Beauty and the Beast (Mayer)
The classic French fairy tale of a selfless and devoted daughter who offers to go in her father’s place to live in the palace of a beast is retold in beautiful, flowing language and illustrated with lushly romantic and glowing watercolors.
$15.95
Author: Marianna  Mayer, reteller
Illustrator: Mercer Mayer

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John Henry
Based on an African-American folk ballad, this inspiring picture book tells the tale of a young man who dares to dream big.
$17.99
Author: Julius  Lester
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Mufaro has two beautiful daughters, but only one will prove to be “the most worthy and beautiful daughter in the land” and marry the King. This African folktale is a kind of Cinderella story, in which a beautiful and humble girl is rewarded for her strength of character. Steptoe won a Caldecott Honor Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for his breathtaking illustrations of lush landscapes filled with the flora and fauna of Zimbabwe.
$15.95
Author: John  Steptoe
Illustrator: John Steptoe

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Persephone
A delicate and dramatic picture book retelling of the Greek myth of Persephone, the goddess Demeter’s daughter, whose kidnapping by Hades, god of the Underworld is the reason for the cycle of the seasons.
Out of Print
Author: Warwick  Hutton, reteller
Illustrator: Warwick Hutton

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Puss in Boots
A cunning cat with boots on his paws and tricks up his sleeve masterfully manages to get his poor, hapless owner noticed by the King, and more importantly, by the King’s daughter. Marcellino was awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for his witty and humorous illustrations for this droll French folktale.
$17.00
Author: Charles  Perrault
Illustrator: Fred Marcellino

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Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
With poet Jarrell’s words and Burkert’s sumptuous and richly detailed paintings, the familiar fairy tale of a princess whose transcendent beauty sends her evil and envious stepmother into a murderous rage is transformed into a sublime work of art. Awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for the stunning illustrations, this is the picture book version of choice of this timeless tale.
$17.00
Author: Randall  Jarrell, translator
Illustrator: Nancy Ekholm Burkert

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The Faithful Friend
Atmospheric West Indian folktale of two best friends, whose deep bond protects them from the evil sorcery of a wizard and a trio of zombies. Set on the Caribbean island of Martinique, this suspenseful, romantic tale in which kindness and loyalty are rewarded won the Caldecott Honor Medal.
$16.00
Author: Robert D. San Souci
Illustrator: Brian Pinkney

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The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Newbery-award-winning author Katherine Paterson and Caldecott-award-winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon team up in this tale of the selflessness and devotion of true love.
$16.99
Author: Katherine  Paterson
Illustrator: Leo and Diane Dillon

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The Treasure
Compelled by a recurring dream, a poor man named Isaac travels a great distance to the capital city to look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace – only to find that sometimes one must travel far to discover what is near.
$16.00
Author: Uri  Shulevitz
Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz

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