Four favorite legends from retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaola, covering folktales from Texas to Italy.
A compilation of Brothers Grimm fairy tales complete with vintage illustrations This book brings together approximately two dozen of the most beloved of the classic Grimm fairy tales, including all the classics, such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Hansel and Gretel" in an all-new translation specially commissioned for this publication. Containing a painstakingly-researc…
A Native American legend about a young boy and his magical pony. Splendidly illustrated . . . An excellent addition to folklore collections.--Kirkus Reviews. A Reading Rainbow Selection.
A collection of stories explains different aspects of various animals such as the "cunning" fox, the "fond" mother bear and her adopted child, the "nervous" hare and so on. Each tale is illustrated with colorful drawings in the style of the culture from which the legend is drawn.
Full of magic, mystery and suspense, these superbly illustrated and fast-moving tales recount some of the most exciting quests and adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. From the sword in the stone to the very last battle, each story is retold in a fresh and original way, bringing to life the wise wizard Merlin, the gallant Sir Lancelot, the wicked Morgan le Fey, the beau…
"Behavior not befitting the son of the Dragon King!" The Dragon King has sent his nine sons out to find their places in the world, but rumors abound -- each son is apparently as aimless as the next! One son does nothing but stare into space, another spends his day frolicking in a stream, another plays with fire, and still another hollers and yells from noon till night. The king realizes it's t…
Maui was always playing tricks on people. One night he played a particularly mischievous trick when he was sent to the house of the feared goddess of fire. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Some of Ron Bacon's Maori stories are set in pre-historical times. This one goes back to the dawn of Ao-te-a-roa when the god Tane brought life to the face of the land. It is an imaginative concept, and though some liberties have been taken with biological facts, and some of the insects may not be immediately identifiable, we have provided a pictorial key at the end to most of the creatures dep…
The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread. Little does anyone suspect that he is of noble blood and will soon be knighted by the famous Sir Lancelot. Lush illustrations bring the reader into the book, as Sir Gareth meets adventures and battles to free…
An anthology of legends from across North America, including the Cheyenne, Oneida, Algonquin, Micmac, Kiowa, Blackfoot, Mohawk, and Bella Coola. The lavish paintings of Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor illuminate the relationship to nature in an exciting, informative, and even humorous way