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ID:   014148


A story a story / Haley, Gail E.; Haley, Gail E. (ill.) 1988  Book
Haley, Gail E. Book
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Publication New York, Aladdin Paperbacks, 1988.
Description 32pGreen Spine
Summary/Abstract Recounts how most African folk tales came to be called Spider Stories..
Standard Number 9780689712012 Pb.
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ID:   025986


Adelita: a Mexican Cinderella story / DePaola, Tomie; DePaola, Tomie (ill.) 2002  Book
DePaola, Tomie Book
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Publication New York, Puffin Books, 2002.
Description 32pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.
Standard Number 9780142401873 Pb.
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ID:   000294


Aesop's fables / Larkin, Rochelle (ed.) 1994  Book
Larkin, Rochelle (ed.) Book
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Publication New York, Baronet Books, 1994.
Description 238pWhite Spine
Series Great Illustrated Classics
Summary/Abstract An illustrated adaptation of fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. Here are not only the Tortoise and the Hare, and the grasshopper and the Ant, but dozens more of the delightfulcreatures that have been entertaining and instructing people for thousands of years.
Standard Number 0866116788 Hb.
Key Words Folklore  Fables 
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ID:   000306


Aladdin / Larkin, Rochelle 1993  Book
Larkin, Rochelle Book
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Publication USA, Playmore/Waldman, 1993.
Description 28pYellow Spine
Series Favourite Fairy Tales
Summary/Abstract The wonderful world of timeless fairy tales opens up for your child in the beautiful pages of these fine books. Each story has been carefully selectedand specially illustrated for reading out loud or for the beginner to read alone.
Standard Number 0866118802 Hb.
Key Words PYP  Fairy tales  Folklore 
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ID:   026922


Anansi and the bag of wisdom / Sims, Lesley; Massari, Alida (ill.) 2011  Book
Sims, Lesley Book
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Publication London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2011.
Description 32pYellow Spine
Series Usborne first reading: level one
Summary/Abstract Anansi, King of the Spiders, is given a bag of wisdom to share but selfishly decides to keep it to himself. But can he carry it up to his secret hiding place without dropping it?
Standard Number 9781409530916 Pb.
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ID:   004422


And Round Me Rings : Bell Tales And Folklore / Spencer, Ann; Grater, Lindsay(Ill.) 2003  Book
Spencer, Ann Book
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Publication USA, Tundra Books, 2003.
Description 225pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract A treasury of fascinating bell stories, lore and facts. Around the world, bells mark the important moments of our lives, warning us of disasters and pealing joyfully for our celebrations. A detailed book about the history of bells, recast for war sometimes, and which describes the different kinds of bells.
Contents I. Let Heaven and Nature Ring : Elemental Peals The Sunken Cathedral - Legend Bell-Despising Faeries - Lore White Coral Bells - Song Belling the Cat - Fable The Ghostly Flood Bell - True Account The Bell of Justice Rings - Legends Winter Bells - Song Bells in Nature Lore - Lore Music of the Spheres - True Account II. Evil Begone : Ringing Away Dark Forces Night of the Vampire - Legend Driving Away Tempest - Lore Naming and Blessing the Bells - True Account Tempest Bell Inscriptions - True Account Hell's Bells - Legend The Demon-Fighting Bell of St.Patrick - Legend Wicked Spirits All About - Lore Routing Out Witches - True Account The Bellman - Poem Ringing Away the Black Death - True Account Illness Bell Lore - Lore III. The Sagacity of Bells : Miracles and Wonder The Pirate Punisher - Legend Three Miracle Bells - Legend Indignant Bells - Legend Bells That Knew The Truth - Legend A Bell for the Sweet of Heart - Legend Benkei and the Bell - Legend Punishing Bells - Legend IV. Birth of a Bell : A Mix of Metals The Soul of the Great Bell - Legend Poor Sinner - Legend The Rose and Crown - Legend Ting, Tong, and Pluff - Legend Casting Freedom : The Liberty Bell - True Account Ringing Out Liberty - True Account Casting Peace into War - True Account V. Bells the whole day long : The Rhytm of life Dick Whittington and the Bells of Bow - Legend The Poetry of Steeples - Lore Outside London Town - Lore The Running of Things - True Account The Curfew Bell - True Account The Pancake Bell - True Account The Execution Bell - True Account The Nine Tailors - True Account Sound the Alarm - True Account Fire Alarm Bell - True Account Bells and More Bells - True Account Morning Bells Are Ringing - True Account VI. Up in the Belfry : Lofty Peals Bell Robbers Foiled - Legend A Riddle - Poem The Belfry Ghost - True Account Steeple Rhymes - Lore Ringers' Rules - True Account Ringing Out - Lore
Standard Number 0887765971 Pb.
Key Words Folklore  Tales  Bells - Folklore  Bells - Stories 
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ID:   011701


Baba Yaga the flying witch / Davidson, Susanna; Rojo, Sara (ill.) 2008  Book
Davidson, Susanna Book
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Publication London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2008.
Description 48pLight Green spine
Series Usborne first reading - Level four
Summary/Abstract A fantastic Russian folktale, wherein, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot and poor Tasha is on a lookout for her.
Standard Number 9780746093122 Pb.
Key Words Witches - Fiction  Folklore  Puzzles  Folklore - Russia  Lexile 410L 
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ID:   011625


Barefoot book of earth tales / Casey, Dawn; Wilson, Anne (ill.) 2009  Book
Casey, Dawn Book
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Publication Cambridge, Barefoot Books Ltd, 2009.
Description 95pRed Spine
Summary/Abstract Seven folktales from around the world express the belief that the Earth and all living things are sacred, and that it us up to each of us to care for our part of the planet. Includes activities.
Contents The Sun Mother (Australia) Why the sky Is far away (Nigeria) She who is alone (American Southwest) Grumpy gecko (Bali) The magic garden (Kazakhstan) Amrita’s tree (India) Stink water (Wales) Activities
Standard Number 9781846862243 Hb.
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ID:   016505


Barefoot book of princesses / Matthews, Caitlin 2000  Book
Matthews, Caitlin Book
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Publication London, Barefoot Books Ltd, 2000.
Description 63pOrange and Pink Spine
Summary/Abstract A collection of seven princesses stories from around the world.
Contents The princess and the pea - Danish The mountain princess - Persian The princess who lost her hair - Akamba The birdcage husband - Kalmuck The beggar princess - Chinese The horned snake's wife - Iroquois The sleeping beauty - German
Standard Number 1841480460 Pb.
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ID:   000543


Beauty and the Beast / Larkin, Rochelle 1993  Book
Larkin, Rochelle Book
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Publication USA, Playmore/Waldman, 1993.
Description 28pYellow Spine
Series Favourite Fairy Tales
Summary/Abstract The wonderful world of timeless fairy tales opens up for your child in the beautiful pages of these fine books. Each story has been carefully selectedand specially illustrated for reading out loud or for the beginner to read alone.
Standard Number 0866111360 Hb.
Key Words PYP  Fairy tales  Folklore 
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ID:   000544


Beauty and The Beast and Other Stories / Larkin, Rochelle   Book
Larkin, Rochelle Book
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Publication New York, Baronet Books,
Description 239pWhite Spine
Series Great Illustrated Classics
Summary/Abstract Here are some of the greatest stories of all time. The familiar titles, like Sleeping Beauty, are stories about things, that are still important today..like family, and loyalty, friendship and courage, getting along and making dreams come true.
Standard Number 0866116745 Hb.
Key Words Fairy tales  Folklore 
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ID:   000549


Bedtime Stories / Clarke, Nora; Spenceley, Annabel (ill.) 2004  Book
Clarke, Nora Book
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Publication London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2004.
Description 160pBlue Spine
Series The Kingfisher Treasury of...
Summary/Abstract A collection of twenty stories, most of which are traditional tales from such countries as Italy, China, and Russia.
Contents Snow White and the seven dwarfs / Grimm Brothers Thunder and lightening's new home: a Caribbean folk tale Olga da Polga and the Night of the Long Dance / Michael Bond The emperor's new clothes / Hans Christian Andersen How the camel got his hump / Rudyard Kipling Jane's mansion / Robin Klein Black Hook and the skunk: an Algonquin tale The golden goose / Grimm Brothers The one that got away / Jan Mark Tattercoats / Joseph Jacobs Po-Wan and the Kuan-Yin: a Chinese traditional tale Number twelve / Leila Berg The husband who looked after the house: a Scandinavian traditional tale Sleeping Beauty / Charles Perrault Mr. Pepperpot buys macaroni / Alf Prøysen Red umbrella and yellow scarf / Anita Hewett Mollie Whuppie : an English tale / retold by Susan Price How the tortoise was defeated by his own magic / Peggy Appiah Rumpelstiltskin / Grimm Brothers The pudding like a night on the sea / Ann Cameron
Standard Number 075341158X Pb.
Key Words Folklore  Short stories  Tales 
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ID:   000591


Black beauty / Larkin, Rochelle 1993  Book
Larkin, Rochelle Book
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Publication Great Britain, Playmore/Waldman, 1993.
Description 28pYellow Spine
Series Favourite Fairy Tales
Summary/Abstract The wonderful world of timeless fairy tales opens up for your child in the beautiful pages of these fine books. Each story has been carefully selectedand specially illustrated for reading out loud or for the beginner to read alone.
Standard Number 0866118810 Hb.
Key Words PYP  Horses - Fiction  Fairy tales  Folklore 
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ID:   023747


Chanda and the mirror of moonlight / Hill, Margaret Batteson; Littlewood, Karin (ill.); Kathoria, Asha (Tr.) 2001  Book
Littlewood, Karin (ill.) Book
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Publication Berkshire, Zero to Ten Limited, 2001.
Description 24p Purple Spine
Summary/Abstract Presented in the style of traditional folktales of India and Europe Chanda finds herself reduced to a servant in her stepmother's house when her mother dies and her father marries again. All the lonely girl can do is seek peace walking along the near-by river and gazing into the magical mirror her mother left her as a parting gift.
Standard Number 1840891831 Hb.
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ID:   000756


Classic Literature For Children - Aesop's Fables (1) / Joshi, Yogesh   Book
Joshi, Yogesh Book
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Publication India, Navneet Publications (India) Ltd.,
Description 40pYellow Spine
Series Classic Literature for Children
Summary/Abstract Aesop, a Greek slave would entertain his master's children with moral tales, originating from the ancient folklore, with animal protagonists.
Contents The Leaf-boat! The Cane plant and the Pine tree The Donkey fondles his master The punishment The Snake's Eggs The Wolf and the Crane For sale-a big fat Donkey The Mouse and the Frog The Cat hangs upside down Who is mightier? The Wind? Or the Sun?
Standard Number 8124309175 Pb.
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ID:   000757


Classic Literature For Children - Aesop's Fables (4) / Joshi, Yogesh   Book
Joshi, Yogesh Book
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Publication India, Navneet Publications (India) Ltd.,
Description 40pGreen Spine
Series Classic Literature for Children
Summary/Abstract Aesop, a Greek slave would entertain his master's children with moral tales, originating from the ancient folklore, with animal protagonists.
Contents The Clever Crow The Hen that laid Golden Eggs! The Black Slave and the Lion What did the Bear whisper? The Frog's stomach bursts... Does the Lion's mouth stink? The Woodcutter and the Water God "Count pebbles every night.." "Can you drink painted water?" Chhotu and Micky
Standard Number 8124309205 Pb.
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ID:   026929


Clever rabbit and the wolves / Davidson, Susanna; Vanvolsem, Emilie (ill.) 2008  Book
Davidson, Susanna Book
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Publication London, Usborne Publishing Ltd., 2008.
Description 32pLavender Spine
Series Usborne first reading: level two
Summary/Abstract The Clever Rabbit is eating happily in the woods when he has to save a lost sheep from being eaten by a hungry wolf. But will the rabbit's brains outmatch the wolf's brawn?
Standard Number 9781409501060 Pb.
Key Words PYP  Rabbits - Fiction  Folklore  Wolves - Fiction  Folklore - Armenia  Lexile 240L 
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ID:   010618


Cobra in my kitchen: Stories, poems and prose pieces / Whitaker, Zai; Basu, Suddhasattwa (ill.) 2005  Book
Whitaker, Zai Book
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Publication India, Rupa & Co, 2005.
Description 126pBlue Spine
Summary/Abstract A collection of the author's articles, stories and poems about reptiles, with a few on birds and a tiger.
Standard Number 8129106620 Hb.
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ID:   014050


Contest between the Sun and the Wind: an Aesop's fable / Forest, Heather 2008  Book
Forest, Heather Book
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Publication Georgia, August House LittleFolk, 2008.
Description 32pBrown Spine
Summary/Abstract The sun and the wind test their strength by seeing which of them can cause a man to remove his coat, demonstrating the value of using gentle persuasion rather than force as a means of achieving a goal.
Standard Number 9780874838329 Hb.
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ID:   013405


Daft Jack and the beanstack / Anholt, Laurence; Robins, Arthur (ill.) 1996  Book
Anholt, Laurence Book
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Edition 2002
Publication London, Orchard Books, 1996.
Description 64pBlue Spine
Series Seriously Silly Stories
Summary/Abstract In this version of the traditional tale, Jack climbs a stack of baked bean tins and encounters a giant, an event that makes his and his mother's fortune in an unexpected way.
Standard Number 9781841214085 Pb.
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