"Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall. With simple,...

"Fans will love having more action, more delicate touches of fairy tales, more romance…A solid girl-positive (and sex-positive) addition to fantasy collections." - Booklist Praise for Stray: "Sussman delightfully mixed dystopian tension with retold fairy tales, and the result is something wholly original." - Booklist "The creative use of the role of fairy godmother is fascinating." - Kirkus Reviews "The ending is exhilarating." - San Francisco...

"From the author of the breakout fantasy novel Thistlefoot: a collection of dark fairytales and fractured folklore exploring all the ways love can save us-or go monstrously wrong. The stories in Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart are about the abomination that resides within us all. That churning, clawing, hungry yearning: the desire to be loved, and seen, and known. And the terror of those things too: to be loved too well, or not enough, or for long...

Just in time to celebrate the first decade of the Frozen franchise, we join Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf as they embark on new adventures through the Frozen universe with friends new and old. This wide variety of original stories will share untold tales from Anna and Elsa's childhood, memories with their parents, and mysterious creatures they encounter. These highly relatable, yet larger than life characters will appeal to young Frozen...

Three Pretty Maids is a children's book written by Amy Ella Blanchard and first published in 1910. The story follows the lives and adventures of three young girls, each with their unique personalities and backgrounds, as they navigate the challenges and joys of growing up. The three pretty maids are Rose, Beth, and Mary. They come from different families, and their distinct backgrounds and experiences shape their characters. The book provides a detailed...

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Children will adore this charmingly illustrated retelling of the Grimm Brothers' classic fairytale. Twelve princesses, each lovelier than the flower she was named for, find themselves at the center of a baffling mystery. Each night they go to bed, locked securely in their room. But in the morning, their dancing shoes are worn thin-as though they'd been dancing all night! A handsome suitor discovers that the princesses are enchanted, and that...

Excerpt: "Since the childhood of the races, certain old-world stories have appeared in different form in the folklore of different nations, all bearing the stamp of the same source; the interest of primitive people in attributing human impulses and human lines of conduct to the animal world. Perhaps the earliest of all is The Kid Who Would Not Go, which corresponds to the old New England nursery tale of the Old Woman and Her Pig, and which, in its...

This is a story of an adventurous young princess who loves challenges and taking care of the people in the town. Alongside her is her trusty sidekick and best friend, Zazu, who is a strong and courageous bald eagle. They battle the desert and heat in search of the lost treasure, which has been hidden for many years. Destined to find it, the young princess starts on a dangerous journey to locate the treasure to take back to the people of the town.

A stunningly lyrical retelling of this classic tale from highly-acclaimed and bestselling author Michael Morpurgo and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark.