I Ll Tell You A Tale

Collects stories that originate from the folklore of the Southwest.

Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader about animal tails based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! While playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Sally and Nick get to wondering: What would it be like to have a tail of their own? And how would you pick the best one? Enter the Cat in the Hat. To help the kids choose, he whisks them off to the jungle to see—and try on—a variety of tails that serve different purposes: A monkey's tail that is strong for holding onto branches; a quetzal's tail that is long and colorful for attracting a mate; and a rattlesnake's tail that makes sound as a warning. Written for children who are ready to read independently, this tale about tails is a fun, funny book that introduces kids to basic comparitive anatomy!

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime favorite.

This book presents a unique annotated collection of some 2000 playground games, rhymes, and wordplay of London children. It charts continuity and development in childlore at a time of major social and cultural change and offers a detailed snapshot of changes in the traditions and language of young people. Topics include: starting a game; counting-out rhymes; games (without songs); singing and chanting games; clapping, skipping, and ball bouncing games; school rhymes and parodies; teasing and taunting; traditional belief and practice; traditional wordplay; and a concluding miscellany. Recorded mainly in the 1980s by primary schoolteacher Nigel Kelsey, transcribed verbatim from the children’s own words, and accompanied by extensive commentaries and annotation, the book sets a wealth of new information in the wider historical and contemporary context of existing studies in Britain, Ireland, and other parts of the English-speaking world. This valuable new resource will open new avenues for research and be of particular interest to folklorists and linguists, as well as to those working across the full spectrum of social, cultural, and educational studies.

For use in schools and libraries only. Shipwrecked and separated after their father's death, siblings Connor and Grace must use the skills their father taught them and their own wits to battle out of danger and reunite before more harm befalls them.

Hop aboad the Pan Am Moonlight Express and join Suzie Stew and her cat, Peek-a-Boo, for an exhilerating adventure as they blast off to the moon in a rocket ship built for two. An enchanting bedtime story written in an irresistible cadence that is fun to read aloud. 5-4-3-2-1- Blast off on a delicious adventure with clever Suzie and her adorable cat, Boo. Gailya Morrison’s imaginative skyscape puts stars in the eyes of little astronauts. The delightful rhymes sing an enchanting tune in this wild romp over the moon and back. --- Anjali Andrea Alban, author The Happiness Tree and Ten Little Wishes A magical tale of dazzling beauty and delightful surprises. The dreaded Moon Monster, whose job it is to be scary, adds a sprinkling of humor. A fun, inspiring, celestial story for children of all ages - the new Goodnight Moon! --- Jacquie Faber, author Desiree’s Night Flight and SuperGoldfish

In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.