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3) Pinocchio
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A wooden puppet whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie learns what it takes to become a real boy.
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Mother Goose's great-niece, Professor Goose, has decided that her famous relative's famous stories are not based in science at all. So, she takes it upon herself to take apart Mother Goose's fairy tales and show the facts and science behind "The Three Little Pigs." Includes STEM terms throughout.
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Publisher Annotation: You think you know these stories, right? You are wrong. You don't know them at all. Twelve stories, twelve dangerous stories of mystery, magic and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warnings and triumphs, truths that free hearts have long mastered, truths that explore life. and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beautiful fight like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. Someone...
8) Cinderella
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"When Cinderella's dad gets remarried, her new stepsiblings are not happy about having a new sister or cat. They do their best to ruin Cindy's chances with the cute, young singer in town. Little do they know, this singer will find a map that leads right to her heart"--Back cover.
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"In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, the mysterious Hawthorn family tends the willow trees there. For as long as anyone can remember, the Hawthorns have paid tribute to the willow trees, honouring an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic. None, though, have taken up this calling more devotedly than the family's latest daughters, Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the trees. But...
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"When Belle, known as the gamer girl, finds out the castle in town has an arcade, she is all in. Having a beast for a friend is no surprise for this animal-loving girl. She does get the surprise of her life, though, the night their friendship levels up"--Back cover.
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"Whe Little Red's hoodie gets muddy, she has to improvise and wear a different one. Wolf is thrown off, and his plans to steal from Red are foiled. But maybe this is jut what needed to happen for Wolf to learn something he could have been doing all along"--Back cover.
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"When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is causght napping on a rug. When the bears discover stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run"--Back cover.
14) Order of swans
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"To Kaley Arens, a PhD student and expert in folklore, fairy stories have always had a power and an allure beyond mere entertainment. It's only when Kaley accompanies her lifelong friend Jobi on a visit to his home that she realizes how much she still has to learn. Bellis isn't the remote island that she believed it to be. It's another world--a stunningly beautiful and seductive one, with its own royalty, its own rules, and inhabitants who breathe...
18) Cinderella
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"Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this retelling of Cinderella follows the story of the classic animated film. See how Disney's artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums, and follow Cinderella on her journey to becoming a princess"--Publisher's description.
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Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures. 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' and 'The Little Red Hen' are treated to Lucy Cousins' striking artwork and dynamic storytelling in this new edition of a well-loved title.