The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables
by Michael Morpurgo
from Margaret K. McElderry
Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection of twenty-one favorite fables. Here are all the classic tales: the greedy dog who loses his bone to his own reflection in the water; the little mouse who pays back the grand lion in a big, big way; and the shepherd's son who thinks it's a good joke to cry "Wolf!" just to see the villagers come running. And, of course, there's that arrogant hare and his racing partner, the slow but steady tortoise.
Michael Morpurgo's lively language gives each tale a fresh feel that's perfect for reading aloud and sharing. Emma Chichester Clark's radiant illustrations are bursting with bold colors and cheerful characters. Together they have created a modern classic brimming with fun, which children will enjoy reading and laughing over again and again.
Old Mother West Wind
by Thornton W. Burgess
from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Thornton W. Burgess said that imagination was "the birthright of every child." His Old Mother West Wind stories, first published in 1910, have worked their magic on generations of children.
One morning when Mr. Sun was very, very bright and it was very, very warm, down on the Green Meadows Reddy Fox came hopping and skipping down the Lone Little Path that leads to the Laughing Brook. Hoppity, skip, skippity hop! Reddy felt very much pleased with himself that sunny morning. Pretty soon he saw Johnny Chuck sitting up very straight close by the little house where he lives.
Mother Goose Rhymes
by Catherine Mccafferty
from Brighter Child
Mother Goose has been entertaining families for years with these charming and fun classic verses. Beautifully illustrated, this collection of classic nursery rhymes will capture children’s interest and spark their imagination page after page, encouraging a love of reading that is vital to success in school and life!
This title is also available in an English/Spanish bilingual edition!
Children will find hours of entertainment in the pages of these timeless tales! Our Brighter Child® Keepsake Stories are delightfully illustrated classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again! Collect all of the titles in this wonderful series today!
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Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
by Brothers Grimm
from Dover Publications
Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Brothers Grimm
from SeaStar
Dwarves, giants, princesses, kings, fairies, and magicians ... all can be found in the enchanting fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Twenty-two of the Grimms' best stories are brought to life in this deluxe edition, from well-known favorites like "Rapunzel," "Red Riding Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Hansel and Grethel," to lesser-known treasures such as "The Valiant Tailor" and "The Frog Prince." Arthur Rackham's extraordinary interpretations are beautifully reproduced here in 21 full-color plates and 28 black-and-white drawings that lavishly embellish the pages.
Cenicienta / Cinderella (Bilingual Tales)
by Luz Orihuela
from Scholastic en Espanol
A beautiful bilingual tale of poor Cinderella, her evil stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her get to the ball.
Una version bilingue del cuento clasico de la pobre Cenicienta, sus malvadas hermanastras y el hada madrina que la ayuda a ir al baile del palacio.
The Bremen Town Musicians: And Other Animal Tales from Grimm
by Doris Orgel
from Roaring Brook Press
Michael Hague's Favourite Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Hans Christian Andersen was one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Michael Hague has chosen nine of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales to illustrate in his unique style.
Eric Carle's Treasury Of Classic Stories (A Blue Ribbon Book)
from Scholastic Paperbacks
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
from Chronicle Books
When Mrs. Rabbit begs her four furry children to stay away from Mr. McGregor's garden, the impish Peter Rabbit naturally takes this as an open invitation to create mischief. But when he is spotted by the farmer himself, the chase is on! A century after it was first published, Beatrix Potter's beloved tale of a certain naughty bunny with a taste for radishes continues to enchant readers. Using Potter's original text, popular illustrator Michael Hague has made Peter's world bigger and brighter than ever, bringing this cherished tale to a new generation of youngsters, in a larger format that will delight mischievous bunnies young and old.
