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The history of the fable likely does not originate with Aesop; however it is with him that we associate the fable's most ancient of known origins. Little is actually known of the life of Aesop. According to the historical accounts of Herodotus, Aristotle, and Plutarch, he was a slave from the Greek island of Samos who lived between 620 and 564 BC. Described as a strikingly ugly man he is said to have secured his freedom through his cleverness. Known...
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The second book in the Charlie Braithwaite series finds our young English hero at home in his bedroom. It is a boring, wet afternoon, when suddenly his old friend the arch wizard Argetlám appears on his computer screen. At first delighted by the return of his friend, he soon discovers that the wizard has a job for him that is both extremely dangerous and possibly, crucially important to the freedom of everyone living in modern Britain if not the...
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In the second part of Margaret Armour's translation of Richard Wagner's best-known work "The Ring of the Nibelung," the last two opera's in the cycle, "Siegfried" and "The Twilight of the Gods," are reproduced here with color plates by Arthur Rackham. "Siegfried," the third of the four operas, is primarily inspired by the story of the legendary hero Sigurd in Norse mythology. A man without fear, he attempts to learn it. This narrative is followed...
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Four tales of fantasy by a twentieth-century literary master - selected as the 1975 New York Times Outstanding Book for Children. John Gardner's first children's book takes the traditional fairy tale and turns it on its head. In the title story, a meddlesome dragon meets his match. "The Tailor and the Giant" tells the story of a cowardly man who finally faces his fears. A villainous beast of burden attempts to rid himself of his master in "The Miller's...
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This enchanting fairy tale, Shadow and Friends Visit the Enchanted Forest, brings forth children's vivid imaginations after receiving an Enchanted Invitation and Enchanted Key that unlocks a hidden door in an Enchanted Tree. Finding the secret door, they open the door with the magical key, and are greeted by an Enchanted Fairy, Lisa, whom they give the key to. Amazing sights are seen such as a Mushroom Family, a beautiful Festival of Lights with speaking...
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Once a year in the little village in the kingdom of Dahlia, a new cook is chosen to cook for the king. But no one wanted this job because the king's cooks never return. This year, the old baker is picked, and off he goes to the castle. In the castle, the baker meets a tiny new friend who helps him solve the big mystery of the missing cooks.
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This charming early work, first published in 1906, is the tenth book in a series of twelve 'coloured' fairy books published by Andrew Lang between 1889 and 1910. Each volume is distinguished by its own colour, and all in all, 437 tales from a wide array of cultures and countries are presented. The Orange Fairy Book is illustrated with numerous black and white illustrations by the master artist H.J. Ford. This book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion...
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Excerpt: "You remember all the funny things Nibble heard about Man from the guests who came to his Storm Party. That was the time the Big Hollow Oak blew down, and the brave little bunny who lived at Doctor Muskrat's Pond rescued all the poor homeless folk who had been shaken out of it. He showed them the way to a fine little tent all made of cornstalks out in the Broad Field. It was so nice and snug and comfortable, the minute they tucked their tails...
909) The Faery's Gift
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In this heartwarming Irish fairy tale, a woodcutter is given a wish as a reward for saving the life of a small faery. The woodcutter faces a dilemma: how can he use the wish in a way that will help all members of his family and change all of their lives for the better?
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Excerpt: "Never before, in the early, early spring, had there been so much excitement down at Doctor Muskrat's Pond. Of course, spring's the season for visitors. They were always on the lookout for old friends winging up from the south. The Beautiful Duck and his mate, who'd warned Nibble Rabbit about the Terrible Storm, stopped in to wish everyone a happy summer. Then they laughingly beaked their way northward through a flurry of late snow. Bad weather...
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During a summer thunderstorm Ted the turtle is swept downstream far from home. His adventure as he finds his way home, enhanced by the whimsical illustrations of Trey McGriff, will make the reader smile. The story of Ted and his friend, Coco, was inspired by a real Mississippi map turtle and his miniature poodle buddy.
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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The second of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie is getting ready to audition for the end of term ballet show but before she can even think about practicing, her help is needed in Enchantia. Does Delphie hold the key to break the magic spell and...
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Last winter, while taking a shortcut to Cedar Road, as I often do, I kept passing a house that had two stuffed toys on a bench on the porch, facing their street and me. That scene was so cute that I decided to open their eyes so they could see what was really going on and speak up. So take a look through their eyes and enjoy the fun.
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Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The third of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie is really excited about the end of term show, it's her chance to shine! But when her friends in Enchantia need her help she finds herself whisked away to a magical Masked Ball... • The third book...
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John Gardner's fairy-tale collection depicts a world where anything can happen - and often does. A humble thistle girl, a wise old philosopher, a hapless woodchopper, and an unscrupulous king - these are the vivid protagonists of Gardner's masterful book for children. Richly and humorously drawn, they face challenges at every turn. And in a realm where any one of these unconventional heroes might triumph, the reader will delight in expecting the unexpected!...
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The legend spoke of a new threat, a devastating war that could destroy the Gypsy race - unless the gifted children could prevent it…Clara's excited. It'll soon be Christmas break. Two weeks off with cosy lie-ins, delicious hot chocolate and presents to be unwrapped. Not to mention being able to shape-shift to her heart's content. But, her friend, Luke, has disappeared off the face of the earth and she longs to know what's happened to him.Luke's...
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On an early morning, Damaan went hunting in the forest with his two sons. Suddenly they found Anourkalla, a lost baby princess. They also found her mother, who, before passing away, warned them about the evil witch Worolla and asked them to protect her child. They decided to adopt the child and renamed her Angel Light so the witch wouldnt find her. As she grew up, the princess was bound not only to find the love of her life but also to cross paths...
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Excerpt: "The air was blowing in at the mouth of his hole when Little Nibble Rabbit opened his eyes. That meant a cold south wind outside, a rainy wind. He could see the wet drops hanging from the top of his arched earth doorway. They would wet his back when he tried to go out and that wouldn't be nice. He shivered and closed his eyes again. Then he huddled up tighter than ever into a little furry brown ball. Still he was cold, so he tried to cuddle...
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Robin Hood was a legendary English outlaw and folk-hero who appears in ballads from the thirteenth century. He lived through the reign of Henry II, Richard I and John. He feuded with the Sheriff of Nottingham and lived in Sherwood Forest with a band of followers, his 'Merry Men'. They robbed the rich to give to the poor. Among Robin's companions were Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Alan-A-Dale.
It is said that Robin was born in about...
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