Some of Ron Bacon's Maori stories are set in pre-historical times. This one goes back to the dawn of Ao-te-a-roa when the god Tane brought life to the face of the land. It is an imaginative concept…
The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread. Little d…
An anthology of legends from across North America, including the Cheyenne, Oneida, Algonquin, Micmac, Kiowa, Blackfoot, Mohawk, and Bella Coola. The lavish paintings of Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor il…
Collects myths, legends, fables, and folk tales from around the world.
Mingyi, a desperate woman who does not want to marry the no-good Soong Ling, seeks the help of Master Wu Mei, the "beautiful warrior" who teaches Mingyi the philosophy and techniques of kung fu to …
The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. David Mowaljarlai said, "We want our children to see the daylight and the sun go down on our land, the home of the Dreamtime, and to…
The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But how can they get inside the heavily defended city? The Greek commander, Odysseus, comes up with a…
Theseus is determined to slay the monster that lives at the heart of the labyrinth, but even if he succeeds, will he make it back home to Athens in one piece?
A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to s…
This humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale about the princess who kisses a frog and gets a prince is illustrated by the late Caldecott Medal-winning artist Marshall. A Level 2 Hello Reader! …