Books published by publisher Backpack

This treasury brings together best-loved traditional fairy tales, favorite nursery rhymes,and exciting new stories. The enchanting illustrations bring to life well-known characters from classic stories such as Hansel and Gretel, The Little Mermaid,The Owl and the Pussycat, The House that Jack Built,and more! Children and adults will enjoy sharing this beautiful collection, a sure favorite with everyone.

Soaring to new heights on imagination and positivity, this ode to self-confidence inspires kids to unapologetically pursue their dreams no matter where the journey takes them in the big world. Recognizing the importance of her life, the pride of where she comes from, and her innate ability to be great in any circumstance, this little girl is flying through life on her own terms and leaving naysayers behind. Both silly and serious, Steph Captain's vibrant rhyming text and Charity Russell's dazzling illustrations unite in a book that is daring, diverse--and will dwell deep in the hearts of generations.

New twists on old classics! Twenty-one award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers have transformed traditional fairy tales and legends...including Snow White, Cinderella, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, plus many more...into stories that are completely original, yet tantalizingly familiar. Discover some of the strangest, funniest and, at times, darkest and most disturbing fairy tales you've never read. Tales retold by: Michael Cadnum; Bruce Coville; Nancy Farmer; Gregory Frost; Neil Gaiman; Nina Kiriki Hoffman; Kathe Koja; Tanith Lee; Kelly Link; Gregory Maguire; Patricia A. McKillip; Lois Metzger; Garth Nix; Christopher Rowe; Delia Sherman; Will Shetterly; Midori Snyder; Katherine Vaz; Janeen Webb; Jane Yolan and Pat York.