A retelling of the traditional tale in which a hen does all the work of making a loaf of bread, but has no help from her friends until the bread comes out of the oven. Suggested level: junior.
Using rhythmic text to help build reading skills, combined with original illustrations, the books in this series offer quirky, humorous retellings of traditional children's tales.
Retelling of the Grimm fairy tale in which a poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night. Suggested level: junior.
Retelling of a traditional folktale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up. Suggested level: junior.
A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox. Suggested level: junior.