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An extraordinarily beautiful novel-in-verse, this important debut weaves a dramatic immigrant story together with Pilipino mythology to create something wholly new. Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one...

Why are identity cards important, even for gods? How can you tell a Deva from a Manava? How would you find a particular god in a crowd of gods? One day, when Krishna wanted to board an aeroplane, he was not allowed to! All because he did not have an identity card. Then his friends Garuda and...

Why was Indra an unhappy god? What are the many magical things Indra has in paradise? Will Indra ever find happiness? Little Harsha was sad, so a cloud flew him up to Indra's palace, just to show Harsha that the king of gods was sadder than him! There, with his new friends Indra and Airavata...

One day, Sophie goes to Texas to live with her uncle. Uncle writes books about magic, dragons, and magical cities. Soon, Sophie finds it all in her backyard! Sophie finds out magic is real. Sophie also finds the bad guys from Uncle's books are real too.

7-12 yoshli bolalar uchun mo’ljallangan sehrli ertak. Ertak ikki aka-uka shahzodalar Momir bilan Somir haqida bo’lib, ular yovuz devlar tarafidan bir-birlaridan ayirilganliklari, ko’p yillardan keyin aka-uka Momir bilan Somirning bir-birlari bilan uchrashishlari hamda ularning go’zal hind malikasi bilan olishuvlari haqida hikoya qiladi.

Eine epische Reise zur Stadt über den Wolken. Die zwölfjährige Nargis hat eine außergewöhnliche Gabe: durch ihren Gesang kann sie Elementargeister beeinflussen – auch wenn dies des Öfteren schiefgeht. Als sie eines Tages über einen verletzten geflügelten Jungen stolpert, ändert sich ihr Leben schlagartig. Der Junge Mistral gehört dem herrschenden Luftvolk der Garudas an, die Menschen wie Nargis unterdrücken. Doch er braucht dringend Hilfe, denn sein Vater, der Regent, ist entführt worden – und nun droht etwas noch Schlimmeres an die Macht zu kommen.

6-12 yoshli bolalar uchun mo’ljallangan odamlar haqidagi chiroyli ertak. Ertak malika Gulshoh bilan vazirning o’g’li Varqa haqida bo’lib, ularning sevishishlari, malikaning zolim va makkor otasi Varqaga bergan va’dasini buzishi hamda Gulshoh bilan Varqaning fojiali o’limi-yu, hamda ularning mo’jizaviy tirilishlarini bayon etadi.

Märchen bildet in China kein streng gesondertes Gebiet. Von den Ammengeschichten und Fabeln bis zu Göttermythen, Sagen und Novellen sind die Grenzen durchaus schwankend. Das Wunderbare gehört für China noch zum natürlichen Weltlauf, so dass hier sich keine scharfe Grenze ziehen lässt.

From the award-winning author of the Lei and the Legends duology comes a sharp new fantasy about a Hawaiian boy who can transform into what people fear most: a shark. In a small Hawaiian village, Nohea is the latest son in a long line of male ancestors with a horrible secret: He’s half-human...

The Monkey King series is inspired by the timeless classic The Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

The Monkey King series is inspired by the timeless classic The Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

The Monkey King series is inspired by the timeless classic The Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

The Monkey King series is inspired by the timeless classic The Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west.

Im Dungting-See ist ein Berg. In dem Berge ist ein Loch. Es ist so tief, dass es keinen Boden hat. Einst ging ein Fischer dort vorüber, der glitt aus und fiel hinein. Er kam in eine Gegend voll gewundener Wege, die über Berg- und Talhänge führten mehrere Meilen weit.

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

Special Audiobook edition created with rich Audio Description (AD) of the pictures. Embark on a whimsical adventure under the stars in How to Befriend the Moon Goddess! Join the siblings as they journey to the moon, guided by the playful Jade Rabbit, in their quest to befriend the mysterious and enchanting Moon Goddess, Chang’e. Along the way, they try everything from writing starry notes to baking moonbeam cakes, but soon discover that true friendship doesn’t need tricks or clever plans—just a kind heart and a little bit of magic.

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic the Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west. The adaptation of the text is crafted by celebrated children's literature authors Firethorn and Laomao, ensuring the content is both engaging and accessible for young listeners.

Sun Wukong is the “Monkey King”—and he has all the power and magic to prove it! But when his mischief lands him out of favor with the heavens, he must embark on a dangerous quest to deliver Buddhist scriptures. Will Monkey be able to control his impulsive behavior and complete his journey to the West?

Bhutan is a magical place. A land full of wild and wonderful animals, both real and imaginary. A culture where the rawness of the ancient past and the complex reality of the present bump into one another, into what feels like a blur to us foreigners, but is understandable and logical for the Bhutanese, especially the country folk. This tale is a quest to obtain wisdom from an ancient wise source. Wisdom on how to help humans stop polluting the countryside and once more respect the timeless bond between them and all other living things.

This inspiring story follows Kavi, a young caterpillar who loses his wings due to a witch’s curse. To reclaim them, he must complete a scavenger hunt that teaches him essential lessons on health and self-care—like how to sleep better, eat mindfully, and manage his thoughts. Along the way, Kavi meets helpful friends, including Emma, who guide him through the challenges. With each clue, listeners learn practical wellness tips in a fun, relatable way.