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.
Often thought to be a fairy tale from India about the practice of arranged marriage, this creepy retelling of “The Snake Prince” highlights the dangers of jealousy and greed.
How can you tell if a girl is a princess? Is it the way she looks? Is it the way she talks? In the classic story of The Princess and the Pea, a girl claiming to be a princess comes to the castle door one night. The prince has been looking far and wide for a princess to marry. Could she be the one?
A family of mice offers ideas about how to warn themselves when their enemy--the cat--approaches. When it is suggested to tie a bell around the cat's neck, everyone agrees that the idea is a good one. But who will do the deed? Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.
Do you have a favorite teddy bear? In this collection of stories, you will meet Celeste, a little girl who has seven different teddy bears - Olibear, Bumby, Alistar, Chumly, JellyBear, Nellie, and Ralph. Find out what happens when Celeste falls asleep and her teddy bears come to life and take turns telling stories about their silly adventures. What will happen when Ralph wanders outside and the neighbor’s cat chases him?
This original Chinese folktale describes how a cunning fox must try to trick a hungry tiger to save himself from being lunch.
Daredevil believes he has nine lives … until he realizes he doesn’t! Watch this daring cat learn about the value of his one life.
Swishy the jellyfish loves all the shapes and colors in her ocean world. What will she find when she visits the land above water?
Fern loves hearing Cricket’s song. Come along and learn about the cycle of life as winter turns to spring.
Lila loves watching the swallows fly. See how beautiful a bird’seye view can be.
An overscheduled boy craves big adventure. What happens when he meets a tiny snail? See where the power of imagination can take them.
Readers will follow an imaginative young boy through normal activities - with a stellar twist!
In Caribbean folklore, Mama Glo is the mother of rivers and streams. She has a beautiful singing voice, but she doesn’t like visitors! Still, brothers Keron and Kendon disobey the rules and search for her in the forest. What will they find? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
La mañana siguiente, justo antes de amanecer, Juan se despertó y descubrió una planta de frijoles gigante creciendo justo fuera de la ventana. Los frijoles eran mágicos después de todo, pensó Juan. Sigue este cuento clásico con el audio de un castillo en el aire, un enorme y hambreinto gigante, y un joven atrevido llamado Juan.
En su prisa por salir, Cenicienta había perdido una zapatilla de cristal. El príncipe sostuvo la zapatilla en la mano hasta elamanecer, pensando en su encantadora dueña. “Debo encontrarla. ¿Pero cómo?” Sigue este cuento clásico con el audio de la encantadora Cenicienta, sus crueles hermanastras y una noche mágica en el baile real.
A curious frog leaves comfort behind to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, encountering big cities, new animals, and other wonders as she seeks the biggest pond of all—the sea.
Edward Lear's classic poem about a table and chair's adventurous walk around town.
The town of Hamelin is being overrun by rats! A mysterious traveling piper has the power to rid the town of the pests, but when he is cheated out of his payment, he gets revenge.
In this classic fairy tale, retold with a twist, Snow White has had enough! The dwarfs treat her like a slave, so she decides to play a trick on them. She pretends to eat a poisoned apple. Now she will find out what the dwarfs really think of her!
