A bilingual tale of a prince who despairs of ever finding a real princess to marry. When a young lady shows up at the castle, only the queen will be able to determine if she's really the princess she claims to be, by hiding a tiny green pea hidden under twenty down mattresses.

"Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit--until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, signaling the time to run away"--

"Meet wicked goblins, a captured prince and a talking cuckoo in this beautifully illustrated collection. Seven magical yet forgotten fairy tales will sweep you from the depths of the ocean to the far side of the moon, but they all share one thing: a celebration of kindness, courage and the importance of being true to yourself"--Back cover.

'With the sea at its side, the beautiful township of Bostchelan was home to many, including the lovely Coquette de Bellamont, her three sisters, and beloved father. In Bostchelan, Coquette knew happiness, and as much contentment as a young woman whose heart had been broken years before could know. Thus, Coquette dwelt in gladness until the day her father returned from his travels with an astonishing tale to tell. Antoine de Bellamont returned from...

The book you are holding is called The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The story was first written down in Norway almost 200 years ago. It has been told, over and over again. Here is my version. -- Adapted from inside cover.

Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen's huntsman. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman took out his knife, and took Sophie's heart. With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy, proving that even the darkest magic can't extinguish the fire burning inside...

A collection of six stories from the universe of the Lunar Chronicles answer such questions as: How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realize their destinies?

A girl is transformed, through instruction in life at court, determination, and magic, from sullen, pudgy, graceless Ben into Crown Princess Benevolence, a fit ruler of the kingdom of Montagne as it faces war with neighboring Drachensbett.

"The Doomsday of Yule has arrived, and the future of dragonkind lies in the hands of one boy with nothing to show, but everything to fight for. Hiccup's quest is clear... But can he end the rebellion? Can he prove himself to be king? Can he save the dragons? The stakes have never been higher, as the very fate of the Viking world hangs in the balance!"--

Rose has been appointed as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter's daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of blood, Rose is determined to prove herself capable. Failure will mean returning home to marry the aging bachelor her mother has chosen for her -- a bloated, disgusting merchant who makes Rose feel ill. When Lord Hamlin, the future duke, is injured, it is Rose who must tend to him....