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by Lulu Delacre  Publisher Comments Delacre presents a collection of stories within the story of a family celebration where the guests relate their memories of growing up in various Latin American countries. Also contains recipes. B&W linocuts.... (read more)  List Price $15.95 Your price $9.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies 
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by Nicola Baxter Publisher Comments Travel around the world with this delightful new children's book. Traditional stories and legends are retold and beautifully illustrated from all corners of the world. Jacket price 9.99.... (read more) Your price $2.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Mary Casanova Publisher Comments Hai Li Bu is a good hunter, but not even he can find enough food for his village when the drought comes. The people grow thin and weak, the children rarely laugh -- but worst of all, they begin to argue and stop listening to one another. Out on a hunt... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price $2.98 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Helen East Synopsis Trees are symbols of life itself. We cut them down at our peril. Here is a leafy anthology of 12 traditional tales from all over the earth's surface, from Native North America to New Guinea and from Wales to Nepal. They include tales of magic, bravery... (read more) List Price $10.95 Your price $3.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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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 $5.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Robert D San Souci Publisher Comments The creators of the acclaimed "Cinderella Skeleton" spice up the tale of Tom Thumb, set in the Louisiana bayou. Includes a glossary of Cajun words and a note on the story's origin. Full color.... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price $7.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Suzan Nadimi Publisher Comments When the talking parrot of a wealthy merchant asks the man to deliver a message to his brothers who live in the jungles of India, the merchant is quite surprised by their answer, in a retelling of a tale from the thirteenth-century Persian poet Rumi.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price $9.00 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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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 $5.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Mary Quattlebaum Publisher Comments Witty, expressive illustrations aglow with color bring to life a Colonial American tale that sizzles and snaps with humor and folk wisdom. Full color.... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price $7.50 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Katerina Barclay Publisher Comments The Hand of Zeus, written by Aegea and Katerina Barclay, tells the story of the creation of Greece. In it, the authors weave a compelling tale of Zeus' generosity, his betrayal, and the ultimate act that led to the creation of Greece and her many islands.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price $5.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Marianne Johnston Publisher Comments Of all the American legends represented in this series, Paul Bunyan is perhaps the best-known, and the least likely to have existed. Born out of tales told in logging camps, this legendary giant was said to have roamed America with his giant blue ox... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price $3.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Sheila Keenan Publisher Comments This comprehensice look at mythology describes central mythical figures, summarize their stories, and highlights the ceremonies, festivals, and customs associated with each figure. Each of the fifteen chapters covers a seperate area of the world... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price $8.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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by Hudson Talbott Publisher Comments In the golden days of Camelot, no celebrated warrior could match the fighting skill and brilliance of Lancelot. Orphaned as an infant and raised by a powerful enchantress, the youth's extraordinary instinct in battle shines bright from his earliest years... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price $5.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Demi Publisher Comments One day a young girl named Feng Huang finds a phoenix feather that has fallen from the sky. When she tries to draw the magical bird and share her inspiration, no one is able to tell what it is. Luckily for Feng Huang, the Queen Phoenix sees her troubles... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price $13.50 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Brendan January Publisher Comments "Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeus as he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannical father in ancient Greece. Meet Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun who shut herself in a cave, leaving the whole... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price $9.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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by Margaret Hodges Publisher Comments In this collection of three Arthurian tales, Merlin the magician watches over young Arthur as he rises to become king of England. But enemies threaten Arthur. Will the good king triumph over the dark forces in his path and bring peace and justice to the... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price $8.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Mary Pope Osborne Publisher Comments In the 1840s, there was a real vounteer firefighter named Mose Humphreys whose bravery was reknown throughout New York City. Plays about him began being performed on Broadway in 1848 and over the years his strength and heroics took on larger-than-life... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price $3.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Verna Aardema Publisher Comments The opening pages of the book set the scene as the expectant onlookers gather before the drawn curtain. Then, as the play begins, the perspective shifts and reader becomes the real audience to this unique performance.... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price $4.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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by Tololwa Mollel Publisher Comments This humorous traditional tale from the Igbo people of Nigeria features the trickster tortoise, Mbeku, and shows how the tortoise got his rough, checkered shell as a result of Mbeku's greediness and cunning.... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price $8.50 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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by Cherry Gilchrist Publisher Comments The holiday season is a time for sharing stories, decorating homes, and giving gifts to the people you love. Here we have gathered together some of our favorite picture books and anthologies -- all of which make wonderful holiday gifts!... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price $3.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
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