Stories from Around the World
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Starlight Grey: A Tale From Russia
by Liz Flanagan
Part 1 of the Stories from Around the World series
After an old man dies, only his dreamy son Ivan is brave enough to keep vigil at his father's grave. Ivan's reward is the magical stallion Starlight Grey, which he keeps secret from his two greedy brothers. When the Russian king challenges all the young men in his kingdom to win the hand of his beautiful daughter, Ivan calls on the help of Starlight Grey.
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The Tortoise's Gift
by Lari Don
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
When a draught leaves all the animals hungry, one by one they try to discover the name of the magical tree that will give them its fruit if asked by name, but only one animal will succeed. This illustrated chapter book retelling of folktale from Zambia.
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Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail
by Fran Parnell
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
A frustrated king flies into a rage and turns his mischievous daughters into oranges. The gruesome monsters Grim and Grunt decide they'd like to get their hands on the princesses, and bully their little brother, Grizzle-Tail, into stealing the girls. Who will rescue the princesses from the monsters' clutches?
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The Terrible Chenoo
by Fran Parnell
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
Discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a terrible Chenoo. Instead of letting themselves be scared of this man-eating monster, they feed him, provide him with clothes, and make him snug and warm in their home. Can they melt his frozen heart?
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The Hungry Wolf
by Lari Don
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has found some dinner... but the fluffy little lamb is more clever than he has bargained for. Will the lamb become a tasty snack, or will she escape the wolf's hungry jaws?
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Never Trust a Tiger
by Lari Don
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
A merchant and tiger debate whether or not life is fair-and whether the tiger can eat the merchant who has just rescued him. This witty, critically acclaimed illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Korea.
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The Mother of Monsters
by Fran Parnell
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters and causes more trouble than she could've imagined! Can Ntombi survive the monster's gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales?
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Dara's Clever Trap
by Liz Flanagan
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband.
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The Feathered Ogre
by Fran Parnell
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
A gardener goes on a quest to obtain an ogre feather to cure the ailing king-only to discover that the king's daughter, who was previously captured by the ogre, has her own tricks up her sleeve. This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Italian folktale.
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Ruler of the Springs
by Mary Finch
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue her mother and her infant son. This illustrated chapter book retelling of a folktale from Brazil.
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Masha and the Bear
by Lari Don
Part of the Stories from Around the World series
When young Masha gets lost in the woods, a friendly bear welcomes her into his home... only to insist she stay forever to keep his house tidy. Masha, however, has other plans. This illustrated chapter book retelling of a Russian folktale.
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