Synopsis: Ten ethnic versions of Cinderella story from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Middle East are summarized and worked into lessons for the middle and upper grades. Each story is accompanied by a Booktalk for review, a Motifs…

Synopsis: Instant New York Times bestseller!The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen! Había una vez un puente debajo del cual vivía un troll terrible y MUY hambriento. Un día, los tres chivitos Gruff deciden cruzar el puente…

Synopsis: An inspirational gift about bravery and pursuing your dreams! After the Fall is an affirming story of triumph and overcoming fears, told through a clever twist on the beloved classic Humpty Dumpty. From the New York Times–bestselling creator of Caldecott Medal winner, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, comes a moving tale of courage and healing.Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.…

Synopsis: Jan Brett's richly illustrated take on a classic tale—it's just right!Everybody loves the story of the curious little girl named Goldilocks, who made herself quite at home in the house of the three bears. Jan Brett's lavish illustrations for this classic tale, full of details and surprises, gives this edition a special flair. Children will marvel at the enchanted world created herein.

Synopsis: This retelling of the classic fairy tale will appeal to children because of its mystery, suspense, and romance, and to adults because of its exploration of the duality in human nature. "An excellent choice to share with elementary-grade children who can appreciate the sophistication of the art and will enjoy comparing with other versions." -- Booklist, starred review

Synopsis: A glittery board book starring the characters from Disney Frozen! Anna and Elsa are excited to spend a very merry Christmas together! Girls and boys ages 0 to 3 will love this sturdy board book starring the characters from the Academy Award-winning film Disney Frozen. Plus it features eye-catching glitter on the cover and each and every page!

Synopsis: A team of experts from a variety of Spanish-speaking cultures worked together to create this Spanish translation of Paul Bunyan. Paul Bunyan and Steven Kellogg--a splendid pair indeed --Booklist. Full color.

Synopsis: Stevens has given us a new look at the confrontation between three billy goats and an ugly troll. "The pictures are exceptionally well reproduced, and Stevens makes clever use of her layout, propelling the actions out of the borders at times, giving them verve and movement".--Booklist. Full-color.

Synopsis: Preparing children for a lifetime of reading has never been more fun! Clara dreams of dancing like the elegant ballroom dancers on TV, so she and her friend Buster try the jitterbug, the cha-cha-cha and even jazz dancing. But after breaking a window, a vase, and falling into the trash can, the friends are banished from the house. Clara thinks there's no hope, but Buster knows that practice makes perfect and before long they are waltzing in the…

Synopsis: After trading her voice to Ursula for the use of human legs, Ariel must make Prince Eric fall in love with her within three days or go back to the sea as Ursula's slave.

Synopsis: All poor Monkey has to eat are sour lemons. One day she spies a banana tree on a faraway island, but the only way to get there is to navigate the crocodile-infested waters of the Sallabobble Sea. That's no problem when you're a brave and clever monkey who can count to ten and back again! Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis: The classic tale of Cinderella featuring a cast of Penguins! Cinderella Penguin's evil stepsisters envy her dainty flippers and make her do all the chores. The Great Fairy Penguin changes the heroine into the Penguin Prince's dreamboat, and in the end it is Cinderella who fits into the glass flipper. Based on the Academy Award-nominated NFB animated film, this is a Cinderella story for the 21st century. Recommended reading ages 4 - 8

Synopsis: Every day is magical for Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Aurora, Tiana, Snow White, and Merida! Search for hidden surprises in 8 busy scenes, then turn to the back of the book for even more Look and Find challenges.

Synopsis: "Fee, fi, apple fritter, I smell a little critter!” Jack and the Beanstalk has been told and retold many times over the centuries. But Mercer Mayer’s great wit, animated illustrations, and cleverly created flaps--lift them to see the magic beans in the bag and the giant beanstalk outside Jack’s window--enliven this beloved tale as never before.

Synopsis: When a bug goes for a walk, he might meet a cat and a crocodile and a bee and ... well, all kinds of creatures. They could sing and dance and do all sorts of things. To find out who this bug meets and what they do, you'll have to join them. But ready for anything and be ready for fun, because this is a tumble bumble story and you just never know what's going to happen!

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

Synopsis: Christian is gaga for Princess Marigold. But he's just a commoner, and no match for royalty. Heck, he lives in a cave with a troll! And now he's discovered another reason to put his love-soggy heart on ice: Queen Olympia is scheming to take over the kingdom--and she'll bump off her own daughter to do it. Can Christian foil her diabolical plans?

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 little red hen lived with a goose, a cat, and a dog, all who were lazy. Would not do anything to help the hen. The hen planted, cut, and took care of the wheat she was growing, and even though she asked the goose, the cat, and the dog, she never got any help. When it was time for the baking of the bread that she made out of the wheat. The goose, the cat, and the dog will ready to help her eat it. But the hen has a little surprise for them.