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Japanese legend vividly told in striking picture book.
AGEBy Wendy Henrichs(Book, 2011) -
Greek goddesses go to high school in clever classic update.AGEBy Joan Holub(Book, 2011) -
Beautiful folk tale explores good and evil in human nature.
AGEBy John Steinbeck(Book, 2010) -
Folk tale steeped in rich language and elegant art.AGEBy Mal Peet, Elspeth Graham(Book, 2010) -
Elegant art makes this anniversary edition a real treasure.AGEBy Jan Brett(Book, 2009) -
Fable retold with fabulous artwork and an updated twist.AGEBy Cynthia von Buhler(Book, 2009) -
Magical storytelling brings African folktales to life.AGEBy Nelson Mandela(Book, 2009) -
Folktale about hope, flying, and the magic of storytelling.AGEBy Alice McGill(Book, 2009) -
Giant legend too heady and scary for little ones.AGEBy David Wisniewski(Book, 2008) -
Smart picture-book version of the classic tale.AGEBy Hugh Lupton(Book, 2007) -
Ancient Saxon saga in graphic novel form. Good but gory.AGEBy Gareth Hinds(Book, 2007) -
Another Pinkney classic worth clucking about.AGE(Book, 2006) -
With captivating illustrations, this book celebrates Latino culture with the story of a very interesting woman.
AGEBy Pat Mora(Book, 2006) -
Horrifyingly realistic portrayal of ark for teens.AGEBy Geraldine McCaughrean(Book, 2006) -
Greek myth has some intense aspects; OK for older kids.AGEBy Stephanie Spinner(Book, 2005) -
Clever novelization of the various Hermes myths.AGEBy Stephanie Spinner(Book, 2005) -
Adventures are gripping, a little gruesome.AGEBy Jane Yolen(Book, 2004) -
Japanese tale is reinvented with humor.AGEBy Judy Sierra(Book, 2004) -
Literary-quality fable is engaging, effective.AGEBy Mem Fox(Book, 2003) -
Beauty and the Beast retold in slow-paced but exotic tale.
AGEBy Donna Jo Napoli(Book, 2003) -
The absurd behavior keeps kids coming back.AGEBy Esphyr Slobodkina(Book, 2003) -
A lesson in humanity laced with humor and magic.AGEBy Robert D. San Souci(Book, 2003) -
These fables are solid goofiness.AGEBy Jon Scieszka(Book, 2003) -
These tales educate, entertain, and entrance.AGEBy Mary Medlicott(Book, 2003) -
Jazzy, inventive take on West African folktale.AGEBy Verna Aardema(Book, 2003)
