16566
MY FAVORITES
GET THIS BOOK
Age Range
3 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1993-01-01
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780590728805
Themes
kenya
animals

The Crocodile and the Ostrich

Written by Verna Aardema and Illustrated by Marti Shohet
This big book, designed for shared reading, tells a story from the Akamba people of Kenya about how the ostrich got its long neck.
ADD ALL
Support Materials
1032

Folk Tales Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on folk tales for PK-2.
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
3 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1993-01-01
Page Count
16
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780590728805
Themes
kenya
animals
Related Book Resources
16336

Star on Stormy Mountain

Written by Lewis and Gill and Illustrated by Horne
Meet the students at Puppy Academy―a team of plucky puppies learning to be working dogs. Everyone...
1st - 3rd
15932

Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave

Written by Marianna Mayer and Illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft
Kind and beautiful Vasilisa lives with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. When her stepmother...
2nd - 3rd
16611

Oscar And The Snail: A Book About Things We Use

Written and Illustrated by Geoff Waring
Why do we use certain tools for certain tasks? When Oscar finds a nest of sticks and leaves he...
Pre-K - 3rd
16186

My Thumb

Written by Karen Hesse and Illustrated by Rich Deas
Kids who suck their thumbs know there's nothing better. NOTHING! Here is a fun picture book ode to...
Pre-K - K
20929

The Bear Who Wasn't There

Written and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
This book is about Bear... so what happens when he doesn't show up on his page? Who will find him...
Pre-K - 1st
16106

Tractor Mac Saves Christmas

Written by Billy Steers
Every year, the whole town looks forward to the Christmas tree lighting, but this year, a blizzard...
Pre-K - 2nd
15705

An Alphabet of Animals

Written by Christopher Wormell
From A is for "Alligator" to Z is for "Zebra," these pages reveal a zooful of colorful animal images...
Pre-K - K
19674

The Doorbell Rang

Written by Pat Hutchins
Ma makes a batch of a dozen chocolate chip cookies for her children. Each child has six cookies. But...
Pre-K - 3rd
15414

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

Written and Illustrated by Simms Taback
Based on a Yiddish song, the story is about Joseph who has a striped overcoat. Over time, the coat...
Pre-K - 2nd
18826

All About Whales (Guided Science Readers: Animals—Level E)

Written by Sam Kloss
This nonfiction series for beginning readers features concise on-level text and full-color...
1st - 2nd
18150

How Lizard Lost His Colors

Written by Sara Shapiro
A simple retelling of the traditional Navajo tale of how lizard lost his colors.
1st - 2nd
20906

Twintuition: Double Trouble

Written by Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry

Identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn Waters have adjusted to small-town life, but they’re still not...

3rd - 7th