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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...
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An original fairy tale, written in the style of Dr. Seuss, tells the story
of the Smidgeons and the Glugs. Set in a mythical land, these fictional
characters are quite different in many ways. The Smidgeons are small
caring creatures while the Glugs are huge greedy beings with little regard
for anything other than their own needs. Smidgeons reside in a lush valley
not far from the mountains where the Glugs have existed over the decades.
Conflict arises...
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Fairy Tales of the Allied Nations is stunning work, produced in the midst of the First World War, by a true genius of illustration. It was originally published in 1916, and contains a collection of folk and fairy tales from Belgium, France, England, Japan, Italy, and Serbia. It contains "The Buried Moon" (An English Fairy Tale), "The Serpent Prince" (An Italian Fairy Tale), "Ivy and the Chestnut Horse" (A Russian Fairy Tale), "The Hind of the Wood"...
986) John Henry
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Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company. The earth shook when he swung down his heavy hammers. John was stronger than the strongest worker, but was he stronger than a machine? Find out in this powerful tale.
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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 sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!
Princess Aurelia has fallen under a wicked spell and just won't wake up! Can Delphi and the Princess's fairy godmother, Lila, find the prince can break the spell? Or will Aurelia remain asleep forever?
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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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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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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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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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This collection, "Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales" contains eighteen of Hans Christian's best-loved tales, and is illustrated by the charming plates and black and white line drawings of Anne Anderson. The stories include: "Little Ida's Flowers;" "The Red Shoes;" "The Snow Queen;" "The Emperor's New Clothes;" "The Constant Tin Soldier;" "The Flying Trunk;" "The Wild Swans;" "The Real Princess;" "Elfin Mount;" "The Storks;" and "The Darning Needle."
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"Pink Sprinkle and the Donut Elves", takes place at a quaint old donut shop on Cape Cod. This storybook explains the secrets behind how the donuts are made. It is a magical picture book for children of all ages! The author, who runs a donut shop on Cape Cod, was inspired to write this book, because the children who visit the donut shop frequently ask, "where do the donuts come from?"
995) L'enfant papillon
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Cassiopée aimerait par-dessus tout se transformer en papillon, mais elle n'y parvient pas. Jusqu'o l'amènera sa quête?
Et si nous avions tous quelque chose d'extraordinaire... Un album à la fois drle et touchant qui nous apprend que nous sommes tous extraordinaires. À notre façon. À nos couleurs.
996) A Curse Dark As Gold
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The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family's beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle -- maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past -- secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte's mill, her family, her love -- what...
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A lively tale of one young woman's adventure to pass her Official Princess Test, discover a means of escape from her island, and reveal her true destiny.
Thirteen-year-old orphan Black Bee Bright (B. B. for short) is funny, quirky, precocious, and adventurous. But B. B. has a secret. She's captive on an island in "the middle of very tropical nowhere" because she's forced to hide her true identity as a royally born princess from her parents' enemies...
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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...
999) 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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The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales from the Old French contains a collection of stories, adapted and translated by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. Quiller-Couch was a Cornish writer, who published under the pen-name of Q. Originally penned by such famed folklorists as Charles Perrault and Madame D'Aulnoy, these stories proved to their original seventeenth century readers that such works were important, enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking....
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