Myths For Children

Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses are discovered - corpses drained of blood - Darren and Evra are compelled to hunt down whatever foul creature is committing such horrendous acts. Meanwhile, beneath the streets, evil stalks Darren and Evra, and all clues point to Mr. Crepsley. Can they escape, or are they doomed to perish in the tunnels of blood?

The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go to Tenar, Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined by amber-eyed Irian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of a woman. The threat can be confronted only in the Immanent Grove on Roke, the holiest place in the world, and there the king, hero, sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand.

An enchanting story from Maggie Stiefvater featuring Opal, Ronan, and Adam from her best-selling Raven Cycle, taking place after the events of The Raven King.

Generations of children have been charmed by this enchanting work, and Brilliance Audio is proud to introduce its own version with multi-Grammy Award-winner Jim Dale as narrator. To delight the millions of Jim’s fans, his reading of Peter and the Wolf will include unforgettable vocal characterizations of the various animals, young Peter, and Peter’s grumpy old grandfather. The music of Peter and the Wolf, including some of the best-known classical melodies, is superbly performed by the award-winning Seattle Symphony, led by music director Gerard Schwarz.

Although largely unknown in the West, the 73 stories in this volume are just as beguiling as the more familiar Grimms’ Fairy Tales or Arabian Nights. They were collected in the early 20th century by Richard Wilhelm and first translated into English by Frederick H Martens. This beautifully produced revised and edited new edition includes updated notes which not only provide background on the tales, but also offer a fascinating insight into ancient Chinese folk lore and culture.

Nils Holgersson is a naughty boy who pulls the tails of cats and trips up his mother while she is carrying the milk pail. Then one day he discovers he has been magically turned into a tiny imp. He climbs on the back of a gander and takes off with a flock of wild geese as they fly over Sweden, soaring above patchwork fields, through storms, to castles and lakes and even to a city under the sea. As he learns about the world, he also learns what it means to care for living things, in Selma Lagerlöf's timeless and beloved fable.

Step into a world where promises hold magic, and even the smallest act of kindness can change everything. "The Frog Prince" by the Brothers Grimm tells the enchanting tale of a young princess who reluctantly befriends a talking frog after losing her precious golden ball in a deep well. What begins as an unwanted promise soon unfolds into a journey of loyalty, courage, and unexpected friendship. As the frog follows her to the castle, keeping her word becomes harder than she imagined—until a surprising twist reveals the truth behind the spell.

A very poor but honest shoemaker discovers that the last bit of leather he owns has been mysteriously turned into a perfect pair of shoes while he slept. As this magical help continues night after night, he and his wife decide to stay up late one evening around Christmas time to find out who their secret, hardworking visitors are.

Step into a world of icy wonder, magic, and true friendship! The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless fairy tale about brave Gerda, who embarks on a daring journey to rescue her friend Kai after he falls under the spell of the mysterious Snow Queen. Traveling through frozen landscapes, enchanted forests, and magical kingdoms, Gerda faces challenges that test her courage, cleverness, and kindness. Along the way, she meets strange and wonderful characters, overcomes obstacles, and discovers the power of a pure heart.

Imagine a forest where every shadow hides a secret, and even a house made of gingerbread can hold a big surprise! Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm is a timeless tale of two clever siblings who find themselves on a daring adventure filled with magic, mystery, and a few sticky situations.

Pour les Deux Gredins, tout allait pour le mieux dans le plus ignoble des mondes. Ils mangeaient (salement) des spaghettis aux vers de terre tout en se jouant des tours pendables. Jusqu'à l'arrivée de leurs nouveaux adorables et rayonnants voisins, la famille Charmant. Et ils vécurent heureux et... euh non ! Pas dans cette histoire... Laurence Oltuski nous offre une lecture aussi charmante que fétide de ce roman qui s'inspire des personnages emblématiques de Roald Dahl : les Deux Gredins.

Ignoring Jared's orders and going to the Fae plane has cost Mina dearly. She remains haunted by her decision as a new danger surfaces. The Grimms are fading. With the help of her Fae Godmother and a pair of magic shoes, Mina Grime will have to travel to the past to save her family's future. Mina must go to the Story's beginning - where the dark prince's reign began.

Da Giovannino Perdigiorno ad Alice Cascherina, "Favole al telefono" è una raccolta di storie che un papà commesso viaggiatore narra ogni sera per telefono alla sua bambina. Con fantasia giocosa, geniale umorismo e con l'uso strampalato del linguaggio, Rodari invita grandi e piccini a guardare lontano, percorrendo le strade della tolleranza e le vie dell'amicizia.

One day, when they have no food left, Jack's mom sends him to market to sell the cow. On the way, Jack bumps into a funny little man wearing a big, baggy jacket with big, baggy pockets. In the pockets lie six bewitched beans, but the funny little man has lost the instructions for them. Jack's adventure begins when he swaps Daisy the cow for six magic beans that grow to the land of the clouds.

Marshall Seaver and Cooper Foley have been friends through life - and death. Now the ethereal pathway between realms, known as the Morpheus Road, is in danger of being destroyed by the vengeful spirit who has become their nemesis: the ancient warrior called Damon. The worlds of the living and the dead are about to collide, forcing Marshall to make a brave and shocking decision as the two friends navigate a perilous trail that leads to a frightening realization: Damon isn’t their only enemy.

J.J. Reneaux uses her folksy charm and personal stories as bridges between traditional tales she relates with that spark of Cajun spice. This delightful collection of children's stories and songs of the South features 12 traditional tales and songs drawn from the diverse Southern heritage: Cajun, Creole, African-American, Scots-Irish, and native American.

The children who populate these classic stories are heroes and heroines of timeless tales. Their unpredictable antics confound evil and treachery at every turn and leave listeners of generation after generation transfixed and uplifted. A forced marriage. A dangerous job. A horrible assignment. "Character-building experiences," we quip. And that's the truth. Painful as the truth may be, we cannot achieve our potential without facing force, danger, and horror head-on.

When Chantella's mother died, she thought it couldn't get much worse. But now she is bullied by her stepfamily, and her dad has done nothing about it! Her one chance out is a singing competition. Chantella has a beautiful singing voice, but her stepsiblings are jealous.

Two tales, set in a time “when animals and human beings still talked to each other”, display Thomas King’s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers.

Une sorcière découvre par hasard une méthode étonnante pour redevenir jeune : manger une petite fille avec de la sauce tomate. La sorcière jette alors son dévolu sur la fille de l'épicier du quartier, mais ce n'est pas si simple de piéger un enfant ! Avec insolence et humour, Pierre Gripari revisite l'univers des contes de fées et enchante les rues de Paris.