Shannon, George

A collection of thirty-five versions, representing countries and cultures from around the world, of the traditional tale in which a dangerous character knocks at the door and tries to trick the children inside into letting him in. Includes information about the tales, related activities, and resources.

Squirrel gives his mother a special surprise on her birthday.

Bear tries repeatedly to learn Lizard's song.

While dancing around, Lizard accidentally steps on Skunk's toes and then promises to take care of lazy Skunk until his foot is healed.

Debbie the cow clucks, eats worms, and tries to lay an egg so she can join the Secret Chicken Club on the farm. Includes two additional stories.

A collection of short poems and riddles about planting seeds, watching garden vegetables dance, and growing jack-o-lanterns.

Presents a collection of eighteen brief folktales in which the reader is asked to explain how the folk character lied and told the truth at the same time.

When Snake starts sleeping on the rock where Lizard lives, Lizard must figure out how to get his home back.

Fifteen brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented.

Brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented.