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K-3
My First Fairy Tales series.
Illustrated by
Loretta Schauer.
In these tame, mostly straightforward, and slightly simplified retellings of well-known traditional tales, Foxy Loxy, the Gingerbread Man, Rumpelstiltskin, and the wolf are all vanquished but not violently. The illustrations (each by a different artist) are bright and sunny with expressive cartoon characters. Printed on shiny, heavy-duty stock, the books will stand up to repeated readings. No sources or back matter are provided. Review covers the following My First Fairy Tales titles: Chicken Little, The Gingerbread Man, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Three Little Pigs.
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K-3
My First Fairy Tales series.
Illustrated by
Loretta Schauer.
These standard retellings are mostly traditional with the expected twists and tangles. Only "Jack" is changed: Jack makes one trip up the beanstalk instead of three, which robs this version of suspenseful buildup and richness. The cartoon illustrations, featuring googly-eyed characters, match the light tone of the texts. Glossy, thick, sturdy paper will stand up to many readings. No sources are provided. Review covers these My First Fairy Tales titles: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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K-3
Illustrated by
Loretta Schauer.
Bored and uninspired by his parents' suggestions to read a book, build a rocket, or look for dragons, Ben builds a cushion fort and a monster promptly moves in. The two have fun reading books, building rockets, and looking for dragons. Brightly colored illustrations with varied textures offer gratifying evidence that a friend--even an imaginary one--is the best boredom-buster.