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This rediscovered classic from the 1930s tells nine imaginative stories about trains, cars, and other machinery with human personalities. The CD features readings of all the stories and the bookincludes 30 full-page color images and numerous black-and-white illustrations. Children will delight in these tales of a lazy automobile, a hungry steam shovel, and other endearing machines.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, three witches tell a general that he is destined to become King of Scotland. The general, Macbeth, becomes fixated on this prophecy. He and his wife decide to take matters into their own hands. At Lady Macbeth's urging, Macbeth begins murdering his way to the throne. When the pair finally gets what they want, they cannot enjoy it. Instead, they are crazed with guilt and paranoia. 32 pages

In A Midsummer Night's Dream, the fairy king, Oberon, is angry with his wife, Titania. He enlists the help of a mischievous sprite named Puck to get back at her. Oberon's plan goes awry when Puck makes some foolish mistakes with the enchantments. Four humans find themselves mixed up in the strange and confusing events that night in the woods. 32 pages

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the tragic true story of the betrayal and assassination of Roman ruler Julius Caesar in 44 bc. After successfully conquering much of the ancient world, Caesar is invited to lead the Roman Empire. Cassius and other members of the Roman senate fear that Caesar will become a power-hungry dictator. They decide Caesar must be stopped. They enlist Caesar's trusted friend, Brutus, to help murder the leader as a patriotic act for the good of Rome. 32 pages

It's all here: the wicked stepsisters, the carriage magically transformed from a pumpkin, the grand ball, and so much more! As Cinderella, a young girl struggling to stay happy in the home of her wicked stepmother, sets out on a journey unlike any other, she will meet magical fairy godmothers, kindly mice, and a handsome prince that will literally sweep her off her feet. Faithfully adapted by master storyteller Michiyo Hayano and illustrated in a modern yet warm and familiar style by the renowned animator and manga artist POP, the eternal story of Cinderella is brought to life for a whole new audience!

Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who gave the world some of the best-loved fairy tales ever written. From Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin to Snow White and The Brave Little Tailor, this charming anthology offers young readers a wonderful introduction to 12 of the Grimms' most popular stories.

Thanks to the huge success of the Twilight series, vampires have become the most popular supernatural creatures on earth. But Dracula is the one that started it all, back in 1897. Bram Stoker's eternally terrifying classic established the genre, with its looming Transylvanian castle; creepy undead bloodsuckers; innocent maidens in danger; and unforgettable characters, including the insane insect-eating Renfield. Dracula still thrills and chills todayand forever.

Saturday morning was come, and all the summer world was bright and fresh, and brimming with life.So starts Mark Twains classic tale about a boys life in a small town on the Mississippi, which has become an all-time favorite both in America and around the world.Tom Sawyers mischievous and by now famous exploitsventuring into a nighttime graveyard with his friend Huck Finn, getting lost in a bat cave, tricking his friends into whitewashing a fencemake thrilling reading for all ages. Behind the escapades, though, are darker themes, as young Tom learns some difficult lessons about the often hypocritical rules that govern adult society.This new edition, which celebrates the centenary of Mark Twain's death, brings together the complete text with more than 70 stunning illustrations by artist Robert Ingpen, each one an enchanting evocation of a forgotten time in the American South.

Las palabras y los dibujos se combinan en estos atractivos libros para contarnos los famosos cuentos clsicos adaptados a las distintas culturas indgenas de la Argentina. Con glosario de pictogramas y una seccin informativa sobre las culturas que se proponen. Las palabras y los dibujos se combinan en esta atractiva coleccin para contarnos los famosos cuentos clasicos adaptados a las distintas culturas de la Argentina. Con glosario de pictogramas y una seccion informativa sobre culturas que se proponen.

In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the Italian city of Verona is disrupted by two wealthy families at war. The Capulets and the Montagues despise each other. Unwittingly, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love. Too afraid to tell their families, Romeo and Juliet marry in secret. They make this choice knowing that nothing good can come from their deception. The hatred between their families creates a tragic end. 32 pages