'Chickabunga!' This is a rollicking, rhyming version of the classic tale that will be as much fun to read aloud as to listen to. Eye-popping photos include visual jokes for observant readers while the text grows and jumps about the page to keep pace with the action. 'Shake, rattle and roll, the Sky is falling!'

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 7/13/2010

ISBN-10: 0439078172

ISBN-13: 9780439078177

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How Music Came to the World is the retelling of a centuries-old legend from Mexico. The Wind God and the Sky God usually fought each other, but one day, Sky God called Wind God to him and asked him to listen. No sound. The two decided that Wind God should go to the land of the Sun God to capture some music to bring back to Earth. On his journey, Wind God encountered many detours. The illustrations capture the essence of the legend with drama in the enduring myth. Was the Wind God successful in bringing music to Earth?

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 7/12/2010

ISBN-10: 0395675235

ISBN-13: 9780395675236

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Never trust a hungry crocodile is the moral of this delightful read, 'How the Ostrich Got Its Long Neck' by Verna Aardema. Tender hearted Ostrich couldn't help but come to the aid of Crocodile who had a bad toothache. Against his better judgment, Ostrich stuck his head in Crocodile's mouth in an effort to pull the tooth and end his suffering. Discover what happens next. The title of this book really says it all!

Similar authors: John Kilaka; Julius Lester; Melinda Lilly

Similar books: The Man Who Knew Too Much: A Moral Tale from the Baila of Zambia by Julius Lester; Wanyana And Matchmaker Frog: A Bagandan Tale by Melinda Lilly; The Amazing Tree by John Kilaka

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 8/7/2012

ISBN-10: 0590483676

ISBN-13: 9780590483674

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Nasrettin Hoca was a storyteller, teacher and humorist in Turkey in the 1200's A.D. This is one of the stories told about him. Nasrettin Hoca went to a fancy dinner party wearing old worn-out clothes because he did not have time to change. The other guests would not talk to him and the servers would not give him food. He snuck out to go home, get cleaned up and put on his fanciest coat and turban. When he went back to the party in his finery, he was greeted enthusiastically and fed the finest food. Why did he put all of the food inside his coat? Demi's lavish illustrations make the story come alive.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 7/23/2010

ISBN-10: 0689846800

ISBN-13: 9780689846809

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Beginning readers looking for scary stories, look no further. This mix of tales includes spooky encounters, cemeteries, ghosts, and scary homes. Retold by Alvin Schwartz from folklore, these tales are genuinely creepy and a bit funny at the same time. (Reading Level: 2.3)

Similar books: Ghosts!: Ghostly Tales From Folklore retold by Alvin Schwartz

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 7/27/2011

ISBN-10: 006025274X

ISBN-13: 9780060252748

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