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Written by Aesop and adapted by John Wallner
A collection of three Aesop tales, playfully featuring mice as the charming main characters: City mouse-Country Mouse -- The Lion and the Mouse -- Belling the Cat.
Pre-K - 3rd
Written by Sara Shapiro
A simple retelling of the traditional Navajo tale of how lizard lost his colors.
1st - 2nd
Written by Baba Wagué Diakité
A hunter and a crocodile take turns being captive and captor in a humorous folktale that teaches...
2nd - 3rd
Written by Lino Nelisi
In this cumulative tale, Sione asks his family for help with the turnip, or talo, but it takes an ant to get everyone pulling together.
K - 2nd
Written by Lucinda McQueen
Lucinda McQueen retells the favorite tale of the industrious little hen and her freeloading friends especially for beginning readers.
K - 2nd
Written by Ruth Belov Gross
A well-worn and familiar traditional folktake is retold and illustrated by two children's...
1st - 3rd
Written by Edith H. Tarcov
High-interest stories provide new challenges with full paragraphs and richer vocabulary.
1st - 2nd
Written by James Marshall
Marshall's wit results in a laugh-out-loud retelling of this classic fairy tale Humor, charm and new twists make this version a want to read over-and-over favorite.
K - 2nd
Written by Janelle Cherrington
Enjoy the classic story of the gingerbread man who escapes from the oven and runs through the countryside.
1st - 2nd
Written by Sara Shapiro
The three billy goats want to eat the green, green grass. But the grass is across the bridge. And a big troll lives under the bridge. How will the billy goats get to the green, green grass?
1st - 2nd
Written by Bridie McBeath
How will Mr. Farmer pull up the enormous turnip?
1st - 2nd
Written by Noah Z. Jones
These Hilarious fractured fairy tales aimed at newly independent readers are presented with easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page
1st - 2nd
Written by Beth Coulton
Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear know how to rock But they need a new singer, so they audition...
1st - 2nd
Written by Laura Murray
A spry, just-baked gingerbread man sets off through the school in search of the students who made him. "A fun-filled adventure."—Children's Literature
K - 2nd
Written by Patricia C. McKissack
Flossie takes a comic journey through fox-haunted woods, in this delightful, multicultural fairy tale. "Makes you purely glad all over."—NY Times
2nd - 4th
Written by Ed Young
An award-winning interpretation of the Red Riding Hood story. "The artist's vision transforms this simple fairy tale into an extraordinary and powerful book."—Publishers Weekly
2nd - 4th
Written by Rafe Martin
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, a Rough-Face Girl wins the heart of a mysterious man, to the chagrin of her beautiful and cruel sisters.
2nd - 3rd
Written by Esphyr Slobodkina
This classic picture book tells the tale of a peddler who runs into trouble when a monkey steals his wares.
K - 2nd
Written by Philemon Sturges
In this delightful retelling, Little Red Hen looks for help making a pizza, only to be met with the repeated refrain, "Not I." "Quite the crowd pleaser."—Library Journal
K - 2nd
Written by Lily Toy Hong
In this retelling of a Chinese folk tale, a poor farmer finds a magical brass pot that doubles everything put into it. "A perfect blend of humor and wisdom."—SLJ
1st - 3rd
Written by Jerdine Nolen
Small-sized Hewitt is born into a family of loving giants who come to realize that being small has its advantages for all. "Sheer feel-goodness"—Kirkus
2nd - 4th
Written by Ying Chang Compestine
A poor Chinese family gets a magical wok, which comes to life and begins a Robin Hood-like quest to help the whole town. A "high-spirited original folktale."—Booklist
1st - 3rd
Written by Tom Percival
Elementary-age fairy tale favorites Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and his magical hen Betsy team up with newcomer Anansi to defend their town from a troll.
2nd - 3rd
Written by Tara Lazar
Goldilocks needs to win new skates, and a certain wolf does too. Can they team up and win? Whimsical language and graphics earn this fractured fairy tale a perfect ten.
