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22) Liebre y Tortuga
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Hare & Tortoise Spanish Edition. A tortoise is an animal that moves very slowly. A hare is an animal that runs very fast. A tortoise has short legs and a hare has long legs. If they had a race, who do you think would win?
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The classic fairy tales of The Brothers Grimm are now re-imagined through the deft illustrations of internationally recognized artist Yann Legendre, in Classics Reimagined, Grimm's Fairy Tales. French artist Yann Legendre takes readers on a beautiful journey through the classic stories of the brothers Grimm with his superbly illustrated insight. These stories take on a whole new meaning when accompanied by Legendre's mystical, colorful interpretations;...
24) The Ugly Troll
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The animals in this story were very hungry. The Three Billy Goats Gruff wanted to cross over a bridge to eat some delicious grass. But an ugly, hungry troll lived under the bridge. How could the goats get over the bridge?
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Do you know the story about Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Goldilocks was a naughty girl. She went into the Bears' house when they had gone out for a walk. She ate their porridge and she sat on their chairs. She lay down on their beds. Look what happened to her…
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Teach early readers about why it is important to be kind to others with this beautifully illustrated version of the Aesop fable, The Lion and the Mouse. This wordless picture encourages children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their oral language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Students will act out the story of a mischievous boy who is responsible for herding the sheep and keeping them safe from a nearby wolf. He gets bored at work and tricks his family, crying, "Wolf!" even though the wolf is not there. Since his family gets angry that he continues to lie, he loses their trust. When the wolf really does arrive, no one believes him. Will he be able to save himself and the sheep from the wolf and learn his lesson? This Spanish...
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Each booklet in the collection is inspired by traditional stories and allows novice readers to discover the marvelous world of fables. The author uses simple phrasing to recount the adventure of legendary characters. The illustrations help support the narrative and promote further study. Furthermore, each tale
delivers an important moral or life lesson that activates the imagination of young readers and encourages them to make deeper and more meaningful...
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Each booklet in the collection is inspired by traditional stories and allows novice readers to discover the marvelous world of fables. The author uses simple phrasing to recount the adventure of legendary characters. The illustrations help support the narrative and promote further study. Furthermore, each tale
delivers an important moral or life lesson that activates the imagination of young readers and encourages them to make deeper and more meaningful...
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A flute of pure gold is on display at a music store, but the owner refuses to sell it, saying that it is evil. A solitary wizard goes insane while trying to find out if there is a black spot on the back of his head. A rattlesnake holds a group of baby rabbits hostage. He will not let them go unless someone answers the riddle of what all animals desire. This collection of stories by Sylvester Foxglove will delight young readers while teaching valuable...
33) The Blue Coat
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This Jewish tale is about Tom. His mom makes him a beautiful new blue coat and he wears it all the time. Until it starts to fall apart. What will his mother do? Find out how things can be re-purposed in this story of a mother's love.
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This wonderful book of English Fairy Tales was collected and adapted by Flora Annie Steel in 1918. It includes the tales 'Tom-Tit-Tot', 'Jack the Giant Killer', 'Tattercoats', 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Catskin', 'The Three Little Pigs', 'Dick Whittington and his Cat', 'The Little Red Riding Hood', 'Babes in the Wood' and many more.
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The Tortoise and the Hare is a fable about perseverance and boasting. It is told from the perspective of a child observing the world and learning from it. In this truly unique series, Aesop is that child. He comes to life as an inquisitive, confident young raccoon who goes on a daily adventure and experiences each fable as it unfolds. Aesop's grandmother encourages him to go on these adventures and eagerly awaits his return. They share the message...
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Once upon a time...
There were mischievous gnomes, sweet fairies, and talking animals who lived happily in the forest. There were also children, princes and princesses, magical flowers, and witches on flying brooms. There were, in fact, enchanting and amusing stories, all gathered in an incredible collection of fairy tales.
Add this book to your cart and get ready to fly on the wings of imagination... get ready to dream!
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Charming stories - brimming with humor, whimsy, and imagination - include an Algonquin tale of how Glooskap conquered the Great Bull-Frog; "The Meeting of the Wild Animals," a Tsimshian myth recounting how all the animals came to fear the porcupine; "The Man Who Married the Moon" a Pueblo story; others. 6 full-page illustrations.
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It was a cold and crisp Christmas Eve. The animals of the forest come from near and far, through the snow, to gather around Saint Nicholas and hear him read the most wonderful story ever written. He tells them how, many years ago on this very night, Joseph arrived in Bethlehem with his wife Mary just in time for her to give birth to baby Jesus. He reminds them all of the amazing events that happened that wondrous night, and how the animals were there....
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Each booklet in the collection is inspired by traditional stories and allows novice readers to discover the marvelous world of fables. The author uses simple phrasing to recount the adventure of legendary characters. The illustrations help support the narrative and promote further study. Furthermore, each tale
delivers an important moral or life lesson that activates the imagination of young readers and encourages them to make deeper and more meaningful...
Author
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English
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Each booklet in the collection is inspired by traditional stories and allows novice readers to discover the marvelous world of fables. The author uses simple phrasing to recount the adventure of legendary characters. The illustrations help support the narrative and promote further study. Furthermore, each tale
delivers an important moral or life lesson that activates the imagination of young readers and encourages them to make deeper and more meaningful...
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