Tue, 27 April 2010
The Russian Czar encourages 7 orphan brothers to follow their strange and amazing talents. From Once Upon a Galaxy Folktales compiled by Josepha Sherman. Copyright 1994. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. |
Fri, 23 April 2010
Matt de la Peña and David Maes Talk about Books and Writing |
Wed, 14 April 2010
An Appalachian variant of "The Three Little Pigs," in which Mama Pig sends her three sons out into the world with good advice that only one of them heeds. Read by Lisa. The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday :An Appalachian Folktale by Donald Davis ; illustrated by Jennifer Mazzucco. Copyright 2004. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. |
Thu, 8 April 2010
A greedy cat grows enormous as he eats everything in sight, including his friends and neighbors who call him fat. Read by Stefanie. Fat Cat : A Danish Folktale retold by Margaret Read MacDonald ; illustrated by Julie Paschkis. Copyright 2001. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. |
Tue, 6 April 2010
After being caught by a hunter, a clever turtle uses her wits and her talent playing the flute to trick the hunter's children into helping her escape. Read by Angela. The Dancing Turtle : A Folktale from Brazil by Pleasant DeSpain; illustrated by David Boston. Copyright 1998. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, August House, Inc. |
