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Fairy Tales & Mythology Chapter Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Fairy Tales & Mythology Chapter Books

Mythology in chapter books opens doorways to world cultures, ancient civilizations, and the realization that every society tells the same stories in different languages. These 2,168 books make the old stories new.

2,168 books

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Harcourt Trophies #1

Goldy and the Three Bears

HARCOURT SCHOOL PUBLISHERS

For the child just starting to read independently, this timeless tale provides a simple, engaging story for practicing n

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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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Discover Fantasy Creatures

Harpies, Minotaurs, and Other Mythical Fantasy Beasts

For the curious explorer fascinated by legends, this guide brings mythical beasts to life with vibrant facts about their

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The King of the Golden River

Kindness is tested when a strange little man visits a farm owned by two greedy brothers and their gentle younger sibling

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Myths and Legends

Egyptian Myths and Legends

Fiona MacDonald

For the curious child fascinated by ancient worlds, this accessible collection brings the dramatic lives of Egyptian god

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The Story of Chicken Licken

For the child who loves to put on a show. This creative retelling uses shadow puppets to explore how rumors spread and t

Cover of Pilgrim Codex

For the child navigating a big move or life change, this beautifully illustrated odyssey blends Mesoamerican myth with a

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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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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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The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights #4

Rapunzel Rewoven

Alexandria Rogers

For the child finding their own voice and independence while navigating complex family bonds and the desire to protect t

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Usborne Young Reading

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

Susanna Davidson

For the child learning that some promises are hard to keep and some journeys require immense courage to fix a mistake.

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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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Matt the Gooseherd

For the child grappling with feelings of unfairness or being bullied by someone in power, this clever folk tale shows ho

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An enchanted goose girl flees a cruel king and narrow-minded princes, braving ogresses and imprisonment to discover her

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Treasured Classics

For families seeking to share the wonder of timeless stories, this lushly illustrated treasury brings magic and moral cl

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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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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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Royal Academy Rebels #2

Kicked out of school and branded as outlaws, Devin and her friends must hide in the Hollow Woods while plotting to expos

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The Adventures of Spider #1

The Adventures of Spider

Joyce Cooper Arkhurst

Learn why Spider has a thin waist and lives in dark corners through these six clever traditional stories from West Afric

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The Hounds Of The Morrigan

Ancient Irish legends wake up and clash when a ten-year-old boy discovers a secret book of magic in a quiet shop.

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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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Andrew Lang's Fairy Books #1

The Blue Fairy Book

Wicked enchantments and heroic quests fill this vast collection of traditional folklore gathered from the villages and f

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The Fisherman's Son

For a child enchanted by classic folktales and the power of kindness, this story explores how good deeds can lead to une

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You Choose: Interactive Fairy Tale Adventures #1

Sleeping Beauty

Jessica Gunderson

For the reader who loves to be in the driver's seat, this interactive retelling of a classic tale offers multiple perspe

More Formats for Fairy Tales & Mythology

Young Adult(276)Graphic Novels(141)Middle Grade(124)Picture Books(98)Poetry(56)Early Readers(55)

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