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The Dragon and His Grandmother

Wiley Blevins (author) Steve Cox (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781643712222

When three soldiers leave the battle to hide in a field, a dragon rescues them. But Dragon offers them safety only if they serve him for seven years. To be set free they must answer a riddle. Will the soldiers gain their freedom or will they be servants of the Dragon forever? This is a grim retelling of “The Devil and His Grandmother” an 1800’s English tale adapted by Brothers Grimm.

The Snake Prince's Secret

Wiley Blevins (author) Patrick Giroud (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781643712239

Often thought to be a fairy tale from India about the practice of arranged marriage, this creepy retelling of “The Snake Prince” highlights the dangers of jealousy and greed.

Dinner of Doom

Wiley Blevins (author) Patrick Giroud (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781643712208

In the Brothers Grimm’s story of “The White Snake,” a servant marries the King’s daughter to live happily ever after. Will that be the case in this cursed retelling of a doomed dinner?

The Witch and the Nightingale

Wiley Blevins (author) Steve Cox (illustrator)

Publisher: Red Chair Press LLC ISBN: 9781643712215

In this updated retelling of Brother Grimm’s “Jorinda and Joringel” a shape-changing witch protects her privacy at all costs. When the engaged couple Jorinda and Jacob stumble into the witch’s part of the forest, she takes them captive. The hateful witch changes Jorinda into a singing bird. Will her fiancé save her or will the witch keep her singing bird caged forever?

The Three Little Pigs

Robin Twiddy Amy Li (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647473761

How could a big, bad wolf blow down a house? With science! Read along with Professor Everafter as he explains the STEM behind this favorite fairy tale. 

Rapunzel

Robin Twiddy Amy Li (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647473754

Rapunzel, Rapunzel. Let down your hair. Wait, is hair strong enough for a human to use it to climb up a tower? Yes! Professor Everafter explains how using STEM.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Robin Twiddy Amy Li (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647473747

Jack climbed up a giant beanstalk that shot straight to the sky. But what would it take for a beanstalk to grow so tall? And how does it stay standing? Professor Everafter and STEM have the answers! 

Hansel and Gretel

Robin Twiddy Amy Li (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647473730

Have you ever wondered how that gingerbread house Hansel and Gretel munched on in the middle of the woods stood up in the first place? Learn the STEM behind the fairy tale with the help of Professor Everafter. 

Anansi

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230500

West African spider-god Anansi wants all of Sky God’s famous stories, but to earn them, he has to outwit several of the animals in his village. It will take all of his cleverness and skills in mischief to pull it off. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Bird Sweet Magic

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230517

This Latin American tale follows three princes as they search for a magical bird to cure their father’s blindness. Pedro, the youngest brother, soon discovers that only kindness can earn help from the Bird Sweet Magic. But his brothers grow jealous of the bird’s gifts to Pedro. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Great Race

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230524

Twelve animals race to determine where they stand on the Chinese zodiac calendar. Each animal’s unique quality comes out during the race, including Dragon’s kind nature, Rat’s forgetfulness, and Pig’s love of food. Who can guess how they’ll stack up? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

John Henry

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230531

John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Mama Glo

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230548

In Caribbean folklore, Mama Glo is the mother of rivers and streams. She has a beautiful singing voice, but she doesn’t like visitors! Still, brothers Keron and Kendon disobey the rules and search for her in the forest. What will they find? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602911499

Read two of the most intriguing mystery stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" the sharp-eyed Holmes, along with his friend, Dr. Watson, is able to save the life of a young woman fated by an evil stepfather to meet a horrifying death. "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" is even more difficult to solve, but Sherlock Holmes comes to the rescue again and saves an innocent young man from a fate he does not deserve.

Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

Vincent Goodwin (author) Ben Dunn (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614788348

Holmes must discover how the Countess of Morcar's stolen jewel came to be inside a Christmas goose! The mystery begins with a street fight and ends with a full confession. Join the wild goose chase with Sherlock Holmes in the adventure of the blue carbuncle.

Moby Dick

Herman Melville (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781602704169

Call me Ishmael. I have set sail on a whaling ship to try my hand at whaling. But our captain has his own prey. We have been traveling the seas looking for the white whale, Moby Dick, who causes destruction wherever he swims. Will we survive a battle with the great whale? Find out in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville's classic by Rod Espinosa. Creator biographies and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Hansel and Gretel

Harriet Ziefert (author) Emma Block (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781949801200

The classic tale of Hansel and Gretel is retold with accessible text and inviting illustrations.

Snow White

Harriet Ziefert (author) Sebastiaan Van Doninck (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781949801194

This book retells the classic tale of Snow White with accessible text and charming illustrations.

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532426131

The Secret Garden is a children's classic. This timeless novel tells the tale of Mary, a young orphan girl who is sent to live in a large Yorkshire mansion on the edge of a lonely and terrifying moor. Mary discovers friendship and courage as she awakens the secret garden on the property.

Math in Story

Felicia Law, Saranne Taylor (author)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9781913189709

Math is everywhere - in nature, in machines, in space and even in us! At first, it might not be obvious but this cross-curricular series leads young readers all around our mathematical world. Using a topic-based approach each title explores and explains how math can be found in almost everything we do.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Harriet Ziefert (author) Lee Wildish (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781949801675

This simple and effective retelling of the traditional fable teaches kids a valuable lesson: always tell the truth. A young shepherd pretends not once, but twice that a wolf is after his flock. But he learns a hard lesson when a wolf really appears…and no one heeds his cries.

The Bee Box That Jack Built

Margo Linn (author)Brian Fitzgerald (illustrator)

Publisher: Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781953178534

Using the cumulative format of This Is the House That Jack Built, this story follows a family as it maintains a handcrafted bee box in their yard and uses the products that come from it.

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Retold

Eric Braun, Aesop (authors)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781623104016

Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable about a hungry, but unlucky, wolf who tries to capture a tasty lamb for dinner by disguising himself in sheep’s wool. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.

The Tortoise and the Hare Retold

Eric Braun, Aesop (authors)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781623104009

Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable that follows the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.

The Lion and the Mouse Retold

Eric Braun, Aesop (authors)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781623103996

Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which a tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who once showed her mercy, escape from a trap. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.