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  • Tales of East Africa

    by Jamilla Okubo ...
    Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals.Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD

  • Time For Change

    The Lion and Hyena Story

    Illustrated by Jamilla Okubo ...
    Series Book 17 - Books by Teens
    Lions rule the savanna kingdom and are taught to hate hyenas, who compete for the same resources. Then Mya the Lion and Asia the Hyena both get caught by a trapper and have to work together to escape. When they return home, they have to deal with protests and a face-off between their two species, and Mya has to make a tough decision: Should she rest easy in her lion power or speak up for her new ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • Tales of India

    Folktales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu

    Traditional Indian lore through the eyes of two artists. "Their collaboration is nothing short of phenomenal. The illustrations take you into another world." — MediumA shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.A generous goddess and a powerful demon.A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.This collection of sixteen traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ghostly Tales

    Spine-Chilling Stories of the Victorian Age

    A classic collection of haunting stories by Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and more.A vengeful phantom lurks in a country graveyard.A whaling crew becomes trapped on a haunted ship.A human skull is kept locked in a cupboard—but sometimes at night, it screams . . .This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Celtic Tales

    Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales

    It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion, but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." — Publishers WeeklyPerilous quests, true love, and animals that talk: The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore.• This Celtic mythology book features 16 stores that ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Tales of Japan

    Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic

    A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.• Striking ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD

  • Nordic Tales

    Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

    **Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.Welcome to a world of mystical adventure**—where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD

  • The Library

    A Catalogue of Wonders

    by Stuart Kells ...
    A sharp and delightful celebration of libraries around the world, and throughout time—for the passionate bibliophile and literary historian.“Excellent . . . Tracks the history of that greatest of all cultural institutions.” —The Washington PostLibraries are much more than mere collections of volumes. The best are magical, fabled places whose fame has become part of the cultural wealth they are ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • The Mythology Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Visionary Women

    How Rachel Carson, Jane Jacobs, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters Changed Our World

    by Andrea Barnet ...
    Andrea Barnet's Visionary Women explores how Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters spearheaded the modern progressive movement.Winner of The Green Prize for Sustainable LiteratureA Finalist for the PEN/Bograd Weld Prize for BiographyThis is the story of four influential women who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Together, these women—linked not by friendship or ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Suicide Notes

    A young man writes letters in a last gasp at finding meaning in the world. ... Read more

    $0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Getting Out of a Stress Mess!

    A Guide for Kids

    Illustrated by R. W. Alley ...
    Series series Elf-help Books for Kids
    Here's a book that gives some of the simplest advice ever to kids experiencing stress: Be yourself—be a kid! Some stress is natural as children face developmental challenges, contends the author, a school and community counselor. But throw in societal pressure to be an "all-star," life changes, and family stress—and kids can end up in a "stress mess." This little guidebook will make a difference. ... Read more

    $7.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus