Contains illustrated retellings of eleven fables from Aesop.

For as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper from the Soul Society who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual energy, Ichigo discovers his true calling: to protect the living and the dead from evil. And when he vows to defend Rukia from the ruthless justice of the Soul Society, he and his friends must...

"Trapped in her tower, Rapunzel has nothing but time to kill and hair to brush, but what if she could use her long locks to engineer an escape? In this retelling of the classic fairy tale, readers will use STEM problem-solving activities to help Rapunzel reach her happy ending. Engaging projects, such as testing a strand of hair's strength against cotton thread and designing a zip wire, introduce readers to key STEM concepts." --

"A genie just wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp--meanwhile, the frog just wants to be left alone. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a persistent bard, but when she finally snaps and turns him into a rock, he just keeps on singing--somehow the power of terrible music overcomes all magic. A wizard wants a pet. An ogre just wants to make beautiful art. Four original, wry, and...

"Too hot! Too cold! Goldilocks is one picky eater. In this retelling of Goldilocks classic conundrums, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems such as finding that perfect porridge temperature! This unique story-driven format is just right for readers who are reluctant to learn STEM materials. They'll love engineering their way to a happily ever after using critical thinking and creativity. Adorable illustrations...

Selection and adaptation of seventy-five Grimm's fairy tales, as translated by Jack Zipes, and newly illustrated by Shaun Tan.

When sixteen-year-old Hazel is forced to attend a cancer support group by her parents, she meets and falls in love with Augustus, whose cancer is in remission.

On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword, and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future -- and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems.

"Scrooge McDuck is a grumpy old business owner with a heart of stone who shows no regard for his fellow man. Throughout the day, Scrooge encounters a hard-working employee who wishes to spend the holidays with his family, a charity collecting for those down on their luck, and his nephew, Donald Duck, who simply wishes his uncle a merry Christmas. But the mere utter of the world "Christmas" causes Scroooge to shudder in disdain. Then, on the eve of...