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Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394730905Author Alexsandr Afanas'EvFormat PaperbackPage Count 672Imprint Pantheon BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 831g

Here is a bunch of dung-dropping, sweet-stealing, luck-jinxing villains!Four stories about young Prince Veera, who, along with his friend Suku, helps his father, the king, solve some of the problems he is having with his subjects. Trickster tales with...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781802581874Author Karin CelestineFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg LimitedDimensions(mm) 200mm * 200mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338797275Author Brandon HobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US

For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the...

Four unlikely companions -- a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster -- set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat --...

"Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat "A little, little old woman has just milked from her little cow when a little greedy cat appears! This simple and charming tale...

Meet Pippa and Pelle, two friendly little elves who live in a cosy, moss-covered home. On a sunny day they say hello to animal friends and learn about their homes -- the snail in its shell, the butterfly in the meadow, and the beetle beneath the leaves...

From the award-winning author of The Silver Road comes a new tale of contemporary Ireland and ancient myth . . .When Ben and his family have to leave Dublin and move into the remote house where his mother grew up, he's not optimistic about what lies...

Autumn has arrived! Pippa and Pelle can't wait to play with their colourful kites. The wind blows their kites high into the sky and golden leaves swirl around their heads. What other adventures will the season bring?Daniela Drescher's unique illustration...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing Cassie's older brother Byron has fallen in with the wrong crowd - it's soon clear these boys are wild, reckless and not human at all. They are tylwyth teg - Fair Folk, who tempt humans down into the dark...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142407202Author Julius LesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncSeries Puffin Modern ClassicsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068338762Author Georgina SimmonsFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint JOBA LtdPublisher JOBA LtdSeries The Chronicles of Jozzie TaylorWeight(grams)...

Chinese Myths and Legends is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love,...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy!Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into...

Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin's tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world. Two slugs travel happily together until they meet a crow who asks them where...

Delve into this beautiful treasury of stories, inspired by nature. This collection features 18 folk tales, myths and age-old stories of animals, birds and plants from all around the world - from North America to Brazil, Ireland, Morocco, Finland, Mexico,...

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- School Library JournalFrom singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping...

"This is fantasy at its best." Daily Telegraph"A tale that sparkles with frosty magic." Thomas Taylor A gorgeous, snowy adventure, set in the wilds of Siberia, full of magic and wonder, for junior readers.A world of magic is only a whisper away... Born...

A beautifully illustrated Alaska Native story of a young boy and his encounter with the fabled Fox Man, and how doing the right thing isn't always easy but important in the end.Life is hard for Chia. His village doesn't have enough food and every day...

This fun and colorful activity book is filled with games and puzzles that kids will love! The activities connect to the multicultural children's book Pan de Sal Saves the Day--a bilingual Tagalog and English children's story about overcoming adversity...

King Vikram has a devil of a dilemma! In order to gain power and wealth beyond his wildest dreams, he must deliver a corpse to the sorcerer Shaitanish. The only problem with this simple task is that this particular corpse is home to Betal-an impish...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781896580067Author Sigune HamannFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Tradewind BooksPublisher Tradewind BooksWeight(grams) 400g

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770498129Author Richard UngarFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra Books

The first man and woman are lonely. What to do? They decide to fashion children out of clay. As they are baking the little figures in their fire, they're constantly interrupted by visits from the sky-god, Nyame. As a result, some of the children are pale...

A collection of hugely entertaining stories, drawn from the rich folklore of many countries throughout Africa, and brought sparklingly to life with humour and rhyme by Ghanaian author, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, writing under the name used for his children's...

This delightful trickster tale based on characters from traditional Caribbean and West African folk-tales is brought to vivid life with vibrant illustrations. Poor Anancy and rich Mr Dry-Bone both want to marry Miss Louise, but she wants to marry the man...

Yan is a big-hearted young man determined to perform Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. But first, he must work hard on his farm and fill up his money bag for the journey. Despite the trials he faces on each unsuccessful trip to the Kaaba, Yan's helpful...

Synopsis coming soon.......AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal 1955.Book InformationISBN 9780689814747Author Marcia BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster Ltd

Inspired by an Ethiopian folk tale, Gloria's Porridge shows young children how one act can cause a chain reaction and affect other people's lives. When Cat wanted some of Gloria's porridge, he ignored her saying no and ate it all. Gloria then scares Cat...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9786069225318Author Sophie Rostopchine Comtesse de SegurFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint MediamorphosisPublisher MediamorphosisWeight(grams)...

Here, beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and Japanese, are 12 of the best Japanese folktales--shared with generation after generation of Japanese children. These charming tales engage your imagination as you're carried on turtle-back...

Welcome to an enchanting world of elves, fairies and woodland creatures. Lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in the old tree, amongst the berries, in the toadstool, or under the leaves.This is a vibrant board book by bestselling international...

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming...

Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw.Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847710468Author Meinir Wyn EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 184mm * 184mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946270115Author Idries ShahFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Hoopoe BooksPublisher Hoopoe BooksSeries Teaching StoriesWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781773238845Author Sara Cone BryantFormat PaperbackPage Count 22Imprint Must Have BooksPublisher Must Have BooksWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

My Stars: Taurus is a perfect gift for children born between 20th April and 20th May. Children will learn all about their star sign, including: Science: Children will discover their constellation in the night sky and a die-cut finger trail to trace.Myth:...

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Book of the Year Award****Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015 Gold Medal**This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Vietnamese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing...