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One by one, animals in a snowy forest crawl into Nicki's lost white mitten to get warm until the bear sneezes, sending the animals flying up and out of the mitten. On each turn of the page, signature borders inspired by Ukrainian folk art hint at what animal is coming next.
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"Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings" by Joel Chandler Harris is a timeless collection of African American folktales that resonate with the charm and wisdom of the Deep South's oral tradition. Published in 1881, these tales are framed through the character of Uncle Remus, a wise and kindly old freedman who shares stories with children.
Harris's work captures the essence of plantation life and the rich oral history passed down through generations....
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AVp2s fiction readalong volume 37
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In this adaptation of the traditional folktale, three little gators each build their house in an east Texas swamp, hoping for protection from the Big-bottomed Boar.
13) The squeaky door
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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.
14) Epossumondas
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A retelling of a classic tale in which a well-intentioned young possum continually takes his mother's instructions much too literally.
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Scary stories to tell in the dark volume 3
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Features twenty-five chilling tales of prophetic dreams, feral children raised by wild animals, swamp creatures, and other terrifying phenomena.
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AVp2s fiction readalong volume 28
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A rooster with a magic stomach retrieves the diamond button which was stolen from him by a greedy king.