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Vasilissa the Beautiful: A Russian Folktale by Elizabeth Winthrop
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fairy-tales
children-s
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Tomie dePaola - 1983
"An ideal complement to Native American and Texas studies..." Booklist
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
John Steptoe - 1987
Who will the king choose?Award-winning artist John Steptoe’s rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. The book also went on to win the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations.Coretta Scott King Award for IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret Hodges - 1984
George and the Dragon commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Caldecott Award-winning picture book. Hodges retells an exciting segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which the Red Cross Knight slays a dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years, bringing peace and joy back to the land. Featuring a fresh new cover design - with artwork that highlights the dragon adventure within - and distinctive embossed gold Caldecott Award sticker, this is the perfect way to introduce the classic tale to a whole new generation of readers.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter - 1901
McGregor's garden."But what does Peter Rabbit do? Beatrix Potter's delightful 'Tale of Peter Rabbit' tells the story.
Chicken Little
Steven Kellogg - 1985
Steven Kellogg's hilarious retelling and irresistible illustrations bring fresh delight to this timeless classic of chain reaction panic.
Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
Randall Jarrell - 1972
Heckedy Peg
Audrey Wood - 1987
“The inherent drama of the story, combined with the haunting images the art provides, gives the picture book a timeless quality.”--Booklist
Bony-Legs
Joanna Cole - 1983
When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch's cat and dog.
Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella
Myrna J. De La Paz - 2001
Set in the exotic islands of the Philippines, this tale captures the mystical charm of the indigenous culture of the Filipinos. Colorful images of pre-colonial Philippine scenes, costumes, architecture, and folkways vividly enhance the enchanting narratives.This retelling of lasting value and universal appeal conveys the deep respect and reverence for nature and the earth inherent in the forever-loved story that will never grow old.
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling Louie - 1982
"Executed with chromatic splendor--a unique combination of brilliance and restraint".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations.
Stone Soup
Ann McGovern - 1971
As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add more and more ingredients until the soup is a feast "fit for a king".
Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Walt Disney Company - 2003
Now new and old fans can relive the magic of this beloved film as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book!
The Red Fairy Book
Andrew Lang - 1890
Also Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, the Ratcatcher (the Pied Piper), Snowdrop (Snow White), The Voice of Death, The Enchanted Pig, The Master Thief, from France, Russia, Denmark, Romania, and Norse Sigurd and Brynhild. 97 illustrations.
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Paul Goble - 1978
A wild stallion becomes her friend and she decides to ride free with the herd even after she is found.
The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South
Robert D. San Souci - 1989
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.