Book Series · 3 Books

Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales Books

In order from The Legend of Sleeping Bear to The Legend of Sea Glass.

The Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales series is a set of 3 picture books by Kathy-jo Wargin, published between 1998 and 2016. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 50 pages.

The Legend of Sleeping Bear
The Legend of the Lady's Slipper
The Legend of Sea Glass
The Legend of Sleeping Bear
The Legend of the Lady's Slipper
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Legend of Sleeping Bear
Sale price
$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

The Legend of Sleeping Bear

By Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen (Illustrator)

A mother bear's love guides her cubs across a vast lake to safety.

48 pages· 1,222 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Amidst a raging forest fire, a mother bear leads her cubs into the waters of Lake Michigan, hoping to reach safety on the distant shore. Her unwavering love and guidance become the heart of a timeless legend. Will they survive the perilous journey? Discover the origins of the Sleeping Bear Dune in this tale of courage and maternal devotion, beautifully brought to life through vivid storytelling and art.
The complete set

Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales Series

3 books · Published 1998–2016

Series
Sale price
$1697

The Legend of Sleeping Bear

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A mother bear's love guides her cubs across a vast lake to safety.

The Legend of the Lady's Slipper

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A maiden races through the forest to save her village. Will she succeed?

The Legend of Sea Glass

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Mermaids' tears create sea glass, mourning lost sailors.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales series?

There are 3 books in the Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales series. It began with The Legend of Sleeping Bear in 1998, and the newest book, The Legend of Sea Glass, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales to life.

01

Kathy-jo Wargin

Author
02

Trinka Hakes Noble

Author
03

Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen

Illustrator
04

Doris Ettlinger

Illustrator

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