Margaret Read MacDonald
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English
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When Jouha counts the ten donkeys carrying his dates to market, he repeatedly forgets to count the one he is riding on, causing him great consternation. Includes numbers written out in Arabic and in English transliteration, as well as the numerals one through ten, and a note on the origins and other versions of the story.
8) Pickin' peas
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English
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Because a pesky rabbit picks peas from her garden, a little girl catches it and puts it in a box, but that doesn't solve the problem.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A bragging contest between Whale and Sandpiper turns into a battle over the beach and sea, until both parties realize that the beach and the sea, as well as sea creatures and shorebirds, are interdependent.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In this retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabwe, a girl promises a crocodile he can come to a party in exchange for a favor, but since crocodiles aren't allowed in the village, she doesn't expect she'll have to keep the promise"--
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Español
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Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song! Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this Spanish edition of the classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2.
Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world sharing stories, and Childe is one of her most beloved places to visit. Margaret has written over thirty books. When not out exploring the world,...
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English
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One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boy-with the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you"? This classic folktale is reimagined with adorable watercolor images, playful text, and an endearing-if snotty-main character.
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English
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Fabulous folktales from around the world come alive! Kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the entertaining stories narrated by seasoned storyteller The Library Fairy® with enchanting characters, animals, music and song. Adapted folklore from Shake It Up Tales! (used by permission) by Margaret Read MacDonald. Tales are El Conejito, Pickin' Peas, Batis! Batis!,The Big Man Drum, The Girl Who Wore Too Much, The Hare Who Married a Princess, The Elephants and...
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Publisher
August House Inc
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Kindness Tales is the third book in a trilogy that includes Peace Tales and Earth Care from award-winning author, popular storyteller, and highly-respected folklorist, Margaret Read MacDonald. Margaret has curated a collection of forty-two of her favorite stories that celebrate the timeless power of kindness to make the world a gentler, safer, and more loving place. These tales from the world's great oral traditions share the common theme that thoughtful...
19) The squeaky door
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Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.
20) Teeny Weeny Bop
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Publisher
A. Whitman
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Upon finding a gold coin, a lonely woman trades it for a pig, then a succession of smaller, less troublesome pets.