Folk Myths

All his life, Jack has longed for an adventure, so when giants turn up in the neighbor's cabbage patch, he is thrilled! Soon Jack is chasing them to a land beyond the clouds, with his little sister, Annabella, in tow. The kingdom of giants is full of super-sized fun: Puddings to swim in, spoons to use as catapults, monster toads to carry off pesky little sisters...But Jack and Annabella are on a mission. The king of the giants has taken something that belongs to them, and they’ll do anything - even dive into a smelly tureen of green bean soup - to get it back.

A romantic fairy tale Peter Pan is a favourite story of many generations of children all over the world. The main character is a boy who never grows up, can fly, lives in Neverland and fairies are his friends. He gives a flying ability to three children from London — Wendy, John and Michael Darling and takes them to a mysterious land where they have exciting and sometimes rather scary adventures.

First kisses. Daring adventures. Centuries of secrets.... The witches have been driven into hiding. Without their magical songs, the seasons are breaking apart and the boundaries of nature have splintered. With only their guardians to protect them, two witches must stand between the world and utter destruction. One must pave the way, the other must take up the fight, and both face an impossible and deadly choice. A choice that will cost them everything.

Splash! This time, Abby's magic mirror sucks her into the tale of the Little Mermaid. Abby and her little brother Jonah get pulled through the mirror in their basement again - into the story of the Little Mermaid! Talk about being a fish out of water! Abby and Jonah are not in their element in this underwater world. And when they accidentally mess up the Little Mermaid's story, they must figure out a way to restore her happy ending. A hilarious, fractured-fairy-tale adventure under the sea.

When Nicole Cassidy moved to a new town, she discovered that she was a witch descended from gods. But that was nothing compared to learning that it was up to her and four others with mysterious elemental powers to help save the world from the Titans, who would soon return to Earth. Her relationship with Blake - the fire Elemental - is finally heating up. But she must remain focused, because Typhon, one of the deadliest creatures in history, has escaped from the weakening prison world. Only one object can destroy him - the head of Medusa herself.

Coryn, Soren, and the Band preside over a new golden age of the Great Tree under the subtle influence of the ember. All seems well, but beneath the prosperity of peace, Coryn is tortured by the suspicion that his evil mother, Nyra, is a hagsfiend and that his own blood carries the haggish taint. He wanders afar, searching for the truth from hagsfiends themselves - putting the Great Tree in danger. Soren and the Band follow their new king to strange parts to guard him from the consequences of his obsession.

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry.

魔法学校で一年間を過ごし、夏休みでダーズリー家に戻ったハリーは意地悪なおじ、おばに監禁されて餓死寸前。やっと、親友のロンに助け出される。ロンの家で夏休みを過ごしたハリーは初めて魔法使いの家族の生活にふれ、毎日驚くことばかり。しかし、新学期が始まった途端、また事件に巻き込まれる。 ホグワーツ校を襲う姿無き声。次々と犠牲者がでる。そしてハリーに疑いがかかる。 果たしてハリーはスリザリン寮に入るべきだったのだろうか。ヴォルデモートとの対決がその答えを出してくれる。

Tristan Strong, just back from a victorious but exhausting adventure in Alke, the land of African American folk heroes and African gods, is suffering from PTSD. But there's no rest for the weary when his grandmother is abducted by a mysterious villain out for revenge. Tristan must return to Alke - and reunite with his loud-mouthed sidekick, Gum Baby - in order to rescue Nana and stop the culprit from creating further devastation.

It’s 1955, and Laurie Valentine’s best friend Dickie has contracted polio. Confined to a breathing machine in the hospital, he begs Laurie to stay by his side and tell him a story. As Laurie creates the tale of the giant Collosso and the young boy destined to stop him, Dickie starts to believe he’s part of the story. But when Laurie is forced to stop telling the story, Dickie has to reach within himself to create his own ending.

Listen and relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about a boy at a Spanish market who knocks over a stand of avocados down a hill and makes guacamole and about a jungle that is full of terror at the thought that a monster could be lurking in the shadows, along with other stories.

Vulgar knows it's his time to shine. Will he perform his armpit 'music' or juggle some elk poo? No! He will act out a Viking legend, with fighting and dragons and giants and all that stuff. And he will win! Won't he?

रावण, राक्षसांचा राजा, ही रामायणातील पराक्रमी, विद्वान, वेदपंडीत, कट्टर शिवभक्त अश्या लंकेच्या राजाची कहाणी . आजवरची पुराण, कथा, साहित्य, कला यामधून रावणाला दुर्गुणी, अवगुणी प्रवृतीचा प्रतिक बनवलं गेलं . परंतु रावणसंहिता, कुमारतंत्र, सामवेदातील ऋचा, शिवतांडवस्स्तोत्र, वीणा, बुद्धिबळ यांची निर्मिती रावणाने केली.

Verstoßen vom eigenen Nest und von allen Tieren verspottet, irrt das kleine, graue Entlein einsam von Teich zu Teich und stolpert von einer Demütigung in die nächste. Doch mit tapferem Herzen und unerschütterlicher Sehnsucht nach Zugehörigkeit trotzt es Kälte, Hunger und Spott – bis ein Wunder seine wahre, strahlende Gestalt enthüllt. Dank der berührenden Märchenstimme Brigitte Carlsens erblüht dieses zeitlose Andersen-Meisterwerk zauberhaft in neuem Glanz!

Lina lebt mit ihrer Mutter in einem kleinen Haus am Waldrand. Sie liebt es, durch die Wiesen zu streifen, Blumen zu pflücken und den Geschichten ihrer Mutter über den geheimnisvollen Wald zu lauschen. Doch eines Tages verirrt sie sich, als sie Wasser aus dem Fluss holen soll.

Do you know what makes Swedish Dala Horses so special? Discover the magic and history behind these iconic symbols with your child... and watch them fall in love with a piece of Swedish heritage! Wondering how to introduce your child to different cultures… or deepen their connection to their own? Then Anna is just the little girl you’re looking for. Your child will be captivated by Anna’s heartwarming adventure, where family and tradition come together in a touching way.

In "What the Moon Saw", the moon becomes a silent observer, casting its gentle light on the hidden corners of human life. From the tranquil countryside to the bustling streets of faraway cities, the moon’s nightly tales reveal moments of joy, sorrow, love, and longing. Each story unfolds like a delicate poem, blending Andersen’s signature whimsy with deep, heartfelt truths.

Introduce your child to the magic of classic fairy tales while learning a new language! This beautifully illustrated bilingual edition of The Three Little Pigs is written in English and Simplified Chinese, with pinyin included to support pronunciation and learning.

Die Legende besagt, dass das Hören der magischen Früchte des Baumes "Robinia" einem Superkräfte verleiht. Und eines kann ich euch versprechen, es ist nicht nur eine Legende. Ob Superstärke, Gedankenlesen oder frei wie ein Vogel fliegen zu können, jeder von uns träumte schon mal davon. Die Früchte von Robinia sind in der Lage, dir solche Kräfte zu verleihen. Jedoch gibt es nur eine begrenzte Anzahl dieser magischen Früchte. Daher sollte man sich die Ressourcen gut einteilen ...

As his family prepares for winter, a young, skilled hunter must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knapping—the same mountain where his two older brothers died. When he reaches the mountaintop, he is immediately confronted by a terrifying eagle god named Savik. Savik gives the boy a choice: follow me or die like your brothers. What comes next is a harrowing journey to the home of the eagle gods and unexpected lessons on the natural world, the past that shapes us, and the community that binds us.