In nine favorite tales from medieval Europe, characters such as King Arthur, Beowulf, and the merry outlaw Robin Hood weave a glorious tapestry of an enchanted time. GLA914134 Aesop's Fables Ann McGovern Timeless classics retold in modern language. Perfect reading for middle graders. The Stinky Cheese Man, And Other Fairly Stupid Tales Jon Scieszka Ten humorous retellings of ten famous fairy tales that turn the lives of their characters inside out and upside down. This whimsical guide explains the figures and themes of ten major Greek myths.
Readers also get a glimpse of everyday life in ancient Greece.
Ages 11 and up 208 pp. Audiocassette brings music and character voices to your storytelling audience. Carol Pugliano Build literacy with plays based on favorite children stories, including The Little Red Hen and The Tortoise and the Hare. All are written in just-right language for young readers, with simple words, repetition, and rhymes. Also includes cross-curricular activities for each play.