Margaret Hillert

An easy-to-read retelling of how Cinderella finds a way to the ball and meets her prince.

Simple retelling of the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge. Includes related activities.

A youngster is delighted with his birthday present, especially when it helps him do such things as toast marshmallows. Includes reading activities.

An easy-to-read version of Jack and the beanstalk, in which the boy's mother chops down the beanstalk so he can escape from the giant.

A stuffed pussycat comes to life at night and sets out to explore the world. Includes reading activities.

Simple text relates the adventures of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf. Includes reading activities.

A retelling of the Grimm fairy tale in which four animal friends, in search of a place to live, scare robbers from a house in the forest and decide to live together. Includes reading activities.

Simple text and illustrations depict animals in various work and training situations and concludes that school can be fun for animals and for boys and girls.

"When a young girl rescues her nutcracker from an attack by mice, the nutcracker becomes a prince and takes her to see the Snow King and Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and waltzing flowers"--Provided by publisher.

"As two girls explore the city, they watch buildings being torn down and built, ride the subway, visit the park, watch a parade, play games, and visit the library"--Provided by publisher.