Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? NO, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings, and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a noble journey to learn all about griffins.

A truly varied and innovative collection, branded Lucio Angelini. Next to apparently traditional fairy tales, in which the author had fun practicing the so-called "reversal of the reader's expectations" (You, Naughty Mum!, for example, very enjoyable even by an adult audience), we find ironic reinterpretations of famous fairy tales (Whitedwarf and the Seven Snows) or fairy tales in which the real and the surreal intertwine in a particularly liberating...

Zak y Zara Y de la Bola de Invisibilidad. Libro de niños. Una historia de Doon Hill.Una historia de amistad alegre sobre un elfo sin hogar, acosado y huérfano llamado, Zak y su creciente amistad con su amiga de hadas rosa, púrpura y bonita, Zara. La historia comienza cuando Zak le muestra a Zara la bola de invisibilidad que Jakob, el mago rojo, le dio por todo su arduo trabajo como un regalo especial para su cumpleaños. Zak y Zara deciden ser...

"The story, both familiar and fresh, is a clever example of how fables can enlarge our world view." – A. Ashbrook, Librarian, Long Hill, NJ How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teacher resources and English audio....

Immerse yourself in a magical and enchanting world with "Complete Short Stories", a fascinating collection that will captivate the hearts of young and adult readers alike! Discover the magic of bravery in "Pablo y los Colores", let tenderness envelop you with the endearing story of the "Street Dog Family", or delve into the exciting journey of "Spark and Electricity". In this unique volume, you will find captivating stories that explore fundamental...

ge: 6-8 ans Savez-vous pourquoi la mule du pape garda sept ans son coup de pied? Ce classique de la littérature, truffé de facéties, nous rappelle avec humour que la vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid... Un grand classique de la littérature jeunesse à faire découvrir aux enfants et même... aux adultes! Des illustrations colorées accompagnées du texte original d'Alphonse Daudet pour voyager dans la belle Provence... Les Éditions...

Everyone knows that being different is a good way to be unpopular, but what if you're so different that people think you are an actual servant of evil? Conform or Be Cast Out is a history of humankind's tendency not only to shun nonconformists, but to label them as devils, demons, and Satan worshippers. Beginning with scapegoats and devil figures in folklore and mythology, the book moves on to look at other aspects of nonconformity such as witchcraft,...

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Poseidon. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus, as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld....

This is the fourth book in a 12 book Bedside Story Collection Series spanning across the 12 months of the year. Each of the 12 bedside stories is reprinted in color from the author's black and white third edition book Twelve Upon A Time. Each monthly story is unique and illustrated by the original drawings of children whose interpretation of the words can only be seen through their eyes. This April bedside story is entitled The Great Festival of Rabbunia....