Two hungry travelers arrive at a village expecting to find a household that will share a bit of food, as has been the cust ...tarter. All they need is a carrot, which a young girl volunteers. Not to be outdone, another villager contributes a potato, and the soup grows as others bring corn, celery, and other vegetables and seasonings. In this cumulative retelling of an ancient and widely circulated legend, author Heather Forest shows us that when each person makes a small contribution, "the collective impact can be huge." Susan Gaber's paintings portray the optimism and timelessness of a story that celebrates teamwork and generosity. Show More

Grade 2 | Lexile Level: 310L | Price: $4.95

Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Every night he is awakened by the fireflies outside his window, and ...of the entire village, and he finally goes to sleep, a little wiser. Show More

Grade 3 | Lexile Level: 430L | Price: $4.95

Leo, the cat, likes his happy place at home, no matter how much Daisy the dog pesters him to go on adventures. But when a

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In this action-packed folktale from Panama, a clever little rabbit and his Tía Mónica find ways to outwit a fox, a tiger

Grade 3 | Lexile Level: 460L | Price: $4.95

In this adventure, a schoolgirl named Niah is a new student at a school called Glum. When she arrives, she discovers every

Grade 5 | Lexile Level: 410L - 600L | Price: $4.95

This humorous folktale from Vietnam, retold by Rob Cleveland, tells the story of Tiger, who was once the proudest animal o ... a rope. While trying to escape, Tiger burns his coat on the rope, leaving permanent stripes on his beautiful golden coat. This wisdom story will teach readers the importance of courage, caring and resourcefulness. Show More

Grade 2 | Lexile Level: 650L | Price: $4.95

The Clever Monkey is a classic folktale from West Africa told by Rob Cleveland. One day two greedy jungle cats discover a ...a very clever monkey completely tricked them. This trickster monkey from Africa will teach readers the importance of sharing and trustworthiness. Show More

Grade 2 | Lexile Level: 540L | Price: $4.95

In this delightful story of perseverance and survival from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, "I ...e two frog sisters literally get in over their heads when they fall into a pail of milk and are trapped. They fall into a precarious predicament and must find a way to save themselves. The lazy and cautious frog practically gives up right away while the adventurous and impulsive frog never gives up. In the end, they manage to put their noodles together and persevere. These brave frogs inspire readers to be resourceful and courageous. Show More

Grade 2 | Lexile Level: 530L | Price: $4.95