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Fairy Tales and Folk Tales

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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

We all know the Three Little Pigs version of the story. What about the Big Bad Wolf and his side of the story? Enjoy his hilarious tale of how he behaved like a perfect gentleman.

Tikki Tikki Tembo
Arlene Mosel

Find out how the younger brother of the firstborn son in a Chinese Family helps him when the boy falls into a well. This very old tale is retold by Arlene Mosel and beautifully illustrated by Blair Lent.

The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales
Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

So you think you know all the classic fairy tales by heart? Well wait till you hear Jon Scieszka’s spin on the classics. The hilarious tales and awesome illustrations will have you, and your parents laughing out loud!

Cinderella
Marcia Brown

Celebrate the wonderful story of Cinderella, her wicked step-mother and step-sisters and her adventures at the ball. This book’s imaginative illustrations portray the true beauty of this fairytale.

The Mitten
Jan Brett

In The Mitten, a Ukrainian folktale, Nicki’s grandmother warns him that a snow-white mitten will get lost in the snow. Find out what becomes of the mitten and who finds it!

Cinderella Skeleton
Robert D. San Souci

Check out this version of the classic Cinderella story with a very spooky twist. It isn’t her shoe she’s lost in this tale!

Thumbelina
Hans Christian Anderson Retold and Illustrated by Lauren Mills

An enchanting story of the adventures of a tiny girl as she journeys through the woods. Thumbelina meets a collection of friendly and not so friendly creatures during her quest for happiness.

Strega Nona
Tomie dePaola

Strega Nona, which means “Grandma Witch”, is well known for her magic and spells in a town in Calabria. She hires Big Anthony for help. This ancient tale will remind of what may happen if you do not do as you are told!

Princess Furball
Charlotte Huck

In this variation of Cinderella, discover how a beautiful princess escapes an arranged marriage to an ogre and join her for an adventurous turn of events!

Anansi the Spider a tale from the Ashanti
Gerald McDermott

Did you ever wonder how the moon was placed in the sky? Check out this adventurous legend from the Ashanti in West Africa.

Musubi Man: Hawaii's Gingerbread Man
Sandi Takayama

Looking for a fresh, new version of the original Gingerbread Man story? Then this story is for you. Check out Musubi Man in this Hawaiian style story.

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