folklore

"A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child"--OCLC.

The Princess and the Pea is a popular fairy tale featuring fun characters and delightful twists and turns. Through a fresh retelling of this charming classic, early learners are able to develop their understanding of phonics and become more confident readers. Helpful activities allow readers to practice skills such as identifying letters and sounds, and they can apply those skills as they independently read the accessible text. This enchanting story is presented with the help of colorful illustrations that closely correspond to the text, guiding readers along this fun adventure in fairy-tale phonics.

Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this . . . text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics believe.

While doing research for her documentary about her cousin Natasha--who disappeared in the Dominican Republic fifty years ago during the Trujillato--twelve-year-old Pilar Violeta Ramirez is transported to Zafa, an island where Dominican myths and legends come to life and where her cousin is being held captive in a sinister magical prison, and Pilar must defeat the Dominican bogeyman if she hopes to free Natasha and return home to Chicago. Includes author's note.

Eight beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons * Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas, translated by the authors * Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared according to the traditional Hindu canon With this full-color illustrated collection of classic tales from India, you will learn about the playful, loyal, strong, loving, and wise gods, goddesses, and heroes of India. You will discover how the deity Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, got his elephant head, how the goddess Parvati won the heart of the great god Shiva, and how the goddess Ganga came to Earth from Heaven in the form of the holy Ganges River. You will discover how Krishna's childhood as superhero and mischievous boy prepared him to fulfill his destiny as an avatar of the god Vishnu. In two tales drawn from the Ramayana, you will learn about prince Ram and his victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana and how the monkey-god Hanuman moved a medicine mountain to save Ram's brother. In two stories from the famous epic the Mahabharata, you will discover how Karna became the greatest archer in the world to help good triumph over evil and how Arjuna compassionately fought his own cousins to bring peace to the kingdom of Hastinapur. The glowing illustrations, executed in transparent watercolors and tempera paints, are done in a centuries-old method traditional to India. Richly detailed, they bring to life the colorful cast of characters--humans, gods, and demons alike--and allow the reader to become immersed in the mystical world of ancient India.

"Poorling is a little bear. She's a bit different from her brothers. Mother keeps their family safe. For the Forest is full of dangers. It is there that Mana lives, with her Shadow children. And above them all, Emuu, the great Grandma in the Sky"--Jacket flap.

Retells the tale of the beautiful girl imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

Twelve-year-old twins Mei and Yun Wu may have a secret that makes them different from the other village kids, but in the weeks leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival, they are exactly like everyone else in excitement--their grandfather's famous mooncakes have caught the attention of the Emperor of China himself, who is sending his son to the village to see if they live up to the legend. The night of the Festival brings with it more than excitement, however, when disaster strikes, and nightmares follow. The twins must band together to rescue their grandfather and village, but even their bond may not be strong enough to withstand ancient magic, curses, and revenge.

In this adaptation of Snow White set in Alaska, seven sled dogs try to keep the beautiful princess, Snow White, safe from the evil queen, until a musher finds and saves her during The Great Race.

"John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him"--Back cover.