Theme: Fairness

The Red Hen

By Book Importer | Published: February 14, 2011

In this sparkling version of a classic tale, Red Hen finds a recipe for a Simply Splendid Cake and asks her friends the cat, the rat, and the frog to help with the preparations. But it seems as though her friends want no part in the cake until it’s ready to eat. Will they decide [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), England (UK), Folklore, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Four Hens and a Rooster

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Four hens live on a chicken farm. A little rooster lives there, too. “What a nice little rooster you have here,” everyone says when they come to visit. Indeed, it seems so for a while. But then the rooster begins to take more food for himself, and the hens get less. When the hens try [...]

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Fantasy, Picture Book, Scandinavia, Sweden » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Lion’s Share : A Somali Folktale

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: July 6, 2007

The Lion’s Share is one of the most widely known animal fables throughout Somalia. It is told for entertainment but also for its wisdom about the misuse of power. At different times in history the folktale was retold in poems, songs, and other prose.

Descriptors: Africa, Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Somalia » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed

Tiff, Taff, and Lulu

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

No matter how hard Mama tries to treat them equally, Tiff, Taff, and Lulu complain, until the time comes when Mama needs their help.

Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Italy, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Comments closed