The Three Little Dinosaurs
Written and Illustrated by Jim Harris
You will love this engaging story. Jim Harris creates characters who are just like your friends - except that they are dinosaurs. One dinosaur even likes video games. T-Rex is in for a big surprise when he chases these three brothers.Pelican Publishing, Copyright 1999, ISBN 1-56554-371-8
Three Billy Goats Gruff
Retold by Mary Finch, Illustrated by Roberta
Arenson
Finch creates a bright, sweet retelling of a
classic folk tale of three billy goats who outsmart a troll. Finch's
descrptions of the sweet green grass and the rickety bridge are a treat.
Arenson and Finch's troll will delight your child. He is a collage of texture
and rhyme. The colorful images may even inspire your child to create collage
art of their own.
Barefoot Books, Copyright 2001, ISBN 1-84148-349-4
The Three Silly Girls Grubb
John and Ann Hassett
Ugly Boy Bobby hides under the bridge. The small,
medium and extra large Grubb sisters need to cross the bridge to school. What
will they do when Bobby wants to eat their lunches? This twisted tale has a
surpise ending.
Houghton Mifflin, Copyright 2002, ISBN
0-618-14183-9
Walt Disney's Cinderella
Retold by Cynthia Rylant, Pictures by Mary Blair
Rylant's retelling of Cinderella brings enjoyable
dimension to characters who can often be very flat. Mary Blair, once a concept
artist for Disney has a style that is whimsical and easily recognizable for
fans of the Magic Kingdom.
Disney Press, Copyright 2007, ISBN
978-1-4231-0421-6
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf
as told to John Scieszka, Illustrated by Lane
Smith
This twisted tale reveals the true story behind
the fable. Poor Al Wolf is suffering from a terrible cold when he goes looking
to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbors who happen to be pigs. One sneeze
is the beginning of the end for this "thoughtful" wolf. This book
comes with a CD so your child can read along, great for early readers.
Viking, Copyright 1989, ISBN 0-670-82759-2
The Three Little Tamales
by Eric Kimmel, Illustrated by Valeria Docampo
The text is delightfully entertaining. Senor Lobo
is the perfect villain for your child to enjoy. The illustrations are
beautiful. The book exposes children to the Mexican culture including, yummy
foods like tamales and tortillas; and vocabulary like casita, and fiesta.
Marshall Cavendish Children, Copyright 2009, ISBN
978-7614-5519-6
Sleeping Bunny
Retold by Emily Snowell-Keller, Paintings by
Pamela Silin-Palmer
Flying pig fairies bless the beautiful bunny
princess until the angry Rat Mildew curses her. The courageous prince is
resplendent in his golden armor. The illustrations of Pamela Silin-Palmer are a
luscious buffet of butterflies, flowers and birds for the eyes and imagination.
Keller's retelling is delightful. Even the angry Mildew plays a part as the
story ends "hoppily ever after."
Random House, Copyright 2003, ISBN 0-375-81541-4
Waking Beauty
Leah Wilcox, Illustrated by Lydia Monks
Waking Beauty is a playful story with a wonderful
rhyme and rhythm. This book is a delight as a read-aloud. Prince Charming is
inventive and brave in his quest to wake the sleeping princess, who despite her
long sleep is a very modern heroine. Monks' colorful illustrations are fun and
engaging. Younger readers will enjoy finding the spider, bunnies, sheep, mice
and crocodiles in the illustrations.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, Copyright 2008, ISBN
978-0-399-24615-9
Sleeping Beauty
Illustrated by K.Y. Craft, as retold by Mahlon F.
Craft
K. Y. Craft's detailed and intricate artwork
decorates this traditional retelling of the tale of Briar Rose. Fancy first
letters are reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts.
SeaStar Books, Copyright 2002, ISBN 1-58717-120-1
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