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Fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm The legendary folklorists Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are widely credited with preserving and documenting Europe's oral fairy tale tradition. On several extended trips collecting stories in and around Germany, the pair transcribed more than 200 classic folk tales. This volume compiles some of the most popular and well-known fairy tales from the Grimms' body of work. Editions:1794 Date:1812 - 2021 Genre(s):Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Fairy tales Book eBook Available |
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The merry adventures of Robin Hood Recounts the legend of Robin Hood, who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor. Editions:376 Date:1883 - 2021 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Legends, Juvenile works, Legends, Legends, History Book eBook Available |
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Website includes. Editions:332 Date:1880 - 2021 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Juvenile works, Folklore Book eBook Available |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one, the Queen, her jealous stepmother. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White as the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest. There, she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs, Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. The Queen finds Snow White and tricks her with an enchanted apple. Only the magic of true love's kiss can save her. Editions:258 Date:1871 - 2017 Rating:MPAA rating: G. Genre(s):Animated films, Animated films, Feature films, Children's films, Musical films Video |
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Based on a Polynesian legend, this is the story of a youth who overcomes his fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his tribe. Editions:135 Date:1940 - 2019 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Juvenile works, Folklore, Action and adventure fiction, Action and adventure fiction, Folklore Book |
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On her way to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother, Elisabeth encounters a sly wolf. Editions:301 Date:1881 - 2020 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Juvenile works, Picture books Book |
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Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears : a West African tale A retelling of a traditional West African tale that reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit. A mosquito annoyed the iguana, who frightened the python, who scared the rabbit, and now the whole jungle is in an uproar because the sun won't rise. The animals discuss the situation and decide to punish the mosquito. Even today, whenever we hear a mosquito buzz, we smack it hard! Editions:82 Date:1975 - 2016 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Juvenile works, Folklore, Folklore, Picture books, Folk literature Book |
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Scary stories to tell in the dark Stories of ghosts and witches, "jump" stories, scary songs, and modern-day scary stories. Editions:93 Date:1981 - 2020 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Horror fiction, Horror fiction, Ghost stories, Juvenile works, Folklore Book |
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When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast. Editions:105 Date:1947 - 2020 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Juvenile works, Folklore, Picture books, Anecdotes, Anecdotes Book |
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Cinderella; : or, The little glass slipper In her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper. Editions:110 Date:1820 - 2019 Type:Juvenile Genre(s):Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Fairy tales, Folklore, Juvenile works Book |
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