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"The name of the Pied Piper is often used as a metaphor to describe someone who has a lot of charisma and can attract followers or supporters. But the German story from the Middle Ages weaves a more sinister story about a ratcatcher who lures away the village children out of revenge. In this book, young readers will learn about the mythical piper and how his story likely ties into Europe's history of plague. Informative fact boxes and approachable...
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"One of the spookier American legends is that of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a story by the author Washington Irving. It tells the tale of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and his encounter with the terrifying Headless Horseman. In addition to the original book, Sleepy Hollow has been the subject of numerous films, cartoons, and television series. In this book, young readers will learn about the origins of the story and its enduring popularity. Fun fact...
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"When it comes to tales of adventure, not many heroes are more beloved than Robin Hood. The subject of numerous stories, ballads, films, and television series, Robin Hood was an outlaw character created in medieval Britain. He is famed for stealing from the rich to give to the poor. This book traces the history of Robin Hood back to his earliest mentions in British folklore and ballads. Illuminating fact boxes and approachable language makes the text...
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"Vampires are the subject of some of our favorite spooky stories to tell and movies to watch. The myth of vampires--and other creatures like them--has existed for hundreds of years, but perhaps the most famous one of all got his start a little more recently. In this book, young readers will learn all about Dracula, the famous subject of the 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, as well as the real-life prince from the 1400s named Vlad III on whom...
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The legend of King Arthur and the knights of the roundtable is one of the oldest and most exciting tales to come out of medieval Britain. While most experts agree King Arthur wasn't a real-life historical figure, stories about him, Merlin, Guinevere, and Lancelot have taught readers all about adventure, bravery, and even magic. In this book, young readers can learn about the origins of the King Arthur legend and why tales of his deeds are so important...
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Rip Van Winkle is perhaps one of the most enduring legends born out of the American Revolution. The subject of an 1819 short story by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle took a nap in the Catskill Mountains of New York and woke up 20 years later, having missed the entire war! In this book, young readers find out how the legendary story of Rip Van Winkle has its roots in older tales throughout history about progress and change. The text includes informative...
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Teach young children how to enjoy being delightfully different, yet all part of God's family.
God's very good idea is to have lots of different people enjoying loving him and loving each other. This stunningly illustrated journey from the garden of Eden to God's heavenly throne room shows how despite our sinfulness, everyone can be a part of God's very good idea through the saving work of Christ.
This book will help children see how people from...
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Ever had the feeling that you were being watched? Ever taken a dark shortcut on the way home? Wondered what might just be living under your bed? Well, Deadman knows...has always known...and he's here to shed some light on those spine-tingling adventures and things that go bump in the night. Written by New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer Franco and featuring art by some of DC Comics' favorite artists, Deadman Tells the Spooky...
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"A very long time ago, right here in this world, there was a garden. In the garden, everything was wonderful. The world was full of laughing and playing and smiling and fun. There was nothing bad, ever. There was no one sad, ever. But then, one day . . . Read the amazing story of the whole Bible, why Jesus died and rose again, and how you can be part of the story" --
10) Teddy Bear Tales
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Teddy Bears have fascinating stories to tell if we just listen to them or read about them. They also make good coloring books and plays, like the bears in this book.
11) Pig Tales
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Pig Tales is a look into the secret lives of pigs with pig poems, songs, and stories.
12) A World Away
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Short stories telling tales from a small world; an eclectic, compilation from different corners of the globe. Sixty-one heartfelt sketches often laced with longing.
We travel to Europe, Scandinavia and Oceania, The Middle East, Africa, Asia and The Americas; visit places of seclusion and reflection, mountains and memories, quiet towns and villages, cities immersed in their hustle and bustle. We visit the obvious to find the not so obvious. We visit...
13) Umbrella Tales
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Umbrella Tales tells the up close and personal stories of umbrellas. Umbrellas have historical roots in ancient cultures and played roles in the lives of important historical figures. They are also featured in umbrella poems, stories, and songs for National Umbrella Day. Learn about the colorful lives of umbrellas.
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A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates.
Anne Bonny had it all-her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation-but a new enemy has her on the run and it'll take all of Anne's courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne...
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In the golden age of piracy, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and Black Bart Roberts, the three most reviled pirates in history, contend for the most sacred prize the world has ever known - the lost Relics of Christ! Their battle stained the seven seas crimson leaving only dead men who would tell no tales. But the dead have a way of speaking without words.
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Oh, the Horror! The Horror!
I've been a fan since my older sister used to wake me up so I could sneak down to watch Creature Feature when I was in elementary school! Funny, I never could seem to get back to sleep... While my main writing focus is the paranormal, my passion for the darker side of the scary spectrum was resurrected while working on Indie horror film, In The Woods, helping with the screenplay, writing a novelization, AND having a guest...
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This is the fourth tale in the series Ten, Tall, Totally Twisted, and Terrible Tales To Tell.
A powerful wizard uses all his power to remove his darkness.
The Darkness becomes a human by feeding. Eventually he feeds on people.
He seeks revenge for the wizard's abandonment of him.
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Tangle is a man with a dream. He does not want to work to make his dreams come true and he has unreasonable expectations about how his life should turn out. He goes to work and has an accident which leaves him at the mercy of the elements. He is rescued by a mermaid, his dreams come true, but does he learn a lesson?
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A horse named George, runs afoul of sinister men, who control the soon to be king. George then meets a farmer's daughter, named Margot, who has encountered the same problem. The king has said they are something they are not. They travel together in hopes of solving their mutual problem. A short illustrated story.
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