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Books in Cheesy Children's Stories series

  • Korean Children's Favorite Stories

    Kim So-Un, Jeong Kyoung-Sim

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, April 15, 2004)
    This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as they have been for generations. Some are Korean-specific, while others echo those told in other countries. Written with wit and pathos, they unveil the inevitable foibles of people everywhere and expose the human-like qualities of animals and the animal-like qualities of humans.These Korean fables pulsate with the rhythm of life and the seasons, transporting the reader to a wonderland where ants talk, a baby rabbit outwits a tiger, a tree fathers a child, and a toad saves a whole village. Korean stories include: The Story Bag The Pheasant, the Dove, and the Magpie The Bridegroom's Shopping The Bad Tiger The Great Flood The Pumpkin Seeds The Grateful Tiger The Three Princesses And more… The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
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  • Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories

    Kay Lyons, Martin Loh

    Paperback (Tuttle Publishing, Feb. 4, 2014)
    This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Malaysian fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories is collection of folk tales drawn from the rich treasure trove of legends and historical stories in the lush Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. This story book contains a fascinating collection of tales of brash animals, brave villagers and of course handsome princes and beautiful princesses, all set in strange and exotic locations. These stories are widely retold and much beloved by children and adults throughout Malaysia to this day.Retold for the first time here for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated tales in this story book will give children insights into the traditional culture and rich natural environment of Malaysia. Malaysian children's tales include: The Princess of Mount Ledang Badang, the Strongest Man below the Wind How the Tapir Got Its Colours The King of the Crocodiles The Dragon of Kinabalu And more! The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
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  • Children's Stories: The Great Big Book of Minecraft Adventure Short Stories for Kids, Series 1

    Mark Mulle

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 15, 2016)
    If your kids love to play Minecraft then this big book of Minecraft short stories is something that they will enjoy.“Children’s Stories: The Great Big Book of Minecraft Adventure Short Stories for Kids (The Unofficial Minecraft Kids’ Short Stories Series 1)” is a compilation of exciting short stories about their favorite game! It features seven of Mark Mulle's most loved Minecraft tales! The short stories featured inside will teach friendship, courage, perseverance and moral choices to its young readers:Tale of a Hero - Steve’s day-to-day life in Minecraft is beginning to become filled with strange occurrences - half-built homes, leafless trees, overpowered mobs, bizarre events and cryptic notes left by an anonymous player. Impossible, he thinks. Steve only plays in single player. Is this all the work of a hacker or something else?The Unfinished Game - Steve has everything he needs to be a hero. Adversity. An arch nemesis. Devastation approaching from all sides.The Endings and Beginnings of a Legend - Steve is on a course to the End where he is destined to have a showdown with the mysterious enemies that await him in the End.I am Brek - Follow the story of Brek as he looks for answers after his father was cruelly taken from him during an attack by the mobs from Minecraft.The Start of a Quest - Mike – a Minecraft noob, and his friend Jerry, have taken the first steps into their first Minecraft adventure together. Follow our two protagonists on their journey and find out what they will discover.The Truth about the Myth - As Jerry joins a Minecraft’s clan, Mike is left to continue his Minecraft adventure alone. Be ready for a thrilling ride, filled with action, adventure and chills and a startling reveal at the end of it that will have you on the edge of your seat.Herobrine versus the World - Mike needs to stop Herobrine before he succeeds with the final part of his plan of evil dominion. Our noob-hero has come a long way from first spawning and has learned a lot of things, but will he succeed? Will he do it alone?This unofficial Minecraft book is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.
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  • Chinese Children's Favorite Stories

    Mingmei Yip

    Hardcover (Tuttle Publishing, Jan. 15, 2005)
    Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her father's nightly story-telling adventures when she was a child, Yip hopes that by "retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories," she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to many readers.Children will also enjoy Mingmei Yip's other collection of Chinese Children's Stories: Grandma Panda's China Storybook.Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged five to ten in other countries a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China. The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. In Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, discover the many delightful characters--from a monkey and fairy, to ghosts and frogs--in stories such as:The Mouse BrideDream of the ButterflyThe Ghost CatcherThe Frog Who Lived in a WellHow the Fox Tricked the TigerThe Monkey King Turns the Heavenly Palace Upside Down
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  • Balinese Children's Favorite Stories

    Victor Mason, Trina Bohan-Tyrie

    Hardcover (Periplus Editions, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Once upon a time, Ni Diyah Tantri, the beautiful daughter of a chief minister to the king, is summoned to the royal chamber. No sooner does she enter the king's apartment than she begins to ply him with tales, each more intriguing than the last, until he is captivated by Ni Diyah TantriÆs irrepressible spirit. Balinese Children's Favorite Stories brings to life eleven of Ni Diyah Tantri's best-loved stories in a style which will appeal to children and adults alike.In the same series as the popular Japanese Children's Favorite Stories and Filipino Children's Favorite Stories. Balinese Children's Favorite Stories is narrated with an international audience in mind and illustrated with whimsical watercolors by Trina Bohan-Tyrie.
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  • Noah's ark

    Marlene Targ Brill

    Hardcover (Publications International, March 15, 1992)
    Brill, Marlene Targ
  • The Little Red Hen

    M J York, Laura Freeman

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2012)
    The classic story of a hard-working little red hen, whose farmyard friends will not help her with her tasks, but are eager to reap the benefits.
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  • The Three Little Pigs

    M. J. York, Laura Ferraro Close

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Relates the adventures of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.
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  • Joseph's coat of many colors

    Marlene Targ Brill

    Hardcover (Publications International, March 15, 1992)
    Retells the Bible story in which Joseph's jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where due to his ability to interpret dreams, he is made governor of the country.
  • Folklore: Chinese Childrens Stories/Volume 1-5

    Wonder Kids Publications Group

    Hardcover (Wonder Kids Pubns, June 1, 1991)
    A collection of Chinese folk tales featuring both Chinese and English text.
  • Children's Stories from India

    N. Wadia

    Audio Cassette (Ivory Shell, Dec. 13, 1998)
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  • Daniel in the Lions' Den

    Marlene Targ Brill, Thomas Gianni

    Hardcover (Phoenix Intl Pubns Inc, Dec. 1, 1993)
    Retells the Old Testament story of Daniel's unswerving faith in God, even in a den of lions.