Children's Traditional Stories And Fairytales Books

Middle school is scary. So is turning into a skeleton at night. To win at both, you've got to put some skin in the game.Cindy has a secret. Every night since her mother's death, she turns into a boney, white skeleton. As if that wasn't bad enough,...

A delightful story for the young — and young at heart — about the value of friendships over material things.Chatur and his loyal donkey Gadhu are back and on another misguided adventure in Lalchi Chatur. After they lose their way in a jungle,...

Reji Laberje and Liza Fenech have teamed up once more for another exciting children's storybook. (Actually, four of them!) Enjoy A Dangerous Journey, available with a girl or a boy sailor and published in both English and Spanish. Collect all...

This story begins in modern Chicago then moves to fifth-century Transylvania.The teenage protagonists, Glenda and Traveler, are sent by Theo, their sanctuary god, deep into the primeval forests of the Carpathian Mountains. They must locate then...

An evil queen has cast her spell upon the king. She has brought misery to the kingdom. Can her spell be broken?This is a classical tale woven with sensitivity. It is perfect for young readers who love magic and colouring in!

When Lugh of the Long Arm grew up, he went to King Nuada's fortress on the Hill of Tara to try to take his place with the other gods and goddesses. When Lugh arrived at the fortress, though, the guards wouldn't let him in without...

Once there was a little red hen in a barnyard who spent most of her time looking for worms to feed her chicks. One day, she found a grain of wheat. She wanted to plant it in order to grow wheat and make bread, but would any of the other animals help her?...

In this collection of over three hundred fables, Aesop masterfully unravels the morals behind every action in human nature. Included are the favouries "The Shepherd-Boy and the Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," and "The Dog and the Shadow." These...

Cinderella is a popular children's fairy tale. In Cinderella, children learn to always be kind, even to those who have wronged them. When Cinderella is kind to others, the beauty inside of her shines through.

Taika Turunen has no magic.Despite coming from a long line of powerful Finnish mages, and their name literally meaning magic, Taika can't perform the simplest of spells. Forced to attend Myrskyjärvi International School for the Magically Gifted on...

The battle between the Underworld, full of darkness, and the Overworld, full of light, has been evenly balanced for millennia. Caught between them is the mortal world, where humans have become so afraid of a magic they cannot understand or control that...

In The Three Sister, Siofra a fiercely intelligent 13 year old with a lust for excitement and danger fights smugglers on the coast. of County Galway.In The Three Crowns Treasure she joins forces with her protector, Keavy and a young orphan boy, Art, to...

Afia is a young girl who dreams of being a princess but she doesn't know of any princesses who look like her. As she travels to her motherland Ghana, Afia is about to find out something truly extraordinary about her family history. Maybe, after all,...

Award-winning Indie author Julie Mathison brings to life the primordial forest of a Russia marooned in legend, cradled in song...Vasilisa has listened to the Old Tales all her life, like every, good Russian child - even one born in Edenfall,...

You thought magic would be easy?Kym wanted nothing to do with the magical world since the deaths of her aunt and uncle, but that was before the river attacked her. Now, with her magic discovered, Kym must join a world she never liked or understood...

In this full collection of Read-Aloud Stories with Fred, we have included all six stories from volumes 1 and 2, a bonus story "Looking Inside" by Margo L. Dill (only available in this collection), and a foreword by Margo also. Each story has an...

This story is about a family of trolls from Norway that sneak on to a Viking ship and travel to Nova Scotia. From there they travel through the forest to Northern Maine where they make a new home not far from the Bender Family Summer home. The trolls...

Anna is about an 8-year-old girl who goes on a magical adventure with two fairies named Jasmine and Pixie who were sent to watch over her. Anna was blessed with an amazing gift and has to use her talent to help the fairies save their kingdom. She had no...

BOOOM! BANGGG! BOOOM!When a mischief lands Grade IV at the WonderWiz school in trouble, the Chemical Drones must save the day. Of course, it cannot be done in haste and without a plan. All of Grade IV comes together to hatch a plan.What follows is a...

Hawthorne's first Wonder Book was so well received that he was induced to undertake another within eighteen months from the time of finishing the first. To this new volume, made up in the same way of Greek myths retold with a modern, free, half-realistic...

This book tells the tale of Eric, an orphan forced to work long hours in a cannery until one morning he decides to explore the woods behind the factory. That morning began no differently from any morning, though it was to be the beginning of all things...

From award-winning author Eric Kimmel, here is a new edition of a spicy Texas twist on the classic tale THE GINGERBREAD MAN, featuring the artwork of Erik Brooks.

This uplifting and endearing children’s book filled with loving phrases and affirmations will leave the reader feeling warm, and happy...just like you want your children to feel about themselves and the world around them.

The Briah is a world of memory, myth, and light that shows itself in rainbows and the twinkling stars of night. As told from star to tree, the legend of O'Briah is shared in a bedtime story that will inspire wondrous dreams, heartfelt smiles, and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

A wonderful collection of Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales illustrated in black and white by Honor Appleton. Contents include, The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, The Snow Queen, The Red Shoes, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and many others. Many...

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the...

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the...

Libby Nickel's newest Adventure!Libby Nickel's curiosity of the world around her is currently in pursuit of why there are colors? Libby's latest Adventure leads her on a journey to discover the secret of Why are there colors? Do you know why there are...

Joan Mary McPhee (formerly Northrop) lived in Africa during her childhood and youth. She loved the out of doors life observing the wild animals of Africa. She and her younger sister and brother accompanied their parents on many trips into the wild.The...

""The Two Giants"" is a novel written by John Harris and originally published in 1878. The story revolves around two giants, Gog and Magog, who are awakened from their slumber in the hills of Wales. The giants are on a mission to seek revenge on the...

The Story Of The Golden Apple is a children's book written by Pamela McArthur Cole in 1902. The book tells the story of a young girl named Rosamund who lives with her grandmother in a small village. One day, Rosamund discovers a golden apple in the...

The Talking Bird: Or The Little Girl Who Knew What Was Going To Happen is a children's book written by Mary Kirby and originally published in 1856. The story follows a young girl named Rosalie, who has a special gift of being able to understand and...

The Snow King's Trumpeter is a children's book written by H.J.M.G. and published in 1884. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Hans, who lives in a small village at the foot of a mountain. Hans is a talented trumpeter, and one day he is...

This charming collection of folktales from India's Deccan Plateau features colorful characters, magical creatures, and timeless themes of love, courage, and wisdom. With lively illustrations and engaging storytelling, these stories are sure to delight...

This book is a collection of Scandinavian myths and legends, retold for a younger audience. From the heroic feats of Sigurd and Beowulf to the adventures of the Valkyries, these stories have captivated readers for generations.This work has been selected...

Experience the magic of one of Hans Andersen's most beloved stories with this stunning collection of illustrations by master artist Edmund Dulac. From the glittering palace of the emperor to the humble abode of the nightingale, each image brings the...

A collection of classic legends from around the world, Legends That Every Child Should Know is a must-have book for anyone interested in the world's great stories. With a range of tales and styles, this book is sure to delight readers of all ages.This...

One of the foundational works of Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and its aftermath, as fought between the Greeks and the Trojans. In this retelling, Jeanie Lang brings the epic to life for younger readers, with lively...

A magical collection of fairy tales, including classic stories like 'Cinderella' and 'The Little Mermaid', as well as lesser-known tales from around the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Originally published in German in 1830, this enchanting fairy tale is a beloved classic of children's literature. The Story Without an End follows the adventures of a young boy named Wilhelm, who falls asleep in the forest and wakes up in a magical world...

This beautifully illustrated volume contains a selection of classic tales from the Arthurian legend, retold for a younger audience by American author Winona Caroline Martin. Each story is accompanied by stunning full-color illustrations that bring the...

This illustrated volume collects retellings of classic Aesop's fables, translated into Hungarian and adapted by Gáspár Heltai. Each fable is accompanied by a woodcut illustration, providing visual interest as well as literary enlightenment. Children and...

A delightful collection of traditional Buddhist folk tales from India, retold for children and young readers by American author Ellen C. Babbitt. These enchanting stories feature animals, gods, demons, and other characters, and offer timeless lessons on...

A charming collection of fairy tales and folk stories from around the world, retold by author and folklorist Margaret Collier Galletti di Cadilhac. The book's stories feature a diverse cast of enchanted creatures and magical beings, with themes of love,...

This collection of Native American stories features the trickster hero Manabozho and other legends from various tribes, including the Pueblo, Navajo, and Hopi. Perfect for young readers and adults interested in folklore and mythology.This work has been...