Lester has retold 48 of the folktales in standard English but with a strong feel for the dialect of the original stories . . . as lively as the originals but they also have a liveliness of their own, as he incorporates modern allusions which never seem out of place. --School Library Journal. Coretta Scott King Award Book.

The author of such delights as The Christmas Ark and The Enchanted Tapestry joins forces with illustrator Pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the American South. A 1989 Caldecott Honor Book.

Nearly every child will encounter the plays of William Shakespeare, and this adaptation provides the foreknowledge that will make reading one of his best-loved plays much more rewarding. The delightful tale of how fairies magically transform the fate of two young couples has been carefully adapted by bestselling author Bruce Coville to retain th...

A simplified prose version of William Shakespeare's play tells the tale about two young people who defy their warring families' prejudices and dare to fall in love. Brilliant color illustrations highlight this timeless story.