Showing posts with label Fairy Tales Fables and Myths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fairy Tales Fables and Myths. Show all posts

Monday, November 30, 2015

Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock retold by Eric A Kimmel, illustrated by Janet Stevens

From chapters.ca:
Anansi the Spider, a master trickster, uses the powers of a magical rock to dupe his neighbours.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Hansel and Gretel by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Lorenzo Mattotti

From chapters.ca:
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman and fine artist Lorenzo Mattotti join forces to create Hansel & Gretel, a stunning book that’s at once as familiar as a dream and as evocative as a nightmare. Mattotti’s sweeping ink illustrations capture the terror and longing found in the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Neil Gaiman crafts an original text filled with his signature wit and pathos that is sure to become a favorite of readers everywhere, young and old.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Brick Fairy Tales by John McCain

From chapters.ca:
Enter the magical world of fairy tales retold through LEGO bricks! Filled with creative and whimsical settings built from this universally celebrated toy, this book presents an all-new retelling of the original Grimm’s fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hansel and Gretel, and more!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young

From chapters.ca:
"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out - and explores the whole something - that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Could Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, illustrated by Juan Wijngaard

From chapters.ca:
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet and his wife, Elspeth Graham, team up for a captivating, lushly illustrated tale evoking a Chinese legend. A Junior Library Guild Selection Tashi lives in a tiny village at the foot of the mountains, below the tea plantations where her mother works. When her mother falls ill, Tashi goes alone to the plantation, hoping to earn money for the doctor. But she is far too small to harvest the tender shoots, and her clumsy efforts anger the cruel Overseer. She is desolate, until - chack-chack-chack! - something extraordinary happens. Inspired by a centuries-old legend of tea-picking monkeys, here is a richly told tale full of vivid characters: the heartless Overseer, the enigmatic Royal Tea Taster, and - far away - an empress with a penchant for tea.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Mouse and Lion retold by Rand Burkert, illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert

From chapters.ca:
On a ridge above the Kalihari, Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him, willy-nilly, startling him awake. After a show of teeth, Lion is softened by Mouse's pledge of loyalty and sets him free. When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson, Lion comes to recognize Mouse's keen skill, and deeper kindness. Mouse and Lion, Aesop's fabled duo, renew their ancient bond in this warm retelling by Rand Burkert, illuminated by the authentic natural detail of Nancy Ekholm Burkert's art.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

The Little Hummingbird by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas

From chapters.ca:
A new edition of the beautifully illustrated, bestselling book, revised for younger readers. This inspiring children's book - a revised edition of the award-winning Flight of the Hummingbird - is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements the optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Rapunzel by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, illustrated by Dorothee Duntze

From chapters.ca:
Duntzes fanciful illustrations add enchanting new dimensions to this well-loved tale. The arresting art abounds with sensuality and charm.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs, illustrated by Paul O Zelinsky

From chapters.ca:
Swamp Angel can lasso a tornado, and drink an entire lake dry. She single-handedly defeats the fearsome bear known as Thundering Tarnation, wrestling him from the top of the Great Smoky Mountains to the bottom of a deep lake. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky's stunning folk-art paintings are the perfect match for the irony, exaggeration, and sheer good humor of this original tall tale set on the American frontier.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

The Bearskinner: A Tale of the Brothers Grimm retold by Laura Amy Schlitz, illustrated by Max Grafe

From chapters.ca:
Man or bear? When a person gives up hope, is he still human? Such is the story of a soldier who has lost everything to war: his childhood home, his family and friends, his youth, and his innocence. Enter that sly opportunist, the devil, who wraps the soldier in the armor of a dead bear's skin, fills its pockets with gold, and makes a dangerous and horrible wager. An unforgettable retelling of a classic Grimm tale, The Bearskinner is a story about the struggle between the two sides of our selves, and the heroic strength it takes to claim a victory.

Monday, May 12, 2014

The Revenge of Ishtar retold and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman

From chapters.ca:
In this second volume in the Gilgamesh trilogy, Enkidu joins Gilgamesh in the quest to slay Humbaba, the monster who has attacked the city and caused great destruction, including the death of the beautiful singer, Shamat. Gilgamesh and Enkidu successfully slay the monster and in so doing, Gilgamesh attracts the attention of the goddess Ishtar. In rejecting her advances, he incurs her revenge and an attack by the Bull of Heaven. Enkidu manages to kill the bull, but is slain by Ishtar, striking at the bond between the two friends. Shattered, Gilgamesh vows he will destroy the last monster: death.

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Young Zeus by G Brian Karas

From chapters.ca:
A mighty tale for every kid who has ever wanted to shout, "You are not the boss of me!" This is the story of how one little boy, with some help from six monsters, five gods (his squabbling siblings!), an enchanted she- goat, and his mother, became god of gods, master of lightning and thunder, and ruler over all!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Boy in the Garden by Allen Say

From chapters.ca:
There was a story that Mama read to Jiro: Once, in old Japan, a young woodcutter lived alone in a little cottage. One winter day he found a crane struggling in a snare and set it free. When Jiro looks out the window into Mr. Ozu's garden, he sees a crane and remembers that story. Much like the crane, the legend comes to life - and, suddenly, Jiro finds himself in a world woven between dream and reality. Which is which? Allen Say creates a tale about many things at once: the power of story, the allure of the imagined, and the gossamer line between truth and fantasy. For who among us hasn't imagined ourselves in our own favourite fairy tale?

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

From chapters.ca:
Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can't blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo's fantastical creation doesn't appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half- Blood are coming in peace. And that's only one of her worries. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving command: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find - and close - the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her? Annabeth's biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he's now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader - but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side.

Friday, October 26, 2012

The Story of the Jack O’Lantern by Katherine Tegen, illustrated by Brandon Dorman

From chapters.ca:

On Halloween night, we dress up in costumes, go trick- or- treating, and carve jack o'lanterns. But what is really behind these holiday traditions?
It all started with a greedy man named Jack, who made a pact with the wrong person. When it comes time for Jack to repay his debt, the deal doesn't quite end as he expected.... Katherine Tegen weaves together legend and tradition to tell the story of one of Halloween's most popular icons. 

Friday, September 14, 2012

Joha Makes a Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale adapted by Eric A Kimmel, illustrated by Omar Rayyan

From chapters.ca:
On his way to Baghdad, Joha discovers a wishing stick. But how does it work? Joha makes some wishes- and the opposites come true. His old sandals disappear when he wishes for a new pair. He carries a donkey on his back after wishing for a donkey to carry him. When the sultan gets hold of the stick, things really get out of control. Will Joha learn the secrets of the stick before he wishes himself into more trouble? Wonderful illustrations rendered in watercolour by Omar Rayyan add appeal to this original story. An author's note about the history of Joha tales is also included.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Legend of the Wandering King by Laura Gallego Garcia

From chapters.ca: The most dangerous magical object in the history of the world waits quietly in the treasury of a decaying Arabian palace. It knows your name and home and history and fate: it knows the past and future of the entire human race. It is a carpet, an impossible, dazzling carpet, and though a glance at it can drive a man mad, many will risk their lives to look into its pattern and discover their destinies.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Gilgamesh the King retold and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman

From chapters.ca: Gilgamesh, half- god and half- man, in his loneliness and isolation becomes a cruel tyrant over the citizens of Uruk. To impress them forever he orders a great wall to be built, driving his people to exhaustion and despair so that they cry to the Sun God for help. In answer, another kind of man, Enkidu, is sent to earth to live among the animals and learn kindness from them. He falls in love with Shamhat, a singer from the temple, and he follows her back to Uruk. There, Enkidu, the "uncivilized" beast from the forest, shows the evil Gilgamesh through friendship what it means to be human.
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