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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Animal Stories


Cover art for MASHA AND THE BEAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2013
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson

"Wit, humor and a resourceful heroine come together in an irresistible folk tale for early readers and young listeners to savor. (Early reader/folk tale. 4-7)"
Who's afraid of a big bad bear? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE HUNGRY WOLF
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2013
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson

"Youngsters will laugh along with the lovable lamb in this Wile E. Coyote prototype. (Early reader/folktale. 5-7)"
There's nothing as tasty as lamb for dinner…. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TORTOISE'S GIFT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson

"This Zambian tale adapts well to the early-reader format. (Folk tale/early reader. 5-7)"
Is a tortoise too small and slow to be of any help? Read full book review >
Cover art for NEVER TRUST A TIGER
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Melanie Williamson

"An excellent addition to both the folk tale genre and the early-reader shelf. (Folk tale/early reader. 4-7)"
Does one good turn deserve another? Read full book review >