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1	Egyptian Cinderella more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist A picture book retelling of the Ancient Egyptian legend about Greek girl who was kidnapped and brought to Egypt as a slave. In this version the girl, Rhodopis, is mistreated not by her stepmother and stepsisters, but rather by the other servants, and a pharaoh serves as Prince Charming. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Irish Cinderlad more books like this by Shirley Climo, Loretta Krupinski (Illustrator) add to wishlist A retelling of an Irish variant of the "Cinderella." A young boy named Becan lives with his mean stepmother and horrible stepsisters. With the help of a magical bull, Becan is able to defeat a sword-swinging giant, slay a fire-breathing dragon, and rescue a princess. But before the princess can thank him, Becan runs away, leaving only a giant boot ... see all copies from $2.84! new only from $4.24! \| SVS
3	Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel more books like this by Shirley Climo, Jane K Manning (Illustrator) add to wishlist A kindly old woman waits for years and years for something magical to happen on Christmas. She finally gets her wish, thanks to some shy but industrious spiders. see all copies from $9.40! new only from $9.40!
4	The Cobweb Christmas more books like this by Shirley Climo, Joe Lasker (Illustrator) add to wishlist A kindly old woman waits for years and years for something magical to happen on Christmas. She finally gets her wish, thanks to some shy but industrious spiders. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
5	Persian Cinderella more books like this by Shirley Climo, Robert Florczak (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this Persian version of the classic fairy tale, a beautiful girl named Settareh uses magic to win true love and outwit her two jealous stepsisters. However, where most Cinderella stories end, this story is just beginning, as Settareh faces more trouble and jealousy. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall more books like this by Anthony Bacon Venti (Illustrator), Shirley Climo (Retold by) add to wishlist Thomas Hardy called Cornwall "the region of dream and mystery." This book, with bold color illustrations throughout, brings the legends of Cornwall to life--the stories of spriggans, a group of nasty creatures who cast awful spells on babies, and tales of sweet and generous fairies that roam the land. Includes a glossary, a map, and magical hints ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Korean Cinderella more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist Pear Blossom is treated like a slave by her jealous step-mother and given three impossible tasks. She not only performs them all--with the help of some magic animals--but she also becomes a nobleman's wife. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Atalanta's Race: A Greek Myth more books like this by Shirley Climo, Alexander Koshkin (Illustrator) add to wishlist A retelling of a Greek myth that begins with a king abandoning his baby on top of a mountain because he wanted a son rather than his daughter. Luckily, the gods are watching over baby Atalanta, and they send a bear to care for her until she is adopted by a woodsman. Although she eventually reunites with her father, she has very little respect for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50!
9	The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb more books like this by Shirley Climo, Francisco X Mora (Illustrator) add to wishlist The little red ant has found a wonderful crumb, but she's not strong enough to carry it all the way home. Going from one creature to the next asking for help, the little red ant is surprised to discover who is the strongest of all. Spanish words add to the text's Mexican flavor. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| SVS
10	A Serenade of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist From Scotland to Switzerland, readers are taken around the world with these stories of underwater kingdoms and the mythical mermaids who live there. Illustrations. see all copies from $7.58!
11 view cover	The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb: A Mexican Fable more books like this by Shirley Climo (Retold by), Francisco X Mora (Illustrator) add to wishlist A small red ant finds a delicious crumb in a Mexican cornfield but is afraid that she's not strong enough to move it herself. She goes from one creature to the next, looking for help, and is surprised to discover who is the strongest of all. "A satisfying Mexican version of the rock-scissors-paper fable, accompanied by simple but expressive ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| SVS
12	Month of Seven Days more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist In this novel set in 1864, 12-year-old Zoe must protect her pregnant mother when Yankee troops take over her Georgia home while her father is away fighting for the confederacy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $56.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Tuko and the Birds: A Tale from the Philippines more books like this by Shirley Climo, Francisco X Mora (Illustrator) add to wishlist Life was peaceful on the small Philippine island of Luzon. The men fished, the women cooked, the children played games, and the birds sang. Everyone knew it was time for bed when they heard the birds' good-night song. Then Tuko arrived. Tuko, the gecko, bellowed his name five times every time he ate--day or night. Everyone was miserable from lack ... see all copies from $4.35! new only from $7.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Monkey Business: Stories from Around the World more books like this by Shirley Climo, Erik Brooks (Illustrator) add to wishlist This definitive collection of 14 stories, facts, and lore about monkeys from Africa, Asia, and the Americas will answer all of the monkey questions kids never knew they had. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions
15	Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales more books like this by Shirley Climo, Dirk Zimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of myths, folklore, and superstitions about spiders from around the world, with some facts about how they live. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16	Piskies, Spriggans, and Other Magical Beings: Tales from the Droll-Teller more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist Retells nine tales about the mortals and magical beings who reside in Cornwall. A discussion of the various magical ones follows each selection. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
17	City! Washington, D.C more books like this by Shirley Climo, George Ancona (Illustrator) add to wishlist A combination visitors' guide and history of Washington, DC. Illustrated with color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| first editions
18 view cover	A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World more books like this by Shirley Climo, Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator) add to wishlist This collection includes "The Moon Maidens" from China, "Gulnara" from Arabia, "Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess" from Russia, "Two Brides for Five Heads" from Southern Africa, "King Thrushbeard" from Germany, "The Princess and the Music-Maker" from Central America and "Psyche" from Greece. Each story is accompanied by a color illustration. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $44.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19	T.J.'s Ghost more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist While staying with her eccentric aunt and uncle on the foggy California coast, T.J. finds herself involved in an unusual adventure when she helps the ghost of a nineteenth-century stowaway find a ring that will help free him to his future. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20	City!: San Francisco more books like this by Shirley Climo, George Ancona (Illustrator) add to wishlist A combination visitors' guide and history of San Francisco, California. Illustrated with color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Stolen Thunder CL more books like this by Shirley Climo, Alexander Koshkin (Illustrator) add to wishlist A picture-book retelling of a Norse myth. Thor, the God of Thunder, is angry when his magic hammer is stolen by the Frost King. Will the trickster Loki be able to help Thor get his hammer back? Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22	City! New York more books like this by Shirley Climo, George Ancona (Photographer) add to wishlist A combination visitors' guide and history of New York City. Illustrated with color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23	Gopher, Tanker, and the Admiral more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist When other money-making efforts fail, a boy and his dog accept a summer job as companions to an old man, only to become involved in solving some neighborhood burglaries. see all copies from $3.54! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24	The Match Between the Winds more books like this by Shirley Climo, Roni Shepherd (Illustrator), Roni Shepard (Illustrator) add to wishlist In the sky above Borneo, the East Wind and the West Wind engage in a contest to see which of them can move Kodok the tree frog from his palm tree. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World more books like this by Shirley Climo add to wishlist Drawing on the folklore of diverse cultures, renowned author Shirley Climo presents a multifaceted view of merfolk, exploring the promises and perils of meeting those creatures. Accompanied by stunning paintings from the brushes of Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories in this collection are woven together with insightful introductions comparing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $90.00!

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