The adventuresome young man, Robin of Locksley, doesn't have a worry in the world until one day when a drunken man working for the King shoots an arrow at him. Robin's aim is better, to his lasting regret, and he becomes an outlaw subject to capture and hanging. Before long, however, Robin attracts a hearty band of other outcasts to Sherwood Forest. Their only wish is to lead a free, merry existence while doing any kindness they can for the downtrodden....

Retells the popular story about a boastful cookie that runs away from a group of hungry people and animals.

A retelling of over sixty classic Aesop fables, including "The fox and the grapes" and "The donkey in the lion's skin."

A simplified retelling of the beloved folktale uses preprimer vocabulary and is designed for beginning readers.

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

The little red hen finds none of her friends willing to help with her crop, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it. Includes reading activities.

Relates the adventures of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.

An easy format retelling of the classic fairy tale, Three Little Pigs and how they work together. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tales and folklore stories. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus...

Brrr! Coyote is always cold! That's because it's winter all year long. But Old Woman has something amazing called summer. It's tied up in a little bag in her tipi. Coyote and his friends Wolf, Moose, Elk, Stag, and Antelope make a plan to steal summer. But when Coyote grabs the bag, Old Woman's children chase after him. Will his plan work? Will everyone have a chance to share summer's warmth? Find out what happens in this fast-paced tale!

Collects four wintery picture books by Jan Brett, including "The Gingerbread Baby," "The Mitten," "The Hat," and "The Three Snow Bears."