Theme: stepmother

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

A princess takes refuge from her wicked stepmother in the cottage of seven dwarfs.

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

Cinderella

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

A retelling of the familiar fairy tale features a canine twist–the story is accompanied by humorous photographs of weimaraner dogs in elaborate costumes playing the roles of the characters.

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Cinderella

By Book Importer | Published: February 22, 2010

Four more much-loved fairy tales leap to life in this series of lively retellings. With the help of her fairy godmother, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince of her dreams.

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

Cinderella

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Cinderella’s evil stepmother makes her cook and clean and dust and sweep until her arms ache and her head spins. But with a tap of her fairy godmother’s wand, the kind, mistreated beauty becomes a shimmering vision worthy of a prince.

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The Swan Kingdom

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Shadows fall across the beautiful, lush kingdom after the queen is attacked by an unnatural beast, and the healing skills of her daughter, Alexandra, cannot save her. Too soon the widowed king is spellbound by a frightening stranger, a woman whose eyes reflect no light. In a terrifying moment, all Alexandra knows disappears, including her [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment