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.
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 Clem's 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.
After Clementine eats her friend Wally's last piece of bubblegum, they set off across town to buy more so he can practice for a bubblegum-blowing contest. When Wally puts his headphones in, he can't hear anything! Clem does everything she can to get his attention, but Wally's eagerness to practice earns him some disgruntled neighbors and a bad nickname.
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.
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.
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Harmony, a music fairy who arrives late to a piano recital and can't get into the auditorium to cheer on all of the boys and girls who have been practicing hard all year. Can the Fairy Friends find a way to help Harmony celebrate all of the boys and girls who love making music?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Pearl, a tooth fairy trying to leave a special treat for a little boy who lost a tooth. Pearl is scared the big dog in front of the house will wake the little boy. Can the Fairy Friends help Pearl deliver the special treat?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Holly, a Christmas fairy on her way to deliver holiday gifts to a party of kids. But a snowstorm has made it dangerous for Holly to deliver the gifts alone. Can the Fairy Friends make their way through the snow to help Holly deliver some special holiday gifts?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Blossom, a summer fairy on her way to create a rainbow for a family on a campout in the woods. But Blossom is lost in a summer storm. Can the Fairy Friends help Blossom find the campsite so she can create a rainbow?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Buzz, an animal fairy with a broken wing. Buzz is mad! He wants to go to the zoo to visit his animal friends, but he can't do that with a broken wing. Can the Fairy Friends fix Buzz's wing so he can get back to doing what he loves best?
Tess, Kit, and Ben meet Kiki, a birthday fairy on his way to deliver a cart full of gifts and a cake for a girl celebrating her birthday. But Kiki's cart is stuck on a muddy road. Can the Fairy Friends help Kiki move his cart and get to the birthday party on time?
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.
If you've never met an alien, you are in for a treat! The aliens in this rhyming book are quirky, funny, and they like our cars! Sadly, they couldn't stay on Earth. Find out why.
There's nothing like a good monster bedtime story to give you the warm fuzzies! Discover all kinds of loveable monsters living in the pages of this vibrant, colorful rhyming book.
Stefan feels that music is the most important thing in life, even though his dads don't agree on his KIND of music. He imagines the kind of life he would have if he was a rock star--the fans, the concerts, the fancy car, and amazing stage outfits!
A new baby will be joining the family soon so Carter tries to help his parents doing jobs around the house. He imagines being an octopus with many arms so he could help everyone do all kinds of amazing jobs, from washing windows to a puppet show.
Evelyn is a young girl in a wheelchair, who loves reading adventure stories. She imagines what it would be like to be a pirate captain. With her own ship, crew, and rules, she could sail anywhere in the world and have all kinds of adventures.
Living by the sea and playing with seagulls makes Kari dream of flying. Sometimes she imagines what it would be like to be a dragon with scales as blue as the sea. She'd fly, she'd breathe fire and water (at the same time!), and she'd protect her town from monsters.
