Myths For Girls

'Mi princesa valiente' te lleva a un mundo donde el coraje, respeto y sabiduría brillan en cada historia. Esta colección de cuentos inspira a los niños a abrazar su fuerza interior y desafiar estereotipos.

Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic? Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale will delight a new generation of listeners.

Step into a "once upon a time" where anything is possible.... Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero. For as long as she can remember, Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realises how she might be able to escape....

When Lila stumbles upon a secret door in the forest, she is transported to a realm where fairies dance, whispering winds tell ancient tales, and hidden glens hold forgotten treasures. Guided by the Fairy Queen Aeloria, Lila learns to dance with the fairies, help solve the mystery of the lost fairy dust, and make a wish upon a shooting star. Alongside her new friends, including the mischievous pixie Pippin and the music-loving fairy Lyra, Lila embarks on a series of magical adventures that reveal the true essence of friendship, courage, and wonder.

This storybook is a beacon of light in children's self-help and emotional growth literature, perfect for parents, teachers, and guardians who want to inspire and empower their children. Join Ella, a young girl from Merryville, a land brimming with enchantment and wonder, who faces a unique challenge—she cannot see her reflection. This bewitching narrative follows Ella's path of self-discovery, accompanied by her wise friend Winston the Owl and the legendary mirror Mira.

Prepare to be enchanted by an engaging tale of friendship, bravery, and the magic of new taste explorations in The Girls Who Lived in the Refrigerator, written & narrated by author and registered dietitian, David Grotto. This heartwarming story invites children to explore the wonders that await when they dare to try new things.

Maine-bred, independent Rilla Brae is no stranger to the deep. She knows the rhythms of hard work and harder seas. But when she experiences the sudden death of her father, the veil between the living and the dead blurs, and she begins to be haunted by a girl on a nearby uninhabited island. The girl floats a song over the waves, and it is as beautiful as it is terrifying. Familiar and distant. Then Rilla meets Sam, a University of Southern Maine archeology student tasked with excavating the very island where the ghostly girl has appeared.

In the enchanting world of "The Girl Who Loves to Draw," join Lilly, a spirited young artist with a boundless imagination, on a captivating journey through creativity, friendship, and the magic of art. From the cozy confines of her attic studio to the farthest reaches of her wildest dreams, Lilly discovers the power of self-expression and the limitless possibilities that lie within the strokes of her pencil and the swirls of her paintbrush.

Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “There was a city lady who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Girl says, “I was born in her oven during a lightning storm.” Gingerbread Boy says, “There was a town man who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Boy says, “I was born in his oven during a lightning storm.” What will happen next?

A German fairytale, and one of the Brothers Grimm's famous collection, The Goose Girl tells the classic story of a pure-hearted princess and a wicked villain. Unlike many fairy tales, this villain is not an evil stepmother, or a wicked witch, but instead a servant, who sees an opportunity to take the princess' life for her own.

A British boy narrowly survives the sinking of his yacht in a huge storm off the coast of Morocco. After days alone at sea in a tiny rowing boat, Bill rescues a girl clinging to a barrel. Aya, from the nomadic Berber tribe, was escaping to Europe when her migrant ship was destroyed in the storm. Through endless days and nights, they drift. Aya tells Bill about the Arabian Nights, and Shahrazad, who told 1001 stories to save her life. As hope of rescue begins to fade, they find strength in these tales of magic, brave heroes, wily thieves, greedy sultans, and courageous girls.

Athena Crowley is an ordinary eleven-year old girl who lives in an extraordinary place: a resort hotel in the Bahamas. Athena goes to school, rides the water slides, and helps out at the hotel’s dolphin encounter… a fairly normal life. But everything changes the day an old turtle starts talking to her, and Athena realizes that she can communicate with sea creatures.

I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance, your grandmother's legacy. I am yours to command. Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable. But Suraya doesn't know that pelesits have a dark side - and when Pink's shadows threaten to consume them both, they must find enough light to survive...before they are both lost to the darkness.

When Jacqueline trades the cow at the market for a few worthless beans, her mom tosses them out the window in a fit of anger. When Jacqueline discovers the beans are magic, she climbs the giant beanstalk and learns that her family is not the only one suffering from hunger. In an effort to help the family of giants not be hungry, Jacqueline learns the real magic of the beans, which not only helps them, but her own family as well.

This Irish version of the Cinderella story is a classic fairy tale as you have never heard it before. Master storyteller and folklorist Padraic Colum creates a completely unique world of enchanted woods, marauding giants, gossiping geese, and a supernatural cloak made of crow feathers. Through her many adventures, Maid-Alone, Colum's heroine, remains steadfast in her quiet strength and wisdom. Listeners of all ages will enjoy this magical retelling of a familiar legend.

When the daughter of Greece's premier singer fails to sing as expected, she finds out about a biker group of women. But will she manage to find the elusive Orosa, the bikers' motovlogger, when all she has to go on are random street-sightings of criminal behavior, when her family is opposed to her following this path, and when her dad's employer wants to keep her as she was for marketing purposes?

Trees are storykeepers, witnesses to magic and history. From far away, a girl tumbles like a leaf into our world. She makes a promise, discovers the secrets of an ancient oak and rescues a boy from a medieval hunt. She learns how wild apple blossom is linked to three runaway brides, and hears about the revenge of an overclipped box tree. From the underground roots to the uppermost branches, from plane trees in Persia, to tulip trees in North America and underwater kelp forests, she listens to the trees telling stories for all time. And she keeps her promise.

This modern adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale presents the heartwarming story of Adriana and her grandmother, who travel to a new world in the hopes of finding a better life. But suddenly Adriana's dreams are shattered, and she's left with only a flute, a box of matches, and her faith in God to fulfill her dreams. A wonderful story full of compassion, love, and faith.

A widowed queen sends her daughter to a faraway land to marry. Accompanying the princess are her magical horse Falada, who can speak, and a waiting maid. The queen gives the princess a special charm that will protect her as long as she wears it.

"The Little Match Girl" (Danish: Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne) is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. On a cold New Year's Eve, a poor, young girl tries to sell matches in the street. She is already shivering from cold and early hypothermia, and she is walking barefoot having lost her too large slippers. Still, she is too afraid to go home, because her father will beat her for not selling any matches, and also as the many cracks in their shack can't keep out the cold wind. The girl takes shelter in a nook or alley and sits down.