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The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can’t help but notice the village’s peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questionsSku: 9780316125970
Starry River of the Sky
By: Grace Lin$15.99 -
This gripping retelling by award-winning professional storytellers Lupton and Morden breathes new life into Homer's classic epic poem The Odyssey while introducing youngsters to a cornerstone in Western literature.Sku: 9781782853565
The Adventures of Odysseus
By: Hugh Lupton$21.95 -
'Once, a very long time ago, King Mer-kar ruled over the city of Uruk in ancient Sumer'.. so begins this folktale from the ancient Near East. The City of Rainbows is the story of a wise king, a foolish king, magical deeds, talking animals, witches, sorcerers and godesses.Sku: 9780924171703
The City of Rainbows: A Tale from Ancient Sumer
By: Karen Foster$6.95 -
The Headless Horseman faces off with Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a ghost story of enduring popularity that takes place at the time of the American Revolution. "Rip Van Winkle," another traditional favorite from the same historic period, tells the tale of man who fell asleep for twenty years and found his small town in the Catskill Mountains much changed by the time he awakened. Both are included—along with many other tales—in this classic collection by Washington Irving.Sku: 9781626864672
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
By: Washington Irving$19.99 -
The Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes will lead you into the study of foundational myths and how they ultimately point to mankind’s longing for Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Continue your study of mythology through the use of exclusive digital resources that have been designed to enhance your experience of this unique book.
Sku: 9781600515781The Myth Made Fact – Companion Files (Digital Resources)
By: Louis Markos, Bulfinch$29.95 -
These are the operas which play an important role in our book The Borrowed House by Hilda van Stockum. The opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung, by Richard Wagner, stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of music.Sku: 9781948959629
The Ring and the Fire
By: Clyde Robert Bulla$14.95 -
The Spirit of Canada, a stunning anthology that celebrates our country's life and times, is filled to the brim with stories, songs, poems, legends, and more. This remarkable collection is a must-have for every library. With one hundred and fifty illustrations by some of Canada's most prestigious children's book artists, The Spirit of Canada will prove to be a useful reference guide, as well as a keepsake for generations to come. Beginning with native creation myths, readers are introduced to a cross-section of Canadian history. Chapters include the discovery of the New World, early settlement, and Confederation, as well as legends, humour, and multiculturalism.Sku: 9781894121149
The Spirit of Canada
By: Barbara Hehner$29.95 -
Pinmei’s gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller. Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei’s grandmother–before it’s too late.Sku: 9780316125949
When the Sea Turned to Silver
By: Grace Lin$15.99 -
In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life’s questions...Sku: 9780316038638
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
By: Grace Lin$16.99