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2) Him Standing
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
When Lucas Smoke learns the Ojibway art of carving from his grandfather, he proves to be a natural. He can literally make people come to life in wood. Then, Lucas's growing reputation attracts a mysterious stranger, who offers him a large advance to carve a spirit mask.
This mask is to represent the master, but Lucas must find its face in his dreams. As his dreams become more and more disturbing, he feels himself changing. And the mask takes control...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"In this version of the classic tale, Stone soup, three witches are looking for a tasty treat on Halloween morning and they find only a small bone in their cupboard. So they decide to go from door to door in their village to find just the right ingredients for their bone soup"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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A celebration of all things unicorn! Rare and majestic, unicorns are powerful, graceful, and mysterious. The Magic of Unicorns is a beautifully illustrated celebration of these peaceful mythological creatures. Part field guide, part folklore, this charming book includes traditional tales of unicorns helping lost princesses, dazzling images of unicorns from around the world, and lots of information about what they eat, where they live, and which magical...
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A collection of 11 best-loved Grimm fairy tales featuring animal characters, including The Bremen Town Musicians, The Hedge King, The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, The Hare and the Hedgehog, and more, translated by Guardian Children's Fiction Prize winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and wonderfully illustrated by Susan Varley, and bound together in a lavish hardback treasury.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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This beautifully-illustrated hardcover picture book encourages young children to be kind like their beloved Disney Princesses! A moment of kindness is all it takes--for an adventure, a friendship, and a happy ending--and no one knows that better than the Disney Princesses! In this beautifully-illustrated hardcover storybook, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Moana, and more fan-favorite Disney Princesses will encourage and inspire children ages 3 to 7 to...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas"--
10) The atlas of Christmas: the merriest, tastiest, quirkiest holiday traditions from around the world
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Discover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends. Do you know that in Guatemala there's a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this definitive reference, you'll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. You'll...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world! The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won't have heard of!). Discover superstitions old and new from China to Chile, the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
An irresistible rhythm tugs at Moni's heart as she dances down the path to la casa de Abuela. But Moni's corazón skips a beat when she spies a strange set of ears - setting her own orejas on alert. Lobo must be near! In this modern interpretation of a classic fairytale, readers tango along with Moni as she sways to the music that follows her through the woods. In a clearing, Moni stumbles upon Lobo . . . playing a bandoneón? Moni can't help from...
14) Magical worlds
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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From Moana's island of Motunui to Cinderella's castle and beyond, explore the worlds of your favorite Disney Princesses in this beautifully illustrated, fun-filled storybook! Step into the Disney Princesses' most magical, memorable places and discover surprises and colorful details on every page. Featuring charming scenes from twelve different worlds, this is the perfect book for every Princess fan! And w ith numerous speech bubbles and words labeled...
Author
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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An adorable Disney Princess holiday picture book inspired by the classic carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Inspired by the famous song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a new holiday tradition is here: the twelve days of princess! Countdown to Christmas with Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Snow White, and Ariel. Each day brings a new magical gift, like two glass slippers or seven singing dwarfs, from one of your favorite Disney...
18) Red Riding Hood
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty--so pretty as never was seen. The good woman, her mother, made the child a little hood of scarlet flannel. Wherever she went she wore it; and the folks called her "Little Red Riding Hood." Told with Beatrix Potter's trademark forthright narration and wry observations, this unique take on the popular tale is sure to become as popular as her original stories. Award-winning illustrator Helen...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Dive into the depths and discover the mysteries of the world of water in this beautiful book for young readers. From myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths children will love exploring the amazing world of water in this beautifully illustrated book for young readers. Dive between the pages of Underwater World, into the ocean depths to discover sunken lands. Sail in and out of legends laden with weird...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
日本語
Description
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 rides, brought to the underwater palace of the dragon princess, and discover a temple with a "tea kettle" that is really a cunning badger in disguise. These stories are all richly illustrated, with 98...
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