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Explore the legendary "seal folk" in a book of short, whimsical poems. Find out what Selkie likes to eat, where she lives, how she spends her time on land and in the sea, and learn a Selkie lullaby. Lilting and lyrical, with acrylic paintings that recall the ocean's depths, this magical book is ideal for both bedtime and playtime. Features a paper doll, clothes, and seal.
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One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy-with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you"? This classic folktale is reimagined with adorable watercolor images, playful text, and an endearing-if snotty-main character.
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"With bold black outlines and vivid coloration... the artwork captures the action as the boys exercise their ingenuity."School Library JournalThe Kang boys don't want their teacher to write embarrassing notes on their hands anymore. Can they concoct a formula for what just may become a very useful school supply? This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual...
2364) The Dragon's Boy
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Before the legendary Arthur became king, he took lessons from a dragon . . . Artos is a lonely child, teased or ignored by the other boys in the castle of Sir Ector. One day, he follows Sir Ector's runaway hound into a mysterious, dark cave, where he encounters a dragon who offers him the gift of wisdom. Both frightened and intrigued, Artos becomes the dragon's student and gains what he's always longed for: the friendship and respect of other boys....
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The Kang brothers imagine making wings to fly and drive the birds from their rice fields! With paper, straw, and feathers, what else can they create?This series, recounting how the creative Kang brothers discovered four of China's famed inventions, is redesigned to feature new bilingual simplified Chinese translations.
2366) The Yiddish Fish
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Rob Costello, a fishmonger, must be hearing things, because he swears a fish is speaking to him. Furthermore, it's speaking Yiddish-and Rob doesn't even speak Yiddish. Oy vey! Although Mr. Lipshitz, Rob's boss, is skeptical at first, he eventually hears the fish speak, too. "It sounds like my aunt Louise!" he says. When the mysterious fish seeks refuge back in the fish barrel and Rob and Mr. Lipshitz try to find him again, it looks as though they...
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Legends of Olympus volume 1
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Meet Phoebe Katz, a twelve-year-old foster kid from New York City who's been bounced around the system her entire life. Things happen around Phoebe, but it's not like they're her fault! But when a statue of Athena comes to life, Phoebe gets the stunning news she's the daughter of Zeus, has a twin brother named Perseus-and was sent away from ancient Greece as a baby to stop a terrible prophecy that predicted she would one day destroy Olympus.
Athena...
2368) The Girl from Chimel
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Nobel Peace Prize winner and noted Maya activist Rigoberta Menchu Tum brings the world of her childhood vividly alive in The Girl from Chimel.
Before the thirty-six year war in Guatemala, despite the hardships the Maya people had endured since the time of the Conquest, life in their highland villages had a beauty and integrity that were changed forever by the conflict and brutal genocide that were to come. Menchu's stories of her grandparents and...
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Don't miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Star-crossed and Mortal Instruments series, originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology!
For millennia, we've caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus. Now Aimée Carter pulls back the curtain on how they became the powerful, petty, loving and dangerous immortals that Kate Winters...
2370) Vengeance Bound
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The Goddess Test meets Dexter in an edgy, compelling debut about one teen's quest for revenge...no matter how far it takes her.
Amelie Ainsworth is not alone in her head. Bound to a deal of desperation made when she was a child, Amelie's mind houses the Furies-the hawk and the serpent-lingering always, waiting for her to satisfy their bloodlust. After escaping the asylum where she was trapped for years, Amelie knows how to keep the Furies quiet....
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Een gloednieuwe editie van dit standaardwerk uit de wereld van Harry Potter, met een nieuw voorwoord van J.K. Rowling (onder het pseudoniem Newt Scamander) plus zes nieuwe fabeldieren! Het meesterwerk van Newt Scamander heeft als verplicht schoolboek op Zweinsteins Hogeschool voor Hekserij en Hocus-Pocus generaties tovenaars beziggehouden. Fabeldieren en Waar Ze Te Vinden is een onmisbare introductie in de wereld van de magische dieren van de tovenaarswereld....
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Émile le savait. Dans le but de redonner le plein de confiance à son petit-fils en souffrance, il savait que la légende de Joseph Rémy fonctionnerait. Une histoire de revenant qu'il ne faut réveiller pour rien au monde, une tombe à ne surtout pas fouler, et deux adolescents avides de sensations. Un parfait mélange pour une aventure qui transforme pourtant les vacances de Valentin et Margot en cauchemar.
Car, à jouer avec la mort, on risque...
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Some heroes are strong. Some are brave. And some, like Raven, are clever.
In this adaptation from a beloved tale out of the Pacific Northwest, Raven outwits the Old Chief of the tribe that lives above the sky and brings sunlight back to a grateful world. Like winter stories told around the world, this third selection in Stillpoint/Atalanta's Winter Tales series is a fun reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always light coming.
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From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales.
The stories in this collection include:
• The Magic Mortar-A tale that explains why the sea is salty
• How to Fool a Cat-A funny story about a clever woodworker
• The Rolling Mochi Cakes-Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the...
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Ces contes racontent la vie avec ses hauts et ses bas, la vie de gens plutt simples.
Avez-vous une idée de ce que peut être une forteresse qui ne soit pas de pierres?
Qui, du travail ou de la chance, est le plus utile pour réussir dans la vie et pourquoi?
Quelle sorte de secret un tapis, même bleu, peut-il bien cacher?
Comment une moitié de poulet a réussi à vaincre tous ceux qui ont voulu l'empêcher d'avancer?
C'est en voyageant...
2376) Monkey Mind
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Monkey Mind is an enchanting, uplifting story that follows young Bai who learns how to find balance and emotional control. The book introduces the concept of a "monkey mind," drawing from Eastern philosophies to explain the unsettled, chaotic thoughts that jump rapidly from one subject to another. By using simple mindfulness-based strategies like pausing, slowing down, and taking deep breaths, Bai is able to gain clarity and focus his mind. The narrative...
2377) The River of Bones
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Archie Hunter has skill, determination and courage, but are they enough to get him through his adventure in the vast Canadian forests? In this Young Adult adventure 14 year old Archie and his father Magnus, a cryptozoologist, go in search of the famed Bigfoot or Sasquatch. All does not go to plan when a criminal gang who are also on the hunt for the Sasquatch kidnap Magnus. Archie is left alone in the wilderness...or is he? Luckily he has a repertoire...
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths...
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Don't miss this companion novella to the enthralling Goddess Test series, perfect for fans of the Covenant, Star-crossed and Mortal Instruments series! Originally published in 2012 as part of The Goddess Legacy anthology.
For millennia, we've caught only glimpses of the lives and loves of the gods and goddesses on Olympus. Now Aimée Carter pulls back the curtain on how they became the powerful, petty, loving and dangerous immortals that Kate Winters...
2380) The Water Lily Fairy
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Can a fairy make a change in the lives of poor people? Can she listen to their longings and through acts of kindness fulfill their dreams? The water lily fairy is curious about the people of Corleone, Sicily. She hides in a pond among water lilies. As she explores the town, she is aware of the poverty of the people. The fairy grants their hearts' desires by showering them with random gifts every day.
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