Synopsis: A Southwestern version of "Little Red Riding Hood" in which Little Red rides her pony Buck to Grandma's ranch with a jar of cactus jelly in the saddlebag.

Synopsis: Noah Z. Jones turns well-known fairy tales upside-down in this humorous new series!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the Land of Fake Believe, Princess meets a strange girl…

Synopsis: StoryPlay (TM) Books -- the best new way to engage with your little one during story time -- continues with four new stories!StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3 to 5 by helping them develop:…

Synopsis: In this funny Caldecott Honor-winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his family's problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear into giving up half his crops. Once a upon a time, there was a lazy Bear and a clever Hare. Bear had lots of money and lots of land but all he wanted to do was sleep. Hare had nothing but hungry children, so he came up with a plan to convince Bear to split his land down the middle--tops and bottoms.…

Synopsis: THE MODERN CLASSIC WITH OVER THREE MILLION COPIES SOLD • The Big Bad Wolf tells his side in this fractured fairy tale, brought to life with irreverent storytelling and artwork that “older kids (and adults) will find very funny” (School Library Journal).A New York Times Best Book of the Year • American Booksellers Association Picture Book Hall of Fame • Society of Illustrators Silver Medal • New York Public Library 100 Great Children’s Books for…

Synopsis: The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs.

Synopsis: In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, ' Liz turns up her nose at farm cooking while Abby learns she prefers the peace of the farm to the excitement of the city. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop

Synopsis: In this beloved tale, the Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! Children will eagerly continue reading to see if he is able to avoid the clever fox or if he will end up as an afternoon snack. --Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red…

Synopsis: Meet the Bunyan family--Paul, his giant wife Carrie, and their two king-sized children, Little Jean and Teeny. As they frolic through early America, their footprints and adventures carve out such famous sites as Niagara Falls. Full color.

Synopsis: A young shepherd pretends not once, but twice that a wolf is after his flock. But he learns a hard lesson when a wolf really appears and no one heeds his cries. The Timeless Fables series is a charming introduction to the wonderful world of fables. The stories have been adapted to appeal to young children. Each story ends with a simple, clear moral that will spark conversation between parent and child, offering a great way to share story time…

Synopsis: Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and…

Synopsis: The newest addition to the Paws IV line of Alaska children's books features the classic story of those irresistible little pigs--retold Alaskan-style, as the pigs camp, fish, ski, and build homes on the Last Frontier! After playing under the Midnight sun, it's time for the three pigs to get busy and build safe homes for the winter. This is a delightful twist on the original classic, full of Alaska details and featuring three hearty, irresistible…

Synopsis: The can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.La cabeza de Ruby siempre está llena de ideas.Un día ve unos arándanos del otro lado del riachuelo e invita a sus hermanos a recoger algunos. Desafortunadamente, el temible Santiago bloquea el puente.Uno a uno, los hermanos cruzan el puente corriendo tras jurarle a Santiago que el hermano siguiente tiene una mejor…

Synopsis: Princess Annie is frustratingly (and luckily) resistant to magic. When her sister Gwen pricks her finger and the whole castle falls asleep, only Annie stays awake. Now it's up to Annie to find a prince to kiss her sister and break the spell. But who is her sister's true love? And what about Annie's own happily-ever-after? Annie travels through a fairy tale land filled with characters both familiar and new in this original adventure from the…

Synopsis: Princess Pink climbs up a yummy snackstalk -- but will she be able to escape the GIANT and get back down?This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Princess heads to Moldylocks's house…

Synopsis: A mother duck hatches a brood of ducklings. All are sweet little yellow babies - all but one, who is very large, very gray, and very ugly. The poor ugly duckling is teased and tormented by everyone he meets, even his own mother, brothers, and sisters. Driven from his home in the barnyard, the unhappy duckling wanders the world alone, suffering hardships, cruelty, and ridicule wherever he goes. This exquisite tale of rejection and redemption has…

Synopsis: This Step into Reading collection features retellings of five Disney Princess movies: Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, and Disney/Pixar Brave! It’s the perfect gift for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.