Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Fables

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"droll humor and just the right amount of spine-tingling creepiness. . . . Even the most reluctant reader will be eager to keep these pages turning."

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The Wolf’s Story is a fairy tale classic with a hilarious twist—if you’re old enough to get it.”

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Illustrations make Out of a Jar sparkle and shine. But is that enough to make it a must-have read?

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“As a fairy tale collection, this is similar in style to Hans Christian Andersen. As an artwork collection, it mirrors surreal painters like Leonora Carrington.

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“Written in kid-speak, this story is sure to amuse and delight the picture book group.”

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“Enlivened by expressive drawings that evoke Old World places and people, The Mermaid of Warsaw is a collection worth dipping into.”

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“Sita’s Ramayana ventures beyond a graphic retelling the events of the epic tale. . . .

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“Adults and scholars will find much to enjoy both in the editor’s insightful introductory essay and in her concise, interesting biographies of the artists. . . .

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“With a flurry of snipping and clipping, Levi Strauss produces pants that last and last.

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I Am So Strong is a classic tale of ego run amuck.

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The Fate of Achilles looks into the opposing forces of human strength and courage versus war and greed.

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A Quest For Good Manners is an interesting and fun way to teach good manners to children.