Legends, Myths, Fables

Gorgeous Collector's Edition. India, one of the great, ancient civilizations, spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character, this fantastic new book, Indian Myths & Legends, explores the themes...

Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella and none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty. Disappear to faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters and brave...

Features stories as Theses and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens - and learn how the tempestuous Poseidon became the King of the Seas.Book InformationISBN 9781596437388Author George O'ConnorFormat PaperbackPage Count...

When two foxes, who are best friends, have a fight it upsets the whole community of animals. Kokom the Owl knows just what to do and brings together all the animals and holds a Sharing Circle. Medicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937463960Author Janie HavemeyerFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Goosebottom Books LlcPublisher Goosebottom Books LlcWeight(grams) 269g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937463953Author Gretchen MaurerFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Goosebottom Books LlcPublisher Goosebottom Books LlcWeight(grams) 269g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481447379Author Kate O'HearnFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442444157Author Kate O'HearnFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 213mm *...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale-providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition.Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who...

Zeus and his friends are back for another adventure in this latest Heroes in Training chapter book!Since defeating the Titans, Zeus and his fellow Olympians have taken over Mount Olympus. Things are nearly back to normal...until a stranger named Hercules...

Badger is happy living in his neat and tidy burrow - until Big Bad Bully Goat decides to move in! Bully Goat has such a fearsome reputation that even Badger's biggest friends are too scared to help. All seems lost until help arrives from a very...

In this highly anticipated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Maya's search for her missing father puts her at the center of a battle between our world, the Orishas, and the mysterious and sinister Dark world. Perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End...

Phoebe Katz is back on a new mission to save Olympus and undo the fallout from her first visit. Damian has troubling news-the epic mythology stories in the books are changing. Instead of Perseus slaying Medusa and becoming a hero, the books now say he's...

In this highly anticipated sequel, Maya and the godlings must return to the sinister world of The Dark to retrieve the one thing keeping the veil between the worlds from crumbling: her father's soul. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689848889Author Robert D San SouciFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm)...

A USA Today Bestseller!From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new winter adventure!Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life-and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much...

How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tree growing out of his head? And how can a woman have children made of wax?The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones - then deftly supplies simple,...

Children will love this colouring book with a difference! There are fifteen traditional Irish stories to read and then colour in, making it a book to treasure. There is something for everyone, from cautionary tales of cunning leprechauns to the thrilling...

Age range 5 to 8 A creatively illustrated retelling of a traditional Irish legend about an enchanted salmon that will impart all the knowledge in the world to the first person who eats it. Finnegas, a wise, elderly poet, spends his days fishing for...

Discover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide-created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.Pick up the journal of a fantastical explorer and discover the best...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE).This traditional tale tells the story...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062821287Author Cindy LinFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...

Watch a mischievous monkey learn his lesson, float along with a colorful butterfly, and visit a village with a mouse mayor.Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of thirteen timeless Chinese folktales told and charmingly illustrated by...

The King of Ireland's Son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands and meets the Enchanter's daughter, Fedelma. His adventures lead him to the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and the worlds of Gilly of the Goatskin, the Hags...

Rama's stepmother Kaikeyi longs to see her son Bharata crowned king, and persuades King Dasaratha that Rama, the rightful heir, should be sent into exile for fourteen years. Rama's beautiful and devoted wife Sita, and Lakshmana his inseparable...

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the Dolphins are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have...

Once upon a time, Alliana believed in dreams and fairy tales as sweet as spun-sugar clouds. Alliana wished on shooting stars, sure that someday she and her grandmother would be able to travel to the capital city to see the queen. Then her grandmother...

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A gripping retelling of the classic Greek myth by bestselling author Jenny Oldfield. Daedalus can see how much his impulsive, restless son Icarus longs to escape their island prison. When his cunning plan to get...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844442157Author L. R. HenFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Mantra LinguaPublisher Mantra LinguaWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 280mm * 3mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062104960Author Soman ChainaniFormat PaperbackPage Count 704Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollinsWeight(grams) 454g

Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534439894Author Kate O'HearnFormat PaperbackPage Count 1136Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 198mm *...

"This is a perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan's many series, particularly for those eager for mythologies beyond Greek and Roman stories." -Booklist (starred review) "A winner for all kids, but it will be especially beloved by Latinx and...

Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton...

The most famous Irish legend of all in an exciting and easily understood version. Read about the feats of the famous warrior Cuchulainn who singlehandedly defends Ulster against the army of Queen Maeve. War, peace, love, greed, fate are the stuff of an...

A beautiful edition of Quentin Blake's Magical Tales, the wonderfully illustrated collection of more than a dozen tales of magical fun and mystery from all over the globe. A wonderful collection of more than a dozen little-known...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Honor Book.Book InformationISBN 9780525442653Author Paul O. ZelinskyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780358128533Author Kory MerrittFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 211mm * 145mm * 28mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442444102Author Kate O'HearnFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 193mm *...

A fresh, heartwarming, and fascinating debut that two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Schmidt calls "a journey that every reader needs to go on."This is the story of Raul, a boy of few words, fewer friends, and almost no family. He is a loner-but he isn't...