Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Drakestail visits the king Drakestail visits the king Neil Philip The adventures of a drake who becomes a king with the help of a fox, ladder, river, and wasp's nest. OL10625055W
Fairy tales of Eastern Europe Fairy tales of Eastern Europe Neil Philip A collection of fairy tales from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, including "God's Cockerel" and "Cinder Jack." OL10625056W
Guleesh and the King of France's daughter Guleesh and the King of France's daughter Neil Philip A simple peasant boy marries a beautiful princess after rescuing her from a cruel fate at the hands of wicked fairies. OL10625059W
The snow queen The snow queen Neil Philip 64p. : 26cm OL10625061W
Myths and Legends Explained Myths and Legends Explained Neil Philip This beautifully presented book offers a stimulating approach to the timeless, universal stories that are central to every culture. More than 50 compelling myths and legends from around the world are… OL15175508W
The Spring of butterflies and other folktales of China's minority peoples The Spring of butterflies and other folktales of China's minority peoples Neil Philip,Zhao Li,Aiqing Pan,He, Liyi A collection of fourteen tales from the Tibetan, Thai, Uighur, Bai, and other non-Chinese people living in China. OL15840064W
The little people The little people Neil Philip Describes the origins, physical characteristics, dwelling places, activities, and special powers of different types of fairy folk from around the world. Illustrative traditional stories from various … OL16026302W
Celtic fairy tales Celtic fairy tales Neil Philip,Isabelle Brent An illustrated collection of twenty stories from many Celtic regions, including "The Battle of the Birds, "Finn MacCool and the Scotch Giant," and "The Ship that Went to America." OL17724500W
I have a news I have a news Neil Philip A collection of traditional verses from the Caribbean, including "Miss Nancy Ray," "Guinea Corn," and "Rise a Roof." OL17731193W
The Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales The Illustrated Book of Fairy Tales Neil Philip An enthralling collection of fairy tales from all over the globe, with entrancing illustration that conjure up magical worlds where wishes come true, the wicked are punished, and the good are rewarde… OL17766908W
In the house of happiness In the house of happiness Neil Philip,Isabelle Brent A collection of short prayers from major religions--Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam--along with tribal chants, folk rhymes, and poems of praise and devotion. OL17850309W
Illustrated Book of Myths Illustrated Book of Myths Neil Philip,Nilesh Mistry A collection of myths from many cultures. OL17895420W
Horse hooves and chicken feet Horse hooves and chicken feet Neil Philip,Jacqueline Mair Magical tales of enchantment and transformation, with context notes and gorgeous Mexican folk art-inspired illustrations. OL19428025W
Collins Christmas treasury Collins Christmas treasury Sally Holmes,Neil Philip A collection of songs, poems, stories and folktales about Christmas. OL24818119W
The Adventures Of Odysseus The Adventures Of Odysseus Neil Phillip,Peter Malone,Neil Philip Retells the adventures of the hero Odysseus as he encounters many monsters and other obstacles on his journey home from the Trojan War. OL5961469W
A fine anger A fine anger Neil Philip A discussion of the works of author Alan Garner. OL86076W
Mythology of the world Mythology of the world Neil Philip Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, the natural world, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junio… OL86080W
Odin's family Odin's family Neil Philip Retells the myths known by the Vikings, featuring such figures as Odin, Tyr, Thor, and Frigg. OL86081W