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  Rapunzel

  by Paul O. Zelinsky

  Trapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings. "Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for... (more)
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  Beauty and the Beast by Osborne, Mary Pope published by Scholastic Trade [ Paperback ]

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  Two Ways to Count to Ten

  by Ruby Dee

  "Meddaugh's color-pencil and watercolor paintings suit the text well; they leand extra dimension to the animals' characterizations as the story unfolds. Readers and listeners of all ages will find this an irresistibly satisfying tale."--Publishers Weekly.
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  Persephone

  by Sally Pomme Clayton, Pomme Clayton

  Grade 3–6—Lyrical language and vivid details make for a strong retelling of this Greek myth, as Persephone is "plucked" from a flower-filled field, carried off to the Underworld by Hades, and sought out and mourned for by her distraught mother, Demeter. The story follows a traditional path, and Clayton makes connections to day-to-day life and the harvest cycle in the narrative and in her interesting afterword.... (more)