The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.
Janet Stevens Books
Janet Stevens crafts imaginative children's stories, bringing to life a cast of humorous animal characters. Her distinctive artistic style and innate ability to imbue her creations with personality make her work particularly engaging for young readers. Often collaborating with her sister, Susan Stevens Crummel, she also lends her talents to texts by other esteemed authors.
"I go where I want, I do what I want, and I take what I want!" says Coyote.In this retelling of a Native American tale from the Ute people, Coyote learns the consequences of taking what isn't his and ignoring everyone's advice. It's only with the help of a wise hummingbird that he escapes a bad end.Set in the canyonlands of the American south-west, Caledcott Honoree Janet Stevens' illustrations are kid friendly and action-packed. A great read-aloud to gently show kids that it's not a bad idea to listen to good advice and that it's wrong to take what isn't yours.
A charmingly-illustrated take on a classic tale, perfect for young readers. When a young prince decides to marry, his mother insists they search the land far and wide to find a real princess—but the perfect bride is hard to find. Caldecott honoree Janet Stevens' expressive animal illustrations bring humor and fun to this traditional story, from the dancing elephant princess to the rain-soaked tiger princess climbing her pile of fluffy featherbeds. This accessible, easy-to-read adaptation is a classic itself, perfect to share with young readers who will love the intricate outfits and cheery wild creatures prancing across the pages.
Anansi and the Magic Stick
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
It's a fine bright day, and all the animals are working--all except Anansi, that is! He's sleeping, as usual. Warthog, Lion, and Zebra laugh so hard at his messy house that they wake him up. Anansi stomps off in a huff--right into an amazing secret! Hyena has a magic stick that follows his orders. If Anansi steals the stick, he'll never have to work again, and his home will be the neatest one in town. Is the magic stick his secret for success? Or the beginning of disasters he can't even imagine?
