THE 500 STONES
Illustrated book
Lord Erlang, protector of the Milky Way, gives his son a tour of the earth. And what a tour it is; all the earth's people are turned into vitamins, the planet is unzipped, shrunk and flattened, and the loss of one magic stone leads to a bargain between men and immortals.
Story by Adam Sinykin
Paintings by Cheng Yuhuai
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JUMPING MOUSE
American Indian folktale
Jumping Mouse wants to cross the desert and explore the city in the sky, an impossible feat for a creature so small. But Jumping Mouse gains power and knowledge during his journey, and, upon reaching the city, discovers far more than he ever imagined.
Drawings by Park Ki Bum
Retold by Adam Sinykin
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THE LAST CURLEW
Illustrated book
Written by Adam Sinykin
Drawings by Park Ki Bum
Tom and Trill are orphan curlews, the last of their kind. After long years alone, they find each other above the branches of the silver forest. They set out on a great adventure, seeking to escape the hunters and find sanctuary on the other side of the world.
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THE DIME STORY
Illustrated verse drama
This is a short opera about money, set in a hidden treasure box. A lonely dime discovers that small change can make a big difference to a poor little girl, and an even bigger difference to a bejeweled queen.
Story by Kim Jeein and Adam Sinykin
Illustrations by Mimi Kweon
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DR. HEIDEGGER'S EXPERIMENT
Story by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dr. Heidegger is an eccentric scientist who has discovered the fountain of youth. Rather than drink the magical water himself, he offers it to three ancient friends, all of whom have dark histories and wish to undo the sins of their past. The three are miraculously rejuvenated--but this newfound youth rekindles old habits and dark passions.
Paintings by Paula Keyth
Adapted by Adam Sinykin
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THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH
Illustrated book
Wong Bai Ming is a mute. He longs to express his thoughts and feelings, but is trapped in awkward silence and tormented by his classmates. One dark night, Bai gets a painting lesson from a ghost--and receives a gift that will transform the world.
Story by Adam Sinykin
Adapted from a Chinese folktale
Illustrations by Jane Samborski
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