Barry Moser

A retelling of Andersen's classic tale of a brave soldier who finds love and fortune in a magic tinderbox.

Inspired by a traditional English ballad, this tragedy set in the deep South of the U.S. features two sweethearts whose love is interrupted by a hunting accident.

Twelve stories about animals, insects, and other subjects include "How the Whale Got His Throat, " "The Elephant's Child, " "How the Alphabet Was Made, " and "The Butterfly that Stamped."

An illustrated collection of stories by the well-known horror author, including "The Gold Bug, " "The Tell-tale Heart, " "The Fall of the House of Usher, " and "The Pit and the Pendulum."

Recounts the meeting of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and some of their more famous cases. The story of Sherlock Holmes adapted for young readers. The Greatest Detective Ever! Sherlock Holmes is the mastermind detective of the ages. So loyal are his fans that even today, thousands of people all over the world belong to clubs and societies devoted to him. Here, in one volume, are three of Sherlock's most celebrated cases: THE RED HEADED LEAGUE,...

Three billy goats, unable to cross a bridge because they cannot pay the toll, form a car pool with The Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack of beanstalk fame to get past the rude Troll.

A dog and a cat take turns explaining what is wonderful about being who they are.

An illustrated collection of twenty-five myths from various parts of the world explaining the creation of the world.

A collection of stories, featuring sparrows, jays, buzzards, and bats, based on those African American tales originally written down by Martha Young on her father's plantation in Alabama after the Civil War.

Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.