In the beloved tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the three bears are in for quite a surprise when they return home and realize that a curious girl has made herself at home in their cottage. Children will eagerly continue reading to see what the bears do when they find their dinner eaten all up! This title, retold in English and Spanish, is an excellent skill-builder for reading and foreign language comprehension. Between the covers of this 32-page book is a classic tale of magic, imagination, and inspiration that delights children again and again. The stories in this series capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page. With captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" book can inspire a lifelong love for literature and reading

Once upon a time, there were three bears who lived in a little house in a big wood. One morning they went out for a stroll in the woods and, while they were gone, a little girl arrived at their house. Finding no one there, she went inside

"With the same delightfully irreverent spirit that he brought to his retellings of Little Red Riding Hood, Marshall enlivens another favorite. . . . The illustrations are fraught with delicious humor and detail. Like its predecessor, perfect for several uses, from picture book hour to beginning reading."--Kirkus Reviews. Caldecott Honor Medal.

Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he cannot sleep, so he asks his friends if he can stay with them, only to discover that his own bed is best.

A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her sick grandmother.

On their first visit to a playground, two little chickens are afraid to play until a beaver helps them go down the slide.

Traditional fables, designed especially for early childhood and the emergent reader