Books in this category include some traditional and some non-traditional versions of stories and poems from around the world. Some of these tales convey life lessons; others are intended to delight and amuse the reader or listener. Some of the poems were written by children.
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All Books in the Folktales, Legends & Poems Category
Stone Men Written and Illustrated by Nicki Weiss Isaac travels with his cart from town to town and on his journeys, he often gets lonely. In order to prevent himself from being lonely, Isaac builds stone men to keep him company. One day a village is threatened by the czar's soldiers and Isaac, along with his stone men, are able to help save the village. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Stone Soup Margot Tomes (Illustrator), John Warren Stewig (Author) A clever girl shows some stingy villagers how to make a special soup with some unusual ingredients. [Grade Level: K - 3]