Wiesner, David. The Three Little Pigs. Clarion Books, 2001. The Three Little Pigs is written and illustrated by David Wiesner. It is the winner of 2002 Caldecott medal. The book tells the story of the 3 little pigs with a twist. The book is geared toward preschool through grades 2 but readers beyond grade 2Continue reading “The Three Little Pigs”
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Aesop’s Fables
Pinkney, Jerry. Aesop’s Fables. SeaStar Books, 2000. Aesop’s Fables is written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. It is the winner of 2001 American Library Association (ALA) Notable Children Book award. The book is a collection of 61 of Aesop’s fables. It is targeted to grades kindergarten through 4, but can be enjoyed by anyone asContinue reading “Aesop’s Fables”
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Steptoe, John. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1987. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale is written and illustrated by John Steptoe. It is the winner of the Coretta Scott King Award (1988) and a Caldecott Honor (1988). It is a story about the value of true kindness. It is designedContinue reading “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale”
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