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Cinderella and a Mouse Called Fred

Deborah Hopkinson - Anne Schwartz Books
Format: Hardcover

This fresh, hilarious retelling of Cinderella--told by the mouse who will become Cinderella's coach horse--has a girl-power ending, illustrations by a Caldecott Medalist, and even an explanation of how fairy tale pumpkins got their name!. If you thought you knew the fairy tale CINDERELLA,...
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Tango Red Riding Hood

Rachel Hobbs - Gnome Road Publishing
Format: Hardcover

An irresistible rhythm tugs at Moni's heart as she dances down the path to la casa de Abuela. But Moni's corazón skips a beat when she spies a strange set of ears - setting her own orejas on alert. Lobo must be near! In this modern interpretation of a classic fairytale, readers...
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Uni the Unicorn: Tooth Fairy Helper

Amy Krouse Rosenthal - Random House Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Ride along with Uni on a magical adventure to help the Tooth Fairy! Are you a helper like Uni the unicorn?When someone you love gets a wiggly tooth, it may be cause for excitement or anxiety. Ease any fears and bring on the joy with this humorous story focusing on the magic and delight...
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Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu

Ying Chang Compestine - ‎Rocky Pond Books
Format: Hardcover

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It's Not Little Red Riding Hood

Funk, Josh - TWO LIONS


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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

MAC BARNETT - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!Once there was a bridge...
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The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

Tom Gauld - Neal Porter Books
Format: Hardcover

For years, the king and queen tried desperately to have a baby. Their wish was twice granted when an engineer and a witch gave them a little wooden robot and an enchanted log princess. There's just one catch, every night when the log princess sleeps, she transforms back into an ordinary...
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The Little Mermaid

Jerry Pinkney - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

In this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestselling artist Jerry Pinkney conjures a poignant friendship story and an epic tale of redemption -- the definitive new version for our time. Melody, the littlest sea princess, is not content...
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The Shade Tree (Aldana Libros)

Suzy Lee - Greystone Kids
Format: Hardcover

From Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree."A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity...
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Endlessly Ever After: Pick YOUR Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!

Laurel Snyder - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

This funny, original choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fan of the genre, putting the power of storytelling right in the reader's hands!Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes.Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose?Award-winning...
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Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake

Barbara Lehman - Clarion Books
Format: Hardcover

Little Red has baked a cake with their father, and is on the way to Grandma's house to make a delivery. But someone has been trailing them ever since they left home . . . someone who really loves cake. This playful retelling of a beloved classic is a visual delight, with references...
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Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon

Ying Chang Compestine - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspectiveBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn't a woodsman,...
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Tortoise and Hare: A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance

Susan Verde - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A fractured fairy tale to help kids slow down and find their energy, from New York Times bestseller and mindfulness expert Susan Verde!Once upon a time there were two neighbors, Hare and Tortoise. Although they lived side by side, they did things very differently. Hare did everything quickly...
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Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf

Sam Wedelich - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

Chicken Little is NOT afraid of anything, not even a wolf. No matter how big or bad he is.In fact, she's never even seen a wolf.So when a real wolf shows up and ruffles her feathers, what's a fretful fowl to do: Join the frenzied flock and fly the coop? Or find out if this newcomer...
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Jo Bright and the Seven Bots

Deborah Underwood - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic fairytale, a follow-up to the acclaimed Interstellar Cinderella.Once upon a planetoidsurrounded by her friends,a girl, Jo Bright, loved building botsfrom scraps and odds and ends!Snow White gets a stellar upgrade...
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Maiden & Princess

Daniel Haack - little bee books
Format: Hardcover

In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place."The prince is smart and strong,"she confided in her mother."But if I'm being honest,I...
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Gold!

DAVID SHANNON - Viking Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A riotous retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor - winning and New York Timesbestselling author of No, David! Maximilian Midas was a peculiar little boy.He didn't much like chocolate and he didn't play with toys.The first word that he uttered when he was one year oldWasn't...
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The Three Little Yogis and the Wolf Who Lost His Breath: A Fairy Tale to Help You Feel Better

Susan Verde - Abrams Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A calming spin on a classic fairy tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem! One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff...
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My Cousin's Mermaid: A Story from Poland

Anna Staniszewski - Barefoot Books
Format: Paperback

On a trip to visit her cousin in Poland, a child initially struggles with not feeling "Polish enough." She finds it hard to understand her aunt's quick Polish speech and feels embarrassed at her own attempts to speak Polish. When she and her cousin discover their shared love...
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Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything

MELISSA DE LA CRUZ - ‎Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

A silly, laugh-out-loud read-aloud picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz!Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Doña Esmeralda.She had a big bouffant...
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Little Red Reading Hood and the Misread Wolf

Troy Wilson - Running Press Kids
Format: Hardcover

A retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood, starring our bookish heroine Red and a misunderstood, book-loving wolf desperate for a good story. Little Red Reading Hood loves--you guessed it--reading! She applies everything she learns from books to the real world. So, when she sets...
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Nia and the New Free Library

Ian Lendler - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

the builder wants there to be a new skyscraper, the grocer wants a new parking lot, but Nia just wants a new library . . . but how can one person build a whole library?* Explores the power of community and what a group can accomplish* Teaches the importance of working together toward...
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos

Susan Middleton Elya - G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

Humor abounds in this masterfully-bilingual twist on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" that dares to ask the question: why is that troll so grumpy anyway?Three little cabritos have a clever plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. But then one of the billy goats wonders:...
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Bo the Brave

Bethan Woollvin - Peachtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

A feisty little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny medieval adventure.Once, there lived a little girl called Bo. Bo wanted to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster. Bo is small, too small to catch a monster -- or so her brothers say. But Bo isn't...
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Ancient Night

David Bowles - Levine Querido
Format: Hardcover

At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still. The moon alone shone bright and round in the star-speckled dark of the sky.. David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country...
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No Room for a Pup!

Elizabeth Suneby - Kids Can Press
Format: Hardcover

Mia wants a dog more than anything. But according to her mom, there is just NO ROOM in their very small apartment. Then one day, when she and her grandma are visiting a friend who is giving away puppies, Mia falls in love with a small spotted pup who crawls into her lap. She knows she just...
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I Am So Clever

Mario Ramos - Gecko Pr
Format: Hardcover

The big bad wolf is hungry and on today's menu is Grandma, with Red Riding Hood for dessert. But no one is home at Grandma's house, only a nightdress lying on the bed. The wolf puts on the nightie and sets off to see what he can catch dressed as Grandma.Here comes Red Riding Hood. She looks...
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The Little Green Hen

Alison Murray - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

A timely retelling plays off "The Little Red Hen" with an environmental slant.On top of a hill, inside an old and very fruitful apple tree, lives Little Green Hen. She prunes the tree's branches, rids it of pests, and sows its seeds so that more trees will grow. But soon...
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