Saddle up and join an entrepreneurial young cowboy and a million dollars' worth of turtles in a twisted tall tale set in the Wild West. Someone's got to supply the turtles to Frenchy's Gourmet Eating Establishment and Pizza Parlor, where the house...
One day young Marici wishes for a new friend, and along comes a beautiful goose. Their meeting is part magic, part fable, and part love. Based on an ancient Chinese tale, the poetic text is gloriously illustrated by Caldecott Honor recipient Stephen ...
American Library Association Notable Children's Book & International Reading Association Young Adults' Choice
High John the Conqueror, sometimes called simply High John or John, was a slave trickster who always outwit Old Master. Much like G...
A masterful retelling about the legendary, steel-driving hero, John Henry.
This timeless ballad has been part of American folklore for over a century. Born with a hammer in his hand, John Henry discovers his true calling as a steel-dri...