Book picks similar to
Little Mermaids and Ugly Ducklings by Hans Christian Andersen
fairy-tales
children-s-books
fantasy
classics
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Mo Willems - 2012
. . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.One day--for no particular reason--they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then--for no particular reason--they decided to go...someplace else. They were definitely NOT setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.Definitely not!This new take on a fairy-tale classic is so funny and so original--it could only come from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems.
George Shrinks
William Joyce - 1985
But taking care of his giant baby brother and brushing his teeth can be real challenges for the mouse-sized George.Ages 3-7
Walt Disney's Peter Pan
Eugene Bradley Coco - 1960
It is a must for any children's book collection.
The Rough-Face Girl
Rafe Martin - 1998
But only the girl who proves she can see him will be his bride. The two beautiful but spoiled daughters of a poor village man try their best to be chosen, but it is their Rough-Face-Girl sister, scarred on her face and arms from tending fires, who sees the Invisible Being in the wonder of the natural world.The dramatic illustrations reflect the vibrant earth colors of the native landscape and the wisdom and sensitivity of the protagonist.
Cinderella
Amanda Askew - 2010
The prince is holding a magnificent ball for every young lady in the kingdom, except Cinderella - her mean stepsisters refuse to let her go! But help arrives at the last minute with FLASH and a POP! Can the Fairy Godmother help Cinderella live happily ever after?
The Three Ninja Pigs
Corey Rosen Schwartz - 2012
Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!Corey Rosen Schwartz serves up a fun combination of smart-aleck dialogue and tongue-in-cheek rhymes that'll have kids howling, and rising star Dan Santat's spunky illustrations are sure to pack a punch!
A Story, a Story
Gail E. Haley - 1970
He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider man, wanted them -- and caught three sly creatures to get them. This story of how we got our own stories to tell is adapted from an African folktale.
The Princess & the White Bear King [with CD]
Tanya Robyn Batt - 2004
Combining remarkable artwork with lyrical storytelling, this tale brings together the major themes of three Northern European wonder tales, creating an unforgettable adventure. With CD