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Windmill Books
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English
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"This well-known tale that displays the important lessons of self-love and confidence presents a story about a duckling overcoming cruel mockery from others. Young readers enjoy colorful and enticing illustrations that pair perfectly with the achievable text on each page, providing the readers with a guided journey through this classic story from beginning to end." -Provided by Publisher
2) Pinocchio
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Publisher
Windmill Books
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English
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"What would you do if your nose grew every time you told a lie? Readers are transported into the iconic tale of Pinocchio, the wooden boy who learned important lessons of responsibility and honesty. They discover a colorful, fascinating world with charming illustrations. The fresh presentation of this famous fairy tale is sure to engage and entertain readers, while still providing them with crucial life lessons about being true to themselves." -Provided...
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Windmill Books
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English
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"A well-known classic that's sure to stick with readers, the story of Little Red Riding Hood is charming, exciting, and even a tiny bit frightening! When Little Red Riding Hood encounters a wolf, he finds himself determined to make her his next meal. But with determination and crucial help from some passing friends, Little Red Riding Hood escapes his chops and happily reunites with her grandmother. Achievable text and eye-catching illustrations capture...
4) Goldilocks
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Language
English
Description
"The fairy tale of Goldilocks and the three bears presents a story about a young girl's curiosity, which represents the curious nature of young readers as they follow her discovery of a house belonging to a family of bears. She tries their porridge, sits in their chairs, and ultimately naps in one of their beds, but the bears treat her with understanding and warmth when they find her. The text and illustrations engage readers with their age-appropriate...
5) Peter pan
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Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Language
English
Description
"The boy who never grew up and the pirate who wanted to capture him and his friends-- the story of Peter Pan is full of adventure, fascinating characters, and wonderful themes to show readers the importance of family and teamwork. When the Darling children went to bed one night, they had no idea they would be awoken by Peter Pan and his fairy counterpart, Tinkerbell, to whisk them away on an action-packed journey to Never Never Land." -Provided by...
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both?"--
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"Life is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she's an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child that brings misfortune wherever they go, and Adia can't disagree, especially when she suddenly manifests mysterious powers that she can't control, causing an earthquake in her village. So when Adia is offered a kitchen apprenticeship at the faraway Academy of Shamans, she flees with nothing but a pouch of change, her cat Bubbles, and...
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Windmill Books
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English
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"A house made of straw, a house made of wood, and a house made of brick, but will they be enough to stop the wolf? The classic tale about three little pigs working together to protect themselves from a wolf provides readers with entertainment and intrigue. Charming illustrations with vibrant colors and beautiful scenery accompany readers as they explore the world of the three little pigs, which allows young readers to continue strengthening their...
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"Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. He was a scholar of myths. She was heiress to a fortune. They exchanged gifts and stories and believed they would live happily ever after--and in exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when Indigo learns that her estranged aunt is dying and the couple is forced...
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Publisher
Bloomsbury
Language
English
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Sixteen-year-old Farrow hatches a dangerous plan to seek revenge on Queen Magrit and regain her magic, but when Farrow finds herself falling for the one person who could ruin everything, she must decide whether it is more important to live in the past or forge a new future.
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Publisher
Peachtree Teen
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In 1836 Wisconsin, Catalina's determination to keep her family alive is tested when a bark-covered man abducts her brother, prompting her to delve into a world of strange beasts and tormented spirits as she uncovers the deep-rooted connection between her fate and the Man of Sap.
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English
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Join Pete the Kitty as he visits the three bears in this I Can Read story from New York TimesOnce upon a time, there was a kitty named Pete who came upon a house in the forest. He goes in, eats pizza, plays guitar, and falls asleep. But what happens when three bears come home?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language,...
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HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Edition
First edition.
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English
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Entering a contest to redesign late author Emrys Myrddin's estate, aspiring architect Effy Sayre arrives at Hiraeth Manor where she meets a stodgy young literature scholar who draws her into a battle against dark forces-both mortal and magical-that threatens to consume them both.
Series
Heroes in training graphic novel volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
First Aladdin hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
With Cronus and the other Titans in pursuit, and various monsters before him, young Poseidon must overcome his fear of the sea and the creatures that lurk in it in order to save a fellow Olympian.
18) Alebrijes
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Publisher
Levine Querido
Language
English
Description
When thirteen-year-old Leandro takes the fall for his sister and is exiled into an ancient drone, he embarks on a perilous journey beyond the city's walls where he encounters mutant monsters, wasteland pirates, and fellow outcasts as he tries to save his sister and fellow Cascabeles from the oppressive regime.
20) La reina de nada (The Queen of Nothing): Los habitantes del aire, 3 (The Folk of the Air Series)
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Findaway World, LLC
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Español
Description
A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable...
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