John Chapman--better known as Johny Appleseed--had wilderness adventures that bacame larger-than-life legends. Pioneering west from Massachusetts after the American Revolution, John cleared land and planted orchards for the settlers who followed, leaving apple trees and tall tales in his wake in this glorious picture book retelling, Steven KEllogg brings one of America's favorite heroes--and th…
This series are the timeless, treasured. stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.'
Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life a little more exciting? find out in this lively retelling of the classic story by Aesop.
It's a past-paced chase to see who can make it to the legendary lost city of gold - get ready for a race to Akator!
Clara is a seamstress in the Big House on Home Plantation. Slavery has separated her from her mother and she dreams that one day they will be reunited. When Clara learns about the route to Canada she begins working on a special quilt, one with a secret m
This humorous retelling of a favorite Armenian folktale is a story small children will follow and read along with ease. the book awarded the Caldecot Medal for the most distinguished picture book in 1971.'