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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted...

An inventive and suspenseful fantasy by superstar author Angie Thomas, and the highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller.All of Nic's dreams have come true at last. After years of living in hiding as a Remarkable in an...

In this world tale from Australia, Koala and red kangaroo are desperate to find water. Red Kangaroo has an idea to dig a hole until he find some, but Koala won't help ... This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book ...

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,...

Osebo the leopard has a fine drum, a huge drum, a "magnificent" drum. All the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't let anyone else have it, not even Nyame, the Sky-God. So, Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try -...

A mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story.A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the...

A bright, vibrant picture book retelling of a traditional Aboriginal fire myth from Northern Australia. "I'm boss for Fire," growls rough, tough Crocodile Man, and he keeps the rest of the world cold and dark - until one day clever Bird Woman sees her...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735845121Author Alan DrummondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

From the bestselling, Batchelder Award-winning author and translator of Temple Alley Summer and The House of the Lost on the Cape comes the fantastic adventure that first inspired Hayao Miyazaki's beloved film, Spirited Away.A mountain town that's not on...

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 9781580138512Author Linda LoweryFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Kar-Ben Copies LtdPublisher Kar-Ben Copies Ltd

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

In this world tale from Mexico, a cheeky rabbit tries to outwit a crab, but the crab proves she is better at being crafty. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills,...

My Stars: Leo is a perfect gift for children born between 23rd July and 22nd August. 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:...

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

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781961493827Author K J KaschulaFormat PaperbackPage Count 310Imprint Brave Healer ProductionsPublisher Brave Healer ProductionsSeries Brave KidsWeight(grams)...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781391082Author Eleanor FarjeonFormat HardbackPage Count 324Imprint Benediction ClassicsPublisher Benediction ClassicsWeight(grams) 646gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Synopsis coming soon.......Book InformationISBN 9780689714993Author Paul GobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster Ltd

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946270382Author Pal0asha BazgerFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Hoopoe BooksPublisher Hoopoe Books

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486405537Author Hugh Vernon-JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Series Children'S Thrift...

Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the dazzling debut from New York Times bestselling author Kiyash Monsef. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and A.F. Steadman.Once was, once...

This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780525420682Author Ying Chang CompestineFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint E P...

Retells the Cheyenne legend in which a girl and her seven chosen brothers become the Big Dipper.Book InformationISBN 9780689717307Author Paul GobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster

Lion Classic Christmas Stories is a delightful collection of Children's traditional Nativity and Christmas-time stories from around the world. Beautifully presented, this colourful hardback brings together the Bible story with charming tales inspired...

In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband. Available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of...

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)...

Hamish and Mirren live in a quiet farmhouse by a beautiful loch in Scotland. Quiet, that is, except for the talking sea urchin, singing sand, hungry fairies, sad bogle and grumpy witch! This delightful collection of stories is a true Scottish children's...

The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio.A much-loved folk tale...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068585708Author Abdul Qader IsmailFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Abdul Qader IsmailPublisher Abdul Qader Ismail

Elin's family have an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath she...

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

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...

Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

"Nothing short of a triumph." Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekFrom the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.It's not easy being...

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...

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...