In a story highlighting the value of hard work and preparation, three pig siblings build houses for themselves. One builds a house of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. Which house will withstand the power of the Big Bad Wolf? A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrators are provided for further comprehension.
Three billy goats need to cross a bridge to reach greener pastures, but must first outsmart a hungry troll that blocks their path. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
After being abandoned, a poor brother and sister's loyalty toward one another allows them to stand together and overcome fear in the shape of an evil forest witch. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrators are provided for further comprehension.
A young sea princess is unhappy with who she is, longing to be human rather than mermaid. Her wish grants her fleeting happiness, but costs her much as well. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A little girl disregards directions to stay on course while on the way to visit her grandmother. This allows a sly wolf to deceive and eat both girl and grandmother, but not without consequence. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A greedy fisherman's wife forces her husband to request wishes of power and wealth from a magical fish. The tale turns into a circular journey cautioning to be careful what you wish for. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
A tender girl is held captive by a mighty beast, who is himself held hostage by a spell. Both discover that true beauty and true love are not based on appearances, but come from within. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
Cinderella's wicked stepsisters and their mother treat her cruelly, but Cinderella responds only with kindness, and so gets rewarded with happiness at tale's end. A beyond-the-story section, an activity, critical-thinking questions, and information about the author and illustrator are provided for further comprehension.
Dragons have gotten a bad rap in stories! But dragons have problems just like we do! Find out what worries a dragon and why you shouldn't take a dragon to Show and Tell.
There once was a little red chair. Languishing in an antique shop window, the little chair longed to be part of a family. One day a little girl named Mia knew it was just the right chair for her. So Mia and her mother take the little chair home. With new red upholstery and its brightly polished wheels, the little red chair becomes the perfect companion for Mia. She snuggles in it on cold winter nights. She daydreams in it on bright sunny days. And it's the perfect throne for Mia on her birthday. But as Mia gets older, she spends less and less time with the little red chair. She's busy with school and friends and other things. One day, it's time for Mia to leave for a new life. Eventually, the little red chair is packed up and moved to a corner in the attic. Please don't leave me, the little chair says. But no one comes. Seasons come and go; years and years pass by. Will anyone rescue the little red chair?
Follow the brave siblings, Hansel and Gretel, as they venture into a mysterious forest to seek food for their family. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a mesmerizing butterfly and encounter the danger of getting lost. With resourcefulness and determination, they stumble upon a gingerbread house, tempting their hunger but concealing a wicked secret. The siblings' courage is put to the test as they find themselves trapped by a wicked witch with sinister intentions.
Journey into a world of whimsy and wonder as vibrant illustrations bring this timeless tale to life. Follow the princess as she loses her cherished golden ball and encounters a small frog with a surprising proposition. Will she keep her promise to marry the frog?
Students will enjoy relating to the morals from ten of Aesop's most famous fables, including "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "The Miser and His Gold," and "Belling the Cat." Cover-to-Cover Timeless Classic.
In Wiley the Werewolf Frightens, beginning readers learn about the phonics concepts of two-syllable words and long vowel sounds in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Wiley the Werewolf and other scary creatures join the Moonlight Parade and try to frighten, all while incorporating various two-syllable words with a long vowel sound, in this fun decodable book.
Follow the journey of a cursed princess and a brave prince as they overcome obstacles and find true love.
Clem's friend Dewey tells tall tales, including that his sister Margot can spin straw into gold. The king overhears this and asks if she can spin some gold for him. The trio asks their kickball teammate Bigfoot for help because he has magical powers. Bigfoot agrees at first, but when the king asks for more gold, the trio must guess Bigfoot's real name for his help.
Snow White loves her seven dogs and baking apple pies. Her stepmom, the queen, is jealous of Snow White's pie, which wins the kingdom's pie contest every year. When the queen gives Snow White a rotten apple pie, the princess faints! Clem and Snow White's seven dogs must figure out how to wake up the princess before she misses the contest.
Clem loves swimming in Pleasant Pond, especially when her friend Tessa Troll buys a cottage beneath the pond's bridge. The bridge is old, so Tessa tries to warn anyone who comes near it. But her warning scares off two of the Billy Goat brothers when they think she's going to eat them.
Clem's friend Zara is a zoologist who gives bedtime stories and goodnight kisses to all of the animals at night. Zara often dreams of meeting her prince charming, but she puts her search aside when the zoo welcomes a new warty resident.
Clementine can't wait for her movie marathon with Rapunzel. But when she gets there, she learns her friend has been too busy watching a new reality TV show to care for her hair and is trapped in her tower! Clementine must figure out a way to untangle Rapunzel's hair before her parents get home.
In Trixie the Fairy Finds Flowers, beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of vowel teams in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Trixie the Fairy collects flowers with vowel teams in their names and befriends a house elf, all while incorporating various words containing vowel teams, in this fun decodable book.
In Midnight the Unicorn Competes, beginning readers learn about the phonics concepts of prefixes and suffixes in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as Midnight the Unicorn and Jumper the Frog compete in the Fairy Tale Contest, all while incorporating various prefixes and suffixes, in this fun decodable book.
Beginning readers learn about the phonics concept of irregularly spelled words in an exciting, fantastical setting. Follow along as the knight and the gnome go on a quest to collect jewels for the queen, all while incorporating various irregularly spelled words, in this fun decodable book.
It was going to be another normal art lesson for Mr. Grumpton. But then his student Archie has a very strange trip to the bathroom and everything changes. Can Mr. Grumpton protect Archie? The phonemes /ie/ea/ are featured in this title.
Chloe's day at the beach turns into a trip to an underwater town full of merpeople. What will she get up to, and who will she meet? The phonemes /ch/y/ are featured in this title.
