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Little Rooster is happy to find a diamond button, it's a perfect present for his mistress. Then along comes the King, who snatches the button for his treasure chamber! And, when Little Rooster demands the button back, the King is so furious he has Little Rooster thrown into a well. One thing the King doesn't know: Little Rooster has a magic stomach. Water? Fire? Bees? No problem!
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When you promise Croc a party, you better keep that promise and give him a party! Zuva knows you should never invite a crocodile to town-everyone knows that! But what if the crocodile does you a favor? And what if you promise to return the favor by inviting him to the village party? And what if this croc actually comes knocking on your front door? Because this crocodile is a PARTY CROC! This hilarious retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe is...
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Fabulous folktales from around the world come alive! Kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the entertaining stories narrated by seasoned storyteller The Library Fairy® with enchanting characters, animals, music and song. Adapted folklore from Shake It Up Tales! (used by permission) by Margaret Read MacDonald. Tales are El Conejito, Pickin' Peas, Batis! Batis!,The Big Man Drum, The Girl Who Wore Too Much, The Hare Who Married a Princess, The Elephants and...
7) Pickin' Peas
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A clever, singing rabbit eats his way through the pea patch until Little Girl snatches him up and he is soon singing a new tune as he plans his escape. With a nod to Brer Rabbit, Pickin Peas is adapted from two folktales collected in Alabama and Virginia. The lively storytelling voice of award-winning author Margaret Read MacDonald, combined with Pat Cummings' bright, bold contemporary illustrations, makes this timeless battle-of-wits an instant classic....
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One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy-with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you"? This classic folktale is reimagined with adorable watercolor images, playful text, and an endearing-if snotty-main character.
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Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What's going on? Silly Jouha doesn't get it, but by the end of the story, wise readers will be counting correctly−and in Arabic!
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Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song! Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this Spanish edition of the classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2.
Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world sharing stories, and Childe is one of her most beloved places to visit. Margaret has written over thirty books. When not out exploring the world,...
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