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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

Written and Illustrated by John Steptoe
Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two...
Pre-K - 6th
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Rumpelstiltskin

Written and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
When the miller told the king that his beautiful daughter could spin gold from straw, the king...
K - 3rd
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Written by Jon Scieszka and Illustrated by Lane Smith
This version of the three little pigs is told by Alexander T. Wolf. He goes over to the pigs' houses...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Beauty and the Beast

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
In this version of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, a fairy’s spell changes the Beast...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Little Red Riding Hood

Written and Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood is enhanced by the fine drawings accompanying the text...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa

Written and Illustrated by Niki Daly
In this African version of Little Red Riding Hood, Granny sends Pretty Salma to the market with a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Fisherman and His Wife

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
The story of a fisherman and his wife who live together in a filthy shack. One day the fisherman...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Irish Cinderlad

Written by Shirley Climo and Illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
This twist on the story of Cinderella features Becan, a young boy with big feet who is happy until...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Abiyoyo

Written by Pete Seeger and Illustrated by Michael Hays
A lttle boy and his magician father lull a hungry giant to sleep and make him disappear.
2nd - 3rd
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Cinderella

Written by Amy Ehrlich and Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and step sisters, and treats them with kindness, even...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Hansel and Gretel

Written by Rika Lesser and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister. Their family is very poor and can't afford to feed them...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Rat Prince: A New Twist on Cinderella

Written by Bridget Hodder
So, you think you know the tale of Cinderella? Think again! The dashing Prince of the Rats--who's in...
4th - 6th
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Cress

Written by Marissa Meyer
Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together they're...
7th - 9th
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Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles)

Written by Marissa Meyer
Pure evil has a name, hides behind a mask of deceit, and uses her "glamour" to gain power. But who...
10th - 12th
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Stars Above: A Lunar Chronicles Collection

Written by Marissa Meyer

The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories―and secrets―that are wondrous, vicious, and...

6th - 12th
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Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper

Written by Charles Perrault and Illustrated by Camille Rose Garcia
A 21st century retelling of Charles Perrault's classic tale of the young girl forced into servitude...
2nd - 7th
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The Three Little Pigs

Written and Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay
Marie Louise Gay's wacky take on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs brings new life to this...
1st - 2nd
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El Cuento Del Conejo Pedro ( Tale of Peter Rabbit )

Written by Beatrix Potter
Una manana la senora Coneja dijo: Mis chiquitos, vayan a corretear por el campo o por el sendero...
K - 2nd
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Peter Pan y Wendy (Great Reads Spanish)

Written by Dalmatian Press
The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts in to their nursery. Peter and his...
3rd - 6th
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The Blind Men and the Elephant (Hello Reader! Level 3)

Written by Karen Backstein and Illustrated by Annie Mitra
A retelling of a fable from India about six blind men who learn what an elephant is by feeling it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Everything Castles (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Crispin Boyer
Young readers will be spellbound by this story of fierce battles, dark dungeons, secret passageways...
3rd - 8th
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The Prince and the Dressmaker

Written by Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring...
7th - 12th
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Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

Written by Jules Bass and Illustrated by Debbie Harter

All the dragons in the forest of Nogard like nothing better than raiding Castle Dark and carrying...

K - 2nd
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Little Red Riding Hood

Written by Lari Don and Illustrated by Celia Chauffrey
Little Red Riding Hood's mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome...
Pre-K - 3rd

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