Toads and Diamonds

Toads and Diamonds PDF Author: Heather Tomlinson
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 9780805089684
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Diribani has come to the village well to get water for her family's scant meal of curry and rice. She never expected to meet a goddess there. Yet she is granted a remarkable gift: Flowers and precious jewels drop from her lips whenever she speaks. It seems only right to Tana that the goddess judged her kind, lovely stepsister worthy of such riches. And when she encounters the goddess, she is not surprised to find herself speaking snakes and toads as a reward. Blessings and curses are never so clear as they might seem, however. Diribani's newfound wealth brings her a prince—and an attempt on her life. Tana is chased out of the village because the province's governor fears snakes, yet thousands are dying of a plague spread by rats. As the sisters' fates hang in the balance, each struggles to understand her gift. Will it bring her wisdom, good fortune, love . . . or death? Toads and Diamonds is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Toads and Diamonds

Toads and Diamonds PDF Author: Heather Tomlinson
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 9780805089684
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Diribani has come to the village well to get water for her family's scant meal of curry and rice. She never expected to meet a goddess there. Yet she is granted a remarkable gift: Flowers and precious jewels drop from her lips whenever she speaks. It seems only right to Tana that the goddess judged her kind, lovely stepsister worthy of such riches. And when she encounters the goddess, she is not surprised to find herself speaking snakes and toads as a reward. Blessings and curses are never so clear as they might seem, however. Diribani's newfound wealth brings her a prince—and an attempt on her life. Tana is chased out of the village because the province's governor fears snakes, yet thousands are dying of a plague spread by rats. As the sisters' fates hang in the balance, each struggles to understand her gift. Will it bring her wisdom, good fortune, love . . . or death? Toads and Diamonds is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The Fairies

The Fairies PDF Author: Charles Perrault
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789583017797
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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Toads and Diamonds

Toads and Diamonds PDF Author: Charlotte S. Huck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780688136802
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Two step-sisters receive appropriate gifts for their actions: one's words are accompanied by flowers and jewels, the others by toads and snakes. 4 yrs+

The Blue Book of Fairy Tales

The Blue Book of Fairy Tales PDF Author: Golden Books
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 9780385383639
Category : Beauty and the beast (Tale)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
"Originally published in different form in the United States by Golden Books, New York, in 1959"--t.p.verso.

Favorite Fairy Tales

Favorite Fairy Tales PDF Author: M. C. Waldrep
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486498786
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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Book Description
Drawn from the rainbow of Andrew Lang’s “color” fairy tale books, this charming anthology features more than 25 traditional tales. Original black-and-white artworks by H. J. Ford illustrate stories of “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Rapunzel,” “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” and other classic fables. Dover Original.

Jennifer Murdley's Toad

Jennifer Murdley's Toad PDF Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547540965
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

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Book Description
In this magical fantasy adventure by the award-winning author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, a talking toad takes a girl on a wild ride. Jennifer Murdley has always wanted to be pretty. That’s why she’s so surprised to leave Mr. Elives’s magic shop with a particularly ugly toad. As her worst enemy says, “A toad for a toad.” But this toad can talk. And what it has to say sets Jennifer off on a journey that leads her into the company of the Immortal Vermin and straight to the Beauty Parlor of Doom . . . where she comes face-to-face with her deepest fears and dreams. Jennifer Murdley would give anything to be beautiful. But sometimes anything is too high a price to pay. “Endlessly funny . . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom.” —Kirkus Reviews “Fast-moving with slapstick humor . . . . Recommended.” —Horn Book

A First Book of Fairy Tales

A First Book of Fairy Tales PDF Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593960211
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82

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Book Description
Uncover tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals in this lyrical retelling of some of the oldest and most famous stories from around the world. A First Book of Myths is a collection of fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus—the boy who flew too close to the sun—to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time. Written by award-winning, best-selling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings are given a new life, and are perfect for reading alone or aloud. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations, giving full immersion into the world of myths and legends.

Diamonds and Toads

Diamonds and Toads PDF Author:
Publisher: Bantam Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780553090468
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47

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Book Description
After showing kindness to a fairy in disguise, Claire receives the gift of flowers and jewels that fall from her mouth when she speaks, but her bitter sister suffers a less pleasant fate.

The Fairy's Mistake

The Fairy's Mistake PDF Author: Gail Carson Levine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439179119
Category : Braille books
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Book Description
In this humorous retelling of a Perrault tale, the fairy Ethelinda rewards one twin sister for good behavior and punishes the other for bad, only to discover that her punishment is more pleasing than her reward.

Toads and Diamonds

Toads and Diamonds PDF Author: Heather Tomlinson
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429922338
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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Book Description
Diribani has come to the village well to get water for her family's scant meal of curry and rice. She never expected to meet a goddess there. Yet she is granted a remarkable gift: Flowers and precious jewels drop from her lips whenever she speaks. It seems only right to Tana that the goddess judged her kind, lovely stepsister worthy of such riches. And when she encounters the goddess, she is not surprised to find herself speaking snakes and toads as a reward. Blessings and curses are never so clear as they might seem, however. Diribani's newfound wealth brings her a prince—and an attempt on her life. Tana is chased out of the village because the province's governor fears snakes, yet thousands are dying of a plague spread by rats. As the sisters' fates hang in the balance, each struggles to understand her gift. Will it bring her wisdom, good fortune, love . . . or death? Toads and Diamonds is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.