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Tuck Me In Tales

Tuck-Me-In Tales

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis
Tuck-Me-In Tales is a charming collection of five bedtime stories from around the world, perfect for helping young children wind down.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Pickin' Peas

Pickin' Peas

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Pat Cummings
Enjoy a classic battle of wits in this rhythmic retelling of two Southern folktales about a pesky, singing rabbit and a determined little girl. As the rabbit merrily eats his way through a prize pea patch, he must eventually use his cleverness to escape after being caught.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle

The Old Woman Who Lived In a Vinegar Bottle

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
In this humorous retelling of a classic British fairy tale, a grumpy old woman learns a big lesson about gratitude after a kind fairy grants her wishes for a grander home.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Go to Sleep Gecko

Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
In Go To Sleep, Gecko!: A Balinese Folktale, a grumpy gecko complains to the village chief because fireflies are keeping him awake at night. As the wise Elephant investigates, Gecko discovers a hilarious chain of events showing how every animal and even the rain play a vital role in the jungle.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Girl Who Wore Too Much

The Girl Who Wore Too Much: A Folktale from Thailand

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Yvonne Lebrun Davis

In the vibrant Thai folktale The Girl Who Wore Too Much, a young girl named Aree struggles to choose...

K - 3rd
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Fat Cat

Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale is a hilarious and colorful retelling of a classic story about a cat whose hunger knows no bounds. After eating everything from a washerwoman to a king and his elephant, the greedy cat meets his match when he finally swallows a clever little mouse.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Conejito

Conejito: A Folktale from Panama

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
Conejito: A Folktale from Panama is a lively children's picture book that follows a small but clever rabbit on his school holiday adventure to visit his Auntie Monica. Along the way, the brave Conejito must use his quick wit to escape hungry predators like Mr. Fox, Mr. Tiger, and Mr. Lion.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Surf War!

Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
A tiny sandpiper and a giant whale start a funny but serious battle over who owns the beach. When they call in all their animal cousins to help, the birds and sea creatures soon realize that their fight is hurting the ocean they both share.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tough Tug

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald and Illustrated by Rob McClurkan
Tough Tug is a brand-new boat. He likes to swirl and twirl—and run and race. He wants everyone to...
Pre-K - 2nd

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