Books like 'The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales'
Readers who enjoyed The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar, Alexander Afanasev, Hans Christian Andersen, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Jørgen Moe, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Joseph Jacobs & Charles Perrault also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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After the Fall by Dan Santat
24 ratingsSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 UKLA BOOK AWARDAfter the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he's so afraid of heights, he can't even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day, fuelled by his passion for bird-watching, he decides to conquer his fears and something amazing happens.. -
Iliad, Books 1–12 by Homer
12 ratingsHere is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions... -
The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings by Anna Llenas
16 ratings"This sensitive book . . . encourages young ones to open up and discuss how they feel, even when their thoughts are confusing... -
Rejected Gambit by Avery Stone
8 ratingsHe stares into your eyes with nothing but hate, forced to acknowledge the truth of your brilliant strategy. Your first move puts you in the lead, but will you achieve checkmate?Being appointed leader of the Grandmasters should be another check in your column of wins, but instead, the news triggers something dangerous, because those who surround you want nothing but bloodshed... -
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Shifter Syndicate by Avery Stone
10 ratingsThe ultimate punishment for protecting a Shadowborn is death... Plagued by the memories of my slain pack, I disappear into a shadowy survival, rejected by a universe that has never wanted or accepted me — Selene Bleu, one of the few surviving Shadowborns.As an orphaned pup, my life should have remained as it has been for the last fourteen years... -
I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer
24 ratingsMercer Mayer’s Little Critter is having quite the grumpy day in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s cranky on the slide or stubborn in the sandbox, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story... -
Born of Fire by A.L. Knorr
14 ratingsWhat doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Right? Saxony Cagney counts herself lucky when she wins a position as an au pair in Venice for the summer. It's her responsibility to take care of two young boys - speak to them in English, make sure they get to their swimming lessons on time. Piece of cake, right? She unexpectedly forms a strong bond with the youngest, Isaia, although its a mystery why...Categorized as:
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Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
34 ratingsIn this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction. This is the story of Orual, Psyche's embittered and ugly older sister, who posessively and harmfully loves Psyche...Categorized as:
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Burning Your Boats: The Collected Short Stories by Angela Carter, Salman Rushdie
16 ratingsOne of our most imaginative and accomplished writers, Angela Carter left behind a dazzling array of work: essays, citicism, and fiction. But it is in her short stories that her extraordinary talents—as a fabulist, feminist, social critic, and weaver of tales—are most penetratingly evident... -
The Classic Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar
16 ratingsThis Norton Critical Edition collects forty-four fairy tales, from the fifth century to the present. The Classic Fairy Tales focuses on six tale types: "Little Red Riding Hood," "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Bluebeard," and "Hansel and Gretel," and presents multicultural variants and sophisticated literary rescriptings... -
Worth the Candle by cthulhuraejepsen, Alexander Wales
10 ratingsFrom the age of nine, Juniper Smith began filling notebooks with his worlds, at first places of fantastical imagination, but later with each as an expression of some theme or idea that momentarily grabbed his interest. Over the course of eight years, he shared these worlds with his friends through twice-weekly sessions of tabletop gaming... -
Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
12 ratingsOrion is very scared of the dark — until Dark decides to pay him a visit!Orion is scared of a lot of things, but most of all he’s scared of the dark. So one night the Dark decides to take Orion on an adventure. Emma Yarlett’s second picture book combines her incredible storytelling and artwork with die-cut pages that bring the Dark to life... -
Russian Fairy Tales by Alexander Afanasyev, Roman Jakobson
18 ratingsTranslated by Norbert GutermanIllustrated by Alexander AlexeieffIn this most comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales available in English we meet both universal fairy-tale figures—thieves and heroes, kings and peasants, beautiful damsels and terrifying witches, enchanted children and crafty animals—and such uniquely Russian characters as Koshchey the Deathless, Baba Yaga, the Swan... -
Morningstar by David Gemmell
19 ratingsFrom the internationally bestselling author of Lion of Macedon and The Dark Prince comes an action-filled new epic fantasy based on the classic Robin Hood legend. Jarek Mace, a thief who preys upon wealthy nobles, is hailed as a hero. But is he a soldier of honor, or just a mercenary? Original... -
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More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
25 ratingsAll those who enjoyed shuddering their way through Alvin Schwartz's first volume of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark will find a satisfyingly spooky sequel in this new collection of the macabre, the funny, and the fantastic... -
Spell Bond: More Tales From the Old World by Melissa F. Olson
6 ratingsThe ties that bind are even stronger when magic is involved. These eight all-new tales run in between and alongside the main Old World novels, allowing fan favorites to take center stage and exploring the deep bonds between allies and frenemies.Ride along with vampire ranch hand Wyatt for a night in "The Cowboy," and join Lily as she experiments with forbidden magic in "The Witching Hour... -
Spring Slaughter by Sara Clancy
6 ratingsThey thought the harvest was over. But a darker evil is about to be revealed… It has been more than a year since the offspring of Black River’s oldest families made their final stand against the evil Bell Witch. Their victory took a heavy toll, and left the survivors scarred and estranged from their blood lines... -
The Spyglass: A Story of Faith by Richard Paul Evans
8 ratingsThere once was a king who ruled over a darkened kingdom. Crops were planted and then failed, houses were built and then neglected, people were impoverished and dispirited. But when a traveler arrives at the crumbling palace, he shows the monarch his kingdom through the lens of an enchanted spyglass -- a spyglass that shows him his kingdom not as it is, but as it could be... -
Can I Give You a Squish? by Emily Neilson
8 ratingsAn important lesson about consent for over-exuberant little huggers, nestled inside this lighthearted, summery story about expressions of love and friendship.Kai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them... -
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Crown of Ashes by Amanda Aggie
10 ratings"We're all villains here." - Alice WhittakerBoth The Demon Prince and Crown of Ashes hit #1 in Amazon Charts for Paranormal Angel Romance, Dark Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Horror, Folklore, and Amazon New Releases!A year ago, we managed to escape the realm of monsters, unscathed.The mistake of trying to strike a bargain with the High King has been buried in the past…Or so we thought... -
Fearless Girls, Wise Women & Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World by Kathleen Ragan, Jane Yolen
12 ratingsDismayed by the predominance of male protagonists in her daughters' books, Kathleen Ragan set out to collect the stories of our forgotten heroines. Gathered from around the world, from regions as diverse as sub-Saharan Africa and Western Europe, from North and South American Indian cultures and New World settlers, from Asia and the Middle East, these 100 folktales celebrate strong female heroines... -
Figment by Cameron Jace
14 ratingsAfter her encounter with the Cheshire Cat, Alice Wonder can hardly tell reality from imagination. But when kids have their head chopped off and stuffed in watermelons all over the city, it's clear that another Wonderland Monster has arrived, possibly scarier than the Cheshire... -
The Enchanted Horse by Magdalen Nabb
6 ratingsA little toy horse is about to change Irina’s life forever.Award-winning classic young fiction, beautifully illustrated.Bella was real… Dreams don’t eat hay and drink water. Dreams don’t leave footprints in the snow.When Irina sees a tatty horse in a junk-shop window, she thinks it looks sad and lonely. Irina is an only child and wants nothing more than to take care of this horse... -
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Sacrificial Grounds by Sara Clancy
6 ratingsThey survived the witch’s game. Now they’re fighting back… The offspring of the four families have barely managed to escape the Bell Witch’s deadly harvest. Exhausted, terrified, and haunted by their families’ twisted secrets, they know that death still awaits in the woods. Unless they can work together, and end the curse once and for all... -
Julia's House Moves On by Ben Hatke
8 ratingsJulia's house is restless.Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there?Don’t worry—Julia has a plan for that! Julia always has a plan. But when Julia's plans all fail...What's left for her?Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke... -
The Armless Maiden And Other Tales For Childhood's Survivors by Terri Windling, Kara Dalkey
8 ratingsThis anthology explores the ways that magic, myth, and fantasy can help us triumph over the darker side of childhood--loss of loved ones, betrayal, oppression and abuse. It combines original fiction by the field's finest authors with inspiring, insightful essays on the transformational power of fantasy and fairy tale... -
Franklin in the Dark by Paulette Bourgeois
14 ratingsIn the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions - he is afraid of the dark. This is particularly distressing for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle, and the darkness he fears is, of course, inside his own shell... -
Behind the Attic Wall by Sylvia Cassedy
18 ratingsThey were watching...and waitingAt twelve, Maggie had been thrown out of more boarding schools than she cared to remember. "Impossible to handle," they said nasty, mean, disobedient, rebellious, thieving anything they could say to explain why she must be removed from the school.Maggie was thin and pale, with shabby clothes and stringy hair, when she arrived at her new home...Categorized as:
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Journey to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda
24 ratingsIn Journey to Ixtlan, Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores, as he comes to experience it himself, his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan, sharing with us what it is like to truly “stop the world” and perceive reality on his own terms... -
A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda
24 ratingsCarlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is "natural" and "logical... -
Everville by Clive Barker
24 ratingsOn the borderland between this world and the world of Quiddity, the sea of our dreams, sits Everville. For years, it has lived in ignorance of the gleaming shore on which it lies. But its ignorance is not bliss... -
Phantom Pains by Mishell Baker
15 ratingsFour months ago, Millie left the Arcadia Project after losing her partner Teo to the lethal magic of an Unseelie fey countess. Now, on what's meant to be a last visit to the scene of the crime, Millie and her former boss, Caryl, encounter what seems to be Teo’s tormented ghost. One problem: according to Caryl, ghosts don’t exist... -
Kévin La Licorne: Ce n'Est Pas Rose Tous Les Jours by Jessika Von Innerebner
10 ratingsSee below for English description.Tout le monde sait que les licornes sont parfaites. Ces créatures sophistiquées et brillantes répandent la joie partout où elles vont. Mais la journée de Kévin la licorne ne se déroule pas comme prévu. Il se lève du sabot gauche et sa crinière super-parfaite est indomptable. Difficile dans ces conditions de rester brillant comme toute licorne qui se respecte... -
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The Gift - The First 21 Chapters by James Patterson, Ned Rust
10 ratingsIN A WORLD WHERE FREEDOM HAS ALL BUT DISAPPEARED... WHERE MUSIC AND READING AND CREATIVITY OF ANY KIND ARE SEVERELY PUNISHED... WHERE EVEN CHILDREN ARE KIDNAPPED AND IMPRISONED BY THE GOVERNMENT... THERE IS ONLY ONE HOPE LEFT.Read it BEFORE the movie!Get the first 21 chapters now -- FREE... -
The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad illustrated by Thornton W. Burgess
8 ratingsCONTENTS I. JIMMY SKUNK IS PUZZLED II. JIMMY SKUNK CONSULTS HIS FRIENDS III. THE HUNT FOR OLD MR. TOAD IV. PETER RABBIT FINDS OLD MR. TOAD V. OLD MR. TOAD'S MUSIC BAG VI. PETER DISCOVERS SOMETHING MORE VII. A SHADOW PASSES OVER THE SMILING POOL VIII. OLD MR. TOAD'S BABIES IX. THE SMILING POOL KINDERGARTEN X. THE LITTLE TOADS START OUT TO SEE THE WORLD XI. OLD MR...Categorized as:
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Fergal and the Bad Temper by Robert Starling
8 ratingsA young dragon must learn to control his temper in this funny picture book for fiery kids everywhere!Fergal the dragon does not like being told what to do. It's not fair! And when things aren't fair, Fergal loses his temper and snorts angry fire... -
Time Dancers by Steve Cash
6 ratingsSteve Cash created “an absorbing [and] intriguing saga” (The San Diego Union-Tribune) in his debut novel, The Meq. Outwardly indistinguishable from human beings, but with abilities no human can claim, the Meq search for their lost history and face a mysterious prophesied reckoning. . . .It has been thirty-eight years since Zianno–known as Z–turned twelve. In appearance, he has not aged a day... -
There Are Monsters Everywhere by Mercer Mayer
6 ratingsWhat kid doesn't suspect that there are monsters lurking under the bed, behind the shower curtain, in the basement, and even outside by the garbage cans? Mercer Mayer brilliantly and hilariously captures this classic childhood fear—and conquers it! Kids will cheer as the young hero of the story takes matters into his own hands by learning karate... -
A New Kind of Wild by Zara Gonzalez Hoang
6 ratingsThis sweet author-illustrator debut celebrates imagination, the magic of friendship, and all the different ways we make a new place feel like home.For Ren, home is his grandmother’s little house, and the lush forest that surrounds it. Home is a place of magic and wonder, filled with all the fantastical friends that Ren dreams up. Home is where his imagination can run wild... -
There's No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach
18 ratingsWhen she was about to turn five, a little girl named Rae Hansen invited Richard Bach to her birthday party. Though deserts, storms, mountains, and a thousand miles separated them, Rae was confident that her friend would appear... -
Faust, Part One by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
36 ratingsThis new translation, in rhymed verse, of Goethe's Faust--one of the greatest dramatic and poetic masterpieces of European literature--preserves the essence of Goethe's meaning without resorting either to an overly literal, archaic translation or to an overly modern idiom. It remains the nearest equivalent rendering of the German ever achieved... -
The Snurtch by Sean Ferrell, Charles Santoso
10 ratingsSome days are Snurtch days. Ruthie is having one of those.Ruthie has a problem at school.It is not the students. It is not the classroom. It is not the reading or the writing or the math. It is something scribbly, scrunchy, grabby, burpy, and rude. It is the Snurtch... -
The Catalain Book of Secrets by Jessica Lourey, Jess Lourey
8 ratingsFaith Falls is a snug little Minnesota town constructed over a mystery, a place where the most impressive building is a gorgeous Queen Anne with turrets, cantilevered gables, and a wraparound porch. In a concealed room beneath the twisting stairs of the Queen Anne lies the Catalain Book of Secrets, the repository of the wisdom the Catalain women have gathered since the beginning of time... -
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Angelfire by Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff, Marc Scott Zicree
6 ratingsThe world has changed -- forever. Across America, technology has been eclipsed by magic, and people are changing into the embodiments of their darkest desires and deepest fears. In this new time, former lawyer Cal Griffin has united a small group of outcasts to battle the chaos... -
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume XIII: A Vision: The Original 1925 Version: Volume 13 by W.B. Yeats
6 ratingsThe Collected Works of W. B. Yeats, Volume XIII: A Vision is part of a fourteen-volume series under the general editorship of eminent Yeats scholar George Bornstein and formerly the late Richard J. Finneran and George Mills Harper. One of the strangest works of literary modernism, A Vision is Yeats's greatest occult work. Edited by Yeats scholars Catherine E... -
Wild Children by Richard Roberts
6 ratingsBad children are punished. Be bad, a child is told, and you’ll be turned into an animal, marked with your crime.The Wild Children are forever young, but that, too, can be a curse.Five children each tell a different story of what they became:One learns that wrong can be right, and her curse may be a blessing.Another is so Wild he must learn the simplest lesson, to love someone else... -
Necessary Magic by Val St. Crowe
6 ratingsSeventeen years ago, the human realm collided with a magic world. Now, humans skulk in the shadows of the witches and their werewolf servants—who control the magic of the Hallows—and the opposing faction of the unicorns—who are potent beasts, fierce and terrifyingly beautiful. When scavenger and thief Bree West is captured and handed over to a herd of unicorns, her only thought is escape... -
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Hollowed: A Sleepy Hollow Reimagining by Jessica S. Taylor
6 ratingsNothing is ever as it seems in Sleepy Hollow…Sleepy Hollow is crumbling. To protect the supernatural town from the mundane world, each year a resident is sacrificed to The Dullahan, the Headless Horseman that protects the veil around the Hollow.Nineteen-year-old Katrina van Tassel knows she’s a disappointment to her parents, for more reasons than one...
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