Theme: Gold

That’s What Leprechauns Do

By Book Importer | Published: May 4, 2011

When leprechauns Ari, Boo, and Col need to place the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, they cannot help getting into mischief along the way.

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Jack in Luck

By Book Importer | Published: May 28, 2010

When his seven years’ wages in gold proves too heavy to carry, Jack trades it in for one thing after another until he arrives home empty-handed but convinced he is a lucky man.

Descriptors: Europe, Folklore, Germany, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Rumpelstiltskin

By Book Importer | Published: May 25, 2010

When the king charges the miller’s beautififul daughter with spinning straw into gold she makes an ill-advised deal with the cunning Rumpelstiltskin.

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Traveling Tom and the Leprechaun

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Like many before him, Tom, a traveling minstrel, has fallen in love at first sight with the beautiful princess Kathleen. But Kathleen has vowed only to marry the man who can win a leprechaun’s pot of gold. Tom sets out with a clever plan to fool a leprechaun into giving up his fortune. Upon meeting [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Folklore, Ireland, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

King Midas and the Golden Touch

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

King Midas is not a cruel man, but his passion for gold surpasses all else, save his love for his daughter.If only everything he touched would turn to gold! When Midas is granted that single wish, he rejoices — until he nearly loses his beloved child to his greed.

Descriptors: Europe, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

King Midas: The Golden Touch

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

King Midas is a proud and foolish king who loves gold above all else. In return for helping him one day, a satyr grants the king his dearest wish — all that he touches will turn to gold. For a time, the king enjoys his gift. But then the food he puts to his mouth [...]

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King Midas

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Distinctively beautiful illustrations using gold foil illumination highlight a rich new retelling of the classic tale of the greedy King Midas and his golden touch.

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Kwajo And The Brassman’s Secret

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A tale of old Ashanti wisdom and gold. Kwajo lives in Ghana. Ghana is country in West Africa. The Ashantis live here. Many years ago, Ashanti was a powerful kingdom. Ashanti is also very influential in Ghana today. The Ashantis were and are famous as courageous warriors, able merchants and artists, above all as woodcarvers, [...]

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