A miller's daughter, trapped by her father's boasting, will die unless she spins straw into gold for the king. When a tiny man appears and offers to help, she has no choice but to accept his terms. When he comes to collect the debt, her first-born child, she must use all her wits to save her son. This retelling of the Grimm Brothers' tale is rendered in beautiful oil paintings. With rich colors, these paintings convey the nuances of the story of the miller's daughter and her dilemma.

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Awards won: Caldecott Honor Book 1987

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/22/2010

ISBN-10: 0140558640

ISBN-13: 9780140558647

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From the culture that brought you the story of Aladdin, here are the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. In full color, you will see how he enters the valley of diamonds, fights off the Cyclops, escapes on the back of the giant Roc, restores the peaceful island of the elephants, meets the beautiful Serena and has many close escapes. How can one man have so many exploits in one lifetime?

Reviewed by: vfv

Date read: 11/16/2011

ISBN-13: 9781434227751

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Nine authors take on the legend of Robin Hood and share their original tales, full of humor and adventure. From an eerie account of Robin's mysterious birth to Robin's grandson continuing his adventures, there's something here to appeal to everyone.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 039923182X

ISBN-13: 9780399231827

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A Jack Frost whose goal is to freeze a young girl's blood, the Ghostly Little Girl who waits for her friends to join her after drowning to death, Billy Mosby, who is forced to ride with demons and a monstrous creature that kills three dogs and their master in a search for its Tailypo are among the stories in this collection. They are told with chilling suspense by a master storyteller. Do not read them after dark, or prepare to have a restless night. Look for more Short & Shivery books: More Short & Shivery, Even More Short & Shivery, and A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery.

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 11/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0440418046

ISBN-13: 9780440418047

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This collection of some of the world's silliest folktales from 20 different countries on six continents is a great way to introduce younger readers to traditional tales. Some you will recognize, some will be new. Children will enjoy the nonsense words and repetition, but also the important lessons. Especially fun for the littler ones will be the fact that in the stories, the youngest or least significant of the characters prove to be the smartest or bravest. These tales also reinforce a child's sense of right or wrong while providing a glimpse into other cultures.

Reviewed by: ewl

Date read: 9/14/2011

ISBN-10: 0375906096

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