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Anansi Goes to Lunch

Anansí Goes to Lunch

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In Anansí Goes to Lunch, the greedy spider Anansí thinks he is clever when he accepts three different lunch invitations for the same day. He ties a rope around his waist and asks each friend to tug it when the food is ready, but a huge surprise awaits him when all three meals are served at once.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Anansi and Turtle Go to Dinner

Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In Anansí and Turtle Go to Dinner, the clever but selfish spider Anansí tries to trick his friend Turtle to avoid sharing a delicious meal. However, Turtle soon comes up with a smart plan of his own to teach the trickster a funny lesson about being a good host.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Anansi and the Tug O' War

Anansí and the Tug O' War

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In Anansí and the Tug O' War, the clever spider Anansí uses his quick wits to teach the giant Elephant and the massive Whale a lesson about respect. By challenging them both to a tug-of-war, he tricks the two large animals into pulling against each other while he watches the fun.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Anansi and the Sky Kingdom

Anansí and the Sky Kingdom

Written by Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk and Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire
In Anansí and the Sky Kingdom, the world is dark and King Lion needs someone brave to bring back the light. After many animals fail, the clever spider Anansí uses his quick wits and trickster skills to visit the Sky Kingdom and save the world.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Surf War!

Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
A tiny sandpiper and a giant whale start a funny but serious battle over who owns the beach. When they call in all their animal cousins to help, the birds and sea creatures soon realize that their fight is hurting the ocean they both share.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Priceless Gifts

Priceless Gifts: A Tale from Italy

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by John Kanzler
This beautifully illustrated Italian folktale teaches children that the best gifts are often the most helpful ones, rather than the most expensive. It is a funny and heartwarming story perfect for young readers who love adventure, history, and cats.
K - 3rd
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The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday

The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday

Written by Donald Davis and Illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco
Follow three clever pigs as they try to outsmart a tricky red fox in the beautiful mountains. This award-winning book is perfect for children who love folktales and stories about being brave.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Hidden Feast

The Hidden Feast: A Folktale from the American South

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Don Tate
A group of farm animals dresses up for a fancy party at a neighbor's house. When dinner looks like just plain cornbread, a grumpy Rooster leaves early and misses a delicious surprise hidden inside.
K - 3rd
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Great Smelly Slobbery Dog

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
This fun retelling of Beauty and the Beast shows that being kind is more important than how someone looks.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Legend of the Sleep-Eating Elephant

Written by Nocola Williams and Illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke

A very hungry, sleep-eating elephant has been caught invading the village cabbage field, threatening...

K - 5th
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A Tale of Two Frogs

Written by Martha Hamilton & Mitch Weiss and Illustrated by Tom Wrenn

One frog is known for being adventurous and impulsive, while the other one is lazy and cautious. A...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Paper Crane

Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang

Business returns to a once-prosperous restaurant when a mysterious stranger pays for his meal with a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

Written and Illustrated by Mark Teague

Three pigs spend their money on different things: potato chips, sody-pop, and building supplies. It...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Dem Bones

Written and Illustrated by Bob Barner

Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional most-loved...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Legend of the Poinsettia

Written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

In Mexico, the poinsettia is called flor de la Nochebuenao flower of the Holy Night. At...

K - 4th
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One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale

Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all of the people's rice for himself.
Pre-K - 3rd
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El Chupacabras

Written by Adam Rubin

A long time ago, a girl named Carla lived on a goat farm with her father, Hector. One night, a goat...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

Written by Carmen Agra Deedy
The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn’t know coffee beans about love and marriage...
K - 4th
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Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

Written by Verna Aardema
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain describes in rhythmic, read-along verse how Ki-pat a resourceful...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Chicken Little

Written by Laura Rader
For children who love silly stories, the classic tale of Chicken Little will delight and entertain...
Pre-K - 1st
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Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Written by Gerald McDermott
Tim O’Toole and his wife, Kathleen, are so poor they have not a penny or a potato between them. Even...
K - 3rd
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The Mitten

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.
Pre-K - 2nd

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