folk tales

The Princess and the Pea is a popular fairy tale featuring fun characters and delightful twists and turns. Through a fresh retelling of this charming classic, early learners are able to develop their understanding of phonics and become more confident readers. Helpful activities allow readers to practice skills such as identifying letters and sounds, and they can apply those skills as they independently read the accessible text. This enchanting story is presented with the help of colorful illustrations that closely correspond to the text, guiding readers along this fun adventure in fairy-tale phonics.

From the Mojave Desert to the arctic expanses of Baffin Island, the rituals and traditions of the First Peoples of North America blur the boundaries between myth and reality. This treasury brings together many spectacular tales from Native American folklore. Recorded from oral traditions by a variety of anthropologists, these heart-warming, magical and cautionary tales open a new window into the diversity and wonder of cultures that continue to thrive in the modern world. Learn of potlash and marriage ceremonies, harvests and hunts, and how to survive in a hostile climate. Meet wonderful characters such as White-hip the shaman, Slender-maiden of the Apache and Sayach'apis, a Nootka trader. Featuring stunning photographic portraits of First Nation peoples by Edward S. Curtis, as well as beautiful artwork by Charles Marion Russell and Frederic Remington, this illustrated volume helps bring these remarkable stories to life.

Based on an Aesop's fable. An adaptation of Aesop's fable in which a young shepherd boy amuses himself by summoning the adults from his villages with false alarms, then learns the importance of honesty.

"When an arrogant hare thinks he's the best around, who could possibly bring him down? One determined tortoise is about to try. Readers will delight in this beautiful retelling of one of Aesop's most beloved fables. Clean, simple language makes the story accessible, while adorable illustrations draw in even reluctant readers. As they follow the epic race between hare and tortoise, readers will see how boastfulness can catch up to even the fastest runner, and how a good work ethic can carry anyone to victory. This classic tale introduces readers to important values such as commitment, humility, and sportsmanship in a fun way, making it a valuable addition to any library.".

This is the story of three billy goats named Gruff and a troll who did not know enough is enough--which may have been his undoing. An important lesson is learned in this fun retelling of a timeless tale about three friends who cleverly outwit a grumpy old troll in their quest for delicious green snacks.

The evil queen asked the mirror on the wall who was the fairest of them all. And she expects it to say that she is . . . or else! So when the mirror replies Snow White is the fairest in all of the land, the evil queen is enraged! Find out what happens as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

The tale of Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother, and the wolf will excite a new generation of readers with this engaging retelling. Readers explore this beloved story through clear, accessible text and vibrant illustrations. These illustrations are designed to charm even reluctant readers, and they also help readers develop strong comprehension skills through their close relationship to the words on each page. This enchanting version of a beloved classic will keep readers entertained with each turn of the page.

The story of Cinderella has enchanted readers for generations. Now, young readers will discover this beloved fairytale for themselves through accessible, engaging text. Each page is filled with charming illustrations of Cinderella, her stepsisters, her fairy godmother, and even her famous glass slippers. These bright illustrations closely correspond with the text to build strong reading comprehension skills. Young readers will be eager to explore this new version of a beloved fairytale classic, from "once upon a time" to "happily ever after.".