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Tatterhood and Other Tales

Submitted by SarahKate on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 22:13.
cover of Tatterhood and Other Talesrating:
asin: 0912670509
binding: Paperback
list price: $10.95 USD
amazon price: $8.76 USD


All the central characters in these folk tales are spirited females-decisive heroines of extraordinary courage, wit, and achievement who set out to determine their own fate. Some of their stories are comic, some adventurous, some eerie, and some magical. The 25 traditional tales come from Asia, Europe, India, Africa, and the Americas; detailed information about their sources is given. "A sparkling gathering or traditional, yet little-known tales."-Chicago Sun Times

The King with Six Friends

Submitted by SarahKate on Mon, 02/18/2008 - 08:59.
no imageauthor: Jay Williams
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asin: 0819303429
binding: Hardcover
list price: $5.99 USD
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The Quiltmaker's Gift

Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/10/2007 - 20:42.
cover of The Quiltmaker's Giftauthor: Jeff Brumbeau
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asin: 0439309107
binding: Hardcover
list price: $17.95 USD
amazon price: $12.21 USD


The Quiltmaker's Gift celebrates the quilting tradition, the value of generosity, and the spirit of community in a beautiful and touching fable for our times. This richly illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of giving and gently emphasizes the age-old truth that material wealth does not necessarily buy happiness. The Quiltmaker's Gift is a heartwarming children's fable, a celebration of quilters and quilting, and a challenging adult parable all wrapped into one.

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Baby Island

Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/03/2007 - 21:08.
SarahKate's Notes:

Two girls, ages 12 and 10, end up ship wrecked on a deserted island with 4 babies! Fortunately they adore babies and this is a fun and mostly realistic adventure. It amazes me though, that changing diapers is never mentioned! We just finished reading this book (2nd reading in the past year) and as soon as we finished it our 5 year old said "Let's read it again!" Mind you, it takes a week to read this chapter book.

cover of Baby Islandauthor: Carol Ryrie Brink
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asin: 0689717512
binding: Paperback
list price: $5.99 USD
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Babushka Baba Yaga

Submitted by SarahKate on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 10:54.
cover of Babushka Baba Yagaauthor: Patricia Polacco
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asin: 069811633X
binding: Paperback
list price: $6.99 USD
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What Goes Around Comes Around

Submitted by SarahKate on Sun, 11/11/2007 - 22:46.
SarahKate's Notes:

An big hearted Grandmother makes big pots of soup and delivers portions to her hungry friends, for fun. One day her granddaughter accompanies her and is well received… I love the language in the book, I couldn't help going into the accents. All these adults cherish little Isabel and encouraged her to share her own talent – her colorful drawings. She sees that sharing her gifts makes the world a better place. Illustrations are simple (3 color), the story is a long one – 50 pages, the message is outstanding.

no imageauthor: Sally G. Ward
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asin: 0385412223
binding: Hardcover
list price: $14.00 USD
amazon price: $14.00


Mama Panya's Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya

Submitted by SarahKate on Sun, 11/11/2007 - 20:27.
cover of Mama Panya's Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenyaauthor: Mary Chamberlin
Rich Cahmberlin
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asin: 1905236646
binding: Paperback
list price: $7.99 USD
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On market day, Mama Panya s son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How will Mama Panya ever feed them all? This clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.

The Giving Tree

Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/10/2007 - 22:28.
cover of The Giving Treerating:
asin: 0060840986
binding: Hardcover
list price: $15.99 USD
amazon price: $15.99


To say that this particular apple tree is a "giving tree" is an understatement. In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy, but with time it becomes more challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs. When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her branches for lumber. When the boy is old, too old and sad to play in the tree, he asks the tree for a boat.

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A Fairy Went a-Marketing (Unicorn)

Submitted by SarahKate on Sat, 11/10/2007 - 13:32.
SarahKate's Notes:

We are fairy lovers and this book is fantastic. Short, sweet and so
very beautiful. "A fairy went a -marketing - she bought a winter gown
/ all stitched about with gossamer and lined with thistle down. / she
wore it all the afternoon with prancing and delight, / then gave it
to a little frog to keep him warm at night." Love it and let it go.

cover of A Fairy Went a-Marketing (Unicorn)author: Rose Fyleman
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asin: 0140547517
binding: Paperback
list price: $5.99 USD
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Fairy Tales for the New Age

Submitted by SarahKate on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 16:42.
SarahKate's Notes:

In my opinion this is one of the finest collections of fairy tales
I've read. They aren't syrupy and super-positive. They are gentle,
original stories of children overcoming their fears, learning powerful
lessons, and meeting magical spirits. We savor this book and I read
the a story from it every few weeks and it is a real treat the whole
family enjoys.

cover of Fairy Tales for the New Ageauthor: Arlene Williams
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asin: 0960544445
binding: Paperback
list price: $12.95 USD
amazon price: $12.95


A collection of twelve original fairy tales with a gentle, sensitive flavor. There are no wicked witches threatening to cook and eat small children, no big, bad wolves devouring your grandma. You will find instead, stories in which good things happen to characters who work at making their lives and relationships better--with and without magic.

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