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Fairy Tales

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Book cover: The Wishing Horse of OzThe Wishing Horse of Oz
by - The Reilly & Lee Co. ,
What could be more interesting than an Oz mystery? Two Oz mysteries! And here you have them in this new Oz story, two mysterious mysteries to solve and ponder over and so many new characters, I can hardly remember the proper spelling for their names.
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Book cover: Warriors of Old Japan and Other StoriesWarriors of Old Japan and Other Stories
by - Houghton Mifflin Company ,
I have invented none of these stories. They are taken from many sources, and in clothing them with an English dress my work has been that of adapter rather than translator. In picturesqueness of conception Japanese stories yield the palm to none.
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Book cover: The Story of Jack and the GiantsThe Story of Jack and the Giants
by - Cundall & Addey ,
Delight in the beautiful art work and original prose of this gem from the dawn of the golden age of illustration, when children's books brought their readers into the world of imagination and adventure. It was originally published in 1851.
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Book cover: The Japanese Fairy BookThe Japanese Fairy Book
by - Constable & Co. ,
Originally published in 1903, Yei Theodora Ozaki's translation of Sadanami Sanjin's collection of Japanese fairy tales has been the introduction of many a young child into the legends and fables of old Japan across the years.
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Book cover: Fairies I Have MetFairies I Have Met
by - Hodder and Stoughton ,
Before Penelope could toddle she lived far away among the oleanders. She sat on the grass and played with them, and they loved her. These stories have been written for Penelope, so that she may love the fairies, and keep the sunbeam in her heart.
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Book cover: The Rose and the RingThe Rose and the Ring
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The Rose and the Ring is one of those special literary treats which happen when a writer for adults turns (in this case) his attention to the world of children. It's a classic fairy tale, told with Thackeray's customary insight into characters.
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Book cover: The Red Fairy BookThe Red Fairy Book
by - Longmans, Green, and co. ,
The famed folklorist collects 37 tales of enchantment, ranging from the familiar ('Rapunzel', 'Jack and the Beanstalk', and 'The Golden Goose') to lesser-known stories ('The Voice of Death', 'The Enchanted Pig', and 'The Master Thief').
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Book cover: The MabinogionThe Mabinogion
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Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, Welsh history--these are just some of the threads woven into the magical tales that make up The Mabinogion. Here are stories full of colorful characters, such as Gwydion the shape-shifter and Math the magician.
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Book cover: The King of the Golden RiverThe King of the Golden River
by - Smith, Elder & Co. ,
John Ruskin's 19th-century fairy tale, in which a strange dwarf effects the punishment of two cruel older brothers and the ultimate success of the kind young one. Richard Doyle's illustrations embody the author's ideas with characteristic spirit.
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Book cover: The Chinese Fairy BookThe Chinese Fairy Book
by - Frederick A. Stokes Company ,
These fairy tales from ancient China have a Far Eastern glow about them. Some, like The Lady of the Moon, are exquisitely poetic. Others, such as The Kindly Magician, are filled with black magic. All tales will appeal to young and old alike.
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Book cover: English Fairy TalesEnglish Fairy Tales
by - David Nutt ,
Joseph Jacobs collected folk and fairy tales on the British Isles over a hundred years ago. In his collections you will find some variations of tales collected by Brothers Grimm and others that are unique to English or Gaelic speakers.
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Book cover: Celtic Fairy TalesCeltic Fairy Tales
by - David Nutt ,
Charming fairies and naughty trolls are brought alive by the lyrical prose. Celtic culture has long been known for its emphasis on good storytelling. Here is a chance to survey the best traditional fairy tales, collected by a leading folklorist.
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Book cover: The Blue Fairy BookThe Blue Fairy Book
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Classic selection of fairy tales: Little Red Riding-Hood, The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Cinderella, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Rumpelstiltzkin, Beauty and the Beast, Puss in Boots, The Forty Thieves, Hansel and Grettel, The Goose-Girl, etc.
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Book cover: Andersen's Fairy TalesAndersen's Fairy Tales
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A collection of fairy tales by the well-known writer features such popular tales as The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Real Princess, The Shoes of Fortune, The Snow Queen, The Bell, The Old House, The Happy Family, The Story of a Mother, etc.
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Book cover: Peter Pan in Kensington GardensPeter Pan in Kensington Gardens
by - C. Scribner's sons ,
In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J.M. Barrie first created Peter Pan as a baby, living a wild and secret life with birds and fairies in the middle of London. Peter is a seven-day-old infant who, like all infants, used to be part bird.
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Book cover: Grimm's Fairy StoriesGrimm's Fairy Stories
by - Project Gutenberg ,
The all-time classic collection of ageless tales of myth and magic, illustrated, easy to read edition. One of the books upon which Western culture is founded. Fascinating reading for children, and an education for adults.
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Book cover: PinocchioPinocchio
by - J.B. Lippincott company ,
Geppetto made a wooden puppet that can dance, turn somersaults, talk and misbehave. He also longs to be a real boy. Pinocchio is a timeless tale of adventure, mischief, heart, and family. This is one of the most renowned children s books of all time.
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