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1	Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale more books like this by John Steptoe add to wishlist Originally published in 1988 and now available in paperback, a version of an African folk tale in which a king learns about his daughters as he searches for a wife. When the king disguises himself he discovers the true nature of his daughters and decides which is fit to rule. Illustrated in full colour by the author. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	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 $3.04! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Babushka's Doll more books like this by Patricia Polacco (Illustrator) add to wishlist Visiting her Russian grandmother, Babushka, for the day, young Natasha doesn't understand why Babushka is too busy to play with her. Bored and whiny, Natasha is eventually placated when Babushka gives her a doll. When the doll comes to life and starts making demands, Natasha realizes how Babushka must feel. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.92! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella more books like this by Robert D San Souci, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) add to wishlist A Caribbean version of the "Cinderella" story. Here the fairy godmother is a poor washerwoman who sets out to help Cendrillion after the girl falls in love with a rich man's son. The washerwoman uses her magical powers to create carriages, horses, a coach, and a beautiful gown so that Cendrillion can attend her beloved's birthday party in style. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.02! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Peter in Blueberry Land more books like this by Elsa Beskow add to wishlist This is a mini gift edition of Elsa Beskow's classic story. Peter is looking for blueberries for his mother's birthday but he can't find a single one. Suddenly he feels a light tap on his shoe, and a strange and magical adventure begins. see all copies from $3.47! new only from $5.29! \| SVS
6	Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book more books like this by Yuyi Morales, Chronicle Books add to wishlist In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind. see all copies from $2.91! new only from $6.40! \| SVS
7	Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale more books like this by Carmen Agra Deedy (Retold by), Michael Austin (Illustrator) add to wishlist Martina is a young cockroach who doesnt know coffee beans about love and marriage. Thats where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only her grandmother gives her something really useful: some shocking advice. Full color. see all copies from $10.28! new only from $12.69! \| SVS
8	La Llorona/The Weeping Woman: An Hispanic Legend Told In Spanish And English more books like this by Joe Hayes, Vicki Trego Hill (Illustrator), Mona Pennypacker (Illustrator) add to wishlist The ghost story to end all ghost stories is now available for the first time in this full-color hardcover edition. It is the best known and most popular ghost story in Hispanic America. see all copies from $4.91! new only from $4.91! \| SVS
9	Borreguita and the Coyote more books like this by Verna Aardema (Translator), Petra Mathers (Illustrator) add to wishlist A trickster tale from Ayulta, Mexico. Can Borreguita, a fluffy lamb, manage to outwit a hungry coyote? Illustrated with watercolors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Ten Traditional Jewish Children's Stories more books like this by Gloria Goldreich, Jeffrey Allon (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of Jewish stories from 19th- and 20th-century Europe. Selections include "The Golem" by I.L. Peretz and "The Boy's Song" by Meyer Levin. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $2.60! new only from $5.28! \| signed copies \| SVS
11 view cover	The 2nd Big Big Book of Tashi more books like this by Anna Fienberg, Barbara Fienberg, Kim Gamble (Illustrator) add to wishlist Where there's mystery and action, there's Tashi! A haunted house, sneaky strangers, ancient warriors, fearless kidnappers, and Tashi's scariest adventure ever...Ten Tashi adventures in one Big Book! Tashi always knows what to do: stay calm, think hard and move fast! Classroom activities for the Tashi books are available to be downloaded from the ... see all copies from $9.37! new only from $9.37! \| SVS
12 view cover	Ten Classic Jewish Children's Stories more books like this by Peninnah Schram, Jeffrey Allon (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.00! new only from $7.94! \| signed copies \| SVS
13 view cover	Dybbuk: A Story Made in Heaven more books like this by Francine Prose, Mark Podwal (Illustrator) add to wishlist This story is a blend of two Jewish folktales. Leah and Chonon are fated to be together based on the legend which says that 40 days before a baby is born the angels decide whom that baby will marry. Leah's parents, unaware of the angelic plan, want their daughter to marry Benya, the most powerful man in town. Will the angels be able to ensure ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Sungura and Leopard: A Swahili Trickster Tale more books like this by Barbara Knutson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Drawing on traditional African story-telling elements and using a combination of watercolours and ink on scratchboard, Barbara Knutson retells a timeless Swahili tale. Both Leopard and Sungura the hare need a place to live, but who would have thought that they'd end up living together. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls more books like this by Jane Yolen, Susan Guevara (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, each of whose main character is a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman. see all copies from $6.23! new only from $13.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Way Meat Loves Salt: A Cinderella Tale from the Jewish Tradition more books like this by Nina Jaffe, Louise August (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this Eastern European Jewish variant of the Cinderella story, the youngest daughter of a rabbi is sent away from home in disgrace, but thanks to the help of the prophet Elijah, marries the son of a renowned scholar and is reunited with her family. Includes words and music to a traditional Yiddish wedding song. see all copies from $6.95! new only from $13.75! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Tasty Baby Belly Buttons more books like this by Judy Sierra, Meilo So (Illustrator) add to wishlist Judy Sierra retells a traditional Japanese folk tale about a young girl named Uriko-hime (or "melon princess" because her parents found her inside of a watermelon!) who undertakes a very important journey. She's got to find the ogres who kidnapped all of the babies in town, because the ogres love to snack on babies' belly buttons! Armed with a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.18! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Martina the Beautiful Cockroach more books like this by Carmen Agra Deedy (Narrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $5.57! new only from $5.57! \| SVS
19	Pinocchio more books like this by Mouse Works add to wishlist The classic children's story, written by Collodi (Carlo Lorenzini) in 1883. It tells the story of Pinocchio, a puppet come to life, whose various adventures serve to teach him right from wrong. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Ten Best Jewish Children's Stories more books like this by Daniel Sperber, Chana Sperber, Jeffrey Allon (Illustrator) add to wishlist Lavish, color illustrations bring these classic children's stories of Jewish history and legend to life. Culled from the ancient Midrash and Talmud, these tales of adventure, wonder, and wisdom have been passed down for untold generations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Turtle Knows Your Name more books like this by Ashley Bryan add to wishlist A retelling of a West Indian folktale stressing the importance of names in black culture. When young Upsilimana Tumpalerado learns how to say his name his grandmother takes him to the beach for a celebratory name dance. Watercolor paintings illustrate the story. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $91.26! \| signed copies \| first editions
22	The Fat Cat more books like this by Jack Kent (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $7.59! first editions
23 view cover	Secret Footprints more books like this by Julia Alvarez, Fabian Negrin (Illustrator) add to wishlist Based upon a legend from the Dominican Republic, this book for children is by the celebrated author of adult fiction Julia Alvarez. It tells the story of the ciguapas, mysterious sea creatures so fearful of humans that they only come ashore at night--and their humanlike feet leave backward footprints, so they can't be pursued. One evening, Guapa, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Irish Fairy Tales more books like this by Philip Smith (Editor), Thea Kliros (Illustrator) add to wishlist Eight charming tales, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type: "Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary," "Conal and Donal and Taig," "The Old Hag's Long Leather Bag," "The Field of Boliauns," and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
25 view cover	Doctor Bird more books like this by Gerald Hausman, Ashley Wolff (Illustrator) add to wishlist Presented in the rich storytelling tradition and lush colors of the West Indies, these three tales remind readers that it's always best to look up when problems land at your feet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions

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