This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Tall tales thrive on exaggeration and embellishment, making them some of our nation's most cherished creative stories. With...

It is no ordinary baby who climbs out of a cradle and starts walking the day he is born. Davy was larger than other children, and he was stronger, too. So strong that he could throw gators and ride bears! Davy Crockett was a powerful force on America's wild frontier. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

An allegorical tale about Nazi occupied Poland in which a town's residents are forced to turn over their musical instruments. A young student rescues the hurdy-gurdy of her teacher, who has presumably befallen a terrible fate, and later, a young boy finds the instrument and intends to pass it--and the importance of remembering--on to his future grandchildren.

Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't fit in the house! What did his parents do when he became taller than the trees? Paul Bunyan was an American problem-solver who figured out big ways to live a big life. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Johnathan Chapman loved apples so much, he dedicated his life to them. He also loved the animals and children he met on his travels around America. How did one man plant so many apple trees? Best known as Johnny Appleseed, he came to be loved and trusted by many. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't fit in the house! What did his parents do when he became taller than the trees? Paul Bunyan was an American problem-solver who figured out big ways to live a big life.

East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon is a beautifully illustrated collection of Norwegian fairy stories-including the tale of that name-by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, translated by Sir George Webbe Dasent. It is widely considered to be the best and happiest rendering of the tales that has appeared in the English language and will make a wonderful addition to any book collection.

The fifth installment of Andrew Lang's widely read classics, The Pink Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1897, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are: • The Princess in the Chest • The Snow-Queen • The Water of Life • The Wounded Lion • The Two...

The Red Fairy Book (1890) is a collection of fairy tales by Scottish folklorist Andrew Lang. Published in time for Christmas, The Red Fairy Book was the second volume out of 25 in the Lang's Fairy Books series, compiled, written, and edited by Lang and his wife, Leonora Blanche Alleyne. Using such sources as the Brothers Grimm and Madame d'Aulnoy, they selected culturally significant stories from all over Europe, crafting carefully organized and beautifully...

This beloved volume collects the world's most famous fairy tales, children's classics, and bedtime stories. The enchanting stories of childhood every girl and boy-and their parents-cherish are collected in this first volume of Andrew Lang's renowned Fairy Books. Originally published in 1889, this treasure trove of timeless tales of action and adventure, enchanted forests and fantastic creatures, and monsters and magic has thrilled readers all over...