A Ukrainian boy named Nicki wants his grandmother Baba to knit snow-white mittens for him. She warns her grandson that a white mitten will be hard to find if he loses it in the snow, but of course he promptly does just that! What happens next is the surprising part, as a mole takes refuge in the lost mitten, then a rabbit, then a hedgehog, an owl, a badger, and a fox. If you think the mitten mi…
Mr Mole decides that only the most powerful being in the world will be good enough to marry his beautiful daughter. But where will he find this powerfull being? The answer might be closer to home than he thinks.
No longer wanted by their masters, a dog, a donkey, a cat, and a rooster set out for Bremen to become musicians.
The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man....[His] color has never been so rich and luxuriant....An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished." -- Booklist.
And they're off! Thirteen creatures in China have come to the river to join in the Emperor's race. Who will win the ultimate honor of naming the first year of the new calendar? And what will happen to the thirteenth animal? Join Rat, Monkey, Dragon and all the others in this exciting race to the finish.
Tiger's cave is taken over by Mrs Mousedeer when he's on holiday. But surely such a small animal will be no match for the mighty Tiger when he returns to claim back his cave?-- back cover.
Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko's sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle's lion leader. In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko's troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far …
Product Name: The Little House: A Jewish Folk Tale (Folk Tales of the World)Copyright 1991, by Erica Gordon and Victor Ambrus Binding: Hardcover
Edward Lear’s lyrical rhyme about an unusual couple who sail far, far away has delighted and captivated readers for generations. With expressive illustrations by Charlotte Voake and a forward by master storyteller Julia Donaldson, this is a book to be treasured by Lear fans young and old.
Part of a major series designed to teach very young children to read, this pack features more stories at stage 2 level.