The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes from it.

A little girl walking in the woods finds the house of three bears and helps herself to their belongings. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

"Troublesome trolls, helpful tomtes, incredible animals and brave princesses -- welcome to the world of Swedish folklore as imagined by acclaimed artist John Bauer. This sumptuously illustrated centenary edition includes twenty-two classic stories by well-known Scandinavian authors such as Elsa Beskow and Anna Wahlenberg, along Bauer's luminous artwork, which sparkles with character, detail and wild imagination. The collection features many additional...

Three little pigs leave home and have to deal with a threatening wolf. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

"Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling sure to enthrall a new generation of readers. From the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the quest for the Holy Grail, stories both familiar and unfamiliar are woven into a vivid tapestry of Arthurian lore that spans from the king's conception...

"With beautiful illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive storytelling, Babushka tenderly reminds us that nothing is more important during the holiday season than taking the time to show love for one another. This timeless Russian tale will warm your heart and fill you up with the joyful, generous spirit of Christmas"--Amazon.com.

Exploring the history of the world's most practiced traditions and superstitions old and new, this eye-opening book is packed with bold original illustrations, fun facts and origin stories, shedding new light on why we do the things we do.

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary.

Abby and Jonah take a trip through the magic mirror and finally end up in Jack and the beanstalk (which happens to be Jonah's favorite story ever)--but things soon start to go wrong, and the children have to try and set the tale right, even if it means trading their dog, Prince, for the magic beans, climbing the beanstalk (three times!), and reaching an amicable settlement with the giants (Magnus and Philippa, who are really quite nice), and the sneaky...