Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light in their lives: they are determined that she know only contentment.But Sorcha's joy is shattered when her father is bewitched by his new wife, an evil enchantress who binds her brothers with a terrible spell, a spell which only Sorcha can lift—by staying silent. If she speaks before she completes the quest set to her by the Fair Folk and their queen, the Lady of the Forest, she will lose her brothers forever.When Sorcha is kidnapped by the enemies of Sevenwaters and taken to a foreign land, she is torn between the desire to save her beloved brothers, and a love that comes only once. Sorcha despairs at ever being able to complete her task, but the magic of the Fair Folk knows no boundaries, and love is the strongest magic of them all...

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    When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.

    You may think you already know this story about a beautiful servant girl, a cruel stepmother, a magnificent ball, and a lost slipper. But you’ve never heard it for true. Now you can hear the tale from someone who was there: a poor washerwoman from the island of Martinique. She has just one thing in the world to love, her goddaughter Cendrillon. When she finds Cendrillon heartsick over a rich man’s son, at first she doesn’t know what to do. But she has sharp wits, a strong will, and the magic wand her mother left her—and soon she has a plan to give her dear Cendrillon the gift of a love that will change her life. Adapted from a traditional Creole story, this fresh retelling captures all the age-old romance and magic of Cinderella, melding it with the vivid beauty of the Caribbean and the musical language of the islands.

    Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or hide their hearts inside wells. They can walk across oceans and fly over mountains. Trees and shrubs may grow from their heads, and their noses can be long enough to stir soup. There are troll hags, troll daughters, and elderly, shrunken trolls. Old or young, they are quarrelsome, ugly, and boastful, and they love to trick princesses and children. To defeat them, children must rely on the strengths of their humanity-persistence, kindness, pluck, and willingness to heed good advice

    "How to See Fairies" is a delightful treasure chest brimming with fairy-inspired goodies: a gorgeous illustrated book, a blank journal in which to record your own fairy sightings, three note cards, a mini poster and a bookmark. Its nostalgic artwork combined with its contemporary, updated packaging make it a great gift for all ages.

    They know their all-night dancing wouldn't fit with their father's image in the community. Maybe Sunday, a pretty new nanny with a knack for getting to the bottom of household mysteries, can crack the case. This modern, hip retelling of the classic tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses bursts with vibrant artwork and text that's as energetic as the twelve toe-tapping Knight brothers themselves. "A funky, fresh adaptation." —Publishers Weekly"This is a high-flying alternative to the tale's usual dainty renditions." —Kirkus Reviews

    An embittered mother cares for her dying son who is trapped in a thicket that guards a sleeping beauty... In a bleak and desolate industrial wasteland, a group of violent outcasts lays the tattered myths of one Millenium to rest, and gives terrifying birth to those of the next.Erotic, compelling, witty, and altogether extraordinary, these stories lay bare our innermost demons and desires--imaginatively transforming our youthful fantasies into things darker, slyer, and more delightfully subversive. The "Snow White, Blood Red" Collection #1. Snow White, Blood Red #2. Black Thorn, White Rose #3. Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears #4. Black Swan, White Raven #5. Silver Birch, Blood Moon #6. Black Heart, Ivory Bones

    She dreams of adventure and longs to travel to distant lands, so when a tall ship appears in the harbor, headed north to the Kingdoms of the Cold, Margaret won't be left behind. But adventures are perilous things. Soon Margaret must face a ferocious sea serpent and even worse dangers. And she must discover the truth about an old woman with strange powers and mysterious plans, or she'll never find a way to bring herself and her true love safely home. Acclaimed author Robert D. San Souci spins a tale of magic, battles, and romance in this traditional Irish story of a young woman whose courage astonishes her enemies -- and even herself.

    She prefers good books to good looks and keeps both the royal accounts and the castle drawbridge in working order. When her greedy stepmother and stepsister scheme to spend the royal treasury and her father, the king, falls ill, Rosamond must set out in search of the one thing that can cure him -- the healing waters found in the magical well at the end of the world. In the spirit of The Talking Eggs, award-winning author Robert San Souci has once again created a feisty heroine whose generosity and courage save the day combined with Rebecca Walsh's vibrant paintings. This is an adventure story that readers will turn to again and again.

    She learned it from her grandfather, a poor scholar who taught her. When he dies, Raisel finds work in the home of a rabbi. His jealous cook makes Raisel toil from sunup to sundown. And as the Jewish holiday of Purim approaches, Raisel works even harder. The rabbi's son presides over the Purim dinner, and Raisel listens closely when he responds to riddles posed by his guests. Is it possible that this young man can answer Raisel's riddle? Erica Silverman's lively retelling of the Cinderella story features a heroine for whom knowledge is as essential to happiness as love. In striking paintings, Susan Gaber captures all her beauty, external and internal.

    Each skillfully crafted tale is adorned with the Dame’s elaborate trademark illustrations, drawn in Victorian fashion, making this collection seem authentically from another—more poisonous—era. Detailed with alluring beauty, elegant imagination, and wicked humor, FRIGHTFUL FAIRYTALES unleashes ghastly mortals from the dark closet into your subconscious. But don’t worry, it’s all happily ever after in the end, just like a fairytale should be—you just might want to sleep with the light on. Dame Darcy’s comic book, Meat Cake, has a fan base of over 10,000 loyal devotees.

    Hoban's novels: the haunting Lion of Boaz-Jachin, the popular Turtle Diary (made into a movie startting Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley), Pilgermann, and his newest work, the sharp and witty Mr. Rinyo-Clacton's Offer, published here for the first time in North America. In addition, the collection includes samples from Mr. Hoban's short stories, essays, and poetry. Finally, for true Hoban aficionados, there is part of an unfinished sequel to the adult children's classic The Mouse and His Child, featuring the further adventures of Manny Rat.

    Her three sons, Leon, Blaine, and Perrin, each vow to retrieve it for her. It takes determination and talent to outwit the fairy thieves—proving that the mightiest hero is often the most unlikely.

    Meticulously researched illustrations faithfully depict the ornate beauty of an ancient land" (Kirkus Reviews).In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella.Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of long-ago Persia.Shirley Climo's authentic details bring the story to life, and Robert Florczak's stunning paintings echo the vibrant colors and motifs of an ancient land.

    On his way to the king's castle to seek food for his starving family, the boy enters a snow covered forest. He loses his way and becomes frightened—even more so when he meets an old man who is madly hunting for a great white stag. The man is blind, haunted by the memories of war. Though Finder doubts that the white stag exists, he guides the hunter in his search. When they finally come upon the wonderous creature, Finder's awe and his traust in all that is good and pure heal the tormented hunter.Yvonne Gilbert's lyrical illustrations beautifully complement M.C.Helldorfer's magical tale of loss and the redemptive power of faith and love.

    Perhaps the best-known is Sindbad the Sailor. He discovers an island paradise, but it is actually a giant whale. He sees a huge mountain. It is, in fact, the egg of the famous Roc, a bird so huge that she can carry an elephant in her talons. Sindbad manages to escape from Roc’s nest by tying his turban to the bird’s leg and is transported to the final adventure in this volume: the Valley of Diamonds. It is a story of high adventure and wit overcoming any obstacle.

    These include "The Princess and the Unicorn," "A Dress for a Princess," "Where's That Girl?," "Too Many Princesses!," "It's Raining Cats and Frogs!," "The Prettiest Princess," "The Quest for a Kingdom," "The Lost Crown," "Oh," "Where is My Prince?" and "Living Happily Ever After."

    It is suitable for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers.

    Perfect for children to read alone or for adults to read to their youngsters. Color illustrations throughout.

    But at what price will Rolando taste the waters of eternal life? On a dare, Lupe goes down to the river one night to search for la Llorona, a ghostly woman who walks in search of her drowned baby.Abel, a shepherd, saves a snake from a fire and in return is given the ability to understand the speech of animals.In these ten stories, Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima, draws on a rich Hispanic and Native American folklore tradition, capturing the rhythm of life along New Mexico's Rio Grande valley.

    With illustrations by some of the world's most renowned children's artists, past and present, including Dulac, Rackham, Angela Barrett and Wayne Anderson, here is a whole childhood of rich stories in one spellbinding volume.

    A world-renowned painter brings new beauty to this classic tale, told for a new generation of readers. Color illustrations.

    Giambattista Basile's Lo Cunto de li Cunti written in Neapolitan dialect and published in 1634-36, comprises 50 fairy tales and was the first integral collection of literary fairy tales to appear in Western Europe. It contains some of the best-known fairy tale types, such as Sleeping Beauty, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and others, many in their earliest literary versions. Although it became a central reference point for subsequent fairy tale writers, such as Perrault and the Grimms, as well as a treasure chest for folklorists, Lo Cunto de li Cunti has had relatively little attention devoted to it by literary scholars.

    Orphaned as an infant and raised by a powerful enchantress, the youth's extraordinary instinct in battle shines bright from his earliest years -- and so he is readily welcomed into the company of the Round Table, King Arthur's highest order of knights.Seeking to bring peace to Arthur's kingdom, Lancelot earnestly serves all those in peril in the name of the beloved Queen Guinevere, swiftly vanquishing beasts and villains and even rescuing the queen herself Nothing, it seems, can harm the valiant Lancelot -- until his own pride drives him away from Arthur's court. Setting off for mysterious new lands, he soon meets a princess who will change his life forever. But will the great hero ever return to Camelot?Hudson Talbott vividly reveals Lancelot as a man whose passion and instinct are at once the sources of his greatest strength and gravest danger. Rendered with all of the breathtaking drama and romance of the first three volumes in, the Tales of King Arthur series, here is a rare vision of one of the most popular and compelling heroes of Arthurian legend.

    In the middle of the night, the sympathetic Dusk Fairy comes in through the window and cleans up The Dusk Fairy glows in the dark

    Yasmin must keep her knowledge of scents a secret, for only boys are allowed to study this art. But when the Queen sniffs a perfume planted by an enemy and loses her memory only Yasmin has the skill to bring it back.

    A beautiful addition to both home and classroom libraries.

    Pairing S. Clay Wilson's rich imagination and dark humor with the Grimm brothers' witty morality beams fresh insight into seven timeless tales for the enjoyment of all ages.This first edition of Wilson's Grimm is limited to twelve hundred fifty copies in wrappers, three hundred copies in boards numbered and signed by S. Clay Wilson, and twenty-six copies in boards with slipcase, signed, lettered A-Z, each bearing a small original drawing by S. Clay Wilson.

    What better way than to read them a bedtime story? The trouble is, they like the first one so much that they ask for more and more, begging her for "just one more story!" The stories Mother Pig reads to her children are hilarious piggy-style retellings of favorite fairy tales in real mini-books bound right onto the pages throughout the book. These porcine reimaginings are sure to make little ones laugh out loud. They include: "The Pig Prince," "The Ugly Pigling" "Piggerella," and "The Prince and the Porker." The perfect bedtime read-aloud, Just One More Story offers five delightfully funny tales in one book--enough for even the most wide-awake little pig...or child!