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Based on the classic French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle: an intelligent young woman scorned by her townspeople for being a bookworm, weary of fighting off the advances of the arrogant Gaston, and dreaming of escape. When her father gets lost in the woods and captured by the forbidding Beast, a once-handsome prince turned into a monster by a witch, Belle goes off to rescue him. Taken with her, the Beast agrees to release
...62) Cinderella
Cinderella is a must for any child's library, one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time
Cinderella is the classic story of a beautiful girl, her evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her to meet the prince of her dreams. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever. There is a ball, a handsome prince and a glass slipper which all contribute to a happy ending. Beautifully illustrated, this classic
...Once upon a time there was a king with twelve lovely daughters
One day, the King realized that every morning when his daughters woke up their shoes were worn completely through. Curious, the King hires a poor soldier named Felix to find out how his daughter's shoes get so worn out. With the help of a magic cloak, Felix discovers their secret. Beautifully illustrated, this tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love
...What will the poor cobbler and his wife do: they have just enough leather to make one last pair of shoes
Then, good fortune suddenly smiles upon them. While the shoemaker sleeps, someone styles the most perfect pair of shoes imaginable—the delighted Duchess of Ilf purchases the shoes for her son. Who could have done such splendid work? Will the magic continue? Beautifully illustrated, this fairy tale captures the imagination of readers
...Many years ago there lived an emperor who was so fond of clothes that he cared about nothing else
The emperor cared about clothes so much that he had a different costume for every hour of the day. One day the minister of weaving told the emperor that "two of the finest weavers in the whole world" had come to the city. These weavers claimed that they knew how to make the finest cloth imaginable; a material with the amazing property to be invisible
...66) Frankenstein
Dr. Frankenstein learns the secret to giving life to inanimate matter
To test his theories, he collects bones from the tombs to construct a "human" being, and then gives it life. The creature, endowed with supernatural size and strength, is revolting to look at, and frightens all who see it. Lonely and miserable, it comes to hate its creator. This tale of terror has been a world favorite since it was first published in 1818. Mary Shelley's original
...67) The Frog Prince
After dropping her golden ball into a well, a princess reluctantly befriends a frog
The princess begs the Frog to help her find her golden ball; in return the frog requires her love. Will the princess grow to love the frog? Beautifully illustrated, this comic graphic fairy tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of reading. A must-have classic for your digital library!
68) Johnny Appleseed
A legend even in his own time
This classic tale is based on the true story of a kindhearted woodsman who planted thousands of apple seeds from Pennsylvania to Indiana. The real Johnny Appleseed was born John Chapman in a small village in Massachusetts. When he was a young man, he set off for the western frontier and along the way collected bags of apple seeds from cider mills. As John Chapman's apple orchards grew in number, so did the tales
...69) Paul Bunyan
Paul Bunyan was the largest, smartest baby ever born in the state of Maine! He grew up to be the biggest lumberjack in the world. With his blue ox, Babe, by his side, they worked their way west through the North American Forest. Join their journey and see what wonders they created along the way! Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love of literature and reading.
...70) The Pied Piper
In the small but wealthy town of Hamelin, a stranger with a wondrously magical pipe teaches the rich but unwise townspeople a lesson. Beautifully illustrated, this comic graphic tale captures the imagination of readers of all ages and inspires a love of reading and literature. A must-have classic for your digital library!
71) Robin Hood
The legend of Robin Hood has captured our imaginations for more then 500 years. He's that trickster-like character, a roving outlaw and nobleman and is one of the most romanticized figures in English Literature. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became an undying symbol of virtue. Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men offer readers more than enough adventure and thrills to keep them turning the pages.
...Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the famous tale of a princess who escapes her jealous step-mother and lives in the woods with seven little men. The step-mother, a witch, tries again and again to kill Snow White. Features elements such as the magic mirror, the poisoned apple, the glass coffin, and the seven dwarves. Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination inspiring a lifelong love
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