Children's literature genre books (92)


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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende EN

Rating: 4 (6 votes)
Country: Europe / Germany flag Germany
Description:
Read the book that inspired the classic coming-of-age film before it's back onscreen in select theaters this September! From award-winning German author Michael Ende, The Neverending Story is a classic tale of one boy and the book that magically comes to life. When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he's swept into the magical world of Fantastica--so much that he finds he has actually become a character in the story! And when he realizes that this mysteriously enchanted world is in great danger, he also discovers that he is the one chosen to save it. Can Bastian ove... continue

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The Queen in the Cave by Júlia Sardà EN

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Country: Europe / Spain flag Spain
Description:
Once upon a time there were three sisters: Franca, Carmela, and Tomasina. This is their story of adventure and discovery. A tale of hidden mysteries and new wonders, of finding a strange world beyond home and unlocking the secrets inside themselves.


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The Twits by Roald Dahl EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
One of Roald Dahl's funniest books for children. Mr and Mrs Twit are extremely nasty, so the Muggle-Wump monkeys and the Roly-Poly bird hatch an ingenious plan to give them just the ghastly surprise they deserve! This includes a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
The all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? For the first time, Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in e-book format, perfect for storytime anywhere. As an added bonus, it includes read-aloud audio of Eric Carle reading his classic story. This fine audio production pairs perfectly with the classic story, and it makes for a fantastic new way to encounter this famous, famished caterpillar.

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The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong EN

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Country: Europe / Netherlands flag Netherlands
Description:
The residents of a small town in Holland try to bring storks to nest in their village.

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The White Stag by Kate Seredy EN

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Country: Europe / Hungary flag Hungary
Description:
Winner of the Newbery Medal For generations the tribes of Huns and Magyars had moved relentlessly westward, obeying the voices of their pagan gods, which compelled them to follow the elusive white stag to their promised homeland. They swept Europe, all the while pursuing their vision of the stag. Their leader was called Attila, and the land Hungary. Here is the epic story of their tribal migration and their fierce leader—known to us even today. “The wonder of a fairy tale, the stirring romance of a heroic legend, rounded out with the color, atmosphere, and poetry of this artist’s retelling of ... continue

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The Witches by Roald Dahl EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Description:
A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy the world's children by turning them into mice.

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The Wolf's Secret by Nicolas Digard, Myriam Dahman EN

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Country: Africa / Morocco flag Morocco
Description:
Wolf is a hunter, feared by every creature. But he has a secret: in the middle of the forest lives a girl whose beautiful voice has entranced him . . . The Wolf longs for friendship. But is he prepared to sacrifice his own true nature in order for his wish to come true? A beautiful and lyrical contemporary fairy tale about difference, trust and the power of friendship to overcome any obstacle. This sumptuous hardback gift book, with gold foil detail, is perfect for lovers of fairy tales and fables, new and old. It is gloriously illustrated by acclaimed artist and Greenaway Medal nominee Júlia ... continue

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum EN

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Description:
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great wizard in order to return to Kansas.