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Tatterhood and Other Tales: Stories of Magic and Adventure
by Ethel J Phelps  Publisher Comments All the central characters in these folk tales are spirited females-decisive heroines of extraordinary courage, wit, and achievement who set out to determine their own fate. Some of their stories are comic, some adventurous, some eerie, and some magical....
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The Hungry Clothes and Other Jewish Folktales (Folktales of the World)
by Peninnah Schram Publisher Comments The stories we hear in childhood—usually from parents and grandparents, teachers and caregivers—teach us the values, faith, culture, and traditions of those we love most. They nourish our sense of wonder and curiosity about the world. That...
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Sale: $7.98 Hardcover List Price $21.00
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Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls
by Jane Yolen 
Publisher Comments 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...
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Used: $2.58 Hardcover List Price $16.00
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The Biggest Soap
by Carole Lex Schaefer Publisher Comments It's laundry day on a South Pacific island, and Kessy is proud that Mama has chosen him to go to the store to buy the biggest soap. But he'll have to hurry if he wants to get back in time for the storytelling that accompanies the washing. This playful...
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Tales Alive!: Ten Multicultural Folktales with Activities (Williamson Tales Alive Books)
by Susan Milord Synopsis Each tale is followed by different activities related to the story, including recipes, counting or writing activities, and crafts....
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The Three Witches
by Hurston And Ringgold Publisher Comments A team of literary and artistic visionaries adapt for children this tale about three bad witches, two brave children and their grandma, three feisty hound dogs, and one clever snake. Full color....
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Grandfather Tales: American-English Folk Tales
by Richard Chase Publisher Comments The only people who can tell these stories better than Richard Chase are the folks in North Carolina and Virginia who told them to him. These stories have been handed down for generations and have been enjoyed by grownups and children alike....
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The King's Highway
by Howard Fulmer Publisher Comments When the king announces that whoever travels his highway the best will be the next king, a young shepherd boy learns that he does not have to be of noble blood to perform noble acts and possess noble virtues....
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Stories To Solve
by George Shannon Publisher Comments How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed...
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Good as Gold
by Barbara Baumgartner Publisher Comments Stories of values from around the world teach us to distinguish between good and evil and to recognize what is truly valuable Gold, the ultimate symbol of wealth and worth, has inspired many of the world's favorite tales. More than just a precious metal,...
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The Golden Dreydl
by Ellen Kushner and Ilene Winn-Lederer Publisher Comments Sara finds Chanukah celebrations boring. When her Tante Miriam arrives and gives her a Golden Dreydl, everything changes. The dreydl, an enchanted princess in disguise, takes Sara on a journey to a magical world. When the princess is taken by the...
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The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha
by Uma Krishnaswami Publisher Comments A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes impulsive, but always generous, elephant-headed Ganesha....
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The Perfect Knight
by Catherine Gousseff Publisher Comments What do the exploits of a wise old philosopher, a brave young knight, and a musician prince have in common? Each of these three charming parables offers young readers a distinctive point of view and a valuable message about life. With whimsical color...
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Rich Man and the Shoemaker, the Hc
by Bernadette Watts Publisher Comments Is it better to be poor and happy or rich and careworn? In this charming fable by La Fontaine, adapted by Bernadette Watts, a cheerful shoemaker finds his own answer to this question when his wealthy neighbor tempts him with unimaginable riches....
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What If Elephants Wore Hula Skirts at the Honolulu Zoo
by Joy S Au Publisher Comments Presents the young reader with a series of silly situations and outrageous circumstances for familiar zoo animals....
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Mother and Daughter Tales (Abbeville Anthology)
by Josephine Evetts-Secker and Helen Cann Publisher Comments A lavishly illustrated anthology of 12 traditional stories from all over the world, this captivating new book focuses on girls whose mothers teach them to face life with a marvelous spirit of adventure. Familiar stories like Demeter and Persephone are...
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How the Tiny People Grew Tall
by Nancy C Wood Publisher Comments Inspired by the indigenous creation myths, Nancy Wood's fanciful tale is brought to life with rich, humorous paintings by Rebecca Walsh. A long time ago, when everything was new, the Tiny People lived in the Center of the Earth. It was hot and crowded...
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Diogenes' Lantern
by Francoise Kerisel Publisher Comments What do the exploits of a wise old philosopher, a brave young knight, and a musician prince have in common? Each of these three charming parables offers young readers a distinctive point of view and a valuable message about life. With whimsical color...
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Crocodile! Crocodile!: Stories Told Around the World
by Barbara Baumgartner Publisher Comments Engaging characters are brought to life in cheery cut-paper illustrations. This international collection of folk tales bring together six of Barbara Baumgartner's most successful performances on one volume. For the first time ever, this well-loved...
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Butterflies Under Our Hats
by San Eisenberg Sasso Publisher Comments From bestselling children's author Sasso comes an unforgettable story of losing--and finding--hope in this charming, original tale inspired by a Jewish folktale....
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