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1541) Red Riding Hood
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One morning, young Ruby sets out to visit her grandma's house. She wears a Red Riding Hood to protect her from the forest's evil creatures. But will it? A hungry, old wolf has some evil plans of his own.
1542) Tales of Honor
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These traditional folk tales, myths and legends from around the world have been expertly retold for the young reader. Each story presents men or women as strong role models and heroes. These intriguing tales celebrate bravery, devotion, intelligence, and perseverance.
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Cuando Mizzi Mozzi y sus amigos llegan emocionados al zoológico, descubren que los animales fueron misteriosamente reemplazados por extraños robots. Pronto se enteran que todo es obra de un malvado extraterrestre llamado Nippa-Snippa Krabiton, quien planea atraparlos y convertirlos en robots también. Con la ayuda de los verdaderos animales escondidos, los amigos vivirán una emocionante aventura llena de acción para tratar de detener los siniestros...
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Dooshima is a beautiful butterfly loved by all in the Butterfly Colony for her beauty and kindheartedness. Something terrible happens when Wandoo a jealous moth, invites Dooshima to a flying contest. Now Dooshima must do all she can to ensure that Wandoo never tells her secret to anyone else. This story comes with lessons that teach children about contentment and the dangers of keeping secrets from their parents.
This is from the collection series,...
1546) Rumpelstiltskin
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To repay her father's debts, Mirabelle promises the King that she'll spin his straw into gold. An evil troll agrees to help her for a price. Now, Mirabelle must repay an even greater debt, unless she can guess the terrible creature's name.
1547) Ameera's Song
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Ameera and her two sisters, Neena and Kumari, are princesses who have everything they could ever want. The only thing missing is a connection with their mother, who died when they were very young.
In an effort to learn more about their mother, the princesses set off in search of their grandmother, whom they have not seen since they were babies. With the help of some animal friends along the way, Ameera and her sisters come across an old woman in the...
1548) Hansel and Gretel
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When their parents leave them in the forest, Hansel and Gretel must find their way home. During their journey, they discover something better, a house made of sugary sweets! Too bad it's owned by an evil, and hungry, old witch.
1549) Greek Myths
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This introduction to Greek mythology makes Hercules, King Midas, Perseus and Medusa understandable to children.
Jim Weiss' fascinating retellings retain the action and adventure of the originals, while emphasizing character over violence.
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Being best friends with a unicorn is truly incredible, as 10-year-old Phoebe Howell knows from experience. But what would it be like to actually trade places with a magical unicorn for a day? As it turns out, it's much harder than it looks! Phoebe's botched muffin spell turns the sky plaid. And things aren't any easier for Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, who has no idea how to hold a pencil. The friends also meet a three-eyed flying creature named Glorpie...
1551) The ugly duckling
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An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
1552) Fairly fairy tales
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Offers a different look at some classic stories, as a parent and child read before bedtime.
1554) Thumbelina
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After seeking the help of a strange old woman, Gerta is amazed to see a tiny girl emerge from the blooming petals of a magical flower! Gerta has always wanted a child of her own, so she adopts the tiny maiden and names her Thumbelina. While Gerta sleeps, a strange creature creeps forth from the darkness and steals Thumbelina into the night. Lost and alone in a forest, Thumbelina must seek the aid of the forest creatures if she is to ever see Gerta...
1555) Valerie a týden divů
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A girl on the verge of womanhood finds herself in a sensual fantasyland of vampires, witchcraft, and other threats in this eerie and mystical movie daydream. Serves up an endlessly looping, nonlinear fairy tale, set in a quasi-medieval landscape. Ravishingly shot, enchantingly scored, and spilling over with surreal fancies.
1558) The Ugly Duckling
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In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival,...
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Twenty-two fairy tales for adults by a German writer (1877-1962). In A Man by the Name of Ziegler, the protagonist can talk to animals and finds them just as wicked as humans, Augustus is on a man who loses a fortune but gains happiness, and A Dream of the Gods contrasts the hopes and the reality of World War I. By the author of Steppenwolf.
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"Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story... Finally rid of the Claw of the Sea, Shirayuki and company return to Clarines—just in time for Palace Exhibition Day, the one day the palace is open to the public. But as Zen, bedecked in fancy garb, performs his...
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