cumulative tales

"Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude [of ocean garbage patches in] this cumulative tale [that] portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas"--Provided by publisher.

Retelling of the classic Christmas carol with a snowmen twist.

"A . . . whimsical twist on the . . . nursery rhyme 'This is the house that Jack built' introduces Jack the unicorn and his fairy-tale friends! Featuring mermaids, gnomes, trolls, fairies, and even a dragon, this . . . book takes readers on a . . . romp through a magical glade and makes a . . . read-aloud for creatures big and small"--Back cover.

"Join four children in a little boat as they discover the magnitude [of ocean garbage patches in] this cumulative tale [that] portrays the terrible impact of trash on the ocean and marine life, inspiring us to make changes to save our seas"--Provided by publisher.

A retelling of the children's story in which a freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

". . . a family gathers with friends and neighbors to share a meal around a table that brims with associations: napkins sewn by Mom, glasses from Mom and Dad's wedding, silverware gifted to Dad by his grandma long ago. Not to mention the squash from the garden, the bread baked by Gran, and the pies made by the young narrator (with a little help)"--Publisher's website.

A quirky teacher swallows a desk and multiple other items to decorate a classroom in this adaptation of the familiar folk song.