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1	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout. see all copies from $4.46! new only from $11.01! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Chocolate Touch more books like this by Patrick Skene Catling John Midas can't get enough chocolate. When his wish comes true and everything he touches turns to chocolate, he's in heaven, at least until he kisses his mother. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Christmas in Camelot more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne (Read by) In this entry in the Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie time travel back to the days of Camelot where they help out a troubled King Arthur at Christmastime. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Aesops Fables more books like this by Aesop This collection of more than 60 of Aesop's fables includes "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse." Color illustrations accompany the text. Named a Year 2000 Notable Book by the New York Times, and one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.18! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Zen Shorts more books like this by Jon J Muth (Illustrator) When Stillwater the panda bear appears in their backyard, Addy, Michael, and Karl are delighted. Each of the three children pays a separate visit to the friendly panda, who responds by recounting a Zen Buddhist tale tailored to that child. While the framing story is illustrated in richly hued watercolors, the three Zen tales are depicted in spare, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Sword in the Stone more books like this by T H White Since its publication in 1938, White's Arthurian classic has delighted generations of readers of all ages. Now, the classic tale of the boy who would be king is brilliantly captured in glowing, luminous paintings by an award-winning illustrator. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Dragonsong more books like this by Anne McCaffrey Now back in print, the first title in McCaffrey's classic Harper Hall trilogy introduces the enchanting tale of Menolly of Half Circle Hold, who becomes Pern's first female Harper who rediscovers the legendary fire lizards who previously helped to save her world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Story of King Arthur and His Knights more books like this by H Pyle In these wonderfully illustrated tales, renowned storyteller Howard Pyle journeys back to the age of King Arthur and his Round Table to chronicle the powerful, enthralling story that has delighted generations of readers fascinated by chivalry, magic, and the unforgettable drama of medieval times. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Dragondrums more books like this by Anne McCaffrey When his boy soprano voice begins to change, Piemur is drafted by Masterharper Robinton to help with political work and is sent on missions that lead him into unusual and sometimes dangerous adventures. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale more books like this by Holly Black From the co-creator of the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles comes this unique gothic fantasy. "Tripping the dark fantastic with newcomer Holly Black means pixie dust may well include blood spatter, sharp thorns, and bits of broken glass."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review. see all copies from $2.24! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad more books like this by Rosemary Sutcliff Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad," is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciting introduction to the heroes of ancient Greece while providing the complete story of the battle of ... see all copies from $2.62! new only from $3.11! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Whittington more books like this by A Armstrong Bernie keeps a barn full of animals the rest of the world has no use for–two retired trotters, a rooster, some banty hens, and a Muscovy duck with clipped wings who calls herself The Lady. When the cat called Whittington shows up one day, it is to the Lady that he makes an appeal to secure a place in the barn. The Lady’s a little ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.04! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Lost Years of Merlin more books like this by T A Barron This book explores the youth of Merlin, the boy destined to become the greatest wizard of all time and the mentor of King Arthur. When he washes up from the sea in ancient Wales, Merlin has no recollection of his past. Slowly, he comes to realize that he has strange and mysterious powers and sets out to discover his true identity. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Mirror of Merlin more books like this by T A Barron This bestselling series follows the adventures and training of young Merlin on the mist-shrouded isle of Fincayra, an enchanted land between earth and sky that is being destroyed by blight. With this land's inhabitants to guide him, the boy will learn that Fincayra's fate and his own quest are strangely intertwined. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Fires of Merlin more books like this by T A Barron Continuing the series on a young Merlin the magician, now available in this digest-sized format. Wings of Fire, the sleeping dragon, awakens from his enchanted slumber--a spell that was cast by Merlin's grandfather--and vows revenge against all of Fincayra. Only young Merlin has the power to stop him--though the price may be his own life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table", "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot", "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot", and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.80! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Dragonsinger more books like this by Anne McCaffrey Menolly studies under the Masterharper in her quest to become an esteemed Harper of Pern. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Saint George and the Dragon more books like this by Margaret Hodges Set in the days of knights, monsters, and fairy folk, this is a retelling of the classic tale of the battle between Saint George and the fearsome Dragon. Watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1985 Caldecott Medal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.52! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Amos & Boris more books like this by William Steig When a seafaring mouse is shipwrecked, he is saved by a giant whale. Years later, the mouse gets a chance to return the favor in this story of an unlikely friendship. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1971. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum This retelling of Homer's ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY was written specifically for younger readers. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.51! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Adventures of Ulysses more books like this by Bernard Evslin Ulysses and his men embark upon a glorious journey home, unaware that they have angered the gods. Their journey will last for ten years, riddled with many perils. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles more books like this by Padraic Colum Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.22! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Heckedy Peg more books like this by Audrey Wood When a mother goes to market, she leaves her seven children at home, warning them not to open the door to strangers. Unfortunately, the children are tricked into opening the door by the Heckedy Peg, a horrible witch who turns them all into different types of food. Will the mother be able to rescue her children from the witch's curse before the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.32! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Door in the Hedge more books like this by Robin McKinley Robin McKinley, winner of the prestigious Newbery Award, leads readers through the door in the hedge into the lands of Faery--retelling some of the most famous--and infamous--fairy tales in history. Here is a world more beautiful, and far more dangerous, than the fairy tales of childhood would have us believe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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