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What is a Fairy Tale?
Fairy tales have existed in every culture around the world, teaching children stories of characters in imaginary worlds who undergo hardship but learn to overcome their difficult circumstances. This compelling book covers the basic components that make up fairy tales, as well as the purpose these fantastic tales serve in culture.
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- 9781622752157
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- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
- Series Title
- The Britannica Common Core Library
- Call Number
- 808 HAR
What is a fable?
With bright photographs and illustrations, this volume explains the concept of a fable—defining the genre, detailing its characteristics, and reproducing some of the most famous examples of these stories from cultures around the world. Included in the Common Core Reading standards, the fable is an irrefutably fundamental genre that allows young readers to learn universal morals by using anima…
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- 9781622752003
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- 32 pages : illustration : 21 cm
- Series Title
- The Britannica Common Core Library
- Call Number
- 808 HAR
Classic tales from India : how Ganesh got his elephant head and other stories
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 accord…
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- 9781591433866
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- 235 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 294.513 SPE
Rama and Sita : the story of diwali
The perfect picture book to introduce children to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr. Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will s…
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- 9781472954695
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 294.5 DOY
Disney's Hercules : a race to the rescue
Children have loved LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS for over 50 years. They have written their names inside each front cover and pored over the colorful pictures. Parents have shared Golden moments with their children, thanks to the happy hours spent with the books.
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- 0307988015
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- B
Thor the mighty
Asgard's greatest warrior, the mighty Thor, has vowed to protect the mortals of Earth with his legendary hammer Mjolnireven from his trickster brother, Loki!
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- 9781614790051
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Marvel : Avengers earth's mightiest heroes!
- Call Number
- F30
Filipino children's favorite stories
Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant six to ten-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes—such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against adult…
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- 9789625937656
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- 92 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 398 ROM
The Greek gods
The Greek gods had more powers than mortals could even imagine. They could change day to night, turn people into animals, and punish men with eternal torture. Their whims and desires changed the course of human destiny. No legends are more fabulous than those of the Greek gods. This classic collection tells their stories.
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- 9780590441100
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- 116 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 398.2 EVS
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