Collection: Fantasy

Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney enlivens the beloved fable with cheerful and classically beautiful illustrations, making this the ideal edition for every child's library.

As he did with his Caldecott-winning The Lion and the Mouse, Jerry Pinkney has masterfully adapted this story of the hardworking hen and her lazy neighbors. Its Golden Rule message and sassy finale are just as relevant and satisfying as ever. Read it in tandem with Pinkney's Puss in Boots and The Tortoise and the Hare or David Wiesner's The Three Pigs.

"Perfect [for] sharing with one listener, or a crowd." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Cheerful [and] luminous. Kids will gleefully chime in."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A lush light-filled rendition of a folktale staple."--School Library Journal (starred review)

It's Twinkle the unicorn's birthday and she's too excited to sleep! It's ten minutes to bed, though...will she go to sleep on time? Find out in this delightful addition to Rhiannon Fielding's TEN MINUTES TO BED series.

Twinkle the unicorn is having a sleepover party to celebrate her birthday! There are party games, presents, cake, balloons and even fireworks! But as Twinkle's dad counts down to bedtime, there's still a lot going on . . . will Twinkle and her friends go to sleep in time?

Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Reviews).

Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were a man? How might the story be different? An old Irish folk tale provides one answer. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day."

Ever since he was a baby, Becan's only worry has been his big feet--until his widowed father remarries. His new stepmother and her three daughters feed him crusts of bread and banish him to work in the fields. So Becan runs away.

With the help of his only friend, a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind him one of his enormous boots. The princess scours the kingdom for the owner of the giant boot. Will Becan's feet give him away? And what will his fate be if they do?

"Expect to be spellbound"* by Patricia Briggs's #1 New York Times bestselling series starring Mercy Thompson. Being a lowly "walker" in a world of vampires, werewolves, and fae once kept her safe. But Mercy's bark--and bite--are not so harmless any more...

Though Mercy can shift her shape into that of a coyote, her loyalty never wavers. So when her former boss and mentor, Zee, asks for her help, she's there for him. A series of murders has rocked a fae reservation, and Zee needs her unique gifts, namely her coyote sense of smell, to sniff out the killer.

But when Zee is accused of murdering the suspect Mercy outed, he's left to rot behind bars by his own kind. Now it's up to Mercy to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not.

Mercy's loyalty is under pressure from other directions, too. Werewolves are not known for their patience, and if Mercy can't decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her...

*Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author

A distinguished compilation of two classic fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté, in one volume

This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who while fighting in Greece received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures and the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape. Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a poignantly tenuous hold on himself, but his story's hold on readers is powerful indeed, and many consider these Wolfe's best books.

What would you wish for? In this young middle-grade novel by the Newbery Medal- and Newbery Honor-winning author, four kids in the same town are each granted two wishes. Full of magic, adventure, friendship, family, surprises, and lots of dogs, this is for readers who love Katherine Applegate and Sara Pennypacker.

How do such things happen? Something appears, sudden as disaster. It wasn't there and now it is. An envelope arrives, in your mailbox, on your dinner table, your dresser, your computer keyboard. It's in your hand. You are alone when it finds you. No one else sees it, to ask about it or take it from you. There is only your name on the envelope. Inside, two pieces of pale gray tissue paper, each the size of a playing card, and simple instructions:

ONE WISH AT A TIME

WHISPER IT TO ME

BE WISE

Magic? Impossible. But what if . . . ?

Casey, Zoe, Billy, and Bug live in the same town. They don't know one another . . . yet. But mysteriously, they are connected by magic. Specifically, they've each been given two wishes. What would you wish for? Casey yearns for a dog. Zoe wants her parents to stop fighting. Billy has always wanted a unicorn. Bug would love a Lego kit, a really complicated one. And do their wishes come true? The answer may surprise you.

Bestseller del The New York Times

"Una lectura increíblemente hermosa". - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Cómo encontramos el coraje para ser siempre fieles a nosotros mismos, aunque no estemos seguros de quiénes somos?

Ésa es la pregunta central de La Bruja de Portobello, un profundo trabajo del autor súper ventas Paulo Coelho. Es la historia de una mujer misteriosa llamada Athena, contada por los muchos que la conocían bien -o que acaso apenas la conocían-.

La Bruja de Portobello es el tipo de historia que trasformará el modo en que los lectores piensan sobre el amor, la pasión, la alegría y el sacrificio.

The New York Times Bestseller

"An incredibly beautiful read." - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

How do we find the courage to always be true to ourselves--even if we are unsure of who we are?

That is the central question of international bestselling author Paulo Coelho's profound work The Witch of Portobello. It is the story of a mysterious woman named Athena, told by the many who knew her well--or hardly at all.

The Witch of Portobello is the kind of story that will transform the way readers think about love, passion, joy, and sacrifice.

Middle schooler Kon lives in a world with periodic exceptional phenomena, more commonly known as bugs. He works as the unofficial assistant to his landlady Kasane Himesaki, a leading researcher in the field, and they study the effects and impact of these mysterious abnormalities. Some of the bugs bring fun, others intrigue, and still others cause inconveniences to their daily lives. In their ever-changing world, there's only one thing that's certain--the most ordinary moments can be the most extraordinary of all!

En español
Cuando un monstruo del bosque llega buscando ayuda por algo que lo avergüenza mucho, Zoé está segura de que será un problema fácil de resolver. Pero sus dos primeros intentos de ayudarlo fallan y termina a cargo de un monstruo llorón! Podrán Zoé y Sasafrás resolver el problema a tiempo para que Gorp asista al Baile anual de monstruos?

Animales mágicos, ciencia, misterios y aventura... qué más se puede pedir!
Una serie perfecta para lectores de muy diversas edades.
Cada cuento de la serie de Zoé y Sasafrás presenta a un animal mágico con un problema muy particular. Y Zoé debe usar las ciencias para ayudarlo! Pero no existe una fórmula fija. Algunas veces debe hacer experimentos, otras debe resolver un misterio y en otras ocasiones debe hacer investigaciones científicas. Como buena científica, Zoé nos muestra cómo llevar un diario en el que anota sus observaciones. Al final de cada libro hay un glosario de los términos científicos usados en el cuento, con definiciones adecuadas para los niños.

In the second book of this series, a forest monster shows up looking for help with an embarrassing problem and Zoey is sure it will be a simple fix. But her first two tries at helping him fail and she has a sobbing monster on her hands! Will Zoey and Sassafras solve the problem in time for Gorp to go to the annual Monster Ball?

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.

Award-winning translator and author David Bowles brings together twenty-five darkly memorable stories of the southern borderlands of Texas, retold in his unique voice. Ranging from the age-old folktales heard at his grandmother's knee to urban legends collected down the years, each of these narratives is brought to stunning visual life by artist José Meléndez. An appendix classifies the pieces and enumerates motifs.

Prisoner of the Ant People by R. A. Montgomery takes YOU on an otherworldly adventure as you fight off the the feared Ant People, who have recently joined forces with the Evil Power Master. 9-12 year old readers will battle the infamous villain, the Evil Power Master, as part of the Zondo Quest Group. Prisoner of the Ant People is a companion book to the bestselling title War With the Evil Power Master. Choose Your Own Adventure Prisoner of the Ant People is an interactive adventure book in which YOU decide what happens next. Your team turns up missing and you are left to carry out the mission on your own. Will you be able to save the universe from being destroyed? Or will you be miniaturized and captured by these evil bug monsters... until the end of your days?

The continuing adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to fans of all ages, and of course, Minecraft!

Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys!

Vol. 4 contains two complete self-contained stories:

THE RED POWDER - On their way to the Farlands, Frigiel and his friends run out of food, but end up discovering a hidden town called Redstone City. In this beautiful place, everything is possible. But our heroes quickly become disillusioned when they find they cannot leave. Trapped, together they must find a way to escape from this technological nightmare...

AT THE END OF THE WORLD - Frigiel and his friends arrive at Lost Tru, the last village before the Farlands. But there stands an insurmountable wall that prevents them from continuing on their way. An intrepid young girl, Clara, offers to help them. They accept and off they go towards the unknown and beyond...in a universe where the usual rules no longer work. Will they then be able to return from the end of the world?

El esperado desenlace de la espectacular historia de Katniss Everdeen en la increíble trilogía de «Los Juegos del Hambre .

LA SAGA CON MÁS DE 100 MILLONES DE LIBROS VENDIDOS EN TODO EL MUNDO.

Katniss Everdeen ha sobrevivido dos veces a los Juegos del Hambre, pero no está a salvo. La revolución se extiende y, al parecer, todos han tenido algo que ver en el meticuloso plan, todos excepto Katniss.
Aun así su papel en la batalla final es el más importante de todos. Katniss debe convertirse en el Sinsajo, en el símbolo de la rebelión... a cualquier precio.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The third book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.

"My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead."Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.

District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Though she's long been a part of the revolution, Katniss hasn't known it. Now it seems that everyone has had a hand in the carefully laid plans but her.The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay - no matter what the cost.

A Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection by the Young Adult Library Services Association!

Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world... DRAGONS!

LIFE IN THE CLOUDS

Mika is a draker on the airship Quin Zaza. He earns his livelihood hunting the whales of the sky--dragons! The beautiful beasts are flying treasure troves, providing food and materials, and the Quin Zaza is among the last draking vessels. Mika's not just a talented hunter; he's also a gourmand with a refined palette and a taste for the exotic. Between his duties aboard the ship, his ambitions as an eater, and his new job training the rookie dragon hunter Takita, Mika's days are never boring. But even with the lively crew of the Quin Zaza as his family, the nomadic life of a draker can be lonely and dangerous...

BookPage Most Anticipated Romances of 2024

"No one writes love stories with more heart, more swoons, and more sizzle" (Joanna Shupe, USA Today bestselling author) in this clever reimaging of Snow White, where a handsome businessman will do anything to win the heart of the only woman he cannot have.

Solomon Weiss has little interest in power, but to repay the half-brother who raised him, he pursues money, influence, and now--a respectable wife. That is, until outcast Hannah Moses saves his life, and Sol finds himself helplessly drawn to the beautiful pawnshop owner.

Forever tainted by her parents' crimes, Hannah sees only a villain when she looks in the mirror--no one a prince would choose. To survive, she must care for herself, even if that means illegally hunting down whatever her clients wish. So, no matter how fair or charming she finds Sol, he belongs to a world far too distant from her own.

Only neither can resist their desires, and each meeting weakens Hannah's resolve to stay away. But when Hannah discovers a shocking betrayal in Sol's inner circle, can she convince him to trust her? Or will fear and doubt poison their love for good?