Myths And Legends category: 2297 books

Dorcy Brookshire gets transported back into time to discover that her ancestry began way back when witches were the norm and many kings and queens rule the Enchanted Forest.  She is caught up in a web of mythical and storybook characters, which may help provide the help she needs to save her life.  

A powerful tale of magic, love, and revenge set in fairy-tale Japan. Trained in the magical art of shadow-weaving, sixteen-year-old Suzume is able to re-create herself in any form — a fabulous gift for a girl desperate to escape her past. But who is she really? Is she a girl of noble birth...

The classic tale of Sleeping Beauty is illustrated in colour and black and white by English illustrator John Hassall. Here he shows his wonderful poster style that so suits children's books. A wonderful book to add to any child's collection. Pook Press are reprinting this book for adults and children to enjoy once again.

The classic tale of Aladdin is illustrated in colour and black and white by English illustrator John Hassall. Here he shows his wonderful poster style that so suits children's books. A wonderful book to add to any child's collection. Pook Press are reprinting this book for adults and children to enjoy once again.

This story relates an episode lived by a little girl called Tiffany.It takes place when Little Tiffany and her parents come back from a long and tiresome day. On the way the little girl sees a real dragon behind a tree but no one believes her. She started to think it was all a dream but one day she is visited by a friend...

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 83 In Issue 83 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the West African Hausa tale of how a man who believed himself to be “A Man Among Men” was bested by a little boy. Download and read the story to find out how the boy did this. Also, lookout for the...

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 108 In issue 108 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the Norwegian tale of Minnikin. Two brothers go into the world to seek their fortunes. On their journeys Minnikin and through brains and cunning steadily improve their position in life. ...…… Download...

Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children, but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. This title is part of “Andersen's Fairy Tales, Volume 2, published by Dreamscape Media. LLC.

"The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" Chicken Little and his feathered friends got all aflutter when something fell on his head and he assumed it must be the sky falling to bits. Eventually Chicken Little learns there is nothing to be afraid of, and perhaps it's better not to panic before you find out the whole story.

Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his...

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 91 In Issue 90 of the Baba Indaba Children's Stories, Baba Indaba narrates the English tale of “CAP o’ RUSHES” – a story about a vain, wealthy man who sets his three daughters a test to weigh their love for him. He does not like the test results from his third daughter...

Aesop's fables are retold in kid-friendly text with black-and-white illustrations throughout! This 80-page edition of AESOP'S FABLES introduces young readers to Aesop's classic fables in a fun and accessible way. Ann McGovern retells the classic fables using kid-friendly language, and there are striking black-and-white illustrations throughout.

This imaginative Little Golden Book, originally published in 1955, tells the story of the creation of Disneyland and the little man who lives there. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love joining Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as they meet little Patrick Begorra. Great for Disney fans, theme park enthusiasts, and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!

Dressed in her finery and accompanied by her bridesmaids, Skathi leaves her home. She is a giant on her way to marry a god. To make up for killing her father, the gods have offered Skathi marriage to the god of her choice. Who will she choose? Will she live happily ever after? Skathi and the Beauty Parade, based on an old Norse myth, is a story about trickery.