Gilani-Williams, Fawzia
Summary: " ... [A] young Uyghur girl ... is moved from place to place by a cold-hearted woman in an attempt to hide her from her parents. Despite facing many hardships, Rapunzel grows into a young lady with an inquisitive mind and a kind and generous heart. But how will she escape from the tower? Will she ever be re-united with her parents? This is an empowering Islamic adaptation of Rapunzel which...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Islamic Foundation 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 398.2 GILJoven, John
Summary: "Fee! Fi! Fo! Fum! This wonderfully illustrated collection of stories is bursting with funny and fantastic characters from all around the world, including stomping giants, angry ogres, a very greedy troll, and a snorting, snarling minotaur lurking in a labyrinth." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Books, EDC 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 USBAndersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)
Summary: The Snow Queen is the most magical and profound of all Hans Andersen’s fairy tales. It is a quest full of mystery, humour and adventure, and its uplifting theme is the power of innocence and enduring love. When Kay’s heart turns to ice and he falls under the spell of the beautiful Snow Queen, little Gerda leaves home to search for him. On her way she encounters many dangers, but she never...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Armadillo 2018
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Summary: "Little Bear is a lyrical retelling of an Inuit folktale, written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and radiantly illustrated by award-winning artist Amanda Hall. When a lonely old woman finds a polar bear cub with no mother of his own, she adopts him, and cares for him as he grows. The bear cub rides in her hood and sleeps by her side. But when he is wounded by hunters from another village,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wisdom Tales 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE CASJones, Dan C.
Summary: Thirty-two short stories chosen from the tradition of ghost stories from American Indian cultures across North America, featuring witches, walking dolls, hungry skeletons, skinwalkers, and other supernatural beings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 JONMlynowski, Sarah
Summary: After moving to a new house, ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah discover an antique mirror that transports them into the Snow White fairy tale.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 MLYCopies Available at East Bay
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Summary: When the young witch, Princess Swampelina, loses her wand in the bog, a beautiful (ugh!) butterfly offers to retrieve it if she will be his friend, but after avoiding him the princess soon finds the butterfly helpful and even rather fun.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.2 WESSummary: "For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon
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Summary: "Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: A collection of illustrated stories, featuring diverse, inspiring and empowering characters, celebrating kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself. Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 SEBSims, Lesley
Summary: "Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won't even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes."--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2020
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Summary: "Fully illustrated picture book telling a traditional Abenaki story, presented in English as well as in the Abenaki language"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 7th Generation 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRUCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRUCalonita, Jen
Summary: "Princess Devin didn't come to Royal Academy for fame, glory, or a crown. All she's ever wanted is to be a Magical Creature Caretaker. Just when Devin gets up the courage to ask about following her passion, disaster strikes. The evil Rumplestiltskin and Alva cast a curse that nearly destroys Enchantasia, a new villain is on the rise, and the students of Royal Academy find they now have to share...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC CALDickins, Rosie
Summary: Canter into this collection of traditional tales, filled with bold little ponies, kindly carthorses... and just a touch of magic. --Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2021
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Summary: Madcap revisions of familiar fairy tales.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 1992
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E SciRead, John A.
Summary: John A. Read covers everything needed to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. Inquisitive stargazers will find planet hunting and star hopping easy with clearly plotted routes and images of the sky both as seen by the naked eye and detailed views from a telescope.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Formac Publishing Company Limited 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523 REARyan, Carrie
Summary: "Fin and Marrill's final adventure takes them to the Mirrorweb, the heart of the Pirate Stream, where they must confront an old friend who has become their worst enemy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC RYASummary: Interactive talking map at the touch of your fingertips. Young geographers can learn over 500 facts and questions about all the states of the United States of America. Can be used on the floor or displayed on the wall. It has a high-quality speaker and easy-to-use buttons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Best Learning 2017