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Love fairy tales, tall tales, folklore? If you want different versions of such favorite stories, here's a list. The location designations are used at My Favorite Children's Room: Picture Books: E-P - Preschool, E- 1 - 1st Grade, E-2 - Second Grade, E-3 -Third Grade, E-4 - Fourth Grade; JF - Junior Fiction, YAF - Young Adult Fiction, Number - Nonfiction Books are filed by the author's last name after the location designations. * indicates my Library does not have the book. You can interlibrary borrow books, a great library service that is easy, quick and free. |
The Three Little Dinosaurs by Jim Harris (E-2) If you like the tale of The Three Little Pigs and dinosaurs, this is the book for you. The three young dinosaurs must make their way in the world and everything is great until the Tyrannosaurus Rex, better known as Rex, thinks he's found some yummy little pigs. |
Jack and the Giant: A Story Full of Beans by Jim Harris (E-3) Jack lives with his ma, Annie Okey-Dokey, on the Bar None ranch. They are so poor, they must sell their one remaining old milk cow named Fred. Instead, Jack brings magic beans home and a beanstalk grows. Jack climbs the beanstalk and meets the giant, Wild Bill Hiccups. Well, you know how the story ends...or do you? |
There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Steve Gray (E-1) This story is told in the famiilar rhyme (There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly) about a coyote who does not know when to stop. Even after he swallows the moon, he still wonders how long it will be before breakfast is served. |
The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz (E-1) Putting a wacky twist on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," Horowitz tells this story of an ugly pumpkin that doesn't fit in. He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. |
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie written by Alison Jackson; illustrated by Judith Bryon (E-1) Based on the song about the old lady who swallowed a fly, this Thanksgiving dinner guest eats up everything in sight and ends up in the Thanksgiving Day parade. |
Dusty Locks and the Three Bears written by Susan Lowell; illustrated by Randy Cecil (E-1) The bear family take a walk when a dirty girl, Dusty Locks, visits their cabin and makes herself right at home--just like Goldilocks in her story. (This book is also listed on my Western Stories page.) |
The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit written by Susan Lowell; illustrated by Jim Harris (E-1) A different spin on a tale we all know about a slow but steady tortoise and a fast over-confident jackrabbit. The ending will make you smile. The great illustrations are by one of my favorite illustrators. This book is also listed on the Western Stories page. |
The Three Little Javelinas written by Susan Lowell; illustrated by Jim Harris (E-3) Set in the Southwest, the three little javelinas leave home and each builds a house of their own. A hungry coyote causes problems until at the very end when he gets what he deserves. (This book is also listed on my Western Stories page.) |
The Boy Who Cried Wolf retold by B. G. Hennessy; illustrated by Boris Kulikov * A young shepard wants to have some fun as he falsely cries "Wolf!" and each time everyone comes running to help find the sheep . But when real wolves appear, no one comes and the shepard cannot find his sheep. A-h-h, but the reader can. |
Chickerella written by Mary Jane Auch; illustrated by the author and Herm Auch (E-1) This is a Cinderella story with a twist that you'll love! The illustrations make the story the most fun! A sweet stepmother and her two daughters move in but when the father leaves the household, the stepmother shows her true colors. Saddened Chickerella becomes a servant to the wicked trio. Does Chickerella get the prince, yes, but the ending is still a surprise. (2005) [2/08] A 2007-2008 Wyoming Buckaroo Book Award Nominee |
Pretty Salma by Niki Daly (E-2) A fun West African version of the story, Little Red Riding Hood. Salma is sent to the market by her Granny but, alas, Salma does not heed Granny's warning to not talk to strangers. Salma has a good time until she meets Mr. Dog who is very tricky. But Granny is the one in danger until Ka Ka Motobi the Bogeyman shows up. (2007) [2/08] |
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! told by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by Lane Smith (E-2 A. Wolf knows the true story of what happened that day and he thinks someone is trying to frame him. Al takes this opportunity to tell his side of the story...and he swears he is innocent. You be the judge. (1989) |
Big Bad Wolf is Good written by Simon Puttock; illustrated by Lynne Chapman (E-1) Big Bad Wolf is sad and lonely and he knows it's because he is very bad, very bad. He decides to change his ways but he soon discovers it is not an easy thing to do.(2001) |
Stuck in the Mud written by Jane Clarke; illustrated by Garry Parsons (E-P) If you love mud, you'll love this story that resonates of another tale entitled The Enormous Turnip in which everyone in the family has to help pull a big turnip out of the ground. In this story, a mother hen finds her chick stuck in some mud and everyone in the farmyard tries to help pull him out with no success. There is a surprise ending that will make the reader giggle. (2007) [4/08] This book is also included on the Book Activities page. |