Kurtz, John

"From a great giant to a tiny child and from a wicked stepmother to a kindly granny, all of the characters in these classic folktales are African Americans. Six perennially popular stories include Rapunzel, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Jack and the Beanstalk"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a retelling of the familiar tale in which Goldilocks learns a lesson about trying to avoid chores when the Three Bears make her fix everything she upset in their house.

Presents the classic fairy tale about a little girl, her red cape, her grandmother, and a conniving wolf.

An illustrated retelling of the fairy tale in which a beautiful young woman, hidden away in a tower by a powerful witch, wins the heart of a passing prince who falls in love with her singing.

A retelling of the familiar story of a beautiful and kind young woman whose love transforms the life of a selfish beast.

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune.

An illustrated retelling of the fairy tale in which a beautiful young woman, hidden away in a tower by a powerful witch, wins the heart of a passing prince who falls in love with her singing.

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune.

Presents a retelling of the familiar tale in which Goldilocks learns a lesson about trying to avoid chores when the Three Bears make her fix everything she upset in their house.