Paul Galdone Books

Paul Galdone was a prolific children's book author and illustrator, celebrated for bringing classic tales to life with his distinctive artistic touch. His work often featured vibrant details and a playful sense of humor, making beloved stories even more engaging for young readers. He had a particular talent for imbuing animal characters with human-like expressions and personalities. Galdone's retellings of traditional folklore have become cherished staples in children's literature.

The Tailypo
A Ghost Story
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Kids and adults will delight in this bone-chilling, classic tale. In this spooky, horror-filled picture book, a strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off his tail and had it for dinner.
The Little Red Hen
48 pages
2 hours of reading
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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.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Board Book
30 pages
2 hours of reading
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The story follows the three Billy Goats Gruff as they attempt to cross a bridge guarded by a hungry troll. This delightful board book serves as an engaging introduction to the classic tale, featuring vibrant illustrations by Paul Galdone, a two-time Caldecott Honor winner. Children will enjoy the suspense and humor as they discover whether the clever goats can outsmart the troll and safely reach the other side.
Little Red Riding Hood
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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" . . . what big eyes you have!" Originating in seventeenth-century French folklore, the story of Little Red Riding Hood has long been one of the world's most memorable tales of childhood, with its haunting journey into the dark woods, tumultuous encounter with the big, bad wolf, and heroic rescue. This new gift edition presents the Brothers Grimm version of the tale, fully unabridged with a visionary interpretation by renowned artist Daniel Egnéus that captures both its horror and its romance.
The Gingerbread Boy
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Retells the popular story of a boastful cookie that runs away from a group of hungry people and animals.
Three Little Kittens
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Three little kittens lose, find, soil, and wash their mittens.
The Three Bears
32 pages
2 hours of reading
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Three bears return from a walk and find a little girl asleep in the little wee bear's bed.
Three Aesop Fox Fables
32 pages
2 hours of reading
Colorful versions of three classic fables illustrating simple truths about life
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