When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

A Fable Cut in Wood

In this version of the French fairy tale, translated by Malcolm Arthur, a clever cat wins for his master, a castle and the hand of a princess.

Hans Christian Andersen's touching story of true love between a malformed toy soldier and a paper ballerina is charged with both romance and heroism.

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Stone Soup: Book summary: "Much loved-fairy tales leap to life in this series of lively retellings. There's a surprise under each lift-up flap to add to the fun."--Cover back the Owl and Pussycat The Owl and the Pussycat want to get married - but they're in the middle of the sea! They reach the land where the Bong Trees grow, and find a vicar and a ring. Over the course of their seach, they meet a whole host of characters, including the Dong with...

A collection of 115 poems for children by a variety of well-known authors with illustrations by nine Caldecott medalists.