In this classic tale by the Brothers Grimm, a donkey, a cat, and a rooster all join forces and set off for Bremen Town to become musicians. Cinderella's Rat , written and illustrated by Susan Meddaugh, Ages 4-8. One of the rats that was turned into a coachmen by Cinderella's fairy godmother tells his story. To Read Aloud , Classic Fairy Tales to Read Aloud, compiled by Naomi Lewis, Ages 6 and up. Who Read Aloud .
Grandpa finds a piece of clay and fashions it into a boy.
And before you know it, the clay boy is a giant threatening to devour the whole village. The Crane Wife , written by Odds Bodkin, illlustrated by Gennady Spirin, Ages 5 and up. This haunting retelling of a Japanese tale is magnificently illustrated by the award-winning Gennady Spirin. With a blend of magic and realism, renowned folklorist John Bierhorst presents twenty-two tales of little people from fourteen different Native American cultures. Duffy and the Devil , written by Harve Zemach, illustrated by Margot Zemach, Ages 5-8.