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1) Fairy tales
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Transport yourself to a world of fantasy and magic, villainy and heroism, and stories that will enchant children and adults alike with Grimm's Fairy Tales. This classic collection contains the stories of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, German storytellers whose fairy tales have been the inspiration for film, television, and literature for nearly two centuries. This collection of includes popular classics like "Hansel and Gretel, " "The Elves and the Shoemaker,...
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A prisoner on the planet Apokolips, her memory of her powers suppressed, Supergirl has been reduced to a serving girl for Granny Goodness and the Female Furies; but when she watches trainees prepare for the Cinder Games something in their moves is familiar, and with the help of a Mother Box she enters the games in disguise and wins, recovers her true identity, and escapes through a portal, leaving only a boot behind.
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Robin sets off to deliver an important package to Batman, but on the way he runs into Catwoman, and barely escapes; arriving at his destination he finds that Batman is a prisoner--and it is up to Robin to use his cape and hood to catch Catwoman and free his mentor.
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English
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In this new feminist, queer fairy tale collection, the princesses, mermaids, barmaids, children, and wise old women who have been forced to sit on the sidelines in classic stories take center stage to fulfill their own dreams and find the love, power, and happiness they deserve.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. This 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 echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the...
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Language
English
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In Colfer's Land of Stories series, Alex and Conner fall into a land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about. This collection of classic fairy tales and rhymes will help you enjoy the stories by giving you the source materials that Alex and Conner had.
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Wonder Woman recognizes that the Beastiamorphs overrunning the island of Valdonia are creations of her old enemy, Circe, so she sets out to deal with the threat; but she finds that the petulant king wants Superman, Circe has disguised herself, and the only clue is a strange, pea-sized stone hidden under a tower of mattresses on Wonder Woman's bed--and she has to untangle Circe's spell, defeat the sorceress, and prove to the king that she is a real...
Author
Series
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
Chinese children's favorite stories contains a superb selection from the rich repertoire of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover many delightful animal characters such as the famous Monkey King, as well as Chang-E, the Moon Goddess, and Guan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion. Classic themes of honesty, kindness, perseverance and common sense sparkle in these stories, beautifully retold in words and watercolors by artist and storyteller Mingmei Yip.
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Aquaman's underwater kingdom is facing a medical threat. Luckily, a sea witch offers him a rare plant to fight the sickness . . . in exchange for a hefty price. But the Sea King soon discovers she isn't just greedy. The old woman has locked the true crop owner in an enchanted coral tower! What's worse, the trapped mermaid thinks she's being protected not imprisoned, so her living seaweed hair is ready to fight off any stranger who climbs inside....
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019].
Language
English
Description
A selection of traditional folk tales that are instantly recognisable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. The illustrations combine modern and traditional Korean art elements and techniques in telling these classic stories. This book presents the following tales: The Magic Gem answers the question why do dogs and cats fight? When the house feline recovers the story's...
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this twisted retelling of "Hansel and Gretel," Robin and Batgirl are out on a training test to find their way back to the Batcave, but when they stumble upon a cottage made of corn, they must also use their wits to escape a frightful foe.
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Language
English
Description
"The literary tradition of the fairy tale has long endured as the vehicle by which we interrogate the laws of reality. These fantastical stories, populated with wolves, kings, and wicked witches, have throughout history served as a template for understanding culture, society, and that muddy terrain we call our collective human psyche. In Happily, Sabrina Orah Mark reimagines the modern fairy tale, turning it inside out and searching it for the wisdom...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Fairy tales are beloved stories for our youngest readers for a reason: they're magical. Often that magic is in a character, such as a fairy or witch. Sometimes it's just woven through the story. Even though some fairy tales are hundreds of years old, they continue to appeal to new generations. This fascinating look at fairy tales helps young readers recognize a common theme or purpose in fairy tales. It will introduce them to famous fairy tale authors,...
Publisher
BayView Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An anthology of bizarre, fantastic and uncanny tales of the past and future, of love and fear, of this world and the Beyond. The Demonic Narrator recounts four fairy tales for grown-ups. This film is perfect for anyone who loves magical realism and enjoys solving puzzles.
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