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- John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill. Written by: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Victor Rivas. Ages: 3-7. Born with a 10-pound hammer in his fist and legs the size of tree trunks, this legendary strong man was known as the fastest steel driver on the railroad.
- Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag. By: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Peter George. Ages: 3-7. A fixture in American folktales, this is the story of Davy Crockett.
- Pecos Bill. Written by: M. J. York. Illustrated by: Michael Garland. Ages: 3-7. Raised by coyotes and known for wrestling bear cubs as a toddler, this is the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill.
- Miss Sally Ann and the Panther. Written by: Bobbi Miller. Illustrated by: Megan Lloyd. Ages: 3-7. Meet Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, also known as the wife of Davy Crockett.
- Arrow to the Sun (Audiobook) By: Gerald McDermott. Ages: 3-7. This award-winning retelling of an ancient Pueblo myth explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men.
- Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag. Written by: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Peter George. Ages: 3-7. A fixture in American folktales, this is the story of Davy Crockett.
- Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas (Animated Book) By: Natasha Yim. Ages: 3-7. In this Chinese-American telling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” it’s Chinese New Year, and a careless little girl named Goldy Luck is tasked with delivering turnip cakes to her neighbors.
- John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill. Written by: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Victor Rivas. Ages: 3-7. Born with a 10-pound hammer in his fist and legs the size of tree trunks, this legendary strong man was known as the fastest steel driver on the railroad.
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- Goldilocks: The Name Fame Dame. Written by: Darcy Pattison. Illustrated by: Soraya Bartolomé. Ages: 6-12. In this hilarious, nontraditional rhyming version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” Goldilocks thinks she can get away with anything.
- Calico Classics Illustrated: Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Written by: Brothers Grimm, Karen Kelly. Illustrated by: C.B. Canga. Ages: 10-12. As the first people to collect the fairy tales and folklore of Germany in one place, the Brothers Grimm brought to life many of today’s most iconic stories.
- Little Red Riding Hood. Written by: Nadia Higgins. Illustrated by: Kathleen Petelinsek. Ages: 3-7. Kids can follow Little Red as she strolls through the woods, encounters a “friendly” wolf and comes out on top after facing peril at Grandma’s house.
- The Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime. By: Michael Buckley. Illustrated by: Peter Ferguson. Ages: 9-12. Treat your kid to another humorous fractured fairy tale in this delightful twist on the story of the Brothers Grimm.
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Paul BunyanJohnny AppleseedDavy CrockettSally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind CrockettCanadian Tall Tale Heroes 1. Big Joe Mufferaw 2. Sam McGee 3. Johnny Chinook Australian Tall Tale Heroes 1. Rodney Ansell 2. Big Bill 3. Crooked Mick European Tall Tale Heroes 1. Toell the Great (Estonia) 2. The Irish Rover (Ireland) 3. Baron Munchausen (Germany) Modern Tall Tale Heroes 1. Gravity (check out The Legend of Gravityby Charly Palmer) 2...
I’ve got six tall tales lessons already created for you! Each of these includes a two-part library lesson, printable scavenger hunt activity, Recommended Reads list, and a pre-filled, editable lesson plan template aligned with TEKS, CCSS, and AASL standards.
Retellings of American folktales and legends, Native American myths, weather folklore, ghost stories and more from each of the 50 United States of America. Great for school children and teachers.
Sep 19, 2022 · When it’s time to plan a new unit that adheres to ELA standards, it can be daunting to find high-quality, relatable short stories your students will enjoy. That’s why we’ve put together this roundup of engaging, thematically rich stories that elementary school teachers love.
www.weareteachers.com · folktales-for-kids30 Fabulous Folktales for Kids, As Recommended by Teachers
Jul 19, 2023 · This collection of exceptional folktales for kids is a must-read for elementary ages. With factual information included in each, students can learn about many different parts of the world while getting swept away in these magical tales.
