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The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm

The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm

by Lore Segal | Maurice Sendak

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 368 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A new edition of a revered classic (hard-bound with dust jacket and built-in bookmark), distinguished by the choice of tales, sharp translation and, of course, Sendak's haunting illustrations. (GER144, $28.00)

The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Andersen | Diana Crone Frank | Jeffrey Frank

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 293 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A newly refurbished collection of twenty-two tales, adroitly retranslated by Diana and Jeffrey Frank and with the original illustrations. (DMK27, $23.95)

Italian Folktales

Italian Folktales

by Italo Calvino

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 763 PAGES

A treasured collection of 200 lively folk tales presented by none other than the great Italo Calvino, a modern master with great affection for the folkloric traditions of his childhood. (ITL314, $25.00)

Yiddish Folktales

Yiddish Folktales

by Beatrice Weinreich

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 413 PAGES

A collection of 178 tales, many very short, of princesses and witches, dybbuks and wonder-working rebbes, gathered during the 1920s and 1930s by ethnographers in the small towns and villages of Eastern Europe. (CEU33, $18.00)

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

by Nelson Mandela

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A team of folklorists, poets and authors present these wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated tales from all over the continent, including many traditional stories from Nelson Mandela's youth. (AFR135, $16.95)

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa

by Alexander McCall Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

McCall Smith brings together folktales, often hilarious or bizarre, which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. (AFR141, $22.00)

Tales Told in Tents, Stories from Central Asia

Tales Told in Tents, Stories from Central Asia

by Sally Clayton | Sophie Herxheimer

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 60 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Beautifully illustrated, this collection of 12 enchanting tales from across Central Asia illuminate life and culture in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. (CAS126, $16.95)

Mongolian Folktales

Mongolian Folktales

by Hilary Roe Metternich

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 131 PAGES

A well-chosen collection of stories, including many about animals, with dramatic paper-cut illustrations by Norovsambuugiin Baatartsog. (MGL06, $19.95)

 
A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses

A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses


by Richard Woff

  • REFERENCE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • FAMILY

From Aphrodite to Zeus, this handy, portable reference is a guide to more than 40 of the most frequently represented gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as related mythical creatures. With 55 color illustrations. (GRE396, $9.95)

Classical Mythology, A Very Short Introduction

Classical Mythology, A Very Short Introduction


by Helen Morales

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Not a collection of tales, but rather a slim guide to understanding the meaning and history of Greek and Roman mythology. (MED121, $11.95)

Classic Myths to Read Aloud

Classic Myths to Read Aloud


by William F. Russell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Short, suspenseful and recast in vivid, crystal-clear language for kids, these essential Greek and Roman myths can be read in a few minutes each. (GRE19, $13.95)

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths


by Ingri D'Aulaire | Edgar D'Aulaire

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This beloved collection of Greek tales includes oversize, vivid illustrations. Intended for children ages 9-12. (GRE75, $19.95)

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths


by Edgar D'Aulaire | Ingri D'Aulaire

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The D'Aulaireses vividly recreate the characters and Norse landscapes of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god, Loki, Bragi and the Valkyries in this beautifully illustrated volume. For the whole family. (SCN35, $24.95)

D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls

D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls


by Ingri D'Aulaire | Edgar D'Aulaire

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • FAMILY

From the husband-and-wife team behind D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, here is a colorfully illustrated close-up on the stars of Norse mythology: the trolls. (SCN45, $19.95)

Fairy Tale Feasts, A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers And Eaters

Fairy Tale Feasts, A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers And Eaters


by Jane Yolen | Heidi E.Y. Stemple | Philippe Beha

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Caldecott-winning author Yolen and daughter Heidi inspire your readers and cooks in this collection of 20 folktales (and recipes!), including Little Red Riding Hood, Stone Soup, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella. (GEN362, $24.95)

Men and Gods

Men and Gods


by Rex Warner

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 296 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The inimitable Edward Gorey vividly illustrates these 38 spellbinding tales, memorably retold by novelist and scholar Rex Warner. (GRE341, $16.95)

The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy

The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy


by Padraic Colum | Willy Pogany

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. (GRE46, $9.99)

Tibetan Folk Tales

Tibetan Folk Tales


by Fredrick Hyde-Chambers | Audrey Hyde-Chambers

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 186 PAGES

This anthology of legends and fables, handed down by generations of storytellers, includes the Tibetan creation myth, Buddhist tales, and the famous epic of hero King Gesar of Ling. (TBT59, $21.00)

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