Children's Traditional Stories And Fairytales Books

"If you love Greek mythology and young adult books, this series is a perfect choice!" - Jess at Such A Novel Idea"What a powerful whirlwind end to this section of the series! . . . . There's so much heartbreak in this book. So much emotion. A great...

You know that when Uncle Wiggily Longears, the old rabbit gentleman, started out to seek his fortune, he had to travel many weary miles -- but before he could get too weary, he ran smack-dab into more surprising adventures than a farmer's boy has holes...

At the edge of the old briar-patch sits Peter Rabbit -- staring into the sky, his head tipped so far back it makes his neck ache!Up in the sky, a black speck sails across the snowy white face of a cloud. How could that little speck be alive, way up...

These were the questions young Henry asked himself, having exhausted all the libraries and bookstores in his search for evermore fairy tales to read -- so delighted was he by their wonder, magic and airy improbabilities. Yet the answer to these...

Here he stood before the Emperor! Full of big plans for all the peas he would harvest (if he got around to planting the three little peas he had found) the penniless boaster began regaling his highness with wild tales of places far away -- until the...

The hero of the sun-drenched hours, he looks godlike with his golden hair aglow in the sun as he hunts the wild beasts of field and wood. Yet as the light flees at the onset of evening, his self-assurance and bravado fade with the light . . . and he...

These they would bring to their queen, or with them richly adorn themselves. Thus the Mermaid Queen and her maidens made a court of beauty -- famed wherever mermaids and merrymen lived. And they often talked of human maids."How funny it must be to wear...

Polly has lost track of little Phronsie, whom she was supposed to be watching -- and now she and Jasper run into old Mr. Selwyn in the library of the steamer ship bound overseas to England. He seems very ill! And who is this boy who seems so cruel to the...

This vintage book contains a charming collection of short stories written by American author Louisa May Alcott. Contents include: "A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe", "Debby's Debut", "Brothers", and "Nelly's Hospital". Louisa May Alcott (1832...

Cuando Orlo, uno de los elfos de Santa Claus, comienza a sentirse demasiado viejo para seguir fabricando juguetes, decide entretener al personal del taller narrándoles una histori sobre su juventud entre los troles de Noruega. Su narración entreteje un...

"A Course in Magic" is a 1901 short story for children by English poet and author Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924). Nesbit was a prolific writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political...

Harold and the Months, also known as A Little Boy's Travels in Dreamland, is a fairy tale written by Alfred Cooper Fryer in 1881. The story follows a young boy named Harold who falls asleep and travels to Dreamland, where he meets the twelve months of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Fairy Tales For Little Readers is a book written by Sarah J. Burke in 1894. The book is a collection of fairy tales that are suitable for young children. The stories are written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making them perfect for young...

Fairy Know-A-Bit: Or A Nutshell Of Knowledge is a children's book written by A. L. O. E. (a pseudonym for Charlotte Maria Tucker) and published in 1868. The book is a collection of short stories that teach children about various topics such as history,...

Bobby Mahoney awoke one morning to find a leprechaun sitting on his bedpost.And so begins the adventure. The leprechaun is called O'Shaughnessey because that's the name the little fellow's chosen for himself and because his faerie name is virtually...

The very cordial welcome given to my earlier volume of "Jewish Fairy Tales and Fables" has prompted me to draw further upon Rabbinic lore in the interest, chiefly, of the children. How the wise Rabbis of old considered the necessities of the little ones,...

The Little Hunchback is a novel written by Clara Mulholland and published in 1883. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dickie Nugent, who is born with a hunchback. Despite his physical limitations, Dickie has a kind heart and a curious mind...

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A whimsical and enchanting tale of leprechauns and their pots of gold.

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

C'erano una volta...Gnomi birichini, dolci fate e animali parlanti che vivevano felici nella foresta. C'erano anche bambini, principi e principesse, fiori magici e streghe su scope volanti. C'erano, anzi ci sono, storie incantate, divertenti ,tutte...

Le meravigliose favole raccolte in questo libro sono un viaggio magico attraverso le immaginifiche storie che hanno incantato generazioni di bambini. Ogni pagina è una finestra aperta su un mondo fantastico, dove animali parlanti, principi e principesse,...

Le meravigliose favole raccolte in questo libro sono un viaggio magico attraverso le immaginifiche storie che hanno incantato generazioni di bambini. Ogni pagina è una finestra aperta su un mondo fantastico, dove animali parlanti, principi e principesse,...

Cırtdan (Read as Jirtdan, meaning "Tiny") is a familiar figure from Azerbaijani folklore. He is a tiny kid who, despite his size, uses his superior brain to discover innovative solutions to problems. In the original tale passed along orally, Jirtdan...

This is a tall fable about two young boys who grew up in the South. They were identical twins, but even though they were idential, everyone could tell them apart."But how is that possible ?" You ask.Well, I'm so happy that you asked that question,...

**A USA Today Must-Read Romance!**Even a princely kiss may not revive this beauty's frozen heart... Don't miss GATHERING FROST, a fantasy romance from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty...

This children's book tells the story of a little girl named Alice who befriends a stork and goes on a magical adventure to the land of the fairies. Along the way, she learns important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and kindness. The book was...

In the magical world of the meadow, the flowers bloom, the insects buzz, and the butterflies roam free. The plants and animals live together in harmony, with help from a curious and ecologically-minded girl named Willa. But the beauty of nature has other...

Woodpeckers drill holes into wood to find bugs & worms for food. When Elwood begins pecking at this piece of wood though, he finds it's as hard as stone! When Hamilton Troll finds Elwood, he is laying against the rock-hard wood with a headache! Hamilton...

Calling all adventurers! A world of mythical creatures lies within these pages!Merlin the Magician has spent the last few hundred years tracking down the world's most elusive mythical creatures. Now he is ready to share every wing, wart, and whisker of...

Goldilocks, What Ever Happed to Her?This is a book suitable for readers 8-12+, told in verse, and illustrated by an artist who was a kindergarten teacher in the 1930s in Boston, USA. Her name was Beatrice Dvilnsky and a Google search revealed nothing...

A pourquoi folk taleA long time ago, the horse faced a problem with some bothersome insects.Follow the horse on his journey to find a solution for the pesky flies! A colourfully illustrated children's book that tells the creatively imagined story of...

Margery Mutters has just received a curious letter notifying her of her uncle's death. It comes in no ordinary envelope: piercing black eyes on the envelope cast a spell on her, and odd things start to happen. Driven by the enchanting eyes, she is soon...

This is my second Poeantasy book. Part I is a book of poems and Part II is a book or fantasy. Poetry and Fantasy combined, hence Poeantasy. Poetry is the song of the soul. Fantasy is the imagination of the soul. These two characteristics define the true...

A TRILOGY featuring:Big Oak Mega Buck, a touching story about a magnificent trophy buck and the kind man who can't shoot him.Ella's Compassion, a poor young high school girl overcomes jealous hate to become a starring country western singer. The Knock at...

Multiple simplicities create a collage of adventure in this mystery thriller, most any adventures soul might enjoy. As we journey to the Moxcedean Galaxy, over one hundred thousand years ago, to the planet Zacterron. Our tail begins in the fishing town,...

".A delightfully engaging anthology, and the theme of love and relationships is very pertinent to my middle school students. The work is scholarly, authoritative, wide in scope. Most importantly, It is just fun to read! My school library colleagues in...

Marin's village is being held for ransom. Only a dragon's gold can prevent them from being destroyed. Marin is just a young boy, but he is the only one with the courage to save his family and their village. Armed with his wit and a dose of courage, Marin...

Twelve-year-old Angela and thirteen-year-old Tony are neighbors and best of friends who have a penchant for getting into trouble. While playing in Angela's creepy basement one day, they discover a secret portal that leads them to a magical world beyond...