Showing results for "The House" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

When three little pigs set off into the big world to build their homes, they must decide if they’ll do things the easy way or work hard for what they want. Two of the little pigs do not like to work, so they quickly build homes of straw and sticks. But the hard-working little pig builds a home of bricks. Whose home will be sturdy enough to withstand the big bad wolf as he huffs, puffs, and tries to blow their homes down? Listen along as the pig brothers learn a valuable lesson!

Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

Aren't we chubby, aren't we cute?Aren't we lovely, as sweet as fruit?Give us a bear hug, give us a kissRegret not later for giving it a miss.Don't go by these sweet words-for all little asura kids are naughty and troublesome and always up to something! Little will you know when you land in a...

In this story from China, when a woodcutter finds a magic pot that makes two of everything that he puts inside of it, he thinks all of his troubles have disappeared! Or have they just doubled? Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Visit some of the spookiest houses around the world. Prepare to be scared as you visit haunted mansions and ghostly residences.

What happens when beauty dazzles, love demands sacrifice, and magic reveals uncomfortable truths? Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde—a timeless collection of four classic fairy tales shaped by elegance, imagination, and emotional depth.

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth’s beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colorful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed. India's favorite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her...

Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won’t want to miss!...

A collection of enchanting princess fairy tales to take your child on a journey with fairies, animals and magic. Written in simple English language, each fairy tale has a beautiful end that makes it ideal for reading aloud to kids for story time and bedtime. The book is filled with vibrant and captivating illustrations, which will attract the attention of your child.

Dive into this treasure trove of fifteen opulent folk tales, myths and fables from vibrant southern India. Travel down the banks of the Kaveri to the shores of the Indian Ocean; from the depths of mysterious jungles to the towering Nilgiris; from the lavish abode of kings to quiet villages in...

A collection of endearing and vibrant retellings of Manipuri myths told for the first time ever to the outside world!Discover twelve magical tales from Manipur, the mountain land in the north-east of India on the border with Myanmar. Passed down by learned scholars, balladeers and grandmothers...

When Jack and Annie receive an invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot—a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy—they know they are in for their biggest adventure yet. What they don't know is that the invitation will send them on a quest to save Camelot. Can they succeed even...

The Walter Award Honor–winning author of Root Magic returns with a terrifying story in the Southern Gothic tradition, inspired by the hoodoo practice of hair burning. At night, Roddie still dreams of sitting at his mother’s feet while she braids his Afro down. But that’s a memory from...

A big bully lion is no match for the Clever Monkey in this retelling of a classic story from West Africa

A 2024 Mildred L. Batchelder Award Honoree A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book One of Kirkus Reviews’ 10 Essential Middle-Grade Books for Fall 2023 ― Starred Review One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Middle-Grade Family Stories of 2023 A 2023 Cybils Awards Finalist for Speculative Middle...

“Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book,” -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony “Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you.” -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times...

Somewhere in the street stood an old old house; it was almost three hundred years old, as you could tell from the date cut into the great beam. Tulips and hopbines and also whole verses of poetry were carved into the wood as people used to do in those days, and over every window a mocking face was cut into the beam. The second story hung way out over the ground floor, and right under the eaves was a leaden spout with a dragon's head. Rain water was supposed to run out of the dragon's mouth, but it came from his belly instead, for there was a hole in it.

What happened in the house that Jack built? It all started with the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built. And then came the rat that ate the cheese and the cat who killed the rat. Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Simms Taback brings his distinctive humor and creativity to the beloved story of Jack and the house that he built. There is even a special guest star at the end of this humorous and unique interpretation of an age-old classic.

Tashi is back with two more stories to tell! A two-story collection from the best-selling Tashi series of daring adventures and tall tales about magic, courage and the triumph of brains over brawn. This collection includes Tashi and the Haunted House and Tashi and the Royal Tomb.

The rundown house at the end of the street is empty - or is it? Could the ghost of a murder victim really be haunting the home? Suddenly, a pair of blood-red eyes stares out from the top window! Then the eyes vanish. Get ready to listen to four hair-raising stories about houses that are home to restless spirits! This audiobook features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction.