Folk & Fairy Tales
Fire up the imagination with familiar favorites that educators love!
Illustrations from Little Red Riding Hood
Jack and the Beanstalk Written by Richard Walker Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Richard Hope
Little Red Riding Hood Retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Célia Chauffrey and narrated by Imelda Staunton
What would you do with 6 bewitched beans? This fresh take on a classic tale encourages kids to recreate the story for themselves, boosting language skills as they role play. Niamh Sharkey’s textured oil paintings heighten the magic and mystery.
Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? With this retelling, kids will experience empathy and courage as they walk in the shoes of a brave Little Red. Includes story CD read by actress Imelda Staunton. AGES 3 – 8 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846867682 $9.99 usd / $12.99 cad
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Retold by Mary Finch Illustrated by Roberta Arenson Narrated by Richard Hope
AGES 3 – 7 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236695 $10.99 usd / $13.99 cad SPANISH PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846862168 $10.99 usd / $13.99 cad
All about teamwork!
The Gigantic Turnip
Written by Aleksei Tolstoy, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Ellen Verenieks
Read along with this cumulative counting story as the old man and the old woman find out just how many people (and animals!) it takes to extract the massive turnip in their garden. Includes story CD. AGES 3 – 7 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236725 $10.99 usd / $13.99 cad SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781841483962 $8.99 usd / $10.99 cad
The House that Jack Built Illustrated by Diana Mayo This classic children’s rhyme is full of animal antics! Visual clues help youngsters predict and remember what happens next, setting the stage beautifully for pretend play. AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846860515 $6.99 usd / $8.99 cad
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Barefoot Books
Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll’s bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? Colorful paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep kids engaged and encourage interaction with the classic story. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781782853053 $9.99 usd / $12.99 cad
The Little Red Hen Retold by Mary Finch Illustrated by Kate Slater Narrated by Debra Messing
How will the red hen transform a seed into bread? Follow her step-by-step process from the farm to the table and learn about the value of teamwork. Includes story CD read by Debra Messing, as well as a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846867514 $9.99 usd /$12.99 cad
Narrated by actress Debra Messing