Silly stories

Contains four silly tales, including the title one about Toad as he goes off in a horse-drawn caravan unwillingly accompanied by Rat and Mole.

Contains four silly tales, including the title one about Alice, who encounters many unusual situations when she falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a strange world.

Contains four silly tales, including the title one about six blind men who argue over what an elephant looks like.

"Tales of princes and princesses are common in fantasy stories. But what makes 'The Remarkable Rocket' particularly silly isn't the royal wedding--it's the fireworks chatter and personality that put it over the top! Colorful illustrations show the rocket and his fiery friends in great detail, inspiring readers' imaginations as they continue to page through this book's full-color illustrations throughout. 'Mr. Vinegar,' 'The Moon-Cake,' and 'A Visitor from Paradise' offer readers additional opportunities to imagine strange characters and fanciful events"--Provided by the publisher.

"Through an excerpt from Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows titled 'The Open Road,' readers meet talking animals and consider life on the road. High-spirited dialogue and vivid descriptions transport readers into Grahame's world of silly Toad, Mole, and Rat. Other funny tales engage readers' imagination, such as 'The Inchcape Rock,' 'The Cat and the Mouse' and 'Why the Bear Is Stumpy-Tailed,' in addition to demonstrating storytelling consistent with the standards in the Common Core language arts curriculum. Full-color illustrations make each story all the more amusing and fun"--Provided by the publisher.

"The Brothers Grimm are often thought of when discussing fairy tales, especially the dark and gruesome parts that have been left out in more modern retellings. However, their writing can be lighthearted, too, as evidenced in the whimsy of both 'The Musicians of Bremen' and 'The Three Spinsters.' Along with 'The Stone Soup' and 'The Greedy Brownie,' these stories offer readers a chance to exercise their imagination with talking animals, fantastic settings, and more. Colorful illustrations accompany each silly story, adding additional bits of amusement"--Provided by the publisher.

"Rudyard Kipling was truly an innovative children's author. In 'How the Leopard Got His Spots,' Kipling introduces readers to animal adaptation and camouflage through the tale of a confused leopard trying to hunt for his dinner--only to find it hidden to him. Inventive and amusing language use will give readers the giggles, especially those reading out loud! 'The Four Little Children Who Went Round the World,' 'The Accomplished Lucky Teakettle,' and 'Bruin and Reynard' add to the magical amusement. With full-color illustrations complementing each story, this volume adds a bit of whimsy into any reader's library"--Provided by the publisher.

"To the cunning young man in 'How the Dragon Was Tricked,' duping a dragon is easy and fooling a king is even easier! The magic and fun of this story, as well as in 'Buttercup,' 'Wishing for Wings,' and 'The Lad and the Devil,' engage readers with the language arts curriculum's focus on creative word choice and storytelling. Full-color illustrations make scenes from each of the fanciful tales real, while readers' imaginations are sparked to fill in the rest"--Provided by the publisher.

"In 'How the Cow Jumped Over the Moon,' L. Frank Baum fills out a classic nursery rhyme with a main character named Bobby and a fairly realistic--if very silly--interpretation of how a huge animal could possibly leap the moon! Along with 'Master of All Masters' and 'The History of the Seven Families of the Lake Pipple-Popple,' Baum's tale is sure to entertain imaginative readers. An excerpt from a Lewis Carroll book called 'A Most Curious Country' rounds out this amusing collection, all made complete with full-color illustrations"--Provided by the publisher.

"In the world of 'The Hare-Brained Crocodiles,' hares and crocodiles not only talk, but play together in the sand! Such an imaginative tale of a clever hare and dull-witted crocodile will delight readers and spark their imagination. Other funny tales, including Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Darning Needle,' 'The Farmer and the Money-Lender,' and 'Mother Hulda,' demonstrate Common Core language arts skills as they amuse readers. Full-color illustrations complement each tale, providing creative depictions of the silly stories' fantastical elements"--Provided by the publisher.