folklore

A retelling of the familiar fairy tale in which Jack trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans that bring him good fortune.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a greener hillside.

While doing research for her documentary about her cousin Natasha--who disappeared in the Dominican Republic fifty years ago during the Trujillato--twelve-year-old Pilar Violeta Ramirez is transported to Zafa, an island where Dominican myths and legends come to life and where her cousin is being held captive in a sinister magical prison, and Pilar must defeat the Dominican bogeyman if she hopes to free Natasha and return home to Chicago. Includes author's note.

Retells the tale of the beautiful girl imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

"A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child"--OCLC.

The Princess and the Pea is a popular fairy tale featuring fun characters and delightful twists and turns. Through a fresh retelling of this charming classic, early learners are able to develop their understanding of phonics and become more confident readers. Helpful activities allow readers to practice skills such as identifying letters and sounds, and they can apply those skills as they independently read the accessible text. This enchanting story is presented with the help of colorful illustrations that closely correspond to the text, guiding readers along this fun adventure in fairy-tale phonics.

Twelve-year-old twins Mei and Yun Wu may have a secret that makes them different from the other village kids, but in the weeks leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival, they are exactly like everyone else in excitement--their grandfather's famous mooncakes have caught the attention of the Emperor of China himself, who is sending his son to the village to see if they live up to the legend. The night of the Festival brings with it more than excitement, however, when disaster strikes, and nightmares follow. The twins must band together to rescue their grandfather and village, but even their bond may not be strong enough to withstand ancient magic, curses, and revenge.

"Poorling is a little bear. She's a bit different from her brothers. Mother keeps their family safe. For the Forest is full of dangers. It is there that Mana lives, with her Shadow children. And above them all, Emuu, the great Grandma in the Sky"--Jacket flap.

Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this . . . text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics believe.

In this adaptation of Snow White set in Alaska, seven sled dogs try to keep the beautiful princess, Snow White, safe from the evil queen, until a musher finds and saves her during The Great Race.