Recommendations based on The Country Mouse and the City Mouse; The Fox and the Crow; The Dog and His Boneby Patricia M. Scarry

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  1. The Three Bears

    by Rob Hefferan
    A retelling of the classic fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with charming illustrations.

    Rob Hefferan’s whimsical artwork breathes new life into this family favorite. All children love to hear each bear say, “Who’s been sitting on my chair?” knowing that Goldilocks is about to be ... (Goodreads)

  2. Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs

    by Al Dempster
    A classic tale of three little pigs who must outwit a sly wolf to build their homes and stay safe.

    The three little pigs have never looked so cute and the big bad wolf never looked so bad in this retelling of the classic fairy tale! Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s makes this book an ... (Goodreads)

  3. Disney's Beauty and the Beast

    by Teddy Slater
    A powerful story of bravery and self-sacrifice, in which a young woman falls in love with a Beast.

    Come be our guest in the Beast’s castle where teapots talk, spoons dance, and beautiful Belle discovers that things are never quite as they seem. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the ... (Goodreads)

  4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    by Barbara Shook Hazen
    A story of an outcast reindeer overcoming adversity and gaining acceptance from his peers.

    When the sun starts setting sooner and frost begins to gather on your windows, sit down with a loved one to relive this timeless story of a slightly unusual winter creature with a very special ... (Goodreads)

  5. Disney's The Little Mermaid

    by Walt Disney Company
    Ariel, a mermaid princess, falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with an evil sea witch to become human and win his heart.

    Ariel is tired of living under the sea—she wants to be human and walk on land. More than anything else, Princess Ariel longs to visit the world of humans. She gets her chance after making a deal with ... (Goodreads)

  6. Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    by Walt Disney Company
    A classic fairy tale of a beautiful princess, a wicked queen, and seven lovable dwarfs who help her find true love's kiss.

    Now new and old fans can relive the magic of this beloved film as it is retold in a beautiful full-color Little Golden Book! ... (Goodreads)

  7. Lady and the Tramp

    by Teddy Slater
    A romantic tale of two dogs who cross paths and form an unlikely bond.

    What do you get when you combine a dog from the wrong side of the tracks with a pampered pooch? One of the most beloved animated films of all time, of course! Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp is a ... (Goodreads)

  8. Frosty the Snow Man

    by Annie North Bedford
    A magical snowman comes to life and brings joy to children, but must return to his frozen state when the weather warms up.

    "Frosty the Snow Man, at your service", said he. That's how Frosty the Snow Man came alive. Who can resist the tale of children enjoying the fun of building Frosty, when suddenly, to their ... (Goodreads)

  9. Disney's The Lion King

    by Don Ferguson
    A young lion prince must overcome adversity and reclaim his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands.

    Relive Walt Disney's 32nd full-length animated feature in this beautiful, hardcover, 96-page classic storybook that accurately captures the movie magic and places it right into a child's hands. With ... (Goodreads)

  10. Walt Disney's Pinocchio

    by Steffi Fletcher
    The classic tale of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, with colorful illustrations.

    The beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling ... (Goodreads)

  11. Tawny Scrawny Lion

    by Kathryn Jackson
    A lion who is always hungry learns the value of friendship and sharing after meeting a group of friendly rabbits.

    Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants! So begins the funny, classic ... (Goodreads)

  12. Snowmen at Christmas

    by Caralyn Buehner
    A charming tale of snowmen coming to life on Christmas Eve and celebrating the holiday with their own traditions.

    Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now's your chance to find out! The ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Ugly Duckling

    by Hans Christian Andersen
    A young duckling's struggles to fit in, ultimately finding beauty and acceptance.

    When the story begins, a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as an ugly little creature and suffers much verbal and physical ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Disney Sleeping Beauty

    by Michael Teitelbaum
    A retelling of the classic fairytale of Princess Aurora and her three fairy godmothers.

    YOUNG AND OLD fans will love this full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty"–the story of Princess Aurora and the three good fairies who try to protect her from ... (Goodreads)

  15. Truckers

    by Terry Pratchett
    A group of tiny people living in a department store must venture into the outside world to save their home.

    Under the floorboards of the Store is a world of four-inch-tall nomes that humans never see. It is commonly known among these nomes that Arnold Bros. created the Store for them to live in, and he ... (Goodreads)

  16. Babar the King

    by Jean de Brunhoff
    Babar becomes king and faces challenges in ruling his kingdom. He learns valuable lessons about leadership and responsibility.

    Babar establishes Celesteville, the beautiful and happy city over which he and his queen reign. ... (Goodreads)

  17. You Belong To Me

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A psychologist investigates a series of murders of young women, while dealing with her own personal traumas.

    A killer who targets lonely women on cruise ships is at the center of Mary Higgins Clark's newest thriller "You Belong to Me," a masterful combination of page-turning suspense and classic mystery. ... (Goodreads)

  18. Third Year at Malory Towers

    by Enid Blyton
    Darrell and her friends return to Malory Towers for their third year, facing new challenges and making new friends.

    Darrell is on the way to Malory Towers once again. She finds out that Sally Hope, her best friend is in quarantine for mumps and will not be able to come to school for a short time. On the way, they ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Curious George Visits the Library

    by Margret Rey
    A mischievous monkey's exploration of the library, learning the joys of reading.

    George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s ... (Goodreads)

  20. Vicious

    by L.J. Shen
    Two college roommates turned enemies reunite years later, reigniting their toxic relationship and dark secrets.

    Emilia They say love and hate are the same feelings experienced under different circumstances, and it’s true. The man who comes to me in my dreams also haunts me in my nightmares. He is a brilliant ... (Goodreads)

  21. Parts

    by Tedd Arnold
    A young boy becomes convinced that he is turning into a machine after finding a strange growth on his body.

    The young narrator has discovered a disturbing trend: There's fuzz in his belly button his toes are peeling and something just fell out of his nose. The last straw is a loose tooth, which convinces ... (Goodreads)

  22. Five Get Into Trouble

    by Enid Blyton
    The Famous Five stumble upon a mystery involving a stolen pearl necklace and a suspicious housekeeper. They must solve the case before it's too late.

    The five are allowed to go on a cycling holiday after a lot of argument. While there, they meet a boy called Richard Kent. His father is rich but fierce and once had a bodyguard named Rooky, whom ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Test of the Twins

    by Margaret Weis
    Two teenage elves risk their lives to save their kingdom from an ancient evil.

    This novel begins where the last one left off; Caramon Majere and Tasslehoff Burrfoot are in a bleak gray world and Raistlin Majere is with Crysania in the Abyss. The novel begins with a short ... (Wikipedia)

  24. They Do It with Mirrors

    by Agatha Christie
    Miss Marple investigates a web of deceit involving a sinister family and a mysterious murder in the countryside.

    While visiting her American school friend Ruth Van Rydock in London, Miss Marple learns that Ruth is seriously concerned for her sister Carrie Louise. She asks Miss Marple to visit Carrie Louise at ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Walt Disney's Dumbo

    by Walt Disney Company
    The story of a little elephant with big ears who learns to fly and becomes a star in the circus.

    Everyone's favorite big-eared little elephant finds his way to the skies in this uplifting Little Golden Book. With artwork from the 1940s, allof the original charm and beauty of the Disney classic ... (Goodreads)

  26. Curious George

    by H.A. Rey
    A mischievous monkey's adventures, learning valuable lessons along the way.

    The story opens with George, a little orphaned brown monkey, in the jungle of Africa. An unnamed man in a large yellow straw hat observes him through his binoculars and decides to bring the monkey ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Lady of Shalott

    by Alfred Tennyson
    A cursed lady lives in a tower, weaving a tapestry and watching the world through a mirror until she falls in love with a knight.

    The Lady of Shalott is the third book in Visions in Poetry, an award-winning series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. Tennyson's ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    Collection of short stories and poetry exploring the depths of human emotion.

    "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a first-person narrative told by an unnamed narrator. Insisting that they are sane, the narrator suffers from a disease (nervousness) which causes " over-acuteness of the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Diggers

    by Terry Pratchett
    A group of misfits join forces to take on an ancient evil threatening their kingdom.

    'And Grimma said, We have two choices. We can run, or we hide. And they said, Which shall we do? She said, We shall Fight.' A Bright New Dawn is just around the corner for thousands of tiny nomes ... (Goodreads)

  30. Black Beauty

    by Anna Sewell
    A horse's journey through life, as he experiences various owners and circumstances.

    The story is narrated in the first person as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named Black Beauty—beginning with his carefree days as a foal on an English farm with his mother, to ... (Wikipedia)