Treasury of Magical Tales

By Donna Jo Napoli

Discover global tales of magic, adventure, and clever heroes in a captivating anthology.

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208 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a journey through 29 enchanting tales from around the world. Meet a sailor with an ogre wife in China, a girl outsmarting giants in Fiji, and a fortune-seeking rooster in Morocco. Each story, from a music-loving jaguar in Ecuador to princes turned statues in Italy, offers a unique glimpse into diverse cultures and timeless adventures. With vibrant storytelling and stunning illustrations, this collection is a treasure trove of global folklore, perfect for family reading and exploration.

From the publisher

A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas.Meet a sailor with an ogre wife in a story from China, a young girl who outsmarts giants in a tale from Fiji, a clever rooster seeking its fortune in a tale from Morocco, a music-playing jaguar in a story from Ecuador, and princes turned to statues in a story from Italy.Donna Jo Napoli’s powerful storytelling makes these stories fresh and fun, and Christina Balit’s dazzling illustrations make this book a true treasure–a very special gift and a must-have for family bookshelves.Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles: Treasury of Greek MythologyTreasury of Egyptian MythologyTreasury of Norse MythologyTales from the Arabian NightsTreasury of Bible Stories

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