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 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.
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.
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.