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Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians
Illustrated by John Manders
Published by Upstart Books
Deep in an enchanted forest, a little girl named Goldie Socks finds a storybook cottage. When she peeks inside, she finds shelves and shelves filled with books. As she searches for one that is just right, and a comfy place to read it, Mama, Papa, and Baby Libearian discover someone has been in their house!
Students will love this fractured fairy tale that has Goldie Socks searching for a story that is just right. The corresponding library lessons offer activities and ideas for teaching the five finger rule and other book selection tools.
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The Gold Miner's Daughter: A Melodramatic Fairy Tale
Illustrated by Jon Goodell
Published by Peachtree Publishers
Gracie Pearl has until sundown to find some gold to pay the rent to the evil banker, Mr. Bigglebottom. "Oh dear..." If she can't pay him, he will take back the family gold mine and force her to marry him. "Boo hiss!" Gracie Pearl heads into town and asks a variety of fairy tale characters for help. Will any of them be able to save Gracie Pearl from that dastardly villain, Mr. Bigglebottom?
Four icons scattered throughout the text cue the reader to join in the melodramatic fun.
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The Horned Toad Prince
Illustrated by Michael Austin
Published by Peachtree Publishers
A spunky cowgirl named Reba Jo meets her match when she makes a deal with a clever horned toad. This spicy Southwestern retelling of the classic fairy tale, The Frog Prince, is peppered with Spanish words and phrases.
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The Three Armadillies Tuff
Illustrated by S. G. Brooks
Published by Peachtree Publishers
On their way to a new dance hall, three armadillo sisters, Lilly, Jilly, and Dilly run in to a coyote named Tallula. To avoid becoming armadillo chili and armadillo skin boots, the sisters treat Tallula to a girl's night out. The Three Armadillies Tuff is a spirited retelling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff with a Southwestern twang.
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Tumbleweed Tom on the Texas Trail
Illustrated by Kay Salem
Published by Charlesbridge Publishers
A cowboy named Tumbleweed Tom travels around Texas picking up a souvenir from different parts of the state. By the end of the trail ride, Tom's wagon is full of Texas symbols and landmarks. This book was written as a teaching tool for Texas teachers and is recommended by the Social Studies Center for Education Development.
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The Shelf Elf
Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh
Published by Upstart Books
Skoob, the Shelf Elf, teaches children how to take care of library books and proper library etiquette. The fantasy and fun of the Shelf Elf makes every library a magical place to be.
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The Shelf Elf Helps Out
Illustrated by Rebecca Thornburgh
Published by Upstart Books
Join Skoob, the Shelf Elf, as he takes readers on a tour of the "neighborhoods" in the library. Skoob describes the addresses or call numbers from the zero hundreds to the 900s. Rhymes about each section help students remember where to find their favorite books.
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