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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Fairy Tales & Mythology Books for Ages 8–11

Mythology at chapter book age becomes a doorway to world cultures, ancient civilizations, and the realization that every society has tried to answer the same questions. These 3,751 books bring those stories to life with the richness they deserve.

3,751 books

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Journey of the Nightly Jaguar

As night falls in the jungle, Maya legend tells of the sun transforming into a powerful jaguar to stalk through the tree

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Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China

Long before European versions existed, this ancient Chinese tale told of a girl named Yeh-Shen and her magical journey t

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Salt: A Russian Folktale

Ivan may be the youngest son, but his patience and clever eye for trade allow him to turn a simple cargo into a royal fo

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Tales of Ancient Egypt

Roger Lancelyn Green

For the child captivated by ancient mysteries, these classic retellings bring the gods and magic of the Nile to life wit

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Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters

Margaret Dilloway

Drawing on the rich world of Japanese mythology, twelve-year-old Xander must master incredible new powers to rescue his

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The Shadow Crosser

For the child finding their place in a complex world, this epic finale celebrates the strength found in heritage and the

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Little Legends #1

The Spell Thief

For the child who loves imagining what happens after the 'happily ever after,' this magical adventure helps them find co

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The Frog Prince, Continued

Life after the transformation isn't quite the fairytale the Prince expected, so he sets off on a comical quest to find a

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The Twelve Labours of Hercules

For the child who loves tales of grand adventures and overcoming impossible odds through strength and determination. A r

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The Voice in the Forest A Tale from Ghana

Efua T. Sutherland

Mischievous forest creatures are causing chaos in the village, and only Afrum the Fool has the wisdom and courage to sto

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For the child who needs to understand that bravery and kindness can help them navigate unexpected troubles when they are

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Womenfolk and Fairy Tales

Rosemary Minard

This collection of global folklore features clever girls and determined women who serve as the powerful driving forces i

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Beasts of Olympus #5

Demon is learning to brew cures for mythical creatures from a centaur, but he has to act fast when a sick phoenix needs

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The Adventures of Aku

Okra the cat and Okraman the dog embark on a high-stakes mission to reclaim a magic ring from the trickster Spider Anans

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The Seven Labors of Jack

Jack faces a series of seven deadly challenges to avoid the terrifying fury of an ancient goddess in this high-stakes ad

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Puffin Classics

A Book of Magicians

Roger Lancelyn Green

For the child enchanted by folklore and the history of magic: a classic collection of legendary sorcerers and spell-bind

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King Arthur's Camelot

Lisa Rojany-Buccieri

For the child who loves to step inside their favorite stories: this immersive pop-up experience brings the legendary wor

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For the child finding their inner courage to help a loved one, this atmospheric tale follows a brave girl into a frozen

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Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

For the child who loves epic battles and magical origin stories, this beautifully illustrated guide brings over 80 diver

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Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla Nasruddin

Sean Taylor, Khayaal Theatre

For the child who loves a good joke or a tricky riddle, these short stories explore the funny side of life and the unexp

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Graphic Library: Mythology Around the World

Dawn of Time: Creation Myths Around the World

For the curious child asking how the world began, this graphic guide explores how different cultures have answered life'

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Spark your child's imagination and cultural curiosity with this stunningly illustrated guide to the foundational myths a

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Why the Sea is Salt

A magical churn brings fortune to a kind girl and chaos to her greedy uncle in this classic Norwegian folktale about the

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