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Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents CITY OF THE PLAGUE GOD, an adventure based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology written by Sarwat Chadda, author of the Ash Mistry series. Characters from the Epic of Gilgamesh populate this high-stakes contemporary adventure in which all of Manhattan is...

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the third book in the Hindu-based, best-selling Pandava series by Roshani Chokshi, in which Aru and her cohorts, Mini, Brynne, and Aiden--and now a pair of twins--search the Otherworld for Kalpavriksha, the wish-granting tree. War between the devas and...

In this Caldecott Medal-winning tale set in Old Japan, a lively little woman who loves to laugh pursues her runaway dumpling—and must outwit the wicked three-eyed oni when she lands in their clutches. “The pictures are in perfect harmony with the humorous mood of the story. . . . It’s...

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Roshani Chokshi and her sequel to Aru Shah and the End of Time. Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the...

Why are identity cards important, even for gods? How can you tell a Deva from a Manava? How would you find a particular god in a crowd of gods? One day, when Krishna wanted to board an aeroplane, he was not allowed to! All because he did not have an identity card. Then his friends Garuda and...

Why was Indra an unhappy god? What are the many magical things Indra has in paradise? Will Indra ever find happiness? Little Harsha was sad, so a cloud flew him up to Indra's palace, just to show Harsha that the king of gods was sadder than him! There, with his new friends Indra and Airavata...

* Chosen as a 2020 Kirkus Prize Finalist for Young Readers' Literature! * A Malaysian folk tale comes to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for fans of The Book of Boy and The Jumbies. I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance...

Perfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this must-have middle grade novel is from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh! “Filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, this is an enthralling read!”—Soman Chainani, author of the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series...

Eine epische Reise zur Stadt über den Wolken. Die zwölfjährige Nargis hat eine außergewöhnliche Gabe: durch ihren Gesang kann sie Elementargeister beeinflussen – auch wenn dies des Öfteren schiefgeht. Als sie eines Tages über einen verletzten geflügelten Jungen stolpert, ändert sich ihr Leben schlagartig. Der Junge Mistral gehört dem herrschenden Luftvolk der Garudas an, die Menschen wie Nargis unterdrücken. Doch er braucht dringend Hilfe, denn sein Vater, der Regent, ist entführt worden – und nun droht etwas noch Schlimmeres an die Macht zu kommen.

Märchen bildet in China kein streng gesondertes Gebiet. Von den Ammengeschichten und Fabeln bis zu Göttermythen, Sagen und Novellen sind die Grenzen durchaus schwankend. Das Wunderbare gehört für China noch zum natürlichen Weltlauf, so dass hier sich keine scharfe Grenze ziehen lässt.

Rick Riordan Presents Yoon Ha Lee's space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. But you'd never know it by looking at her. To keep the family safe, Min's mother insists that none of them use any fox-magic, such as Charm or shape-shifting. They must appear...

Special Audiobook edition created with rich Audio Description (AD) of the pictures. Embark on a whimsical adventure under the stars in How to Befriend the Moon Goddess! Join the siblings as they journey to the moon, guided by the playful Jade Rabbit, in their quest to befriend the mysterious and enchanting Moon Goddess, Chang’e. Along the way, they try everything from writing starry notes to baking moonbeam cakes, but soon discover that true friendship doesn’t need tricks or clever plans—just a kind heart and a little bit of magic.

Dive into this treasure trove of fifteen opulent folk tales, myths and fables from vibrant southern India. Travel down the banks of the Kaveri to the shores of the Indian Ocean; from the depths of mysterious jungles to the towering Nilgiris; from the lavish abode of kings to quiet villages in...

You can’t dig a hole to China! Squirt doesn’t believe Bubba can dig a hole to China. But when the hole swallows them, the kids find themselves in Xi’an, China, surrounded by Terracotta Warriors. It gets worse when the ghost of the first emperor of China appears. He tells them they can’t go home until they find his missing pi.

The Monkey King Series is inspired by the timeless classic the Journey to the West, one of the four great classical Chinese novels. This series follows the legendary adventures of the Monkey King, from the birth of the Monkey King and the rioting in the heavens, to the receiving the holy scriptures in the west. The adaptation of the text is crafted by celebrated children's literature authors Firethorn and Laomao, ensuring the content is both engaging and accessible for young listeners.

Sun Wukong is the “Monkey King”—and he has all the power and magic to prove it! But when his mischief lands him out of favor with the heavens, he must embark on a dangerous quest to deliver Buddhist scriptures. Will Monkey be able to control his impulsive behavior and complete his journey to the West?

Bhutan is a magical place. A land full of wild and wonderful animals, both real and imaginary. A culture where the rawness of the ancient past and the complex reality of the present bump into one another, into what feels like a blur to us foreigners, but is understandable and logical for the Bhutanese, especially the country folk. This tale is a quest to obtain wisdom from an ancient wise source. Wisdom on how to help humans stop polluting the countryside and once more respect the timeless bond between them and all other living things.

This inspiring story follows Kavi, a young caterpillar who loses his wings due to a witch’s curse. To reclaim them, he must complete a scavenger hunt that teaches him essential lessons on health and self-care—like how to sleep better, eat mindfully, and manage his thoughts. Along the way, Kavi meets helpful friends, including Emma, who guide him through the challenges. With each clue, listeners learn practical wellness tips in a fun, relatable way.

¿Cómo es posible que en lugares tan distantes del mundo se hayan inventado historias tan similares? ¿Es el mismo cuento que viajó de tierra en tierra y fue cambiando en cada una? ¿O en tierras distantes, distintas personas inventaron historias semejantes? La serpiente mágica es una versión china de muchas historias similares a La bella y la Bestia.

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.