Hansel and Gretel
Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora gives readers a stunning new interpretation of this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, setting the infamous witch's cottage deep in a lush African forest. Hansel and Gretel's plight feels all the more threatening as they're plunged into the thick, dark jungle of Isadora's rich collages.
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Little Red
On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls. But not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she's not going to let him get away with it.
Little Red and the very hungry lion
Little Red is on her way to visit Auntie Rosie with a basket of goodies and some spot medicine. Along the way she meets the Very Hungry Lion. The Lion is eager to gobble up Little Red. The Lion's plan doesn't work out the way he wanted. Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion is a fractured fairy tale version of Little Red Riding Hood. It's a classic fairy tale with a safari twist. Alex T. Smith's fun, bold art brings Little Red Riding Hood to life in a refreshing new way that will delight young readers.
Moon rope : a Peruvian folktale = Un lazo a la luna : una leyenda peruana
Fox wants to go to the moon. Mole does not--at least not until he hears about the huge worms waiting up there for him to eat. So the two of them set off on their adventure, with a little help from a rope of grass and their friends the birds. The bilingual text and bold art showcase Lois Ehlert at her captivating best.
Mrs. Chicken and the hungry crocodile
When a crocodile captures Mrs. Chicken and takes her to an island to fatten her up, clever Mrs. Chicken claims that she can prove they are sisters and that, therefore, the crocodile shouldn't eat her.
Once upon a time in Japan
Bringing Japanese folk stories to the English-speaking world, this book presents eight stories from the popular NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation's) popular radio series "Once Upon a Time in Japan." Each story is brilliantly illustrated by a talented Japanese artist. The tales recounted here are among Japan’s oldest and most beloved stories. Entertaining and filled with subtle folk wisdom, these retold stories have been shared countless times in Japanese homes and schools for generations.
The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes
Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side.
Rabbit's snow dance : a traditional Iroquois story
(PreK – Grade 2) A new take on an old fable finds Rabbit obsessed with doing a dance that makes it snow by the bucketload. What happens if Rabbit doesn't know when to stop dancing?
The seven Chinese sisters
This is a fun version of the Seven Chinese Brothers. Each of the sisters has a special talent such as being able to ride a scooter as fast as the wind, or catch any ball. When the baby sister is captured by the hungry dragon, the other six use their superpowers to save her.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
(Pre-K - Grade 3) Pinkney's interpretation of the classic tale offers the troll the opportunity to learn his lesson thanks to a monster fish with a taste for trolls.