Choose with confidence this playful book of lively rhymes from the author of the Play School theme: 'There's a Bear in There'. Great fun for young children, and great for learning language.

Paul Bunyan, Br'er Rabbit, Bluebeard, and Billy the Kid. These are just some of the many character alive today through folktales. A goldmine for students, storytellers, and general readers, this massive work gives easy access to the stories and legends that have captivated us for generations and continue to influence film, television, literature, and popular culture. The most ambitious undertaking of its kind, this collection conveniently groups American folktales by region and includes common and less familiar stories from a wide range of ethnic traditions. It also provides a generous sampling of electronic lore circulating on the Internet. Introductions, notes, appendices, and other helpful aids cover the fascinating background of these tales and bring them alive for students of history, literature, social studies, and the arts. Included are selections from various types of tales, such as legend, joke, tall tale, personal narrative, and myth, along with a generous sampling of electronic lore circulating on the Internet. Introductions, notes, appendices, and other aids link the tales to their origins and afterlives, so that students in social studies classes can learn about American history and culture, while literature students can learn about language, genres, and dialects.

Bertie the cow thinks she’s so smart. She organizes all her animal friends in an unforgettable and unusual escapade. Could it spell disaster when Farmer Ed discovers “There’s A Cow In My Back Seat!” You’ll enjoy reading how Bertie and her friends get themselves out of a very sticky situation.

Celebrate your moment. Life is full of highs and lows. The Message Bible has the words to carry you through each one. Words of comfort and celebration. Words of heartache and hope. Enjoy the gifts that life brings and a Bible that can express each moment. The Message is a reading Bible translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by 20 biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. For the first time as a Large Print gift Bible, The Message includes all these popular features! Personalize your Bible with the colorful presentation page. Find passages with The Message's unique verse-numbered paragraphs. Get your bearings with handcrafted maps. Use your Bible for years to come with its durable binding. Keep your place with a satin ribbon marker. Read The Message, and fill your life with the unexpected passion and personality that fill God's Word.

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