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From the Publisher: "Meet America’s first folk heroes in these nine wildly exaggerated and downright funny stories. Here are Paul Bunyan, that king-sized lumberjack who could fell “ten white pines with a single swing”; John Henry, with his mighty hammer; Mose, old New York’s biggest, bravest fireman; Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, who could “outgrin, outsnort, outrun, outlift, outsneeze, outsleep, outlie any varmint”; and other uniquely American characters, together in one superb collection."Sku: 9780679800897
American Tall Tales
By: Mary Pope Osborne$23.99 -
Beowulf the Warrior is an outstanding modern version of the oldest epic in the English language.Sku: 9781883937034
Beowulf the Warrior
By: Ian Serrallier$16.50 -
First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval, and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of his storytelling, and his abundant cross-references to poetry and painting, demonstrating the relationship of literature and art.Sku: 9780486411071
Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable
By: Thomas Bulfinch$10.75 -
A comprehensive collection of tales and fairy stories edited by the American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.Sku: 9781406529609
Childhood’s Favorites and Fairy Stories (Illustrated Edition)
By: $43.50 -
Perhaps the greatest love story of all, Cupid and Psyche is unsurpassed in its richness and drama. Marie Craft’s lively, suspenseful retelling of this classic Greek myth will appeal to young and old alike. And these legendary lovers have inspired forty lush luminous paintings by award-winning artist Kinuko Craft.Sku: 9780688131630
Cupid and Psyche
By: M. Charlotte Craft$24.99 -
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods.Sku: 9781590171257
D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths
By: Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, Preface by Michael Chabon$39.95 -
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods.Sku: 9781681377889
D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths (Paperback)
By: Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, Preface by Michael Chabon$25.95 -
This is one of the oldest stories in the world, and it's about things that still matter to us today: friendship, fame, courage, happiness.Sku: 9780802852625
Gilgamesh the Hero
By: Geraldine McCaughrean$27.95 -
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.Sku: 9780887764370
Gilgamesh the King
By: Ludmila Zeman$13.99 -
Kipling’s own drawings, with their long, funny captions, illustrate his hilarious explanations of How the Camel Got His Hump, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin, How the Armadillo Happened, and other animal How’s.Sku: 9780679417972
Just So Stories
By: Rudyard Kipling$24.95 -
A relentlessly inventive collection of myths that betray a deep love and respect for the natural world.Sku: 9780141442402
Just So Stories
By: Rudyard Kipling$16.00 -
From the publisher: "Considered by some children’s book authorities to be the d’Aulaire’s finest work, this biography of Leif Erickson, son of Eric the Red, best exemplifies the artist’s skill in Norwegian folk art, style, and history."Sku: 9780964380301
Leif the Lucky
By: Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire$24.50 -
Work from the literary and Jewish historian and notable folklorist who created several noteworthy collections of fairy tales.Sku: 9781406518177
More English Fairy Tales
By: Joseph Jacobs$28.95 -
This beloved history book traces the story of England from the myth of Brutus right through to the end of World War 1 in a delightful, engaging style that has made it a favorite of readers for many years.4 GradesSku: 9781925729740
Our Island Story
By: H.E. Marshall$23.95 – $58.95 -
Condemned by a jealous king, Bellerophon must win the trust of the legendary winged horse Pegasus or face certain death.Sku: 9780688133825
Pegasus
By: Marianna Mayer$23.99 -
This lyrical retelling of the ancient Greek myth by master storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton is brought to life with Virginia Lee's beautiful illustrations. Young readers will be intrigued by the dramatic story as well as by its clever explanation for the changing seasons.Sku: 9780802853493
Persephone
By: Sally Pomme Clayton$27.95