Children's literature genre books (349)


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The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen EN

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Country: Europe / Belgium flag Belgium
Description:
Every time something goes missing from the village, Sir Violet makes his way to the dragon's cave and negotiates the item's return. It's annoying, but at least the dragon is polite. But when the dragon hoards a person, that's a step too far. Sir Violet storms off to the mountainside to escort the baker home, only to find a more complex mystery-a quest that leads him far beyond the cave. Accompanied by the missing baker's wife and the dragon himself, the dutiful village knight embarks on his greatest adventure yet. The Dragon of Ynys is an inclusive fairy tale for all ages.

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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Description:
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select fiv... continue

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The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen EN

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Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
Description:
The emperor shows his stupidity when he walks through the city in the invisible suit two rascal tailors made for him.

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The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen EN

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Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
Description:
An exclusive Apple edition of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Fir Tree, featuring stunning illustrations and read by Rosamund Pike. Hans Christian Andersen's tragic tale of naive greed and dissatisfaction is retold through the beautiful and intricate illustrations of Finnish illustrator Sanna Annukka. Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane's album, Under the Iron Sea. For her first book project, she illustrates Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, The Fir Tree.

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The Fish Who Found the Sea by Alan Watts EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
A rediscovered treasure for a new generation: the first and only story for children ever written by Alan Watts. Alan Watts, beloved for bringing a childlike wonder to the spiritual journey, once wrote a story for children. The Fish Who Found the Sea brings this delightful and wise parable to life for a new generation. Presented with new art from award-winning illustrator Khoa Le, here is a story as timely as it is entertaining—sharing a key message about getting into harmony with the flow of life. In this tale of a tail, we meet a fish with a curiously familiar problem—he’s gotten himself so m... continue

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The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander EN

Rating: 5 (2 votes)
Description:
Six short stories dealing with events that preceded the birth of Taran, a key figure in the author's five works on the Kingdom of Prydain.

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The Genius Under the Table : Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia.

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The Gigantic Turnip by Aleksei Tolstoy EN

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Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.

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The Girl and the Wolf

The Girl and the Wolf by Katherena Vermette EN

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Description:
This picture book for young children is an empowering Indigenous twist on a classic wolf narrative.

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The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook EN

Rating: 5 (2 votes)
Country: Asia / Sri Lanka flag Sri Lanka
Description:
A thrilling, joyous adventure of friendship, flight and righting wrongs.