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Sharing the Wheat

Nina Jaffe (author) Johanna van der Sterre (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682387849

This Middle Eastern folktale tells the story of two farmers who help each other with very funny consequences.

Sky Bear's Gift

Nina Jaffe (author) S. D. Nelson (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682387856

This Ojibwa folk tale describes the musical sounds of rain and thunder.

Peacock and Crow

Lana Krumwiede (author) Uma Krishnaswamy (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682387818

Long ago all birds had white feathers. This folk tale from Thailand is the story of how peacocks and crows got their colors.

A Dress for the Moon

Indira Krishnan (author) Uma Krishnasamy (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682387337

In this Indian folk tale, the moon teaches a valuable lesson to a boastful tailor.

Eating in the Woods

Marianne Mitchell (author) Kathryn Mitter (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385685

Kari and her mom go on a hike in the woods. They watch a deer leaping through a clearing and settle down for a picnic lunch as a deer has a picnic of her own. Readers will see both Spanish and English phrases in this story.

The Passover Easter Basket

Andra Serlin (author) Kay Life (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385197

Laura finds a way to enjoy a gift she cannot keep.

The Sign

Laura Wrang (author) Joel Snyder (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385210

A poor charcoal maker learns a valuable lesson about what's really important in his life.

Maureen's Harp

Teresa Bateman (author) Don Daily (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384961

The leprechaun king deals with Maureen's selfish greedy sisters.

Play Ball, Jaguar Paw

Chris Eboch (author) Jeff Crosby (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682385029

In this story set in an ancient Mayan town, Jaguar Paw finally finds some kids who just want to play the game.

Joey's Passover Question

Beryl Lieff Benderly (author) Logan S. Kline (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384916

Duncan is welcomed at Joey's home.

Good Night Pumpkin

Geri Kolesar (author) Robert Squier (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384817

A sensitive story about divorce during winter when Izzie's father moves out.

Dear as Salt

Maria Gianferrari (author) David Galchutt (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384732

This Italian folk tale describes how the king finally realizes the value of his youngest daughter's gift.

A Home for Hector

Margaret Springer (author) Sandy Rabinowitz (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384626

Jamie has won a horse but where will he keep it?

A Light for Lena

Patricia McFadden (author) Barbara Kiwak (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682384633

Pinetree Wyoming feels a bit more like home when a Thai girl shares Loy Krathong holiday traditions with her new American friends.

The All-Year Christmas Tree

Monica Gunning (author) Logan S. Kline (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682382363

Marcus chooses a tiny living Christmas tree that his family can enjoy throughout the year.

Christmas Shelter

Beth Thompson (author) Dan P. Carr (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682382288

Lisha goes to Cielo's posada party, and learns a new and better meaning for shelter.

Treasure in the Field

Marilyn Bolchunos (author) Cheryl Kirk Noll (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682381304

The sons of a Vietnamese farmer learn a valuable lesson about the "treasure" in their rice field.

Zachary's Menorah

Amy Fellner Dominy (author) Dan McGeehan (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682382431

Zachary learns that being different can also be special.

The Pack Rat Puzzle

Marianne Mitchell (author) Susan Spellman (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380536

Jesse solves the mystery in the midden.

The Unwelcome Neighbor

Santhini Govindan (author) Barbara Knutson (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380628

Mother and Father Crow find a way to protect their babies from a huge black snake.

The Most Valuable Treasure

T.V. Padma (author) Alex Zaretser (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380529

In this Norwegian folktale Halvor discovers what treasure his mother would like best.

The White Crane

Marilyn Bolchunos (author) Dennis McDermott (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682381298

In this Japanese folktale, discover what is the secret behind a young girl's beautiful woven fabric.

The Mixed-up Fish Dance

Lisa Avila (author) Kathryn Mitter (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380512

Marisa tries to play a different role in the annual dance.

The Tailor's Wish

Dorothy Leon (author) Phil Smith (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380567

A poor tailor earns the tsar's approval when he not only makes a beautiful coat for the tsarina but also outwits the greedy palace guards.

The Tennin's Robe

Phillis Gershator (author) Cheryl Kirk Noll (illustrator)

Publisher: Highlights ISBN: 9781682380598

This celestial dancer provides herbs to help cure Jiko's mother.