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Yue ye xian zong

Where the mountain meets the moon
When Minli's impoverished father spins his fantastic tales about the Jade Dragon and the Old Man of the Moon, Minli believes the tales to be true. She sets out on a journey to find the Old Man of the Moon to ask him how her family can change their fortune.

Snow White

2019
A reimagining of the classic fairy tale in which Snow White, in mortal fear of her evil stepmother, runs away and is taken in by seven dwarves.

Beauty and the beast

a story about trust
A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the role of trust. With questions and educational guidelines for parents and educators.

The fox & little tanuki

"Just when everything seems like smooth sailing for Senzou and Manpachi, trouble arrives on their doorstep. The ancient stone of destruction starts oozing miasma and as it does, some of Senzou's deeply buried past memories start to rise up -- memories of 'another' Manpachi who seems to have been Senzou's first companion"--p. [4] of cover.

The Black cauldron storybook

1985
Taran embarks on a quest for the Black Cauldron, during which he discovers that some things are more important than being a hero and a warrior.

Hansel and Gretel stories around the world

Retells the classic Grimm fairy tale of the children who encounter a witch in the forest, together with three similar tales from Russia, Italy, and the Philippines.

Fairy tales & fantasies

a can-you-find-it book
A collection of full-color, fairy tale-themed picture puzzles with lists of over 100 hidden items to find. Includes a challenge puzzle with an answer key.

Beauty and the beast

3 beloved tales
Retells the classic French fairy tale of the enchanted beast, and the maiden whose love rescues him, together with two similar tales from China and Switzerland.

The tale of Despereaux

being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread
The adventures of Desperaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

Blancaflor, the hero with secret powers

a folktale from Latin America : a TOON graphic
"In this updated adaptation of a classic Latin American folktale, Blancaflor, a young ogre with magical powers, decides to secretly help a charming prince who has made a foolish bet with her father. Through saving the prince and the kingdom, she learns to be honest with herself and others about the things that make her special"--Provided by the publisher.

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