Marianna Mayer

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  • Bibliography:
    27 Books
  • First Book:
    January 1978
  • Latest Book:
    February 2018
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Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast (Jan-1978)

Book List in Order: 27 titles

  • Beauty and the Beast

    Fairytale Retellings: Beauty and the Beast

  • Unicorn and the Lake

  • My First Book of Nursery Tales

  • Black Horse

  • The Prince and the Princess

    A retelling of the Bohemian fairy tale, "The Prince and the Princess" by Marianna Mayer, this book is loosely based on the tale popularized as ``Long, Broad and Quickeye,'' tells of a prince who falls in love with the stained-glass image of an enchan...

  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  • The Unicorn Alphabet

  • The Little Jewel Box

  • Rapunzel: Classic Fable

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  • The Golden Swan

  • Noble-Hearted Kate

  • Marcel the Pastry Chef

    A dishwashing hippopotamus practices pastry making in the palace kitchen each night while the rest of the world sleeps. Then one night the king discovers one of his delicious cream puffs. Confusion and justice follow....

  • Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave

    Sweet, lovely Vasilisa lives with her jealous stepmother and stepsisters on the edge of a dark forest inhabited by the evil witch Baba Yaga. One night the stepmother sends Vasilisa to visit Baba Yaga, an errand from which the gentle girl has little c...

  • Turandot

    "Set in Peking, this story concerns the princess Turandot, who will consent to marry only a man who can answer the three riddles she poses. The many suitors who fail her challenge forfeit their heads, but when Calaf arrives, he falls in love with Tur...

  • Pegasus

    Condemned by a jealous king, Bellerophon must win the trust of the legendary winged horse Pegasus or face certain death. From the poignant meeting the growing bond of friendship between horse and man to the dramatic slaying of the fearsome fire-breat...

  • Twelve Dancing Princesses

    For generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.

    Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this be...

  • Iron John

    Prince Hans decides to set the feared prisoner, Iron John, free from the enchanted wood so that they can set off on a life filled with adventure in this fantastical tale based on ancient myths and the Grimm story....

  • The Prince and the Pauper

    A simplified retelling of the Mark Twain classic in which young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places and each learns something about the other's very different station in life....

  • Women Warriors

    From days of old, they have intrigued people all over the world: brave, defiant warrior women who stir imaginations, rouse passions, and often inspire thousands of followers. These fierce and fearless spirits are goddesses, queens, and peasants; they...



  • Young Jesus of Nazareth

    During the early years of Christianity, tales of Jesus' youth flourished--from his childhood play and schooling to his early ability to heal the sick. Today, these wonderful stories are largely unknown. With this lush book, which begins with the nati...

  • The Real Santa Claus

  • The Boy Who Ran with the Gazelles

    After following his pet gazelle into the desert and disappearing from his tribe for many years, the young boy who had been raised by the herd is captured by a hunter and returned to his people, but the warm reception of his loving family isn’t enou...

  • The Tempest

    In this enchanting retelling, Shakespeare's magical tale is brought brilliantly to life for young readers. When the wizard Prospero seeks revenge on his enemies, his beautiful daughter, Miranda, combines forces with the playful sprite Ariel and the h...

  • Perseus

  • Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

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  • Carlo Collodi's the Adventures of Pinocchio

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  • Iduna and the Magic Apples

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Award-Winning Books by Marianna Mayer

Unicorn and the Lake
1986 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Marianna Mayer has published 27 books.

Marianna Mayer does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Perseus, was published in February 2018.

The first book by Marianna Mayer, Beauty and the Beast, was published in January 1978.

No. Marianna Mayer does not write books in series.
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