'Good afternoon, Mister Giant, Sir. I have come to make a bet with you,' says Clever Beatrice. You see, Beatrice and her mom have no food or money. But there is a giant through the woods: he is very rich, but not very clever. Beatrice, who is a clever young girl, decides to go see this giant and take as much of his money as she can by making him bets. Amused, the giant agrees, only to be hoodwinked again and again by this clever, young girl. Is Beatrice strong enough to knock down the front door of the giant's house, throw a railroad rail further, or carry more buckets of water? Let's put it this way: Beatrice and her mom have plenty of food and money. But how did this little girl beat this big giant?

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Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0689832540

ISBN-13: 9780689832543

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What will the country mouse and the city mouse think of each other's homes? Aesop's fable about two friends from different worlds is recreated here in a beginning reader format. With a clear statement of the lesson learned by the country mouse at the end, this is a satisfying retelling of Aesop's well-known story. (Reading Level: 3.4)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 1/13/2011

ISBN-10: 1404803181

ISBN-13: 9781404803183

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These 17 folktales from West Africa each have a moral or a humorous twist at the end. Some of them are funny, while others are intended to make you think. Read these well-written and engaging tales to learn some of the stories that West Africans have been sharing with each other for generations.

Awards won: Newbery Honor book 1948

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 9/9/2011

ISBN-10: 0805002987

ISBN-13: 9780805002980

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Claire is fair and kind, unlike her older sister and mother, who are sour-faced and cheerless. When a fairy decides to put Claire to a secret test, she passes, and jewels and flowers fall from her lips. When her sister is put to a similar test, the results are awful. What will Claire do when she is blamed for her sister's misfortune?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/26/2010

ISBN-10: 0836817818

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A poor man desperate to feed his daughter something besides thin porridge follows a doctor's advice and sets himself up as 'Dr. All-Knowing' - complete with a suit, a sign, and an ABC book. He then proceeds, with much luck and the help of his daughter, to help a wealthy man find his stolen money. The illustrations spread out on larger-than-usual pages add spice and personality to all the characters. A delightful retelling of a rarely-heard tale.

Reviewed by: djd

Date read: 7/20/2009

ISBN-10: 1416912460

ISBN-13: 9781416912460

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