In this classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers for children, the man in the moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet, but quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who see him as an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual - but perfectly logical - means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home.
Dotty had the most beautiful feathers. Stalky had the most beautiful legs. And Plumy had the most beautiful crest. But which of them was the most beautiful? The three hens went to the king. "Whichever one of you lays the most wonderful egg I will make a princess," he proclaimed. And so the contest began...
It's down-home fun on the farm with this collection of four children's stories about farm animals and their friends. In "Giggle, Giggle, Quack," Farmer Brown goes away, leaving his brother in charge, but sneaky Duck has a plan; lady birds compete to lay the most eggs in "The Most Wonderful Egg in the World"; in "Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens," Winnie is in peril of being eaten by a fox; and "The Foolish Frog" is a hoppin' fun sing-a-long!
Popular children's illustrator James Marshall takes a turn at bringing his unique artistic style to several well-known fairy tales. These five animated stories, including some retold by modern writers with entertaining twists, will enchant children and delight parents.
Family - Sara's feisty Russian grandmother asks for "no presents" for her birthday - and gets them - one from each neighbor, one from Mama and a special one from Sara to teach Grandma to read and write English.