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1	Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype more books like this by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist Combining themes from multicultural stories with her own clinical work, the author of this book shows women how to tap into the healing and creative energies of the "wild" woman - the wise and ageless presence in the feminine psyche. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes more books like this by Edith Hamilton add to wishlist A collection of Greek and Roman myths arranged in sections on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, the Trojan war, and a brief section on Norse mythology. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread more books like this by Kate DiCamillo add to wishlist Despereaux Tilling the mouse, Roscuro the rat, and a serving girl named Miggery Sow join forces and embark on an adventure during which they encounter grave danger and ultimate triumph. B&w illustrations accompany the text. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2003 by Publishers Weekly. Winner of the 2004 Newbery Medal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales more books like this by Jon Scieszka add to wishlist Looks at some really stupid tales including "Chicken Licken", "The Princess and the Bowling Ball", "The Really Ugly Duckling" and "Jack's Bean Problem". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire add to wishlist A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations. see all copies from $5.36! new only from $11.24! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold more books like this by C S Lewis add to wishlist A reinterpretation of the myth of Cupid and Psyche. Psyche's great beauty incurs the wrath of Venus, who sends Cupid to punish her, but Cupid falls in love with Psyche. In this version, the main character is Psyche's ugly, jealous sister, in whose words the story is told. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $4.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane more books like this by Kate DiCamillo add to wishlist The Newbery Medal-winning author of "The Tale of Despereaux" returns with this story about a toy rabbit named Edward Tulane. When he becomes lost, Edward takes an extraordinary journey and shows readers a true miracle. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Terminal Freeze more books like this by Lincoln Child add to wishlist A group of scientists undertake an expedition to Alaska's Federal Wilderness Zone to study the effects of global warming. The expedition changes suddenly on a routine foray into a glacial ice cave, where the group makes an astonishing find. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Haroun and the Sea of Stories more books like this by Salman Rushdie add to wishlist In Rushdie's humorous and tender novel, Haroun is the 12-year-old son of a famous storyteller. When his father loses his powers of invention, Haroun takes charge, and sets out on a series of adventures that, against all odds, will bring his skills back. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic more books like this by Scott Cunningham add to wishlist Learn all about the magical properties of crystals, gems and metals! Cunningham reveals the secrets of over 100 different gems and metals, describing what they look like and explaining their long-hidden magical powers. see all copies from $3.90! new only from $9.50! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies more books like this by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, Emma Walton Hamilton add to wishlist Andrews and her daughter have hand-selected a wonderful mix of their most cherished poems, songs, and lullabies in this rich and diverse poetry collection. This volume features nearly 150 treasured works, 21 of which are read aloud by Andrews and Hamilton on the accompanying CD. Full color. see all copies from $13.68! new only from $13.68! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Go Away, Big Green Monster! more books like this by Edward R Emberley add to wishlist Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.39! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Strega Nona more books like this by Tomie dePaola (Illustrator) add to wishlist Strega Nona is a good and kindhearted "grandmother witch" who provides cures and magical potions for all the people in her small Italian village of Calabria. As she grows older, Strega Nona decides that she needs a helper, and so she hires Big Anthony, a sweet, but rather dim, young man. At first, Big Anthony is a wonderful helper, but when he ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Dragon Slippers more books like this by Jessica Day George add to wishlist Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories. True, when Creel's aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel ... see all copies from $3.38! new only from $4.01! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Classical Mythology more books like this by Mark P O Morford add to wishlist Featuring extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, Classical Mythology, 7/e retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus more books like this by Margaret Atwood add to wishlist Telling the story of Homer's "Odyssey" from the point of view of Penelope and her 12 hanged maids, the bestselling author of "Oryx and Crake" draws on Greek mythology for Volume 2 in the Myths series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Five Chinese Brothers more books like this by Claire H Bishop add to wishlist Five identical brothers have remarkable talents: one can swallow the sea, one has an iron neck, one can stretch and stretch his legs, one cannot be burned, and one can hold his breath indefinitely. The first one's talent gets him in serious trouble, but the other four step up to receive his punishment, one after the other, and their remarkable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.48! \| SVS
18 view cover	You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together more books like this by Mary Ann Hoberman, Michael Emberley (Illustrator) add to wishlist Designed with budding readers in mind, this collection features eight fairy tales, each given a new twist and set in three columns and three colors as a script for two voices to read separately or together. see all copies from $2.46! new only from $10.69! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale more books like this by Jan Brett (Illustrator) add to wishlist When Nicki drops his new white mitten in the snow, some curious woodland animals find it and crawl in for warmth. First comes a mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Three Pigs more books like this by David Wiesner add to wishlist A Caldecott medalist playfully deconstructs the familiar nursery tale, taking the visual narrative to a new level. Dialogue balloons, text excerpts, and a wide variety of illustration styles guide the reader through a fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $3.90! new only from $7.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Mythology more books like this by Edith Hamilton add to wishlist This volume aims to bring to life for the modern reader, the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. Readers are introduced to the Greek gods on Olympus and Norse gods in Valhalla and can follow the drama of the Trojan ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.42! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose: One Hundred Best-Loved Verses more books like this by Mary Engelbreit, Leonard S Marcus (Introduction by) add to wishlist Beloved artist Mary Engelbreit shares her favorite nursery rhymes in this enchanting collection. The engaging, detailed pictures give children a gateway into the world of reading and provide a perfect introduction to Mother Goose. Full color. see all copies from $5.46! new only from $8.93! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales more books like this by Bruno Bettelheim add to wishlist The famous child psychologist, Bruno Bettelheim, explains how fairy tales educate, support, and liberate the emotions of children. see all copies from $2.42! new only from $13.41!
24 view cover	Tales of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green add to wishlist These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth. But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Alice's adventures in Wonderland,&,Through the looking glass more books like this by Lewis Carroll add to wishlist As he escorted the three young daughters of a colleague on a trip up the river Isis, Lewis Carroll invented ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, the story of a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Full of such wonderfully eccentric characters as the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle, and the Mad ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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