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Series: Welsh Fairytales Sixteen Mysterious Myths and Legends from the Hills and Valleys of Wales Hardcover Philip Wilson 9781861478702 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (US) from P - 12 Jan 31, 2020

The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen – these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encount... + Read More
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Series: Scottish Fairytales: Seventeen Magical Stories Myths and Legends from the Highlands and Islands Hardcover Philip Wilson 9781861478726 $20.00 JUVENILE FICTION Grade (US) from P - 12 Jan 31, 2020

The fairytales of Scotland portray a world of magic and shape- shifting. Horses and foxes that turn into handsome princes, thorns that turn into woods, and a tiny stone that becomes an enormous rock – these are some of the amazing transformations that take place in this anthology. The characters in these sixteen tales, from jealous stepmothers and gruesome ghosts to chivalrous princes and beautiful princesses, are some of the most memorable in all folk literature. Read of the poor seal woman taken from the sea by a wicked farmer, of the magic ... + Read More
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Series: Faber Children's Classics Tales of Troy and Greece Main Paperback Andrew Lang 9780571333509 $17.95 FICTION Age (years) from 12 Mar 02, 2017

The roars of the hungry Minotaur came nearer and nearer - his feet could be heard thundering along the echoing floor of the labyrinth . . .Meet the original heroes of Greece as they battle the mythical creatures that have inspired imaginations for thousands of years, from the Minotaur to Cyclops. Written by a Homeric expert, this condensed retelling of the Greek legends brings these ancient bestsellers to a new generation of fans. This edition is perfect for younger readers who want stories that are easy to read, without losing any of the thril... + Read More
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Series: Heroes of the Night Sky The Greek Myths Behind the Constellations Hardcover Tom Kindley 9781908714329 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 20, 2016

The Ancient Greeks found patterns in the stars and told stories of the gods, heroes, adventures, and battles that lay behind these formations. This gorgeous book brings the tales of twelve key constellations to life, including Ursa Major, Andromeda, Pegasus, Orion, Scorpius, and others. Each story is concisely recounted on a page that then opens out to provide a three-page canvas for Tom Kindley’s striking graphic narrative. Luxuriantly packaged with fabric binding, gold metallic printing, and a fold-out star map, this is a spectacular book tha... + Read More
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Series: Odyssey of a Slave Torn from Troy Paperback Patrick Bowman 9781553801108 $11.95 JUVENILE FICTION Feb 01, 2011

Two-and-a half millennia after it was created, Homer's Odyssey remains one of humanity's most memorable adventure stories. In this re-creation of Homer's classic as a young adult novel, we see the aftermath of the Trojan War through the eyes of Alexi, a fifteen-year-old Trojan boy. Orphaned by the war and enslaved by Odysseus himself, Alexi has a very different view of the conquering heroes of legend. Despite a simmering anger towards his captors, Alexi gradually develops a grudging respect for them. As the Greeks fight off the angry Cicones, ... + Read More
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Series: Pagan Portals - Stories for the Songs of the Year Paperback Fiona Tinker 9781789044706 $16.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 17 Nov 07, 2020

Stories to celebrate a Celtic wheel of the year for parents, tots and teens.
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories Paperback Kate Ashwin 9781945820977 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 15, 2022

"Enjoyable for reading aloud or sharing around a campfire." -- KIRKUS“Be careful of what you accept from spirits.”Loup Garrou, trickster rabbits, and spirits with names that can’t be spoken — the plains and forests of North America are alive with characters like these, all waiting to meet you in this collection of folklore retold in comics!This fifth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” anthology series features updated takes on ancient stories from tribes spanning the continent, bursting with bedside tales that are thrilling, chill... + Read More
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Series: Myths of the Vikings Odin's Family and Other Tales of the Norse Gods Hardcover 9781861478603 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 06, 2018

The Vikings were warlike adventurers with a strong sense of justice, and the high drama of their myths and legends, retold through the centuries, are still as vivid and enduring today. The stories are full of excitement and encompass both broad comedy and heart-rending tragedy. At the centre of the stories are the thunder god Thor, and the frost giant, Loki, Odin’s foster brother, who becomes one of the gods but is never fully accepted by them. Through the tales the themes of love, betrayal, courage and compassion are played out from the dawn o... + Read More
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales The Nixie of the Mill-Pond and Other European Stories Paperback Kel McDonald 9781945820540 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Jun 05, 2020

“Wait until the full moon rises, sit at the bank and play a beautiful tune. Then you will see what happens.”Giant beanstalks, trickster cats, magic pipers, royal werewolves, marauding trolls, and wooden battle spoons? You may think you know where these are going but take another look; your favorite European folktales are refreshed, rebooted, and totally reimagined in this high-spirited and hilarious comics collection!This third volume of the "Cautionary Fables and Fairytales" graphic novel series is a wildly unexpected romp through some of Euro... + Read More
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales The Night Marchers and Other Oceanian Tales Paperback Kate Ashwin 9781945820793 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 30, 2021

"An enthralling, spooky, diverse collection." --KIRKUS"An intriguing portal to folklore." --SHELF AWARENESS"Readers will want to revisit this collection." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL“Do you hear them? Never go outside when you hear THAT sound.”Ghostly warriors, angry gods, and monstrous tyrants? That's just thestart of this collection of folklore from the Pacific, retold in comics!The fourth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally new take on stories spanning the entirety of the regi... + Read More
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales Tamamo the Fox Maiden and Other Asian Stories Paperback Kel McDonald 9781945820342 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 25, 2019

"A must for myth-loving middle schoolers." —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL“And they lived happily ever after . . . I assume.”Vengeful spirits, flying ogres, helpful teapots, ghost pepper ghosts, and trickster tigers? That’s just thestart of this lively collection of Asian folktales, reimagined and retold in comics!This second volume of the "Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales" graphic novel series is a thrilling, funny, and totally unexpected take on stories spanning the entirety of the Asian continent, with loads of lesser-known myths and legends from T... + Read More
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories Paperback Kel McDonald 9781945820243 $22.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 Jan 04, 2019

"Dynamic and thought-provoking." — KIRKUS Have you heard the one about the skull who borrowed body parts to pass himself off as a human so he could trick the village beauty into marriage? No? Well, what about when the daughters of Frog and Snake had a playdate? Okay, fine. But surely you've heard the story of the crocodiles who voted on whether or not to eat a man that had saved one of their lives? NO? Wow, have we got some stories for you! In this vibrant comics treasury, some of storytelling’s finest talents reimagine classic Africa... + Read More
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Series: The Little Hummingbird Hardcover Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas 9781553655336 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 Apr 27, 2010

This inspiring children’s book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.
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Series: Favorite Children's Stories Korean Children's Favorite Stories Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Hardcover Kim So-Un 9780804850209 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10 Mar 03, 2020

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.Korean 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 echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the anim... + Read More
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Series: Japanese Legends and Folklore Samurai Tales, Ghost Stories, Legends, Fairy Tales, Myths and Historical Accounts Paperback A.B. Mitford 9784805315019 $19.95 LITERARY COLLECTIONS Mar 05, 2019

Japanese Legends and Folklore invites English speakers into the intriguing world of Japanese folktales, ghost stories and historical eyewitness accounts. With a fascinating selection of stories about Japanese culture and history, A.B. Mitford--who lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomat--presents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically every aspect of Japanese life--from myths and legends to society and religion. This book features 30 fascinating Japanese stories, including: The Forty-S... + Read More
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Series: Wildflower Hardcover Briana Corr Scott 9781771089371 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 21, 2021

A stunning, modern reimagining of Thumbelina with an environmental message from the author/illustrator of The Book of Selkie and She Dreams of Sable Island. You cannot own a wildflower. An old woman's wish for a child is granted in the form of a thumb-sized girl born inside a flower. Though the child brings the woman much joy, Wildflower cannot be planted in one place; she must go where the wild wind blows. And if her mother really loves her, she must let her go. In Wildflower, artist Briana Corr Scott (The Book of Selkie) brings her whimsica... + Read More
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Series: The Book of Selkie A Paper Doll Book Hardcover Briana Corr Scott 9781771088206 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 15, 2020

The 2022 Shortlists for the CCBC Book Awards Honour Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People Oh to be a Selkie, And live between two worlds Half your days spent as a seal, And the other half, a girl... Stories about the selkie have been told for hundreds of years by those who live near the North Atlantic and North Sea. Sometimes called "seal folk," the selkie, as humans, are tall and strong with dark hair and eyes. Extremely private, they keep their seal coats hidden away until they get restless and are called to the sea, and take on ... + Read More
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Series: Mi'kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island Paperback Julie Pellissier-Lush 9781773660547 $13.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 31, 2020

The Mi'kmaq people have been here since the ice began to melt over this great land. They learned the medicines in nature to keep them healthy and they hunted the animals of the land and fished the waters of the sea. During the summer months they would gather in large community groups to celebrate, dance and sing. When the cold winds started to blow, they would go off in their own little family units to survive the winter. It was a hard life and it was always a struggle to make it through the long cold winters. One thing is certain, at night, by... + Read More
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The Salmon Twins Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781927527009 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Oct 15, 2013

In her third book inspired by First Nations’ stories, children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson explains the significance of community values. She introduces readers to a world of creatures like Sea Lion, Killer Whale, Dogfish and Kingfisher. Her dramatic tale of young twins and their transformation shows how working together keeps a community healthy. When new twins are born in a mythical Pacific Coast village, everyone celebrates because the birth of twins is a rare occasion; twins are the children of the salmon. But when the twins gr... + Read More
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Series: Favorite Children's Stories Filipino Children's Favorite Stories Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Hardcover Liana Romulo 9780804850216 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10 Mar 03, 2020

This colorfully 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 myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant 5 to 10-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes--such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling again... + Read More
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales Brothers of the Wolf Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030389 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

This is the tale two wolf cubs raised as human children in a village on the Pacific coast. The two brothers are very different from one another. One feels most at home in the forest, while the other loves the sea. When they undergo a supernatural transformation, the brothers must part ways. But they soon discover how the power of their howling voices can unite to save the world from uncertain darkness. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Coastal Spirit Tales The First Mosquito Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772030631 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 14, 2015

While practising his spear-throwing one day, young Yax loses his spear among the trees. Ignoring his mother’s warnings about the dangers of the woods, he wanders into the forest, only to learn the hard way about the value of parental wisdom. Fortunately, the members of the village are able to enlist the help of friendly spirit creatures—Creek Woman, Thunderbird, and the Lightning Snakes, who set a trap for the boy’s pursuers and help transform a fierce monster into the insect now known as the mosquito. Also available in hardcover.
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Series: Grizzly's Home and Other Northwest Coast Children's Stories Paperback Robert James Challenger 9781894384940 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10 May 01, 2005

In this latest collection of beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read fables, Robert James Challenger continues to teach children practical, moral lessons about life in today's complicated world. Owl shows Grandson that a problem will only go away when each person involved becomes part of the solution. Little Mallard Duck finds out the hard way that things change over time, and that even when we think we are not ready, it may be time to move on. Steelhead Trout learns that instead of swimming away from those who are different, it is much better to... + Read More
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Series: Mwakwa Talks to the Loon A Cree Story for Children Paperback Dale Auger 9781894974325 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Jul 23, 2007

Winner of the Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award, 2006 Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival and Book Awards Kayâs is a young Cree man who is blessed with a Gift that makes him a talented hunter. He knows the ways of the Beings he hunts and can even talk with them in their own languages. But when he becomes proud and takes his abilities for granted, he loses his gift, and the People grow hungry. With the help of the Elders and the Beings that inhabit the water, Kayâs learns that in order to live a life of success, fulfillment and pea... + Read More
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Series: Whale Child Paperback Caroll Simpson 9781772031638 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Reading age from 5 - 8 Sep 29, 2017

New in paperback—A lost young girl finds her way home when her spirit unites with that of a newborn grey whale. Whale Child tells the story of a little girl who is separated from her family and her village after a great earthquake. Escaping the shoreline in a canoe, she is swept far out to sea. Though lost and afraid, she realizes she is not alone. A grey whale is quietly guiding her to an unknown place—a secluded bay where the whale and many of her kind have gathered to welcome the new generation. Here, the grey whale gives birth to a daughter... + Read More
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Series: The Thundermaker Paperback Alan Syliboy 9781771086196 $14.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 04 - 08 May 31, 2018

Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy’s The Thundermaker is based on Syliboy’s spectacular mixed-media exhibit of the same name. In the book, Big Thunder teaches his son, Little Thunder, about the important responsibility he has making thunder for his people. Little Thunder learns about his Mi’kmaw identity through his father’s teachings and his mother’s traditional stories. Syliboy’s vibrant artwork brings the story of Little Thunder to vivid life. This is a bilingual (English and Mi'kmaw) edition.
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Series: Chinese Folktales The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales Hardcover Shiho S. Nunes 9780804854757 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 28, 2021

For 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 dating back to the third century BCE, and retells them in contemporary English for a modern audience. This updated edition--previously titled Chinese Fables--offers the same great stories in a smaller, easier to handle format at a lower price.Each of these stories offers a nugget of ancient folk wisdom and glimpse... + Read More
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Series: Favorite Children's Stories Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Hardcover Joan Suyenaga 9780804851503 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10 Mar 03, 2020

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends.These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for an international audience, provide children with insight into the traditional culture, beliefs and physical landscape of Indonesia. This book is aimed at children in the five to ten age group, but readers of all ages, young and old, will find much to enjoy within these pages.Featured Indonesian stories include:The Magic Headcloth, in which a wise and clever... + Read More
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Series: Waa'aka' The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun Hardcover Cindi Alvitre 9781597145091 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 11, 2020

A dazzling, own-voice Native Californian creation story “Waa’aka’ was born when the earth was soft and the waters were new. It was the beginning of time.” So begins Cindi Alvitre’s vivid and multifaceted telling of a traditional Tongva creation story from Southern California. Waa’aka’ follows the title character, a beautiful bird who falls in love with Tamet, the sun, and tries to follow him up to the sky. Accompanied by richly colorful illustrations from Carly Lake, the book touches deftly on themes like the unintended consequences of greed a... + Read More
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Series: The Moon's Tear A Desert Night's Dream Hardcover Sophie Sheppard 9781936097371 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 7 Sep 17, 2021

Sophie Sheppard'sThe Moon's Tear: A Desert Night's Dream follows Raven in his journey to find a companion for the Moon, who is traveling alone across the empty night sky. Enlisting Child for help, Raven must travel with his friend high into the mountains to retrieve a precious gift from the belly of a trout and fill the night with light. Quiet and dreamlike, Sheppard's illustrations perfectly compliment a tale of loneliness and how it is conquered by friendship.The Moon's Tear is a contemporary legend that will delight and entertain anyone with... + Read More
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Series: Folk Tales from Japan Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children Hardcover Florence Sakade 9784805314722 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10 Aug 04, 2020

"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- School Library JournalFrom singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.The stories in this collection include:The Magic Mortar--A tale that explains why the sea is saltyHow to Fool a Cat--A funny story about a cle... + Read More
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Series: A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales Ten Traditional Stories in Chinese and English (Free Online Audio Recordings) Hardcover Vivian Ling 9780804854986 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 13 Aug 02, 2022

The timeless wisdom of Chinese folktales presented in parallel English and Chinese texts!Switch up your bedtime reading with this memorable bilingual anthology. These traditional Chinese tales are fun to read and each one contains a gentle moral telling kids how to be a good person and live a good life. The stories are presented with parallel English and Chinese texts on every page, along with dozens of charming color illustrations by illustrator Yang Xi.The ten traditional folktales in this volume include:"Gold and Silver Hatchets"-Showing ch... + Read More
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Series: Favorite Children's Stories Burmese Children's Favorite Stories Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Hardcover Pascal Khoo Thwe 9780804853767 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 Oct 25, 2022

Switch up your bedtime reading with these charming stories from Myanmar!The stories in this beautifully illustrated children's book have been passed down for generations and were told to author Pascal Khoo Thwe by his grandmother. These traditional tales feature handsome princes, squabbling siblings, greedy crocodiles and evil ogres--all set against a backdrop of traditional Burmese village life.The eight delightful stories in this book include:"The Seven Sisters" - Forced to transform into peacocks to escape an evil ogre"Let Her Take the Shado... + Read More
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Series: Kindness Tales World Folktales to Talk About Paperback Margaret Read MacDonald 9781947301665 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 10 Apr 07, 2021

What could be more timely than a book about kindness in today's divided and often hostile world? Kindness Tales is the long-awaited third book in a trilogy that includes Peace Tales and Earth Care from award-winning author and highly-respected folklorist, Margaret Read MacDonald. Margaret has curated a collection of her favorite stories that celebrate the timeless power of kindness to make our world a gentler, safer, and more loving place. Kindness Tales contains more than forty folktales that illustrate the transformative power of kindness thr... + Read More
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Series: The Winged Girl of Knossos Paperback Erick Berry 9781589881204 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jun 30, 2017

"When push comes to shove, Katniss Everdeen has nothing on Inas, daughter of Daidalos."—Betsy BirdInas leaps at adventure. She dives to the bottom of the Aegean Sea to harvest sponges and somersaults over charging bulls in front of thousands of people. Best of all, she soars from cliffs wearing the glider-wings her father builds in secret, safe from the prying eyes of their neighbors, who think flying is sorcery.When Princess Ariadne seeks Inas's help to hatch a plan with Theseus, a young Greek who's held prisoner in the palace's Labyrinth, Ina... + Read More
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Series: Grimms' Fairy Tales Paperback The Brothers Grimm 9780811771788 $31.95 FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 01, 2022

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are known to children around the world: Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and many other familiar stories that have been translated and published in many editions through the years. Stackpole published a hardcover edition in 1937 (list price $2.75!) The flap copy on that early edition describes it as "fuller in text than any available edition and more beautifully illustrated with 94 black-and-white illustrations and 8 full-page color plates by Fritz Kredel." This paperback edition, reproduced wi... + Read More
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Series: Tiny Worlds in Fabric Sew Enchanting Fairy Houses & Miniature Masterpieces Paperback Ramune Jauniskis 9781644031667 $31.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Dec 25, 2022

Create fabric fairy houses and more tiny whimsical treasures! Have you ever wanted to make your own miniature fairy house? Let fiber artist Ramune Jauniskis be your guide to the enchanting world of miniature 3D pieces of art! Create treasured works by learning how to paint fabric, use fabric fusing with fast2fuse, and incorporate scraps and pre-loved fabrics. Make 16 irresistible pieces with full instructions and step-by-step photos, or create unique one-of-a-kind pieces using Ramune’s techniques. Her light-hearted humor and passion for the cre... + Read More
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Series: The Twelve Days of Christmas A Celebration of Nature Hardcover Briana Corr Scott 9781774710968 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Oct 18, 2022

The author-illustrator behind Wildflower and The Book of Selkie brings her naturalist's eye to the classic song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas", in this gorgeous giftbook edition. A boldly illustrated gift edition of the beloved English Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" — with an artful twist. East Coast artist Briana Corr Scott brings her naturalist's eye to the classic holiday song, pairing the original lyrics with bold and whimsical illustrations that celebrate flora and fauna. A kaleidoscope of Monarch butterflies on milkweed f... + Read More
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Series: Canada Wild Animals Found Nowhere Else on Earth Paperback Maria Birmingham 9781774711132 $15.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 06 - 09 Oct 14, 2022

A full-colour illustrated guide to Canada's endemic species for young readers, from the award-winning author of Snooze-O-Rama: The Strange Ways that Animals Sleep. Canada is home to over 308 endemic species of plants and animals — meaning they're found nowhere else on Earth. In Canada Wild, award-winning author Maria Birmingham introduces young readers to twelve uniquely Canadian animals — many of which are threatened or endangered. Like the Sable Island sweat bee, which lives on a single sandbar three hundred kilometres off the coast of Nova S... + Read More
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Series: Still This Love Goes On Hardcover Buffy Sainte-Marie 9781771648073 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 27, 2022

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022! NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library "A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions. . . This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us."—Kirkus STARRED Review From Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for t... + Read More
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Series: This is the Sun Paperback Elizabeth Everett 9781938492822 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Nov 01, 2022

This is the Sun that makes the world go round! From the tiniest animal to the tallest tree, everything on Earth is connected through the circle of life. But at the center of it all is a different kind of circle—the Sun! Through a charming story with rhythmic repetition, young children are introduced to the bright Sun that provides energy for all life on Earth.
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Series: This is the Sun Hardcover Elizabeth Everett 9781938492815 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Nov 01, 2022

This is the Sun that makes the world go round! From the tiniest animal to the tallest tree, everything on Earth is connected through the circle of life. But at the center of it all is a different kind of circle—the Sun! Through a charming story with rhythmic repetition, young children are introduced to the bright Sun that provides energy for all life on Earth.
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Series: The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories A comforting story tonight for a happy day tomorrow Main Hardcover Various 9780571363933 $44.95 JUVENILE FICTION Nov 22, 2022

A comforting story tonight for a happy day tomorrow . . . A gorgeous gift to treasure for years to come, this collection of bedtime stories is brimming with hope and positivity as an antidote to the at times challenging world we live in.Fabulously illustrated by Sarah McIntyre, the stories promote modern-day messages of inclusivity, acceptance and bravery in the face of adversity.With brand new stories from: Aisha Bushby, Ann Jungman, Ayesha Braganza, Claire Barker, Emma Carroll, Hannah Lee, Ingrid Persaud, Kate Saunders, Kieran Larwood, Lou Ku... + Read More
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Series: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Hardcover Jackie Morris 9781783528868 $37.50 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

From the moment she saw him, the girl knew the bear had come for her. How many times had she dreamed of him? Now, here he was, as if spelled from her dreams. This encounter marks the beginning of a long and extraordinary journey. At the bear’s secret palace in faraway mountains, she is treated courteously but troubled by the bear’s unfathomable sadness. As the bear's secret unravels, another adventure unfolds, which takes her to the homes of the four winds and beyond, to the castle east of the sun, west of the moon. In this new edition of Jacki... + Read More
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Series: Yoga Animals Yoga Animals on the Savanna Hardcover Christiane Kerr 9781684642403 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 Jan 31, 2022

It's a new day on the savanna, and Lion is feeling tired and sleepy-he can barely muster up a roar! As he walks the plains, he meets a variety of animals, from an ostrich to a warthog. With the help of his new friends, Lion learns 13 energizing poses to wake him up and help him make the most of his day.
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Series: Yoga Animals Yoga Animals in the Arctic Hardcover Christiane Kerr 9781684642410 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 Jan 31, 2022

In this Yoga Animals title, set in an enchanting Arctic landscape, Fox is feeling a little worried-but she's not quite sure why. As she goes about her day, she meets different Arctic animals, from a wise snow owl to a friendly narwhal. With the help of these new friends, she learns 13 de-stressing yoga poses to help her calm down and relax.