“Beautifully expressive . . . [a] cautionary tale of tempers, perfect for children still learning when it’s okay to bawl and when it’s not.” —Foreword Reviews Billy never misses an opportunity to throw a tantrum. One day, when his parents don’t let him buy a new toy, Billy starts crying so much that he floods the house with tears! Fortunately, he has his very large cat with him to drink up all of the water. Waking up to his parents in a dry house, Billy learns an important lesson about the consequences of tantrums.

A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running, until the day a wolf is really there and no one answers his call. Includes a word puzzle and reading tips for parents.

"Nothing ever happens here," the shepherd thinks. But the bored boy knows what would be exciting: He cries that a wolf is after his sheep, and the town's people come running. How often can that trick work, though? B.G. Hennessy's retelling of this timeless fable is infused with fanciful whimsy through Boris Kulikov's hilarious and ingenious illustrations. This tale is sure to leave readers grinning sheepishly.

George the shepherd is tired of watching his peaceful sheep play. Wouldn't it be more interesting to stir up some trouble with rumors of a wolf? In this retelling of this classic cautionary tale, readers will learn the importance of honesty, and the consequences of lying! Readers will love the charming illustrations of George, his adorable sheep, and the sneaky beast lurking in the shadows. They�ll also relate to this timeless narrative, which is as relevant as ever, even in the twenty-first century. A poignant retelling of one of Aesop�s most famous fables, this book will be at home in any library.

The only thing Roger likes better than exploring the world around him is describing it. And Roger describes most things as fabulous! But his parents have a different view. They want Roger to see things the way they do, so they ban "fabulous" from his vocabulary. Fabulously illustrated by Peter Ferguson, this cheerful tale will have children rejoicing along with Roger at all the fabulous--no, marvelous! no, dazzling!--things that await him when he steps outside.