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1) Nutcracker
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On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a very special gift-- a wooden nutcracker. Join Clara as she steps into a magical world of toy soldiers and beautiful fairies in this lavishly illustrated Christmas tale.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 14
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Santa Claus's daughter, Holly, comes to Earth seeking an end to the curse cast upon her and the Land of the Immortals by an evil wizard, whose own punishment will end only if Holly willingly gives him her pure heart.
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Grimmworld volume 1
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"When twins Willow and Jake are pulled into an alternate universe filled with characters from the Grimm fairy tales, they must battle the witch in the woods to save Hansel and Gretel and find a way home"--
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A proud king uses magical drums to conquer his rivals, and only his daughter can stop him. A seagull is determined to fly across an ocean, but he learns a painful lesson after reaching his goal. A young girl yearns to become a butterfly, but she must make three sacrifices to achieve her dream. This collection of stories by Sylvester Foxglove will delight young readers while teaching valuable lessons for the world we live in now. Cover illustration...
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Excerpt: "The Governor descended the steps of the Capitol slowly and with pauses, lifting a list frequently to his eye. He had intermittently pencilled it between stages of the forenoon's public business, and his gait grew absent as he recurred now to his jottings in their accumulation, with a slight pain at their number, and the definite fear that they would be more in seasons to come. They were the names of his friends' children to whom his excellent...
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Excerpt: ""YES, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated." The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the story. It was Christmas Eve, and they had been...
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Excerpt: "Since the childhood of the races, certain old-world stories have appeared in different form in the folklore of different nations, all bearing the stamp of the same source; the interest of primitive people in attributing human impulses and human lines of conduct to the animal world. Perhaps the earliest of all is The Kid Who Would Not Go, which corresponds to the old New England nursery tale of the Old Woman and Her Pig, and which, in its...
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Hettie's PirouetteHilda the hippopotamus and Hettie the heron both love the ballet. They join the Ballet school and begin training. They enter the end-of-year competition for couples (pas de deux) and perform five movements, the pose well known in the ballet Swan Lake, the movement that shows the bond between the two dancers in the ballet Le Diable à Quatre, the movement where the dancer being held by the partner is able to descend very low to the...
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Aesop's Fables features more than 200 fables, specially selected for young readers and beautifully illustrated with engravings and color plates by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, and Ernest Griset. It includes all of the classic fables whose titles and morals have become part of our common cultural vocabulary, among them "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Dog in the Manger," and "The Fox...
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"The Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson: Illustrated" is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: "Christmas at Sea," "Markheim," and "Winter Time."
Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for his adventure novels like "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr....
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"Captured my attention from the very first page." Amazon reviewerPerfect for fans of Frewin Jones' The Faerie Path and Aprilynne Pike's Wings series!Have you ever learned a secret about yourself that could change your life forever?When a mysterious and handsome boy showed up at my high school, all the girls wanted his attention. But who did he approach? Plain, less-than-ordinary me!Words like changeling and dreamseer made my head spin as Declan, who...
12) It Must be Love
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The most powerful force in the world is love.
Lady Christiana Tremaine lives in the kingdom of Vesance, but ever since her father remarried, her stepmother - Lady Tremaine - has stripped her of everything befitting her station, has reduced her to that of a maid, and forced her to answer to the slur of Cinderella. Though the life of drudgery is horrid, she carries hope circumstances will change, especially when she remembers dancing with the prince...
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Between worlds-beyond the boundaries of life and death-a mysterious chorus of voices whisper. Tara, a priestess awakening to the sacred calling of her soul, hears the prophecies of unwritten futures. She listens intently as the pure voices of her unborn children begin to orchestrate their return to the womb. Within this intricate tapestry of time-where threads from the past, present and future interweave-a chance to heal old wounds arises. Through...
14) It Must be Magic
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The most powerful form of magic is free will.
Averell Woode is a huntsman's daughter, hidden away in an enchanted tree from the evils of the world. Though she's skilled in all things forest-related, she yearns for life beyond the trees. A chance meeting with a stranger seems the perfect opportunity to stretch her wings, and she falls for the charm he wields, especially when an exciting adventure has come to her very doorstep.
Devon James Quinn Lansdowne,...
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In a realm where divine beings reign supreme, a tapestry of myths and legends unfolds. Weaving tales of power, betrayal, and redemption. This short story of fictional gods embodies unique aspects of nature and humanity, navigate a cosmic landscape fraught with celestial conflicts and mortal tribulations.
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Embark on an enchanting journey through 'Fantastic Stories'!, a captivating book that transports readers of all ages to magical worlds and unforgettable adventures. From the exciting encounter with brave pirates to the fascinating journey through the Museum of Wonders, each story is a literary gem that will captivate your children's imagination. Discover 'The Treasure of the Gold Diggers', where bravery and friendship are intertwined with the search...
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These folk tales reflect the wild and secret character of between two countries and two worlds. The book other magical characters such as the Netherwitton worm who guards a secret well and the Hedley Kow that plays audacious tricks on humans. Accompanying these, there is the sound of human feet; saints seek refuge, ancient kings fight for land and salvation, and border folk pit themselves against one another with both wit and sword. Illustrated with...
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TODAY WE BRING YOU A HUGE GIFT!
DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO LEARN VALUES OR DO YOU WANT TO STRENGTHEN HIS READING HABIT? , if the answer is yes! , THIS BOOK IS FOR THEM , it has been shown that READING AND MENTAL EXERCISE helps develop concentration, perception and stimulates empathy in children, our entire team produced content that is attractive to your child's mind and effective at time to DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, the...
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!) This is Volume 1, featuring 12 enchanting fairy tales. More magical stories await you in Volumes 2 and 3. Welcome to a world of enchanting fairy tales, created especially for children and their parents! These 12 chapters, each containing a unique fairy tale, are brimming with love, kindness and valuable life lessons that will gently guide your little ones towards better behavior, overcoming their fears and tackling age-related challenges.Within...
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