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Although his mother is a little worried, a young boy is delighted to discover that every shop in town is giving away real dinosaurs to their customers. Liz says: “This charming story will delight kids, especially those who love dinosaurs.” |
| Wesley’s garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.
Liz says: “Harnessing the truly fantastical with universal truths, Wiesner has created a meaningful, fun and VERY quirky book. Parents and kids will enjoy this!” |
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The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangles with the three little pigs.
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Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal with the rich and lazy bear down the road. Liz says: “This is such a fun book. The story is adorable and the book format matches the title; it opens top to bottom! This is a Caldecott Medal winner.” |
Follow Strega Nona as she takes you on these comical adventures.
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Strega Nona: An Original Tale When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. |
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Big Anthony and the Magic Ring When Big Anthony borrows Strega Nona’s magic ring to turn himself into a handsome man, he gets more trouble than fun. |
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Strega Nona’s Magic Lessons Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona. |
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Strega Nona Meets Her Match A rival puts Strega Nona out of the healing business until Big Anthony’s assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usually well-meaning way. |
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Strega Nona: Her Story Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient. |
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Strega Nona Takes a Vacation Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambalona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles. |
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When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast. Liz says: “This is a timeless folktale that teaches the important lesson of sharing. Parents, teachers and kids love this book!” |
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After she falls headfirst into a birds nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother. Cara says: “A beautiful story with pictures to match. A great resource for information on bats in the back of the book.” |
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When Daisy, a middle child, is invited to spend the night at her friend’s house, her family finally pays attention to her. Liz says: “For all middle children or for anyone who’s ever felt disregarded, this story is for you. The text and illustrations are wonderful.” |
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Gritch the witch flies to old MacDonald’s farm for some pigs to make a piggy pie, but when she arrives, she can’t find a single porker. Liz says: “This one’s hilarious with enough humor for both adults and kids.” |
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Once upon a time — Chicken Little — The two little pigs — Small girl, red hood — Goldilocks and the bears — Princess Pea — The little red hen — But in that peaceful little house — David and Goliath — Sleeping Beauty — Jack — Hickory dickory dock — John Jacob — The old lady’s shoe — Hey diddle diddle — Riddle one — Riddle two –And they all lived — A tired father takes only a few sentences to tell a number of classic tales in order to get the persistent listener to fall asleep. Liz says: “All parents know the frustration of wanting/needing their children to go to sleep! In this hilarious book we see one father’s bedtime strategy of abridging classic fairy-tales. The willful child and the desperate daddy are sure to delight young and old alike!” |
