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1) Stone soup
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In this retelling of a European folktale set in China, three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
2) Ollie
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Friends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening to, even sitting on top of his egg--but Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when it's time to hatch.
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In this version of the classic folktale, an Argentine wide-mouthed frog sets out through the rain forest to brag about his fly-eating abilities and encounters a toco toucan, a coati, a capybara, and a jaguar. Includes a note about the South American rain forest animals featured in the story.
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"The Ugly Duckling" is a classic story of a small, ugly duckling who is shunned by every animal and person he encounters-until he grows into a beautiful swan and finds others of his kind. This story's message of the beauty inside everyone has been inspiring readers for hundreds of years, and a new generation of readers will discover it through this fresh retelling. Clear, simple text is accompanied by colorful illustrations. The close relationship...
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"The Emperor's New Clothes" is a familiar fable that teaches readers important life lessons in an entertaining way. In this engaging retelling, readers are introduced to this classic story through clear text that's closely aligned with colorful illustrations to enhance reading comprehension skills. Even the most reluctant readers will be charmed by the humorous illustrations that fill each page. Why did the emperor's friends and advisors let him walk...
8) Mooncakes
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A little girl spends time with her family during the Chinese Moon Festival and hears the story of Chang-E, the woman who lives on the moon.
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An interactive reading experience that allows young ones to read together with an adult, answer questions within the text, and play with activities suggested at the end of the story. A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox
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In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse,' Liz turns up her nose at farm cooking while Abby learns she prefers the peace of the farm to the excitement of the city. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.
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In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs,' Rosie receives a magic machine that dispenses one piece of candy a day, but things go wrong when she and her brother get greedy. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.
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"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
18) King Arthur
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Before Arthur became king and commanded a round table of knights, he was just a young squire with dreams of someday becoming a knight himself. It wasn't until fate brought him to a sacred sword sealed in stone that Arthur learned the truth about himself and his destiny.
This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Sir Thomas Malory will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them a taste...
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Deep dive volume 1
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A brand-new underwater adventure from Adam Blade, author of the Beast Quest series!
Max's home, the floating city of Aquora, is attacked by Cephelox the Cyber Squid and his father is carried away by the Robobeast. Max and his robodog, Rivet, set off on a rescue mission. Along the way, they meet Lia, a princess of an ancient race of Merryns who live underwater. The Merryn's magic powers are fading because the evil Professor has stolen four pieces...
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Deep dive volume 3
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Max and Lia's underwater adventure continues in this thrilling series by Beast Quest author Adam Blade!
Max is determined to track down the evil Professor even if that means journeying into the deadly Forest of Souls. Lia knows this is a dangerous plan but she will do whatever it takes to help with the search. Max is going to need that kind of friendship when his quest leads him into battle with Manak the Manta Ray. A sting from this Robobeast's...
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