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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Ellen Titlebaum - 2002
The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.
Tell the Truth, B.B. Wolf
Judy Sierra - 2010
Wolf) was such a success that he returns to tell his version of “The Three Little Pigs.” His outrageous spin on the tale draws skeptical remarks from his audience: “Isn’t that wolf’s nose getting longer?” asks Pinocchio. “It’s a cooked-up, half-baked tale,” snaps the Gingerbread Boy. And “Tell the truth, B.B. Wolf!” squeal the Three Little Pigs. Caught in his own lie, B.B. explains that he is a reformed villain: “Now I’m begging on my knees, Little Pigs, forgive me, please!” How B.B. turns his bad old deed into a good new one provides a happy ending to this fun-to-read fractured fairytale.
Saint George and the Dragon
Margaret Hodges - 1984
George and the Dragon commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Caldecott Award-winning picture book. Hodges retells an exciting segment from Spenser's The Faerie Queene, in which the Red Cross Knight slays a dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years, bringing peace and joy back to the land. Featuring a fresh new cover design - with artwork that highlights the dragon adventure within - and distinctive embossed gold Caldecott Award sticker, this is the perfect way to introduce the classic tale to a whole new generation of readers.
One Fine Day
Nonny Hogrogian - 1971
When he reached the other side he was very thirsty.” The jaunty red fox stole milk from an old farm woman, lost his tail under the annoyed woman’s knife, and spent the day bargaining to get it back. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of 1971.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!
Lucille Colandro - 2006
And, there's a surprise ending!
The Princess and the Packet of Frozen Peas
Tony Wilson - 2009
His dream girl shows up unexpectedly in the form of his old friend Pippa, who is all too happy to pitch a tent or play a hard game of hockey, after which she finds the perfect use for that packet of peas! In this twist on the fairy tale, Tony Wilson and Sue DeGenarro deliver a freshly humorous take on one prince s search for the just-right girl of his dreams.
The Secret Lives of Princesses
Philippe Lechermeier - 2004
With wit, sublime humor, and beautiful art, The Secret Lives of Princesses introduces a bevy of royal daughters to the court of young readers. While it alludes to some of their more famous sisters, this large and lusciously illustrated compendium presents such unique and unforgettable characters as the petite Princess Claire Voyant, who can see very far into tomorrow (but muddles her predictions); Princess Oblivia, who forgets everything and misses all her appointments; Princess Tangra-La, who does the tango, the fandango, and any dance that comes her way; and Princess Babbling Brooke, who chatters on and on about everything and nothing. Plus, you’ll learn about such princessy matters as the language of fans; coats of arms; and how not to offend dangerous fairies who cast evil spells.Poetic, often humorous, and always enchanting, this is the perfect collection for princess-loving girls who long for more than just the traditional fairy tale.
Federico and the Wolf
Rebecca J. Gomez - 2020
But on the way, he meets a hungry wolf. And now his grandfather bears a striking resemblance to el lobo. Fortunately, Federico is quick and clever—and just happens to be carrying a spicy surprise! Federico drives the wolf away, and he and Abuelo celebrate with a special salsa. Recipe included.
Aesop's Fables
Aesop
Aesop was reputedly a tongue-tied slave who miraculously received the power of speech; from his legendary storytelling came the collections of prose and verse fables scattered throughout Greek and Roman literature. First published in English by Caxton in 1484, the fables and their morals continue to charm modern readers: who does not know the story of the tortoise and the hare, or the boy who cried wolf?
Goldie and the Three Hares
Margie Palatini - 2011
Thethump is Goldilocks herself, who hasfallen down the rabbit hole after beingchased by the Three Bears.(I think you know why those bearswere chasing her.)The Hare family is happy to helpthe girl, who has hurt her foot. But asyou might imagine, Goldie is not a verygood houseguest. She is tough to please,since every chair is too hard, too soft, orotherwise not just right.(If you were the Hares, you mightagree that Goldilocks is loud, obnoxious,and demanding.)But when Goldie is finally comfy-cozyin the Hares’ rabbit hole, how are theyever going to get her to leave?Margie Palatini and Jack E. Davisbring a hilarious, just-right twist to thenursery classic.
The Gingerbread Boy
Richard Egielski - 1997
This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and he taunts everyone from construction workers to subway musicians, until his fateful chase through Central Park!A School Library Journal Best Book and New York Public Library “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing.”
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2000
series!If you take a mouse to the movies, he'll ask you for some popcorn. If you give him the popcorn, he'll want to string it all together. Then he'll want to hang it on a Christmas tree.The famous little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie that has delighted millions of readers is back in an irresistible tale full of holiday antics.Collect all the books in this giggle-inspiring classic series!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Stephen Carpenter - 1998
Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky
Chief Seattle - 1991
He believed that all life on earth, and the earth itself, is sacred. A moving and compelling plea for an end to man's destruction of nature.