Helen Plum Library

A Studio Ghibli-esque work of Japanese translation "that lays bare the anxieties and desperation-and the small triumphs-of adolescence" (Locus), for fans of Mieko Kawakami's Heaven. Seven students find unusual common ground in this warm, puzzle-like Japanese bestseller laced with gentle fantasy and compassionate insight. Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro's days blur together as she hides in her bedroom, unable to face her family...

Presents seven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from various countries

An illustrated collection of nine stories about fairies drawn from cultures around the world.

In this version of Cinderella set in ancient Korea, Pear Blossom, a stepchild, eventually comes to be chosen by the magistrate to be his wife

A collection of twelve mermaid tales from around the world, featuring such sources as France, Greece, and North Africa

A collection of thirty shareable fairy tales, folk tales, and fables from around the world that includes magic tales, homey tales, animal tales, and two tales by Jane Yolen

A collection of thirteen adapted Chinese fables, in which an array of animal characters demonstrate principles such as "It is foolish to be greedy" and "We frequently see only what we want to see."

Presents various myths and legends about dragons and discusses dragon lore from around the world

Eighty-six well-known stories, fables, and folk tales are illustrated by the artist whose paintings express the sweetness and innocence of childhood

A collection of fifteen traditional tales from various parts of the world, with the main character of each being a fearless, strong, heroic, and resourceful woman