Folklore category: 2054 books

Illus. in full color. "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's...

Who doesn't love a great mystery? This book presents the eerie accidents and unexplained disappearances that have occurred in the region known as the Bermuda Triangle. Even before it was named, the Bermuda Triangle--roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico--had gained a mythic reputation....

Kids already know about the huffing, puffing wolf and the headaches he caused the three little pigs. But how does the classic fairy tale change when it's told by the wolf himself? This lighthearted first-person narrative entertains, subtly teaches the idea of point of view, and supports Common Core standards all at once.

A Magical Japanese Tale of Generosity Rewarded! Sachiko and Kenji just want to welcome the new year in the proper way, but their mother tells them they don't have the money for a New Year's feast. An act of generosity brings help from an unexpected source in this heartwarming Japanese...

“Long before Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling, there were Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins, and J. R. R. Tolkien . . . This will bring the creator to vivid life” (Booklist). A philologist of world renown, a professor at Oxford, and the author of academic treatises, J.R.R. Tolkien was far more than...

Think there's just one fairy tale with an overworked girl and wicked stepsisters? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Cinderella stories. Visit Canada, China, Egypt, and France, and find out whose glass slippers are made of red silk, and whose fairy godmother is a fish.

OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.

Have you ever: Chopped the head off a zombie? Been chased by a werewolf? Spent the night in a haunted house? If you answered NO to all of the above then this is the book for you! Frightened of ghosts? Great! Do your legs turn to jelly? Cool! Inside you can read about loads of crazy stuff and how to...

OF COURSE you think my beauty sparked a terrible war, that my hearts to blame for that ridiculous wooden horse. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales...

OF COURSE you think I did a horrible thing by eating Little Red Riding Hood and her granny. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

An intriguing fairy tale about the Queen of a remote kingdom, who has a friend in the form of a bat.  The bat tells her that he was once unable to fly, and convinces her that a magic flower will give her the power to fly.  Adorable tale for young readers, and a great bedtime story as well.

Kei es un gato blanco y su comida favorita es el salmón. Cuando la tienda de ropa de Naomi en Imado tuvo que cerrar, Kei apareció con una sorpresa. Esta historia está inspirada por la leyenda japonesa del gato con suerte.

Dragons are known antagonists in many fairytales. They need to be defeated by knights in order rescue princesses. But there are so much more to learn about these enchanting creatures. That is why this educational book is filled with random information that all children must know about dragons. It’s a great book to have and is a definite source of edu-tainment for your child too!