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Prairie Chicken Little
Illustrated by Henry Cole
Published by Peachtree Publishers
(available March 2013)
When Mary McBlicken the prairie chicken hears a rumblin' and a grumblin', she sets off to warn her friends in this prairie-style twist on Chicken Little.
Mary McBlicken is sure a stampede's a comin'! She hurries to the ranch, gathering up her friends-a prairie dog, a jack rabbit, and a meadowlark-along the way. Before the fine feathered and furry folks get to their destination, they encounter a coyote who says he knows a shortcut. Should they trust him? Will they find Cowboy Stan and Red Dog Dan in time? And where is that rumbling coming from anyway?
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Joe Bright and the Seven Genre Dudes
Illustrated by John Manders
Published by Upstart Books
This Snow White fractured tale tells of a miffed storyteller named Stella who plots to get rid of her competition, Joe Bright. But seven literary genre dudes and the king help Joe and Stella live happily ever after.
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Our Texas
Illustrated by Craig J. Spearing
Published by Charlesbridge Publishers
Our Texas combines rhyming text and facts for a journey through Texas. Discover some of the Lone Star State's unique regions, cities, and history. |
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Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians
Illustrated by John Manders
Published by Upstart Books
Deep in an enchanted forest, a little girl named Goldie Socks finds a storybook cottage. When she peeks inside, she finds shelves and shelves filled with books. As she searches for one that is just right, and a comfy place to read it, Mama, Papa, and Baby Libearian discover someone has been in their house!
Students will love this fractured fairy tale that has Goldie Socks searching for a story that is just right. The corresponding library lessons offer activities and ideas for teaching the five finger rule and other book selection tools.
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The Gold Miner's Daughter: A Melodramatic Fairy Tale
Illustrated by Jon Goodell
Published by Peachtree Press
Gracie Pearl has until sundown to find some gold to pay the rent to the evil banker, Mr. Bigglebottom. "Oh dear..." If she can't pay him, he will take back the family gold mine and force her to marry him. "Boo hiss!" Gracie Pearl heads into town and asks a variety of fairy tale characters for help. Will any of them be able to save Gracie Pearl from that dastardly villain, Mr. Bigglebottom?
Four icons scattered throughout the text cue the reader to join in the melodramatic fun.
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The Horned Toad Prince
Illustrated by Michael Austin
Published by Peachtree Publishers
A spunky cowgirl named Reba Jo meets her match when she makes a deal with a clever horned toad. This spicy Southwestern retelling of the classic fairy tale, The Frog Prince, is peppered with Spanish words and phrases.
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The Three Armadillies Tuff
Illustrated by S. G. Brooks
Published by Peachtree Publishers
On their way to a new dance hall, three armadillo sisters, Lilly, Jilly, and Dilly run in to a coyote named Tallula. To avoid becoming armadillo chili and armadillo skin boots, the sisters treat Tallula to a girl's night out. The Three Armadillies Tuff is a spirited retelling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff with a Southwestern twang.
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The Shelf Elf Looks It Up
Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh
Published by Upstart Books
In this three-book boxed set, Skoob, the shelf elf, introduces readers to the use of a dictionary, an encyclopedia and a thesaurus. |
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The Shelf Elf
Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh
Published by Upstart Books
Skoob, the Shelf Elf, teaches children how to take care of library books and proper library etiquette. The fantasy and fun of the Shelf Elf makes every library a magical place to be.
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The Shelf Elf Helps Out
Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh
Published by Upstart Books
Join Skoob, the Shelf Elf, as he takes readers on a tour of the "neighborhoods" in the library. Skoob describes the addresses or call numbers from the zero hundreds to the 900s. Rhymes about each section help students remember where to find their favorite books.
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