Athena’s arrogance gets the best of her when her attempts to improve King Minos’s labyrinth have unexpected—and disastrous—results!
The classic folktale from Korea retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Cheated out of a fortune, Chin's luck changes when he meets a mysterious monk. For the old man's gifts of a mat, a spoon and a pair of chopsticks are not as ordinary as they seem.
“One fine day a fox traveled through the great forest. When he reached the other side he was very thirsty.” The jaunty red fox stole milk from an old farm woman, lost his tail under the annoyed woman’s knife, and spent the day bargaining to get it back. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of 1971.
Fanyana is a little boy who lived in Africa and, because he is very poor, makes a toy crocodile out of clay.
The simplicity and plain truth of these narratives are meant to be reassuring to our readers. In this age of frenzied connectivity, instant communication and social networking, we hope that our young readers will appreciate that enduring and universal values of honesty.
"Beauty and the Beast" by Louie Stowell is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale. The story follows Belle, a young woman who becomes the prisoner of a Beast in his enchanted castle. Despite her initial fear, Belle comes to understand and appreciate the Beast's kind heart, ultimately breaking the spell that had transformed him. This version of the tale emphasizes themes o…
"The Firebird" by Mairi Mackinnon is a retelling of the classic Russian folktale about the magical Firebird. The story follows a young prince who is tasked with capturing the elusive and enchanting Firebird. His journey is filled with challenges, magical creatures, and unexpected help from unlikely allies. This beautifully illustrated book brings the traditional tale to life for young readers, …
"Story of Vampires" by Louie Stowell is an engaging and informative book that introduces young readers to the world of vampires. The book explores the origins and evolution of vampire legends, from ancient myths to modern-day stories. It includes fascinating facts about famous vampires in literature and film, as well as real-life vampire legends from around the world. With vibrant illustrations…
"Duffy and the Devil" by Harve and Margot Zemach is a retelling of a classic Cornish folk tale. The story revolves around Duffy, a maid who strikes a deal with the devil to help her complete her spinning and knitting tasks. In return, she must guess the devil's name within a certain time frame. With vibrant illustrations by Margot Zemach, this enchanting tale captures the whimsical and often mi…
In a quaint Scandinavian village, a lazy and gluttonous cat lives with an old woman. One day, the old woman asks the cat to fetch some milk. On his way, the cat begins to eat everything and everyone in sight. He consumes an assortment of villagers, animals, and objects, growing fatter and fatter with each bite. His greed knows no bounds, and he keeps eating until he is immensely large.