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A visual and verbal fantasy suggested by a Tuscan legend about a young hero who wanders helpless each night in a nightmare world until a witch shows him how to find untroubled sleep.

In this retelling of an Inuit traditional story from the Western Arctic, a doll made by a poor old woman who is cast aside by her camp magically comes to life. The boy, with the beak of a raven, is raised as the old woman's son. When he is finally old enough to venture out on his own, he embarks on an epic journey to fight a beast from the depths of the ocean to create his own island world. This cautionary tale will leave readers pondering the values...

Adam Booth's storytelling blends traditional folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. Here he presents vivid original, enlivened interpretations of family-friendly traditional stories found in Appalachia.

Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care ... a cinder girl and a charming prince. A royal ball presents Burndee with the brilliant solution of how to make his wards happy with the least amount of effort. He'll arrange a meeting and hope the two fall in love. A humorous and magical re-telling of Cinderella from a...

When the Animals and Birds argue about who is better, they decide to settle the matter with a game of ball and ultimately learn a lesson from Bat, who has characteristics of both animals and birds. Adapted from the folktale originating from the Cherokee, Creek, Ojibway, and Menominee people of North America.

It's been a month since the Graveyard Girls--Gemma, Whisper, Sophie, Frannie, and Zuzu--discovered Silas Hoke's empty grave. A month, and no answers. That changes when messages from the other side start to creep up on the Graveyard Girls. Who is trying to reach them . . . and why? There might be one person with some answers but she's a mortician... with a deadly secret. Meanwhile, straight-A student Sophie is spending way more time hanging out with...

A child lulls an attacking zombie with undead-themed fairy tales.

Survey the legends and folklore about werewolf appearance, behavior, and homes in a fun question-and-answer format that reinforces inquiry-based learning for early elementary-age readers. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index.

With fun facts, a colorful design, and critical thinking questions, How to Find Werewolves inspires readers to take their love of the paranormal to the next level all while laughing and learning.