Children's literature genre books (112)


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The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
Two brothers share many adventures after their death when they are reunited in Nangiyala, the land from which sagas come.


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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland EN

Rating: 4.5 (11 votes)
Description:
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select fiv... continue

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The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen EN

0 Ratings
Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
Description:
The emperor shows his stupidity when he walks through the city in the invisible suit two rascal tailors made for him.

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The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen EN

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Country: Europe / Denmark flag Denmark
Description:
An exclusive Apple edition of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Fir Tree, featuring stunning illustrations and read by Rosamund Pike. Hans Christian Andersen's tragic tale of naive greed and dissatisfaction is retold through the beautiful and intricate illustrations of Finnish illustrator Sanna Annukka. Sanna Annukka is familiar to many from her collaborations with Marimekko and her artwork for Keane's album, Under the Iron Sea. For her first book project, she illustrates Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, The Fir Tree.

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The Genius Under the Table : Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
Eugene Yelchin recounts growing up in Cold War Russia.

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The Gigantic Turnip by Aleksei Tolstoy EN

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Country: Europe / Russia flag Russia
Description:
A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Oceania / Australia flag Australia
Description:
Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn’t like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages, Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favorite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets—he’s on his way to being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to his stomach. And the information is so jumbled up inside, he can’t digest it! Can Henry find a way to enjoy books without using his teeth? With a stunning new artistic style and a die-cut surprise, Oliver Jeffers celebrates the joys of reading... continue

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The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling EN

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Country: Asia / India flag India
Description:
The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. A principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. Other characters include Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo the bear. The book has been adapted many times for film and other media.The stories were first published in magazines in 1893-94. The original publications contain illustrations, some by the author's father, John Lockwood Kipling. Rudyard Kipling was born in India and spent t... continue

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The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
A country house is unhappy when the city, with all its buildings and traffic, grows up around her.