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1) Rapunzel
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A retelling of a folktale in which a beautiful girl with long golden hair is kept imprisoned in a lonely tower by a sorceress. Includes a note that traces the Italian, French, and German origins of the story, and discusses the author's decision to mimic the style of Italian Renaissance art in his illustrations.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Three clever billy goats outwit a big ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain. Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.
Author
Publisher
D. McKay
Pub. Date
[1934]
Language
English
Description
Fairy tales gathered from the folklore of many countries, and some original tales by such authors as Madame d'Aulnoy, and the Comte de Caylus. Includes The Half-Chick, The Fisherman and his Wife, The Story of the Three Bears, The Snuff-Box, and Jorinde and Joringel.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Linguists, philologists, and restorers of ancient texts, the Brothers Grimm practically invented the science of folklore with the publication of Kinder-und Hausmarchen (1812-1815), which became popularly known as Grimm's Fairy Tales. Comprising 120 of their best-loved tales, this new Barnes & Noble Classics edition of Grimm's Fairy Tales includes criticism, reception, discussion questions, and legacies, to appeal to readers of all ages.
7) Stone Soup
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How can a hungry young traveler trick an uncooperative old lady into feeding him dinner? He offers to teach her to make stone soup-soup started from a stone. As more ingredients are added to the soup, the old lady and the traveler look forward to a wonderful meal. Fancy that!
12) Puss in Boots
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this version of the French fairy tale, translated by Malcolm Arthur, a clever cat wins for his master, a castle and the hand of a princess.
17) Blue fairy book
Author
Publisher
D. McKay
Pub. Date
[c1948]
Language
English
Description
Fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Scotland, England, and Scandinavia from such collections as those of Perrault, the Grimm brothers, or Asbjornsen and Moe.
18) Puss in Boots
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A poor young man gains a fortune and meets a beautiful princess when his cat outwits an evil giant.
Author
Publisher
Modern Curriculum Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An easy format retelling of the classic fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood and the encounters she has on her way to visit grandmother's house. Original edition revised with new illustrations. Includes reading activities and a word list"--