Paul Galdone's Books

With lively illustrations full of spunk and humor, this classic retelling takes readers on an adventure-packed ride with one of literature’s most beloved characters.

Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "'Not I ' said the cat. 'Not I ' said the dog. 'Not I ' said the mouse." They won't water, cut, or grind the wheat . . . or help bake a cake with it, either. So guess who eats the cake by herself in the end? The Caldecott Honor artist Paul Galdone's delightfully detailed ink and wash illustrations--packed with charming details--add plenty of sly humor to the well-loved story that not only offers a sage message but also shows children what it takes to make a cake from the ground up

Collects six classic folk tales, including "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Gingerbread Boy.

Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone's version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.

When the miller's youngest son receives only Puss as his inheritance, he wonders how his father expects him to make a living with a single cat. But Puss is no ordinary feline. All he asks for is a new pair of boots and he promises that fortune will come their way. With Puss in Boots working for him, the miller's son is in for a life-changing surprise! Paul Galdone’s retelling of this fairy tale is now part of the Folk Tale Classics series.

Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee. Parents who grew up with these whimsical retellings will enjoy revisiting them and sharing them with the family, bringing Galdone’s timeless artistry and bright, earthy humor to a new generation of readers. This attractive gift book includes every word and image in the original picture books, and features an introduction by noted children’s book specialist Leonard S. Marcus.

Once there, the tailor quickly regrets his decision to spend the night in the graveyard sewing lucky trousers for the Duke.

A traditional rhyme introduces animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.

Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny and a band of gullible friends march off to tell the king, only to meet their end at the hands of a wily fox.

While searching for her missing house key, a forgetful goose finds her party regalia instead.

When Cluck-cluck the hen hears her chick, Little Tuppen, coughing she is very persistent in her efforts to bring him water to drink.

In this faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, the illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.

When the town mouse and the city mouse visit each other they discover they prefer very different ways of life.

A version of an old Scandinavian nursery tale about a devoted mother hen who ran from here to there doing errands for others so they would help her get water for her coughing chick.

The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale.

Eighteen rhymes describe the dwelling places of a variety of animals.

This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks.

A droll rendition of the old English ghost story about the teeny-tiny woman who found a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny churchyard.

“Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew her . . .” So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone has drawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful, vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children and Paul Galdone’s older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely, nostalgic, full-color pictures. This ebook includes audio narration.

A graceful translation of a favorite tale -- together with illustrations notable for their luminous quality and unusual appeal.... A fine, innovative setting for an old standby." Kirkus (pointer review) "A stunner.... The illustrations are wonderful." The Reading Teacher "For fascinating illustration that beckons the eye and engages that necessary 'suspension of disbelief, ' this one can't be beat." School Library Journal "Schroeder's spacious paintings ... artfully complement and augment the simple story.... The spare rendering of the text and pictures, shot through with understated humor, holds broad appeal for personal reading and story-hour use." The Horn Book

Describes in verse twelve members of the dinosaur family and their habits.

Describes the characteristics of such unusual sea creatures as the giant grouper, deep-sea spider, zebrafish, and dragonet.

Turtle needs Monkey's help in getting the banana tree out of the river, but she's sorry later when greedy Monkey demands more than his share of the fruit.

With lively illustrations full of spunk and humor, this classic retelling takes readers on an adventure-packed ride with one of literature’s most beloved characters.

Book's by Paul Galdone

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