Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426374542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas. Meet a sailor with an ogre wife in a story from China, a young girl who outsmarts giants in a tale from Fiji, a clever rooster seeking its fortune in a tale from Morocco, a music-playing jaguar in a story from Ecuador, and princes turned to statues in a story from Italy. Donna Jo Napoli's powerful storytelling makes these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit's dazzling illustrations make this book a true treasure—a very special gift and a must-have for family bookshelves. Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles: Treasury of Greek Mythology Treasury of Egyptian Mythology Treasury of Norse Mythology Tales from the Arabian Nights Treasury of Bible Stories
Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1426374542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1426374542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas.
Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426374542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas. Meet a sailor with an ogre wife in a story from China, a young girl who outsmarts giants in a tale from Fiji, a clever rooster seeking its fortune in a tale from Morocco, a music-playing jaguar in a story from Ecuador, and princes turned to statues in a story from Italy. Donna Jo Napoli's powerful storytelling makes these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit's dazzling illustrations make this book a true treasure—a very special gift and a must-have for family bookshelves. Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles: Treasury of Greek Mythology Treasury of Egyptian Mythology Treasury of Norse Mythology Tales from the Arabian Nights Treasury of Bible Stories
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426374542
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas. Meet a sailor with an ogre wife in a story from China, a young girl who outsmarts giants in a tale from Fiji, a clever rooster seeking its fortune in a tale from Morocco, a music-playing jaguar in a story from Ecuador, and princes turned to statues in a story from Italy. Donna Jo Napoli's powerful storytelling makes these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit's dazzling illustrations make this book a true treasure—a very special gift and a must-have for family bookshelves. Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles: Treasury of Greek Mythology Treasury of Egyptian Mythology Treasury of Norse Mythology Tales from the Arabian Nights Treasury of Bible Stories
Tales of Holidays
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836677
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Contains a collection of folktales from around the world that depicts how various holidays are celebrated.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836677
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Contains a collection of folktales from around the world that depicts how various holidays are celebrated.
Quentin Blake's Magical Tales
Author: John Yeoman
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 1843655330
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A wonderful collection of more than a dozen little-known tales of magical fun from all over the globe. A beautifully illustrated edition of a classic compendium of tales from around the world. Escape to a faraway mystical world where anything can happen: where a boy can find a belt that gives him amazing strength, where a frog can be a beautiful princess in disguise, and where princes can fly on magic carpets. Retold in wonderful detail by long-time Quentin Blake collaborator John Yeoman, these stories sparkle with enchantment, adventure, and a beautifully imagined mix of the familiar and unfamiliar. Stories Include: The Blue Belt, Half-Man-Half-Lame-Horse, The Crystal Ship, The Five Strange Brothers, The Magic Handkerchief, The Pumpkin Tree, The Magic Cakes, The Frog Skin, The Three Old Crones, Prince Baki and the White Doe, The Old Man and the Jinni, The Poor Girl and Her Cow.
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
ISBN: 1843655330
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A wonderful collection of more than a dozen little-known tales of magical fun from all over the globe. A beautifully illustrated edition of a classic compendium of tales from around the world. Escape to a faraway mystical world where anything can happen: where a boy can find a belt that gives him amazing strength, where a frog can be a beautiful princess in disguise, and where princes can fly on magic carpets. Retold in wonderful detail by long-time Quentin Blake collaborator John Yeoman, these stories sparkle with enchantment, adventure, and a beautifully imagined mix of the familiar and unfamiliar. Stories Include: The Blue Belt, Half-Man-Half-Lame-Horse, The Crystal Ship, The Five Strange Brothers, The Magic Handkerchief, The Pumpkin Tree, The Magic Cakes, The Frog Skin, The Three Old Crones, Prince Baki and the White Doe, The Old Man and the Jinni, The Poor Girl and Her Cow.
Celtic Fairy Tales
Author: Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Wisdom Tales from Around the World
Author: Heather Forest
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834796
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A collection of traditional stories from around the world, reflecting the cumulative wisdom of Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American cultures.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834796
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A collection of traditional stories from around the world, reflecting the cumulative wisdom of Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American cultures.
Treasury of Norse Mythology
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426320981
Category : Gods, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426320981
Category : Gods, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.
The World Treasury of Fairy Tales & Folklore
Author: Joanna Gilar
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
ISBN: 1577151275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
A collection of stories and fairy tales from various folklore traditions.
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
ISBN: 1577151275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
A collection of stories and fairy tales from various folklore traditions.
Treasury of Greek Mythology
Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426311915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations. National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426311915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations. National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Tales of Tricksters
Author: Pleasant DeSpain
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Contains nine short folktales about tricksters, featuring selections from Persia, India, Poland, France, and other places.
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874836691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Contains nine short folktales about tricksters, featuring selections from Persia, India, Poland, France, and other places.