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The Great Big Enormous Turnip

This traditional tale with vibrant illustrations lends itself to increasing students' phrased and fluent reading. Download lesson plan for this book

The Shoemaker and the Elves

A poor shoemaker and his wife are visited by elves who help them make shoes.

A Country Mouse and a Town Mouse

A town mouse and a country mouse go to visit each others' houses. Find out what happens.

How Coyote Brought Fire to the People

The trickster Coyote helps people stay warm through the winter in this Native American folktale.

Sleeping Beauty

A young princess pricks her finger on a spindle and falls into a deep sleep. It takes a brave prince to break her of the spell.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

In this classic story, a soldier tries to figure out the secret of twelve princesses who disappear each night. Where do they go?

Quynh and the Golden Gate

The Vietnamese king has spent his nation’s riches to build a magnificent gateway to impress the Chinese ambassador and avoid a Chinese invasion. How will Quynh, the king’s most trusted advisor, help ensure that his country remains unharmed?

Puss 'n Boots

Readers will enjoy this traditional tale of a very smart cat who changes his master's life for the better. Download lesson plan for this book

The Lion and the Hare, an Old Fable from Ancient India

The animals of the forest and the meadow live in fear of King Lion, but the hare has a plan.

John Henry

John Henry is an unusually large man who becomes the best steel driver in the land. This traditional tale chapter book features vibrant illustrations, multiple characters, and sentences that vary in length and complexity.