Anklet For A Princess

Cinduri, hungry and ragged, is befriended by Godfather Snake, who feeds her delicacies and dresses her in gold cloth and anklets with bells and diamonds, to meet the prince.

In this version of Cinderella, set in the Philippines, Abadeha endures abuse by her stepmother before being helped by the Spirit of the Forest and becoming the bride of the island chieftain's son.

In this Mexican retelling of the Cinderella story, there is no glass slipper and no fairy godmother. All Domitila has are her innate qualities and talents, resulting in the transformation of Timoteo, her suitor.

In this jewel-like version of a classic story, popular folklorist Shirley Climo tells the tale of Settareh, the Persian Cinderella. Magic enables Settareh to outsmart two jealous stepsisters and win the heart of a prince. But where most Cinderella stories end, poor Sattareh's troubles are only beginning! The unexpected plot twists will enchant readers as they rediscover the familiar tale in the lush setting of long-ago Persia. Shirley Climo's authentic details bring the story to life, and Robert Florczak's stunning paintings echo the vibrant colors and motifs of an ancient land. 01-02 TX Bluebonnet Award Masterlist

The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.

‘Climo and Heller conflate several Korean variants of Cinderella to offer up the story of Pear Blossom, a lovely girl who is sorely mistreated by her nasty stepmother and stepsister.… At once comfortingly familiar and intriguingly exotic, the text is especially noteworthy for its instructive but unobtrusive incorporation of Korean words.’—Publishers Weekly. ‘Heller’s paintings are exotically lush and colorful as well as engaging.… An agreeable retelling of the Cinderella story.’ —BL. Notable 1994 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)

The Peruvian Princess is the story of a young girl who grew up in a small, but wondrous valley, between the Peruvian Andes and South American rainforest. She grew into a beautiful young lady who learned to confront and overcome some tragic events in her life. It is a tender and heart-warming tale that will inspire readers of all ages to move forward and keep their dreams alive through honesty, perseverance, and the pursuit of happiness.

Annabel is a lucky little princess monkey who lives in a beautiful Golden Forest. Annabel's life is perfect except for one thing: she has no friends. As Annabel sets out on an adventure to find friends, she meets strange new creatures and learns some valuable lessons. Annabel, her friends, and family come to life on the page in the whimsical and beautiful illustrations of Benjamin Anderson.