The stories that tell of Christ's lineage unfold as an old carpenter begrudgingly tells a young boy about the Jesse tree he is carving.

Nine stories from the tradition of African legend with themes ranging from creation to the afterlife, from the natural world to magic and the supernatural, adn from gods and heroes to monsters.

Eight stories from the ancient Egyptian world feature themes such as gods, kings, heroes, and magical creatures.

Contains twenty-two myths and legends from around the world, from a Greek myth to a legend from Ceylon, they tell the stories of half-remembered heroes of ancient times, or ordinary people whose lives were changed by some mystery, or who performed some great deed.

With the help of Princess Petal, readers learn the craft of being a princess, from etiquette and deportment to contacting your fairy godmother, dealing with enchantments, finding a prince, and attending balls. Drawing on a wealth of traditional fairytales, this unique book offers a fun, practical approach!

Six stories from the ancient Roman world feature themes such as gods, kings, heroes, and magical creatures.