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Little Red Riding Hood (Read-aloud)
by Paul Galdone"Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew her . . ." So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful, vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and Paul Galdone's older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely, nostalgic, full-color pictures. This ebook includes audio narration.
Little Red Riding Hood / La Caperucita Roja (Bilingual)
by Sonia GonzalezA bilingual retelling of the classic fairy tale, teaching us the importance of being brave while we learn new words in Spanish and English!¡La Caperucita Roja es muy valiente! Un día su abuelita se enferma y la niña decide atravesar el bosque para llevarle una canasta llena de comida y un ramo de sus flores favoritas. Pero el lobo feroz la está mirando... ¡Quiere comerse a Caperucita Roja! En esta intrépida versión del cuento clásico, los chicos aprenderán la importancia de observar su entorno y actuar con valentía cuando sea necesario. Y las actividades al final del libro les permitirán ampliar su vocabulario en español y en inglés.Little Red Riding Hood is very brave! The day her grandmother gets sick, she decides to cross the forest and bring her a basket filled with food and a bouquet of her favorite flowers. But the Big Bad Wolf is watching . . . He wants to eat Little Red Riding Hood! In this adventurous retelling of the classic fairytale, children learn the importance of observing their surroundings and choosing to act bravely when it matters most. And the bilingual activities at the end will help them expand their vocabulary in both Spanish and English.
Little Red Riding Hood And Other Stories (Scary Fairy Tales Ser.)
by Vic ParkerThe story of Little Red Riding Hood has always been a bit creepy: a wolf wants to eat a girl so badly he poses as her grandmother, who he also ate! But the original tale by the Brother Grimm has an even more unsettling narrative. Readers will enjoy the chills of the huntsmans rescue of Red and her grandma in addition the eerie details of "Schippetaro," "Mr. Fox," and "The Farmer and the Badger." Full-color images and illustrations add to each storys tone of gloom and doom.
Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories
by Charles Perrault"Puss in Boots," "Blue Beard," "Tom Thumb," and other beloved fairy tale classics, as set down by the man who first rescued them from the oral tradition in the 17th century. Contains six color plates and 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Little Red Riding Hood and her Dog: Independent reading Turquoise 7 (Reading Champion #517)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood has a dog called Little Blue, and Little Blue really does not like the Big Bad Wolf!
Little Red Riding Hood: A Newfangled Prairie Tale
by Lisa Campbell ErnstA twist on the old tale. In this version, grandma drives a tractor and is not scared of hungry predators. Her granddaughter, Little Red Riding Hood, is nicknamed for her scarlet sweatshirt.
Little Red Riding Hood: Fairy Tale with picture glossary and an activity (My Very First Story Time #3)
by Rachel Elliot Pat-a-Cake"What big ears you have!" "All the better to hear you with, my dear!" Little Red Riding Hood is a tale of suspense and trickery with lots of thrilling twists and repetitive phrases. Both peril and humour bubble from every page, from the cunning wolf to the brave grandmother.It's never too early to introduce children to the magic and wonder of fairy tales. Classic characters are brought to life at each turn of the page with spellbinding artwork and lyrical writing. A visual glossary at the beginning introduces new vocabulary and promotes understanding. A lively activity at the end invites discussion and will make even the very youngest children want to return to these story books again and again. In this story they are invited to spot the differences between the scenes and name all the things in Little Red Riding Hood's basket.Fairy tales are a vital introduction to the basics of storytelling like setting, characters and plot. They boost a child's imagination and also teach valuable life lessons about good overcoming evil, the difference between right and wrong and the importance of rising to a challenge. Also available: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Little Red Riding Hood: Hopscotch Fairy Tales
by Anne Walter Marjorie DumortierLittle Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right...
Little Red Riding Hood: Independent Reading Turquoise 7 (Reading Champion #516)
by Bill Bolton Jackie WalterLittle Red Riding Hood is off to visit her grandmother, but the forest is full of danger ...This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Little Red Riding Minnie
by DISNEY BOOK GROUPLittle Red Riding Minnie's grandmother is awfully sick, so she decides to bake a batch of her famous cookies to make her grandmother feel better! But as soon as Big Bad Pete learns that Little Red Riding Minnie is baking cookies, he thinks up a crafty plan to steal the cookies for himself! Don't miss this hilarious retelling of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood—with a Disney twist!
Little Red Writing
by Joan Holub Melissa SweetAcclaimed writer Joan Holub and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener (the Wolf 3000)... and saves the day. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Little Red Writing
by Joan Holub Melissa SweetAcclaimed writer Joan Holub and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener (the Wolf 3000)... and saves the day.
Little Red and the Cat Who Loved Cake
by Barbara LehmanA highly visual fractured-fairy-tale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (and a cat who loves cake) from Caldecott Honor–winner Barbara Lehman. With simple picture bubbles and pictograms, this is perfect for budding graphic novel readers.Little Red has baked a cake with their father, and is on the way to Grandma's house to make a delivery. But someone has been trailing them ever since they left home . . . someone who really loves cake. This playful retelling of a beloved classic is a visual delight, with references to other fairy tales hidden throughout Lehman's inviting illustrations. Master of the wordless picture book, Lehman tells a rich story using only pictures, perfect for teaching visual literacy and for budding graphic novel enthusiasts.
Little Red's Riding 'Hood
by Peter SteinWhen Little Red's Granny Putt Putt gets sick, the tiny moped scooter races over the river and through the dark woods to bring her a basket of get-well goodies.But when Little Red crosses paths with Tank, the biggest, loudest, meanest machine around, that no-good monster truck has plans of his own. Why, Granny, what big wheels you have!Why, Granny, what big headlights you have!Why, Granny, what a big hood you have!From the sparkplug, creative minds of Peter Stein and Chris Gall comes a full-throttle version of the classic LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD tale that will have everyone revving for more.
Little Rhino #2: The Best Bat (Little Rhino #2)
by Erwin Madrid Krystle Howard Ryan HowardA new chapter book series from Major League Baseball's 2006 National League MVP, Ryan Howard! Little Rhino is so excited for his team, The Mustangs, to play their first baseball game. They've been having some good practices. The team is starting to come together. Grandpa James even bought Little Rhino a new bat to use. In the last practice, Little Rhino's bat goes missing. He's convinced that Dylan, the bully on his team, is the one who took it. But Little Rhino learns quickly that he can't blame someone without any proof. Will Little Rhino find out who took his bat before the first game? From Major League Baseball superstar Ryan Howard and his wife, Krystle Howard, a former elementary school teacher, this exciting new series is a fun read for sports and book fans alike!
Little Rhino #3: Dugout Hero (Little Rhino Ser. #3)
by Erwin Madrid Krystle Howard Ryan Howard"A new chapter book series from Major League Baseball's 2006 National League MVP, Ryan Howard! The Mustangs were on a hot winning streak and every victory was important. Little Rhino's whole team was cheering for him. Even Dylan was standing on the bench rooting for Little Rhino, the home run hitter. It all came down to the next pitch. When the pitcher threw the ball, Little Rhino swung as hard as his arms could handle, felt a pop in his ankle, and dropped to the ground. That was yesterday. Today, Little Rhino is propped up on the couch with a sprained ankle. The doctor said Little Rhino is not going to be able to play baseball for the next two weeks. Rhino's friends keep dropping by to bring him his homework but Rhino just wants to be back on the field. Can he find a way to help his team without playing?"
Little Robin's Christmas
by Jan FearnleyA short read-aloud book which illustrates the spirit of Christmas giving as it counts down the seven days before Christmas. Having given away all his warm vests to his cold animal friends during the week before Christmas, Little Robin receives a special reward from Santa. Here is a Christmas tale about how the little brown robin got its red breast. Pictures are described.
Little Robot Alone
by Matt Phelan Patricia MacLachlan Emily MacLachlan CharestIn this charming picture book by Newbery winner Patricia MacLachlan, Little Robot is lonely—until he has an inventive and creative solution. Little Robot’s life is peaceful—yet maybe it’s a little too peaceful. But wait! He has an idea. With a little hard work, perseverance, and resourceful thinking, can Little Robot build his way to the perfect cure for loneliness?
Little Rock Girl 1957: How A Photograph Changed The Fight For Integration
by Shelley TougasNine African American students made history when they defied a governor and integrated an Arkansas high school in 1957. It was the photo of a young girl trying to enter the school being taunted, harassed and threatened by an angry mob that grabbed the world's attention and kept its disapproving gaze on Little Rock, Arkansas. In defiance of a federal court order, Governor Orval Faubus called in the National Guard to prevent the students from entering all white Central High School. The plan had been for the students to meet and go to school as a group on September 4, 1957. But one student didn't hear of the plan and tried to enter the school alone. A chilling photo by newspaper photographer Will Counts captured the sneering expression of a girl in the mob and made history. Years later Counts snapped another photo, this one of the same two girls, now grownup, reconciling in front of Central High School.
Little Roja Riding Hood
by Susan Middleton ElyaA smart, snappy, bilingual retelling of Little Red Riding Hood Winner of a Pura Belpre Honor for IllustrationWhile Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise!This spirited retelling of Little Red Riding Hood has accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout.
Little Rooster's Diamond Button
by Margaret Read Macdonald Will TerryLittle 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! Little Rooster demands the button back, but the King throws him in a well.One thing the King doesn't know: Little Rooster has a magic stomach. Water? Fire? Bees? No problem! Children will cheer for the spunky hero of Margaret Read MacDonald's sparkling retold tale, which she has been sharing with children since 1965. Will Terry's vibrant and funny paintings complete the delight.
Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar: The Musical Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Woman Who Invented Rock and Roll
by Charnelle Pinkney BarlowA picture-book biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the woman who invented rock and roll—a warm, inspiring tale of a childhood filled with music, community, and a drive to succeed."Music is the heart of our story," says Momma to young Rosetta, surprising her with her first guitar. Rosetta's strums sound like ker-plunks. But with practice and determination, she makes music, fingers hopping "like corn in a kettle," notes pouring over the church crowd "like summer rain washing the dust off a new day."In this stunning picture book, author and illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow imagines the childhood of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, whose rural roots inspired the music we still hear today.Young readers will see a child's dream become reality through hard work and perseverance. And they'll learn the overlooked story of a pioneering Black artist, whose contribution to music history is only now being discovered.
Little Runner of the Longhouse (I Can Read! #Level 2)
by Arnold Lobel Betty BakerThe time of the New Year was an exciting one. The longhouses of the Iroquois were filled with busy people as everyone helped prepare for the celebration. Little Runner envied the big boys who put on masks and threatened to steal prized possessions until they were dissuaded with large servings of maple sugar. It was an Iroquois ceremony, but it was the candy, not the custom, that appealed to Little Runner. Little Runner did his best to convince his mother that he was one of the big boys, but she could not be fooled. How he finally achieved his goal makes a warmly happy story. The stunning pictures and skillfully chosen words realistically re-create the Iroquois way of life, and children will find this book that they can actually read by themselves both absorbing and delightful.
Little SPOT of Anger A Story About Managing BIG Emotions: A Story About Managing Big Emotions
by Diane AlberA boy and a girl learn how to overcome anger and manage their emotions.
Little Santa
by Jon AgeeEver wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in this Christmas picture book destined to become a classic.Little Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue! With the sly humor of Jon Klassen and the read-aloud pleasure of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this tale of Santa’s beginnings is perfect for every kid’s holiday library.