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In this second volume of folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous Norwegian lass thwarts her entitled landowner. Spanning centuries and continents, Kamala recalls how the dazzling courage, cleverness, and power of women have always held our world together.
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture. Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths...
2143) La petite souris grise
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Les «Classiques Junior» est une collection destinée aux élèves du primaire, consacrée aux oeuvres majeures de la littérature universelle. L'objectif principal de cette collection est d'ouvrir une fenêtre sur les livres d'hier, qui ont bercé l'apprentissage des belles lettres de générations entières à travers les siècles. Ces oeuvres qui ont traversé le temps et les frontières, ont été et continuent d'être de grands succès, et ont...
2144) The Story Bag
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This collection of Korean folk tales is sure to delight the hearts of all children between the ages of eight and eighty. Written with earthy wit and pathos, these Korea children's tales unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans. Pulsating with the rhythm of life and the seasons, these stories transport the reader to a wonderland, where a tiny mouse teaches...
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"En gennemgang af middelalderens Muggler-kunst og -litteratur afslører, at mange af de væsner, som de nu mener er imaginære, dengang var kendt for at være ægte."
Som alle fans af Harry Potter-historierne ved, så er hylderne i Hogwarts-biblioteket fyldt med alle mulige fascinerende bøger. Der er især tre, som du måske har hørt visse Hogwarts-elever nævne, og som du også kan tilføje til din læseliste, inklusive Fantastiske skabninger...
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Fifth-grader Morgan has chosen the coolest costume ever-a dead bride. But when she finds a strange fortune-telling machine at the mall on Halloween, she has no way of knowing that she has encountered some powerful magic - and entered a world where her Halloween costume has become all too real…The next day, on the Dia de los Muertos, the "Day of the Dead," she faces a terrible dilemma…Will Morgan and her best friend Claire be able to break the...
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This is a story about love, but not the kind of love you think. You'll see...
In the lush and magical Pacific Northwest live two best friends who grew up like sisters: charismatic, mercurial, and beautiful Aurora, and the devoted, watchful narrator. Each of them is incomplete without the other. But, their unbreakable bond is challenged when a mysterious and gifted musician named Jack comes between them. His music is like nothing I have ever heard....
2148) Le petit soldat de plomb
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Le conte se caractérise par son intemporalité, son universalité et sa structure. le choix de la collection ADJMAL HIKAYATI s'est porté sur des contes du patrimoine universel, sélectionnés en fonction de l'âge des enfants et partant du principe qu'il est possible d'adapter un conte à un public. les textes sont destinés aux enfants scolarisés en 3ème, 4ème, et 5ème année primaire. les personnages et autres actants sont familiers. Ils sont...
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This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture. Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her father's nightly story-telling adventures when she was a child, Yip hopes that by "retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories,"...
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This collection of multicultural children's fairy tales from Asia presents 15 classic stories that kids and parents will love. Each country has its own set of interesting stories, and it is especially enjoyable to discover tales that one may not have heard before. The fifteen folktales collected in this book, representing five countries of Asia, are stories that the author has heard directly from friends and acquaintances from those lands, or that...
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Welcome to a fantastic world populated by singing turtles, boys who wrestle wolves, and a host of other beloved characters who have lived on for centuries in the traditional tales of Japan. Drawn from folklore passed down from generation to generation, the six enchanting stories collected in this volume have been lovingly retold for today's readers. Vibrantly illustrated and full of thrilling adventures, funny discoveries, and important lessons, they're...
2153) Mépris d'une reine
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A l'école ou à la maison, les petits ou les plus grands, vont s'émerveiller par la découverte des «contes d'Algérie». Le choix s'est porté sur les contes les plus populaires des différentes régions d'Algérie, adaptés aux enfants de 8 à 10 ans, ils leur ouvrent les portes d'un monde enchanté qui donne de l'essor à leurs imaginations, c'est aussi un moyen de s'approprier la langue et d'assurer la transmission culturelle entre les générations....
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Les « Classiques Junior » est une collection destinée aux élèves du primaire, consacrée aux oeuvres majeures de la littérature universelle. L'objectif principal de cette collection est d'ouvrir une fenêtre sur les livres d'hier, qui ont bercé l'apprentissage des belles lettres de générations entières à travers les siècles. Ces oeuvres qui ont traversé le temps et les frontières, ont été et continuent d'être de grands succès, et...
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This short story is a parable for 8-11-year-old, African American, Native American, Spanish American, and Puerto Rican children.And, it has a coming-of-age theme in that it presents a fairy godmother-type figure who protects two pre-teen siblings from their cruel stepfather who forces them into dangerous nighttime adventures wherein they learn many lessons.Hence, this story is like the treasured fable, Hansel and Gretel.
2156) Le Bon Henri
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Les « Classiques Junior » est une collection destinée aux élèves du primaire, consacrée aux oeuvres majeures de la littérature universelle. L'objectif principal de cette collection est d'ouvrir une fenêtre sur les livres d'hier, qui ont bercé l'apprentissage des belles lettres de générations entières à travers les siècles. Ces oeuvres qui ont traversé le temps et les frontières, ont été et continuent d'être de grands succès, et...
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This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book showcases many of the stories and fairy tales from Asia. For thousands of years, parents around the world have been telling their children stories; at bedtime, over the dinner table, and around the fire. Each country has its own set of fascinating tales, which are especially enjoyable for children to discover. Asian Children's Favorite Stories is a marvelous collection of 13 beautifully told...
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The Tigers of Kumgang Mountain is based on a well-known Korean folktale. Long ago, an enormous white tiger lived in the Kumgang Mountains and tormented the nearby village for years, coming down to prey not only on horses and cattle, but on the people who lived there. The finest hunter in the land ventured into the Kumgang Mountains to shoot the white tiger and save the village. He never returned. His son spends years of his life training to become...
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Un anti-héros comique à ses dépens!
Midas est un roi riche mais pas très intelligent. Le dieu Bacchus lui a accordé un voeu en remerciement d'un service rendu. Midas demande alors la faculté de transformer en or tout ce qu'il touche. Mais quand la nourriture et l'eau deviennent or, il ne peut ni manger ni boire. Le dieu Apollon lui fait pousser des oreilles d'âne, qu'il essaye de cacher sous un bonnet. Des roseaux médisent...
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2160) Tom Pouce
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Le conte se caractérise par son intemporalité, son universalité et sa structure. le choix de la collection ADJMAL HIKAYATI s'est porté sur des contes du patrimoine universel, sélectionnés en fonction de l'âge des enfants et partant du principe qu'il est possible d'adapter un conte à un public. les textes sont destinés aux enfants scolarisés en 3ème, 4ème, et 5ème année primaire. les personnages et autres actants sont familiers. Ils sont...
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