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When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man's impact on the natural world.

Mountain Lion terrorizes all the forest animals, and preys on them for his supper. One day, they come up with a plan to try to protect themselves, yet they are not safe until Rabbit cooks up a cunning plan which brings them lasting freedom.

The Bush animals are fed up of Dingo dog’s bullying and generate a storming idea to teach him a lesson. This traditional Australian "tale with a twist" is retold by poet, author, and storyteller Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.

Once upon a time—gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They're next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, Rapunzel, the Three Pigs...they're all under attack. Who could be the mastermind behind this icky, sticky plan? Young detectives can look for clues and solve the mystery in this picture book whodunnit that's positively oozing with wit and charm, perfect for fans of Patrick McDonnell's A Perfectly Messed-Up Story.

A hilarious modern fairy-tale mashup set in a world in which witches are real, magic is real and fairy tales are not only real...but recent history. Roxy Humperdinck is still reeling from the Great Fairy Tale cover-up when Cinderella Jones returns with a new mission: to investigate The Missing - the children who followed the Pied Piper into the mountain 30 years ago, never to be seen again. So begins another crazy adventure that takes the girls up Jack's beanstalk, through Red Riding Hood's Woods...and to the cottage of the most evil villain of all time, the Gingerbread Witch.

Meet Cinderella’s third “wicked” stepsister, Tirza. For years, Tirza has lived with the shame of what her family did to Cinderella. Against everyone’s advice, Cinderella—now Queen Ella—took a chance on young Tirza. She gave Tirza a home in the castle instead of banishing her. The queen told everyone Tirza was good and kind, not cruel like her older sisters.

While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool, and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" has accessible Spanish rhymes, with hip cultural details throughout.

In this beautifully reimagined story by NSK Neustadt Laureate and New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek), Native American Lily and English Wendy embark on a high-flying journey of magic, adventure, and courage to a fairy-tale island known as Neverland....

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Macbeth and Hamlet, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself.

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.

Demain, Liz a prévu de bien s'amuser : Inès, sa meilleure amie, l'a invitée chez elle pour jouer sur son ordinateur. Pourtant, la maman d'Inès avait été bien claire : pas de jeux sur Internet sans surveillance ! Grimm, contrarié par ce projet, n'a pas dit son dernier mot : l'histoire de la petite Adèle Chaperon va lui permettre de mettre Liz en garde...

C'est décidé : Liz n'ira plus au foot ! Les filles du club n'arrêtent pas de se moquer d'elle, l'empêchent de participer aux matchs, et l'appellent même "Pieds Carrés". Mais Grimm est bien décidé à lui remonter le moral en lui racontant la belle histoire de Stridouille, petit canard à la voix de crécelle, devenu chanteur. Inspiré du "Vilain petit canard" d'Andersen, cet épisode rappelle aux plus petits l'importance de s'accepter tel qu'on est, et de respecter la différence des autres.

Ce week-end, Liz part en classe verte ! Son ami Kofi, lui, risque de ne pas être du voyage : ses grandes sœurs, envieuses, lui ont volé son sac de couchage. Mais comment lui venir en aide ? En lui racontant l'aventure fabuleuse de Joy, la petite danseuse de la rue Cendrillon, Grimm va lui prouver que même les histoires les plus tristes peuvent avoir une fin heureuse...

Alors qu'elle organise une fête avec ses amies Inès et Malika, Liz a oublié de préciser l'adresse de l'événement sur les cartons d'invitation. Quelle flemme, de devoir toutes les corriger alors qu'elle a prévu d'aller manger une glace ! En lui racontant l'histoire des trois sœurs Cochon, Grimm va lui montrer qu'un petit effort a parfois du bon... Inspiré des "Trois Petits Cochons" de l'anglais James Halliwell, cet épisode rappelle aux plus petits l'importance du courage et les vertus du travail bien fait.

Do you love the classics? Open the Door is a slanted version of a timeless classic that tells the story of three children who are tasked with cleaning their rooms. When their mom comes to check their progress, she finds they failed to do their best. However, one kid did exactly what she was told, which demonstrates the importance of following instructions and working hard. This book is part of the Slanted series, which puts relatable, modern day twists to our beloved classic tales.

Aurora isn't the well-mannered, picture-perfect princess her fairy tale paints her out to be. She never bothered to brush her hair, got dirt on her dresses, and was always in fights. She also loved sword fighting, much to her father's dismay. When Aurora's evil stepmother Elspeth kills her, Aurora's servant casts a spell to bring her back from the dead and keep her safe until love's true kiss wakes her from her sleep. Love's true kiss comes in the form of Phillip, an immature thieving commoner on the run from the dashingly handsome Prince Adam.

“Mama and Papa, I’m hungry!” says baby goat Gruff. Mama goat and Papa goat Gruff say, “Yes, we’re starving, too." Baby goat Gruff asks, “Can we cross over the bridge to greener pastures?” Mama Goat and Papa Goat Gruff answer, “Yes, but a troll lives by the bridge. We have to use our wits to cross over the bridge without being eaten by the troll.” How will the goats outwit the troll?

Two farm girls that live in the middle of the forest befriend a mysterious man in a bearskin that guards secret treasures. The resulting fairy tale comes with magic, adventures, pure love, friendly animals, perils and even an angel and an ungrateful dwarf, against the historical and cruel backdrop of war and its evils. Set in the 18th century, this new story is based upon two classic tales from the Brothers Grimm: "Snow White and Rose Red" and "Bearskin".

Little Claudette lives in the magic kingdom of Motown, where all the happy children sing and dance in the streets. One day, an angry witch casts a spell, and the kingdom descends into dark silence. Unhappy and bored, Claudette finds a box of Miracles in her attic. Inside are four little fellows - Smokey, Bobby, Ronnie, and Pete - who sing music so sweet. Claudette and the Miracles begin to sing together, but will it be enough to bring light and laughter back to the kingdom of Motown?

Two folk tales to enjoy: Daldre's Dragon is based on The Ugly Duckling by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The lessons learned in this fable are unconditional love begins at home and acceptance of differences. This tale has a range of emotions with action, tragedy, and heartfelt love. The Three Adopted Pigs is a retelling of the classic Three Little Pigs, but with dragons!