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Sarah isn’t the nicest kid at school. She doesn’t want to be rude or mean, but sometimes she can’t control it. When Sarah falls into the Snow White fairy tale, she lands in the Evil Queen’s castle. That seems like the perfect place for a mean girl, doesn’t it? But when Sarah finds out that the Evil Queen is extra mean (some would even say she’s a bully), Sarah takes matters into her own hands.

Bucky and Betty are two of the most widely-known descendants of Jack’s magic beans! Join this dynamic duo in their whimsical, food-inspired community, where Beantown pals live in milk carton skyscrapers, cozy teapots, and gleaming cheese graters. Even their vehicles are items found in the kitchen! In Beantown, all beans are different. Diversity is celebrated. Every bean brings something special to the community, and that is what makes it thrive.

Little Claudette lives in the magic kingdom of Motown, where all the happy children sing and dance in the streets. One day, an angry witch casts a spell, and the kingdom descends into dark silence. Unhappy and bored, Claudette finds a box of Miracles in her attic. Inside are four little fellows - Smokey, Bobby, Ronnie, and Pete - who sing music so sweet. Claudette and the Miracles begin to sing together, but will it be enough to bring light and laughter back to the kingdom of Motown?

The Frog Prince and Other Stories is a collection of three classical tales for children by Walter Crane. These are filled with timeless ingredients such as handsome and valiant princes, charming princesses, noblemen and hazardous pursuits. Contents: The Frog Prince, Princess Belle-Etoile, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.

Finally, Goldilocks tasted the porridge from Baby Bear’s teeny-tiny bowl, and it was just right. In fact, it was so delicious, she ate it all up! Listen to this classic tale of a little house in the woods, a Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear, and one curious girl who is much too nosy!

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.

The first part of this four-part book, after A Note to Parents and educators, offers a summary about the evolution of this classic fable or folktale. In Part 2, prolific author, teacher, artist, and parent Jan Yager retells the classic "The Three Little Pigs" fairy tale. In Part 3, she shares her original sequel. In Part 4, there are Activities including a request that readers (or children being read this book) write their own sequel and even illustrate it. A reference section as well as a list of children's books including related media concludes this book. It is a fun book for all ages! ...

This is the complete Tell Me a Story collection, with dozens of magical folktales written by author Amy Friedman and read by stage and screen's most talented actors, with music by renowned composer Laura Hall will delight listeners from 5 to 95. From the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, listeners will be transported as legendary heroes, mythical maidens, and talented tricksters weave their magic. The compilation is funny, wise, and richly compelling.

When you think of Aesop's Fables, you probably think of "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "Country Mouse and City Mouse". In this collection, Rob Cleveland brings you three of Aesop's lesser-known but equally powerful fables. You will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel.

In this story from China, when a woodcutter finds a magic pot that makes two of everything that he puts inside of it, he thinks all of his troubles have disappeared! Or have they just doubled? Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

In this story, a farmer and his wife match wits with a large, mean-spirited ogre. If they can't outwit him, they will end up with no crops of their own to eat or sell. This whimsically drawn story, illustrated by A. B. Hoffmire, is based on an old Swedish folktale.

Princess Elwenn’s mother left her an incredible gift. The gift of light. Not only did she embody lightness through her continual smile and natural glow, but she could also fly. Her father, King Elbert, was worried other kingdoms would learn of her great abilities, so he kept them hidden away from the rest of the world. Only her servants knew of her great secret. Prince Dougray had heard a rumor that Princess Elwenn was hiding something. It was a mystery many of his acquaintances spoke of. So naturally Dougray was determined to travel to her kingdom and be the one who figured it out. Yet, ...

Often thought to be a fairy tale from India about the practice of arranged marriage, this creepy retelling of “The Snake Prince” highlights the dangers of jealousy and greed. One of four new stories in the award-winning Scary Tales Retold series.

Thumbelina was a tiny little girl. She was so small she could fit in the palm of your hand. One night while sleeping she was captured and taken away by an ugly frog who wanted to marry Thumbelina. She escaped the ugly frog with the help of a little fish, and her adventure begins. She spends time with a variety of animal friends until she is rescued by a beautiful swallow and delivered to a handsome man no bigger than Thumbelina with whom she lived happily ever after.

Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage.

The Little Mermaid rescues a young prince from a shipwreck. She begs her father to let her become human so she can find the prince she had rescued. Her father gets angry and refuses. In desperation, she gets the wicked sea witch to make her human, and the sea witch agrees. There is a catch—she has three days to make the prince fall in love with her or she has to give her voice up to the sea witch.

Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves. Wild Rose, raised by wolves, refuses to live hidden within the confines of the forest any longer. Aurelia, locked in the castle tower, dreams of escaping the fate she's told awaits her. Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever.

Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, listeners will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf.

This is a retelling of "The Belling of the Cat" by Aesop. At the end of this tale, you are challenged to figure out the moral or meaning of this fable.

Sam Windsor’s parents and younger siblings, Grayson and Addie, are his whole world, so when his parents announce they’re separating, Sam is devastated. He’d do anything to make his parents change their minds and keep the family together. When a stranger offers a flute made of bone that supposedly grants the player’s wish, Sam doesn’t really believe it will work but figures he has nothing to lose. Surprisingly, the wish on the skeleton flute comes true. The next day, his parents are happily in love, with no plans for his dad to leave.