Shirley Climo’s love of folklore began in her childhood and has provided the background for many of her children’s books, such as The Korean Cinderella, Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall, A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World, A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World, and Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales, an NCTE Teacher’s Choice and Library of Congress Best Children’s Book that was originally inspired by her research for Cobweb Christmas. Mrs. Climo and her husband live in Los Altos, California.
Magic helps Settareh outsmart stepsisters, but her troubles are just beginning.
A young girl faces impossible tasks set by her jealous stepmother, aided by magical creatures.
Spiders spin a magical gift, revealing the origin of Christmas tinsel.
A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.
A young man with big feet and a magical bull faces giants and dragons to win a princess's heart.
Magic helps Settareh outsmart stepsisters, but her troubles are just beginning.
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Magic helps Settareh outsmart stepsisters, but her troubles are just beginning.
A young man with big feet and a magical bull faces giants and dragons to win a princess's heart.
A young girl faces impossible tasks set by her jealous stepmother, aided by magical creatures.
A lost slipper leads a slave girl to the Pharaoh's palace and a chance to become queen.
Spiders spin a magical gift, revealing the origin of Christmas tinsel.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Shirley Climo's books.
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