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A Surprise for the Big Bad Wolf

A Surprise for the Big Bad Wolf A Surprise for the Big Bad Wolf Once upon a time there were three little pigs. Pete lived in a straw...

Owen and the Tortoise

Owen and the Tortoise Owen and the Tortoise It was a hot, sunny day in Kenya, a country on the eastern coast of Africa. A young, one-year-old...

The Legend of the Bluebonnet

The Legend of the Bluebonnet The Legend of the Bluebonnet The sun was hot, and nothing could grow on the dry land. The Wisest Comanche...

Salt Like Boom Town

Salt Like Boom Town Salt Like Boom Town Shelly the turtle liked to walk. She walked up hills. She walked over plains. She walked and...

The Best Guess

The Best Guess The Best Guess Harlan waited for Mr. Mack's ice cream truck to turn down Pine Street. Nora lived next door to Harlan....

Pen Pals

Pen Pals Pen Pals Miss Shay asked, “Who knows what a pen pal is?” A few kids raised their hands. “A pen pal is someone you write letters...

The Pirates

The Pirates The Pirates One spring morning, Jesse said, “Let's play pirates.” He had a bandana around his head, and he was holding...

Chester Greenwood's Big Idea

Chester Greenwood's Big Idea Chester Greenwood's Big Idea Chapter 1: Cold Ears This is the story of Chester Greenwood and his big...

Grizzwold

Grizzwold Grizzwold In the far North lived a bear named Grizzwold. Grizzwold was so big three rabbits could sit in his footprint....

Going to the Market

Going to the Market Going to the Market "Lisa," said Mama, "I need you to do some errands." "Can I go?" asked Jenny. "What would you...

Hercules and the Golden Apples

Hercules and the Golden Apples Hercules and the Golden Apples CHAPTER 1 Hercules Long ago in Greece, a powerful hero lived. His name...

STANLEY

STANLEY STANLEY A long time ago there were no houses and people lived in caves. Stanley lived in a cave, but he did not like it. The...

Crows Share A Pie

Crows Share A Pie Crows Share A Pie One delightfully sunny day a large crow flew over Mrs. McNutty's house. Looking down, he spotted...

A New Home for Henry

A New Home for Henry A New Home for Henry Chapter 1 Henry and Me I have a pet turtle named Henry. Dad bought him for me. Henry and...

Pins in the Map

Pins in the Map Pins in the Map “Here, Boots,” Katie called outside her family's cottage. Her cat didn't come to her. “I hope he's...

The Moon Lady and Her Festival

The Moon Lady and Her Festival The Moon Lady and Her Festival Long ago, in China, there was a man named Yi. Yi was a great archer....