Children's Traditional Stories And Fairytales Books

The Olive Fairy Book is a 20th century collection of short fiction, that includes stories such as The Blue Bird, which follows a young maiden, Florine, who is locked away after her sister becomes jealous of her beauty and charm. Also featured in this...

The Red Romance Book submerges readers young and old in a series of short medieval tales of chivalry, knights, and popular protagonists such as Don Quixote, Guy of Warwick, and Charlemagne. Lively, whimsical prose brings new life to popular medieval...

Originally published in 1904, The Brown Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of classic stories that have been shared among various cultures, scholars and critics. This is one installment of Andrew Lang's popular children's series. The Brown Fairy Book...

Originally published in 1903, The Crimson Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of more than 30 diverse stories from prominent authors across the globe. This is one entry in Andrew Lang's beloved fairy tale series.The Crimson Fairy Book provides another...

Originally published in 1900, The Grey Fairy Book ushered in a new collection of timeless stories from diverse authors with large followings across the globe. Andrew Lang presents an elite selection of moral and ethics-based tales. Author Andrew Lang's...

Originally published in 1897, The Pink Fairy Book is a dynamic collection of world-renown stories that are deeply rooted in Japanese, Italian and Scandinavian culture. These rich and compelling stories are staples within the children's genre. The Pink...

The first installment of Andrew Lang's popular fairy tale series. The Blue Fairy Book is a vibrant collection of children's stories that have been published across the globe. Lang pulls from genre favorites such as "Little Red Riding Hood," "Cinderella...

The Red Fairy Book (1890) is a collection of fairy tales by Scottish folklorist Andrew Lang. Published in time for Christmas, The Red Fairy Book was the second volume out of 25 in the Lang's Fairy Books series, compiled, written, and edited by Lang and...

"Wilde's first authentic work...marked the beginning of his true creativity...Wilde's stories are splendid." -Jeanette Winterson"...partly for children and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy."-Jack ZipesOscar Wilde's...

Comprised of over 300 classic animal tales, this edition of Aesop's Fables will capture any young reader's imagination. Aesop's Fables have long been remembered as farcical, but resonant tales, capturing the imaginations of adults and children alike...

Fifty Famous Stories Retold (1895), the classic collection of lore recounted by James Baldwin, serves as an early foundation for the love of literature. This volume was widely used in the United States public school system as a primer of many of the most...

Five Children and It (1902) is a children's fantasy novel by English writer Edith Nesbit. The first book in Nesbit's beloved Psammead trilogy-which also includes The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Story of the Amulet (1906)-Five Children and It is...

The Magic World (1909) is a collection of twelve children's fantasy stories by English writer Edith Nesbit. Using elements of magic and mystery familiar to readers of her beloved Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, Nesbit crafts tales of wonder and...

"From American history books to Pirates of the Caribbean, the work of Howard Pyle continues to captivate us..."-Big Think"His totally American sense of past and present changed the world of children's literature; created a uniquely American philosophy of...

Three of King Arthur's most beloved knights, Sir Launcelot, Sir Tristram and Sir Percival, headline their own fantastical tales of love, honor and inescapable duty.The Story of the Champions of the Round Table offers an intimate look at the many...

Queen Zixi of Ix, or The Story of the Magic Cloak (1905) is a novel in L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz series. Originally serialized in St. Nicholas from November 1904 to December 1905, Queen Zixi of Ix was considered by the author to be his finest work of...

Princess Irene's great-great grandmother instructs Curdie to visit Gwyntystorm, the place where the king and his daughter have become unsuspecting targets of the royal court. He plans to use natural and magical gifts to save the king from impending...

Originally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore.Tanglewood Tales is filled with whimsical characters and their fantastical stories...

Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children. His writing style transcends age to deliver a family-friendly narrative.A...

The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of short fiction comprised of over thirty tales ranging from a variety of descents, including Portuguese, Irish, British, and Celtic. Each tale is written in lively prose, depicting unforgettable characters. In The...

Comprised of thirty-three short works of fiction, The Orange Fairy Book explores the folklore and traditions of many origins, including European, Scottish, Scandanavian, and African descent. Depicting tales of magic, anthropomorphic animals, and men made...

Originally published in 1901, The Violet Fairy Book is a compilation of international fables from various locales including Japan, Romania, Portugal, Lithuania, Serbia and Africa. Andrew Lang delivers a comprehensive collection of some of the most...

The Green Fairy Book is a notable addition to Andrew Lang's collection of children's literature with international stories that include both Chinese and Spanish fables. It's a delightful selection of the genre's most memorable tales. Originally published...

Age range 6+A fully revitalized editionof the 1926 classic, featuring full-colour versions ofthe original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd.Winnie the Poohhas enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heart-warming...

Age range 3 to 6Yara loves being the only mermaid in the lagoon where she plays with her friends all day. That is, until another mermaid arrives - and she wants to play, too. Can Yara adjust to no longer being the only mermaid?Dive into a world full of...

Age range 3 to 6There's an age-old tale that magic unicorns exist...wandering where orchids grow within the mountain mist.Legend has it that the only way to find a unicorn is to know where to look and how to craft a beautiful gift that shows her you are...

Age range 14+Celebrated author Sangu Mandanna promises a gripping conclusion to the Celestial Trilogy inA War of Swallowed Stars.A prince without his kingdom.A kingdom without its princess.The destruction of the stars themselves.War is destroying the...

The romance of the story Beauty and the Beast - the triumph of love over looks - has fascinated readers for centuries and inspired numerous films and TV series. This anthology not only features the beloved tale, but 100 enchanting...

Children are delighted when something magical transpires! This is a great book for the classroom!

Everyone is enjoying quiet time, but little Banshee just wants to have fun the only way she knows how: Loudly.Join Banshee as she counts her way through the Irish landscape in the noisiest counting book in the land. It's gonna be a blast: You can count...

In the Pacific Northwest, the trees are always green, the eagles are always stern and Sasquatch is always, well, naked.But what happens when a rule-touting ranger shows up to ask Sasquatch to put some clothes on? Find out in this story of mountainous fun...

These rollicking tales of the Helmites--full of both merriment and wisdom--are guaranteed to delight children of all ages. The collection of Jewish folk tales that the New York Times called "a delightful little book . . . a classic of its kind . . . full...

Switch up your bedtime reading or language practice with this adorable anthology.All cultures have stories telling you what life is all about. This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a...

Age range 9 to 12For 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...

Age range 6 to 9Switch up your bedtime reading with these charming stories from Myanmar!This beautifully illustrated children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends, and fairy tales from Myanmar. The stories have been...

Age range 5+Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling...

For thousands of years, children all over the world have listened to popular folktales. Each country has its own set of fascinating stories, and learning those from another part of the world is both entertaining and educational.Asian Children's Favorite...

Age range 5 to 9This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories - providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved...

Age range 5 to 12Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echoes those told in...

This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese and Tibeten folk and fairytales and other stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture.Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet is a captivating collection of...

Indian Children's Favourite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading. Retold for an international audience, the...

It is never too early to immerse children in foreign languages and culture, and exploring rhymes and rhythm is a terrific way to start. Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes presents forty vibrantly illustrated verses in both Chinese and English in a...

A charming collection of fourteen well-loved rhymes, Korean and English Nursery Rhymes is the perfect introduction to Korean language and culture for young readers.This beautifully illustrated book features songs and rhymes perfect for children who are...

Age range 5 to 9 This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines that teaches an important lesson about self-esteem. A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds...

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!** A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to...

Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories is a charming collection of fifteentales beloved by Vietnamese children for generations.Experienced storyteller Tran Thi Minh Phuoc vividly recounts suchfavorites as the story of Tam and Cam (the Vietnamese version...

Age range 5 - 9In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families...

A new, beautifully illustrated translation of Felix Salten's celebrated novel Bambi-the original source of the beloved story Most of us think we know the story of Bambi-but do we? The Original Bambi is an all-new, illustrated translation of a literary...