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1) Sadko
Pub. Date
©2003
Language
Russian
Description
This tale is based on the legends born in ancient times in the old Russian city of Novgorod. A young gusli player Sadko sails the sea to find the sweet-voiced bird of happiness and bring it back to his hometown.
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
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. Includes historical notes on the story's origins, versions from other countries, and the significance of names.
8) Rapunzel
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A retelling of a folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch. Includes a note on the origins of the story.
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Series
Language
English
Description
A tender girl is held captive by a mighty beast, who is himself held hostage by a spell. Both discover that true beauty and true love are not based on appearances, but come from within. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each...
10) Cinderella
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Language
English
Description
Cinderella's wicked stepsisters and their mother treat her cruelly, but Cinderella responds only with kindness, and so gets rewarded with happiness at tale's end. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each classic tale and brings...
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English
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A greedy fisherman's wife forces her husband to request wishes of power and wealth from a magical fish. The tale turns into a circular journey cautioning to be careful what you wish for. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each...
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English
Description
After being abandoned, a poor brother and sister's loyalty toward one another allows them to stand together and overcome fear in the shape of an evil forest witch. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each classic tale and brings...
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English
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A young sea princess is unhappy with who she is, longing to be human rather than mermaid. Her wish grants her fleeting happiness, but costs her much as well. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey of each classic tale and brings the...
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A little girl disregards directions to stay on course while on the way to visit her grandmother. This allows a sly wolf to deceive and eat both girl and grandmother, but not without consequence. The Fairy Tale Collection introduces young readers to classic stories of magic, adventure, and lessons learned. The stories in this collection are woven and retold in a unique way but remain faithful to original intent. Original artwork depicts the journey...
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English
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Meet the brave young women from tales of yore ...
Vasilisa who must try to outwit the fearsome witch Baba-Yaga.
Katie Crackernuts who sets out to save her sister from dark magic.
Flora, the gardener's daughter, who marries a giant serpent to save a prince.
Fairer-Than-A-Fairy, a princess who is kidnapped by an evil one-eyed enchantress.
Lullala, in love with a prince cursed to be a lion by day and a man by night.
Rosemary, a Scottish lass whose...
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