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Orpheus: myths of the world (Floris classics)
By Padraic Colum. 1991
Here is a treasure house of stories from ancient myth and legend, stories which were once sacred and which still…
have a deep human significance. In this classical collection, stories are retold on similar themes from many different past cultures, showing the relationships between them. Here are found all the legendary heroic and tragic figures of the ancient world. 1991.Lucien et les ogres ((Boréal junior ; 56).)
By Jean Heidar. 1998
Depuis qu'il est tout petit, Lucien habite sous les jupes de sa tante Ida. Il y dort, il y joue,…
il y regarde la télé. Jusqu'au jour où il sera jeté dans le vaste monde. Années 2-4. 1998.Not one damsel in distress: world folktales for strong girls
By Jane Yolen. 2000
A collection of thirteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, each featuring a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful…
woman. Includes the stories of Atalanta from Greece and Nana Miriam from Niger. For grades 3-6. 2000.Noah Barleywater runs away: a fairy tale
By John Boyne. 2010
Noah is running away from his problems, or at least that's what he thinks, the day he takes the untrodden…
path through the forest. When he comes across a very unusual toyshop and meets the even more unusual toymaker he's not sure what to expect. But the toymaker has a story to tell, a story full of adventure, and wonder and broken promises. And Noah travels with him on a journey that will change his life for ever. Grades 4-7. 2010.Mythical birds & beasts from many lands
By Margaret Mayo. 1996
A collection of ten folktales gathered from around the world. Each story centers on an imaginary creature including Pegasus, a…
mermaid, a unicorn, the thunderbird, a dragon, a sea serpent, the feathered snake, the Minotaur, naga, and the phoenix. Contains source notes. Grades 3-6. 1996.Mysterious tales of Japan
By Rafe Martin. 1996
A collection of ten Japanese folktales. The introduction explains that the beauty of the natural world is important in many…
of these tales and that acts of kindness are often repaid in unusual ways. Grades 3-6. 1996.Mufaro's beautiful daughters: an African tale (Amistad Ser.)
By John Steptoe. 1987
When the Great King sends for candidates to be his wife, Mufaro decides to present his two daughters, bad-tempered Manyara…
and sweet-tempered Nyasha. Manyara arrives first, while Nyasha is offering assistance to the people she meets on the way. Grades 2-4. 1987.Momotaro, the Peach Boy: a traditional Japanese tale
By Linda Shute. 1986
A childless woodcutter and his wife find a baby boy inside a gigantic peach and name him Momotaro. The couple…
is saddened when, at the age of 15, Momotaro announces that he must leave to fight the wicked Oni, monster-like demons who terrorize the villagers. Grades K-3. c1986.L'épouvantail
By Nathaniel Hawthorne, Isabelle Drouin. 1999
La mère Rigby, sorcière de son état, fabrique un épouvantail et lui insuffle la vie. Son pantin aux allures de…
seigneur part conquérir le monde. Quelqu'un saura-t-il voir au-delà des apparences et démasquer l'épouvantail ? Nathaniel Hawthorne est l'auteur de ce conte étonnant où les apparences trompent... presque tout le monde ! Années 3-6. 1999, c1852.Federigo ((Storia ; 2))
By Prosper Mérimée. 1996
Après s'être ruiné au jeu, Federigo se retire du monde, jusqu'au jour où il reçoit la visite du Christ et…
de ses disciples. Pour le remercier de son hospitalité, le Christ lui propose trois grâces. Malgré les conseils de saint Pierre, Federigo choisit un jeu de cartes perpétuellement gagnant... Années 3-6. 1996.Le dernier voyage (D'aujourd'hui. Étranger)
By George Mackay Brown, Katia Holmes. 1994
Vers l'an mille, un jeune Viking embarque clandestinement à bord d'un navire qui, cinq siècles avant Colomb, touche l'Amérique. Un…
très beau récit tissé de légende. 1994, c1992. Titre uniforme: Vinland.Melodie the music fairy: The Party Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow magic. #16.)
By Daisy Meadows. 2004
Melodie the Music Fairy can't hit the high notes without her magic party bag of tunes. But a tinkling piano…
and some clashing cymbals might help Rachel and Kirsty to rescue it. Grades 3-6. 2004.Maui the demigod: an epic novel of mythical Hawaii
By Steven Goldsberry. 1984
A mythological novel based on the classic legends and folklore of the Hawaiian Islands. This is the story of a…
demigod, a trickster without equal, who exasperates the islanders with his devious pranks and stuns them with his heroic feats, unbridled lust, and gleeful charm. Descriptions of violence and descriptions of sex. c1984.Contes traditionnels du Québec
By Cécile Gagnon. 1998
Little Badger and the fire spirit
By Maria Campbell, David Maclagan. 1977
Les grands-pères: roman
By Victor Lévy Beaulieu. 1971
Dans "Les grands-pères", il y a la mort, l'auteur et le lecteur. Le lecteur serait un citadin ayant des nostalgies…
rurales, n'ayant jamais retrouvé à la ville le bonheur des grands-pères. 1971.Les plus belles légendes acadiennes
By Catherine Jolicœur. 1981
Magic music! (Airy Fairy. #6.)
By Margaret Ryan. 2005
There's a special concert coming up and all the fairies get to create a magical new outfit for the event...…
But Airy Fairy's got her musical notes all muddled and is in trouble with Miss Stickler again. Oh help, if Airy Fairy doesn't do something drastic, she'll be the only fairy in the performace still in her school uniform! K-3. 2005.Magic mistakes! (Airy Fairy. #5.)
By Margaret Ryan. 2005
Airy Fairy is starting a new subject at school - cookery! But is is really a good idea to let…
such a messy, accident-prone little fairy anywhere near a kitchen? K-3. 2005.