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"The king sends out an invitation to all the maidens in France: their presence is requested at a number of balls and events that will be held in honor of the dashing Prince Louis, who must choose a bride. Cendrillon de Louvois has more grace, beauty, and charm than anyone else in France. While she was once the darling child of the king's favorite adviser, her father's death has turned her into the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters--and...

Three wise monks trick a poor,frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.

A retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a stork finds a way to outwit the fox that tricked him.

"Cinderella wants to go to the royal ball. Will her wish come true?"--P. [4] of cover.

"In the small provincial town of Villeneuve, independent Belle wants more out of life than the village can offer. But when her father is taken prisoner by a monstrous Beast, Belle's life is forever changed. Taking her father's place to set him free, she finds herself in the midst of a mysterious enchantment unlike anything she could ever have imagined. Join Belle on this unforgettable adventure as she tells her own story! Discover the secrets hidden...

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.