The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne

Includes both books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner (used in Core K).  This book has beautiful full-color illustrations, making it even more fun to read aloud.  I know a lot of people have difficulty reading this rolling type writing aloud, but I find it fun and interesting.  It helps to at least try to do the voices, with a Pooh type voice for Pooh, a regular for C. R.,  breathlessly fast voice for Piglet, a strict voice for rabbit, and so forth.  I actually find reading it fun, after I get the hang of the voices.

Finn MacCoul and His Fearless Wife: A Giant of a Tale from Ireland by Robert Byrd

A giant from Ireland builds a bride to Scotand, and finds a larger giant waiting for him at the other side. He flees home, and tries to hide, but the giant comes searching after him.  With the help of his wife, he is able to outsmart the other giant.

***warning: this book contains giants, faeries, magic, deception, lies, and trickery.  On the other hand, it is a better-known myth from the area.

Existe Alguien remix--Musica Cristiana

Nanta's Lion By Suse MacDonald

In a Maasai village in Africa the men in the girl's village set out to hunt a lion.  The girl follows them because she wants to see the lion.  She travels around, seeing various sights of the African wilds, and finally sits down without seeing the lion.  However, the lion is there in the picture.  A fun book for children, although I'm kind of skeptical about the realism in a little girl going out looking for a lion on her own, but it's a children's book, so I'm trying to let that slide.  I think I am a bit picky, sometimes.  But, overall a fun book when they spot the lion and a nice look at the African landscape.

Close Your Eyes by Kate Banks

A little tiger doesn't want to close his eyes and go to sleep.  He wants to be able to see all the world around him.  His mother tells him all the things he can see in his dreams.  Finally, knowing his mother is right there to catch him, he falls asleep.

Henry's Amazing Imagination by Nancy Carlson

Henry the Mouse likes to tell fibs during show and tell.  However, his classmates get upset when they discover his stories are lies.  Henry's teacher shows Henry how to make stories instead.  But, his show and tell stories become boring to his classmates.  Henry shows off his stories at show and tell for a fun balance. 


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Canoe Days by Gary Paulson

A man goes out in his canoe, and sees the wildlife around him.  Beautiful artwork shows various animals around the lake and the beauty of nature.   Very little text with detailed paintings demonstrate the peace and tranquility while bringing out the beauty.