Ilumina Public Library: El Paso County's All-Digital Library

Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxville, each was so delicious that people wept with joy as they ate them. But even in this happy kingdom, a monster lurks. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands... the Ickabog. Some say it breathes fire,...

What if you had one year to save everything you loved? ONE PRINCESS. Merida of DunBroch needs a change. She loves her family-jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets- and her peaceful kingdom. But she's frustrated by its sluggishness, each day, the same. Merida longs for adventure, purpose, challenge - maybe even, someday, love. TWO GODS. But the fiery Princess never expects her disquiet to manifest by way of Feradach, an...

When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is caught in the kitchen. When the bears discover the stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run.

When the little red hen gets in a rut with her bread making, the other animals are quick to make suggestions, but not as quick to help. When they each bring their own talents to the table, they have a much tastier time together.

The three little pigs, Uno, Dos, and Tres, are excited to open their new businesses. When a wolf comes by with visions of pork dishes in his head, the pigs are appalled. What will it take to get Lobo to pick pancakes over pork burgers?

When Little Red's hoodie gets muddy, she has to improvise and wear a different one. Wolf is thrown off, and his plans to steal from Red are foiled. But maybe this is just what needed to happen for Wolf to learn something he could have been doing all along.

When a bitter fairy casts a spell on the princess to die at age sixteen, it takes a lot of special miracles to protect the princess. From spindle banning to feisty poodle guard dogs, extreme measures are taken. What will it take to wake up a princess who seems doomed to sleep forever?

When a sugar-free gingerbread boy takes off, everyone tries to catch him. From the dog, to the cat, to the geese in the yard, everyone thinks they want a bite. That is . . . until they actually get one.

Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of myths and legends from around the world! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Golden Staff, Finn MacCool, Persephone and the Seasons, The Salmon of Knowledge, The Feathered Serpent God, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories...

This collection of six bilingual children's stories takes a regional and historical emphases. Sixteen provides the background of September 16, Mexico's day of independence from Spain, and places it in a present-day context with which children can easily identify. "The Little General" teaches children about Cinco de Mayo through a young boy who helps save his village from the approaching French army. The remaining four stories are fables that impart...