Mayer, Marianna
Overview
| Works: | 95 works in 283 publications in 7 languages and 25,224 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Fairy tales Picture books Folk tales Legends Myths Fishing stories Pictorial works History |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other, Creator, Illustrator |
| Classifications: | PZ8.M4514, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Marianna Mayer
A boy, a dog, a frog, and a friend by
Mercer Mayer(
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27 editions published between 1971 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A quiet fishing party is interrupted when something unexpected bites on the line
27 editions published between 1971 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A quiet fishing party is interrupted when something unexpected bites on the line
One frog too many by
Mercer Mayer(
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20 editions published between 1975 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy's pet frog thinks that the new little frog the boy gets for his birthday is one frog too many
20 editions published between 1975 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A boy's pet frog thinks that the new little frog the boy gets for his birthday is one frog too many
Beauty and the beast by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
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1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
Pegasus by
Marianna Mayer(
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6 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells how Bellerophon, son of the king of Corinth, secures the help of the winged horse Pegasus in order to fight the monstrous Chimera
6 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells how Bellerophon, son of the king of Corinth, secures the help of the winged horse Pegasus in order to fight the monstrous Chimera
The twelve dancing princesses by
Marianna Mayer(
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12 editions published between 1988 and 1999 in English and held by 1,363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the king's twelve daughters, under an evil spell, wear holes in their dancing slippers every night and grow pale and mysterious, Peter the gardener's boy discovers theirsecret and breaks the spell
12 editions published between 1988 and 1999 in English and held by 1,363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the king's twelve daughters, under an evil spell, wear holes in their dancing slippers every night and grow pale and mysterious, Peter the gardener's boy discovers theirsecret and breaks the spell
Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave by
Marianna Mayer(
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4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the old Russian fairy tale in which beautiful Vasilisa uses the help of her doll to escape from the clutches of the witch Baba Yaga, who in turn sets in motion the events which lead to the once ill-treated girl's marrying the tzar
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the old Russian fairy tale in which beautiful Vasilisa uses the help of her doll to escape from the clutches of the witch Baba Yaga, who in turn sets in motion the events which lead to the once ill-treated girl's marrying the tzar
The unicorn and the lake by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
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12 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a serpent poisons the lake where all the animals drink, only the unicorn has the power to save them
12 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a serpent poisons the lake where all the animals drink, only the unicorn has the power to save them
The adventures of Tom Thumb by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
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10 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tiny boy has adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, and the stomach of a giant
10 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tiny boy has adventures in a cow's mouth, a fish's belly, and the stomach of a giant
The real Santa Claus by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Read the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and learn about St. Nicholas, the real "Santa Claus."
4 editions published between 2001 and 2013 in English and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Read the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" and learn about St. Nicholas, the real "Santa Claus."
Aladdin and the enchanted lamp by
Marianna Mayer(
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4 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 677 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the adventures of Aladdin who, with the help of a genie from a magic lamp, outwits an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess
4 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 677 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the adventures of Aladdin who, with the help of a genie from a magic lamp, outwits an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess
The unicorn alphabet by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
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9 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic medieval legend of the unicorn serves as a motif for the alphabet
9 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 676 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic medieval legend of the unicorn serves as a motif for the alphabet
Beauty and the beast by
Marianna Mayer(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
20 editions published between 1978 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
Women warriors : myths and legends of heroic women by
Marianna Mayer(
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twelve traditional tales about female military leaders, war goddesses, women warriors, and heroines from around the world, including such countries as Japan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe
4 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 656 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twelve traditional tales about female military leaders, war goddesses, women warriors, and heroines from around the world, including such countries as Japan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe
Iron John by
Marianna Mayer(
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of Iron John, also known as the wild man of the forest, a young prince makes his way in the world and finds his true love
5 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and held by 604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With the help of Iron John, also known as the wild man of the forest, a young prince makes his way in the world and finds his true love
The ugly duckling by
Marianna Mayer(
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2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan
2 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan
Young Jesus of Nazareth by
Marianna Mayer(
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a picture of the early life of Jesus and the signs that revealed him as a very extraordinary child
3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 593 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a picture of the early life of Jesus and the signs that revealed him as a very extraordinary child
The twelve apostles : their lives and acts by
Marianna Mayer(
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the individual apostles, including Judas and his replacement Matthias, describing their lives, deeds, symbols, and Biblical references
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the individual apostles, including Judas and his replacement Matthias, describing their lives, deeds, symbols, and Biblical references
Carlo Collodi's The adventures of Pinocchio by
Marianna Mayer(
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4 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventures of a talking wooden marionette whose nose grew whenever he told a lie
4 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The adventures of a talking wooden marionette whose nose grew whenever he told a lie
Iduna and the magic apples by
Marianna Mayer(
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3 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The evil giant Thiassi vows to capture Iduna and her magic apples which give the gods on Valhalla everlasting life
3 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The evil giant Thiassi vows to capture Iduna and her magic apples which give the gods on Valhalla everlasting life
The little jewel box by
Marianna Mayer(
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4 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cursed with bad luck, a courageous young girl sets out in search of adventure, her only protection a little jewel box that she is to open only when in danger of death
4 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and held by 525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cursed with bad luck, a courageous young girl sets out in search of adventure, her only protection a little jewel box that she is to open only when in danger of death
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Related Identities
- Mayer, Mercer 1943- Illustrator Author
- Craft, Kinuko Illustrator
- McDermott, Gerald Illustrator
- Hague, Michael Illustrator
- Four Winds Press
- Pegasus (Greek mythology)
- Baba Yaga (Legendary character)
- Morrow Junior Books (Firm)
- Pels, Winslow 1947- Creator
- Gál, László Illustrator
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Associated Subjects
Aesthetics Alphabet books (Moncure, Jane Belk) Anger Animals Apostles Arab countries Baba Yaga--(Legendary character) Benevolence Bible.--New Testament Droughts Ducks English language--Alphabet Fairy tales Fantasy Farmers Fathers and daughters Fishing stories Folklore France Frogs Germany Good and evil Idun (Norse deity) Jesus Christ Kings and rulers Loneliness Magic Mythical creatures Nicholas,--Saint, Bishop of Myra Outcasts Pegasus (Greek mythology) Pinocchio--(Fictitious character) Poisons Princesses Puppets Russia Santa Claus Self-esteem Shame Shoes Snakes Stories without words Swans Tales Tom Thumb (Tale) Turtles Ugliness Unicorns Women heroes Young men
