One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. In a far-away land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the f...
Blood and Snow Volumes 1-4 (Blood and Snow, Books 1-4)
by Rashelle Workman
Ever since she was a baby, poor Rapunzel has been locked in a tower by an old witch. But when a young prince climbs up to see her, it gives Rapunzel an idea about how she might finally escape.
A wealthy rancher is so certain of the honesty of his foreman that he wagers his ranch.
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (World Classics)
by E.T.A. Hoffmann
Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker' It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut. She puts him away carefully, promising that Drosselmeier will mend him - and at that moment he seems...
In this charming storybook, the tale of Red Riding Hood and the crafty wolf is superbly retold for young readers. Children will be thrilled by the adventures of the helpful heroine as she travels through the woods to her grandmother's cottage, stalked by the hungry wolf. The sweet character of Red Riding Hood, the rustic beauty of the farm and forest, and the drama of the chase are all brilliantly captured in fresh and appealing illustrations by Jenny Williams. It is perfect for reading aloud to...
Princess Sophie, the spirited young heroine of this adapted tale from the Brothers Grimm, finds herself faced with an incredible challenge and some lessons to learn. She had forgotten her departed mother's warning to temper loyalty and strength with a compassionate heart. Antagonized by Sophie's resentful words, her powerful new stepmother turns Sophie's six brothers into swans and sets her the task of saving them. Will Sophie succeed in helping her brothers? Can she spin six shirts made from th...
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Fairy Tale Fixers: Fixing Fairy Tale Problems with Stem)
by Jasmine Brooke
Medio Pollito (Half-Chick) (Folktales from Around the World)
by Amanda Stjohn
Medio Pollito is born with only one eye, one wing, and one foot, and his eleven fellow hatchlings are happy to take care of him, but when he sets out on his own looking for fun he gets in trouble and learns the value of helping others. Includes notes.
Tales from Adventureland the Doomsday Device (Tales from Adventureland, #3)
by Jason Lethcoe