enchanting and sinister tales. "The Devil's Gifts" and...
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Chaucer's Canterbury Tales (07 Edition)
by Marcia Williams Publisher Comments Williams retells nine favorite Canterbury tales in her witty, engaging comic-strip style. Includes "The Clerk's Tale," "The Miller's Tale," and "The Wife of Bath's Tale." Full color....
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Nordic Hero Tales from the Kalevala
by James Baldwin
Powells.com Staff Pick If you ever wondered where J. R. R. Tolkien got some of his major inspiration for The Lord Of The Rings, read the Kalevala. Even the language Elvin was based on Finnish. Then when you're in the lunchroom you can tell your friends how closely related the...
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Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale
by Macdonald And Paschkis Publisher Comments This folktale about a greedy cat with a voracious appetite is retold in this strikingly beautiful picture book. Full color....
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