Showing results for "Lisa" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Ever hear of a feller named Pecos Bill? They say he fell off his family's covered wagon and was raised by wolves! But did you know that Pecos Bill once tamed a colossal cyclone from rippin' up the West? Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of Pecos Bill.

King Fensgar spends the long winter days wandering his castle and imagining that everyone else in the kingdom is as bored as he is. A special book helps him realize he doesn't have the slightest idea of what is happening in his own kingdom.

Bestselling middle grade author Lisa Papademetriou is back with a playful, poignant story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had to learn that love means accepting people—even yourself—for who they really are. Callie never meant to let it go this far. Sure, she may have...

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food. From fried dumplings to fortune cookies...

Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes. Ever since...

On her Declaration Day, a day meant for celebration and happiness, Glinda’s peaceful life in Oz is shattered when her mother is imprisoned for practicing forbidden Magic. As she is ripped from her home by a fearsome bounty hunter sent by Aphidina, the Witch of the South, Glinda soon uncovers a startling truth: The Oz she’s always known is not good and right - it’s a world governed by the wickedest of the wicked, overrun with tyranny, corruption, and dark power.

With the fate of all of Oz hanging in the balance, Glinda struggles to locate a mysterious teacher called Mythra, who is the only one who can guide her in reaching her mystic potential and becoming the powerful Sorceress she is destined to be. While Glinda searches far and wide for her mentor, the fiery-spirited Locasta finds herself undertaking an equally important search - for the Elemental Fairy of Lurl, and the means by which to destroy the second Witch, Marada, Wicked Warrior of the North. Surprising discoveries await both Glinda and Locasta.

Friederich ist als Baby in einem Korb auf dem Fluss angeschwemmt worden – nur in Windeln und mit einem Namens-Amulett um den Hals. Heute kümmern er und sein bester Freund Caspar sich um die königliche Schafsherde, ausgerechnet in dem Tal, in dem die Prinzessin eines Tages Blumen pflücken wollte. Seit diesem Tag sind die Prinzessin und Friederich unzertrennlich. Der König aber möchte seine Tochter mit einem reichen Prinzen vermählen. Friederich und der Prinzessin bleibt nur die Flucht durch den gefährlichen Zauberwald, zusammen mit Caspar.

Meet Hex. She's a fairy-tale witch! Hex has magic powers. She likes to fly around and play tricks on people. But don't worry. Hex is not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about fairy-tale witches. Learn how a witch scares villagers. Meet different kinds of witches around the world. And find out where witch tales come from. You'll have a creepy time with this monster buddy!

Meet Drake. He's a vampire! He sneaks around at night. He likes to drink blood! But don't scream. Drake's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about vampires. Find out what turns people into vampires. Meet the different kinds of vampires around the world. And learn how to stop these creepy creatures. You'll have a chilling time with this monster buddy!

Meet Connor. He's a werewolf! Connor changes into a hairy beast during the full moon. He likes to munch on tasty humans! But don't be scared. Connor's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about werewolves. Discover how people turn into werewolves. Learn about different kinds of werewolves from around the world. And find out where werewolf stories come from. You'll have a howling good time with this monster buddy!

Meet Zeeton. It's an alien! Zeeton comes from another planet. It flies around space in a spaceship! But don't worry. Zeeton's not real. It's one of the monsters you meet in stories. It just wants to tell you about aliens. Check out Zeeton's cool spaceship. Find out what Zeeton is doing on Earth. And learn why people on Earth started telling alien stories. You'll have an out-of-this-world time with this monster buddy!

Step into the enchanting forest with We Walk Through the Forest, an interactive sing-along children's book that takes your little one on a magical adventure. Follow a curious girl and her playful pup as they explore the Swedish woods, discovering all the beauty and wonders the forest has to offer.

"Es wird immer so sein...", dass der liebe Gott den Menschen, die er so sehr liebt, in ihren traurigsten und schwersten Stunden einen kleinen Engel zur Seite stellt. Der kleine Engel Jonathan wird auf die Erde geschickt, um Kindern zu helfen und erlebt dabei spannende Abenteuer.

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

When Astrid Xu stumbles upon a magic Chinese scroll, she can't help but wonder if it holds the key to helping her mom's depression. What Astrid doesn't expect is to be transported along with her little sister, Marilla, to Zhen -- a realm where the Chinese legends of old are real! But all is not well in Zhen. An ancient evil known as Chaos is wreaking havoc throughout the land, and Astrid is the only one who can stop it.

Zombievampyrer har tagit över staden! Rasmus och Philip har lyckats hålla sig undan, men Isabella och Božidar är inlåsta i herrgårdens fängelsehåla. Rasmus och Philip måste skynda sig att rädda sina vänner och lista ut ett sätt att bli av med de odöda men hur ska de ta sig till? Samtidigt upptäcker Isabella och Božidar baronens verkliga hemlighet och snart kommer vännerna tvingas möta ondskan själv ... - Lasse Bo Andersen, född 1964, är en dansk författare och tecknare.

Es ist ein ganz besonderer Moment: Wenn Mama und Papa abends ihr Kind unter die Bettdecke stecken und sie gemeinsam den Tag beschließen. Für diesen Moment wurde dieses Hörbuch gemacht: Mit 15 abwechslungsreichen, fantasievollen und einfach traumhaft schönen Gute-Nacht-Geschichten, die kleinen Zuhörern vermitteln, dass Gott sie lieb hat. Mit Themen wie "Jedes Kind ist einmalig", "Sicher bei Gott", "Ich kann nicht schlafen" und andere. Wo ist Kuschi? - von Bärbel Löffel-Schröder, Emil Esel - von Silvia Weber, Der kleine Räuber - von Bärbel Löffel-Schröder.

A modern fairytale about sisterhood, forgiveness, and redemption in the vein of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and The One and Only Ivan. Off the coast of Ireland, on the island of Hybrasil, lives a Magician and four enchanted rabbit sisters. One by one, the rabbits have been leaving the island...

Enjoy this collection of stories for children about life on the farm. In "Hector Helps Out", Calliope the hen enlists the help of Hector the rooster in an effort to retain her egg. They work to pull a fast one on Farmer Bean. Also included are nine other stories about animals and living on the farm: "Hatch!", "Fresh from the Farm", "Grandpa Drives a Milk Truck", "Mem and Grandpa at the Farm Stand", "Diggory Dog", "Fleece Fiber, Yarn Sweater", "Harvest Time with Papa", "Herbert, Hurry Up", and "A Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy".