Jack and his mother are poor. So she tells him to sell the family cow, and he does-for five magic beans. Angry, Jack's mother throws the beans away, and they grow into a huge stalk. Jack climbs the stalk and discovers a terrible giant! How will Jack ever escape?\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS—In these gentle versions of the classic tales, Alperin softens some of the harsher elements. In Beanstalk, Jack is not a thief like he is in so many other retellings and taking the giant's hen is more of a rescue (a tightly caged hen entreats him, "Help!…Set me free and I'll lay you golden eggs every morning!"). Chambers's delightfully colorful illustrations are superb and always a tad humorous. The giantess and giant are quite modern-looking, from her bright red lipstick to his purple pants-suit. The giant's barbarous personality is differentiated from the civilized giantess's by his lolling tongue and underbite, which identify him as a threat but are not grotesquely scary. In Red Riding Hood, readers are spared the horror of two characters being eaten (and later being cut out of a slain wolf's belly), as occurs in the original. Schauer's illustrations are engaging, with bright colors and contrast that hold readers' attention. The wolf is especially cartoonish with an enjoyable range of facial expressions. VERDICT Solid purchases for collections in need of preschool-friendly versions of these traditional tales.—Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FL

Jack and the Beanstalk (My First Fairy Tales)

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Little Red Riding Hood sets off to bring a basket of fruit to her grandmother. On her way, Little Red meets a wolf. When Little Red arrives at Grandma's house, there's someone hairy and very scary waiting in Grandma's bed! Will Little Red be breakfast for the big, bad wolf?

Little Red Riding Hood (My First Fairy Tales)

When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, it seems there's no one home. So she helps herself to their porridge; she sits in their chairs; and she lies down in their beds. But then the bears return home from their walk! Will they catch that naughty little girl?

Goldilocks and The Three Bears (My First Fairy Tales)

Three billy goat brothers; Baby Gruff, Middle Gruff, and Big Gruff decide to head to the meadow where the sweetest grass is. They need to cross the bridge to the meadow, but a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are no fools, but how do you trick a troll?

The Three Billy Goats Gruff (My First Fairy Tales)

Popular nursery rhymes are included in this boldly illustrated board book. A splash of foil on the die-cut clock face on the cover adds sparkle to the title.

Hickory, Dickory, Dock (My Little World)

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Children will enjoy learning a variety of words to describe the exciting things found on the farm! This activity set includes a sticker book with reusable stickers and a durable puzzle of a busy farm scene. Both will help to develop problem-solving skills, as young readers manipulate the large puzzle pieces to create the busy farm scene.

Farm Puzzle and Sticker Book (My Little World)

Animals

Family and friends can write their hopes and dreams for the new baby in this beautiful keepsake book, perfect to share with guests at a baby shower, or during that special first visit! Ready for you to fill with messages of love, Baby's personalized book will be treasured for years to come.

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Join Lion, Elephant, and friends as they say, "Hello!" in this perfect first book for Baby.

Hello Baby! (To Baby With Love)

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Good Night Baby! (To Baby With Love)

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Peekaboo Baby! (To Baby With Love)

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