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Adventure in the Banyan Tree
Young Ruskin observes a deadly confrontation between a cobra and a mongoose.
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Lost in Corn Country
If this boy's class had a knotted rope, he wouldn't be in this predicament.
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Anna Mae’s Adventure
Anna Mae was sick in bed, so she took an adventure in her head!
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Midnight Heroine
To save the lives of strangers, young Kate Shelley braved crossing a railroad bridge on a stormy night.
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Avalanche!
Chris discovers how powerful the snowy mountains can be.
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My Night with the Elk
A shortcut turns into an adventure that lasts all night long.
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Barney the Bug Man
When it comes to tiny crawly creatures, Barney has an eye like a hawk.
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Ravens to the Rescue
Ravens save a skier's life after a bad accident high in the mountains.
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Bike Fright
The tables are turned when Jake has to teach his mom to ride a bike.
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River Never Sleeps, The
Xavier and his cousin have a close encounter while fishing.
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Braving the Pacific on a Bamboo Raft
Tim and his crew retrace the steps of explorers who sailed thousands of years ago.
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Run to the River
Margaret stays strong and thinks quickly in a dangerous situation.
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Chilling Thrill, A
How can the school ski trip be fun if Carly has no friends?
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Shed Full of Tigers, A
Jaimie thinks her new house is full of tigers!
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Conga
Emeka will drown if Rebisi can't convince him to ignore the snake and climb out of the fishing hole.
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Sighting, The
A neighbor is convinced he's seen Bigfoot. Now Eddie, Cathy, and Marie want to find out for themselves.
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Covered Wagons of the Oregon Trail
With only a covered wagon to call home, pioneers braved the Oregon Trail.
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Sign, The
Jess and Ma helped a runaway slave escape, but how will they know that he is safe?
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Cows Don't Have Seat Belts
Cassie, a city slicker, finds herself riding on a cow's back after a spill.
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Storm at Tempest Cove
Jamie's quick thinking helps save the lives of the village fishermen.
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Danger on the Guayas River
Juan and Pepe learn that you shouldn't take chances with a river.
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Stranger in the Orchard
Two boys solve a mystery that reunites a community.
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Fish for Benny, A
Joe learns the value of a stepbrother on a fishing trip.
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Swimming Lesson
A swim coach's advice saves the day during a scary boat trip.
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Flashlight Playground
A light brightens a dark playground and Jordie's day.
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Swimming Magnet
A plan to get even gets two boys into high water.
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Freedom for the Planter
Robert Smalls becomes a hero when he sails his family to freedom from slavery.
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Terror in Bear Country
A sleepy camper wakes up to a frightening noise.
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Gilby's Snowman
Gilby's Snowman lay tired in the snow. But when Gilby returns the snowman is awake!
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Tidal Tale, A
Sarah's decision to go sailing without permission gets her into a heap of trouble.
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Hand-Me-Down Dreams
Mikey's quick thinking saves the day during a terrible ice storm.
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To Touch the Mammoth
Zol, a Clovis boy of the Ice Age, sets out to prove he is not afraid of the woolly mammoth.
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Happily Ever After
Rowena's on a roll when she delivers a wedding cake right on time.
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Truth About Black Widow Spiders, The
Can you die from the bite of a black widow spider? The author finds out the hard way.
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If I Met a Fairy
What wonderful adventures would be in store!
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White Knuckles over Niagara
Could Blondin succeed in carrying a man across the gorge of Niagara Falls on a tight rope?
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Inca Treasure
A man searches for the hidden gold of the ancient Incas.
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Woolly-Puff Rescue, The
Wendy and Alex make a new discovery that turns out to be very useful on their planet.
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Bon Voyage
A funny story about three animals' adventure in a hot air balloon.
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Mr. Pilling's Pond
At age twelve, Mr. Pilling began a hobby that landed him a spot in the hall of fame!
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Buster and the Toboggan
Who knew what a good time everyone would have?
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My Night with the Elk
A shortcut turns into an adventure that lasts all night long.
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Close Friends
Two animals try to cheer up a sad snowman.
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My Puppy Sings the Blues
Autumn thinks her new dog's sad howl means he's unhappy--until she meets Laura and her beagle.
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Copycat Mouse
Lewis is shocked to find out why his brother, Milton, is such a copycat.
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Night in the Desert, A
At night the desert comes alive!
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Cows Don't Have Seat Belts
Cassie, a city slicker, finds herself riding on a cow's back after a spill.
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Nutty Narrows Bridge, The
It's a bridge only a squirrel could love.
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Dog and His Reflection, The
A greedy dog ends up with nothing.
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Old Man and the Bears, The
Octaviano shares the story of why he allows bears to feast on the fruit of the trees.
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Dogs at Work
Dogs have many ways to show that they are "man's best friend."
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Ollie and the Rainbow
Ollie the Elephant didn't exactly stay out of trouble, but he still managed to make his mother proud.
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Elephant and the Cassowary, The
A true account of an animal odd couple in India.
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One Smart Cat
Cat taught Jaguar important hunting skills. Now how will Cat protect himself from his student?
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Farmyard Wedding
Miss Duck and Mr. Drake celebrate the big day with all of their farmyard friends.
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Rabbit and Tiger
A brave rabbit cleverly tricks the fierce tiger into leaving the forest for good.
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Finding S-A-M
Can you help Rebecca find S-A-M?
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Raccoons' Workout, The
Seven raccoon kits work out to become strong and fast like their Papa.
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Fox Makes Lunch
Fox has to change his plans as he prepares a surprise lunch and gift for Bear.
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Ravens to the Rescue
Ravens save a skier's life after a bad accident high in the mountains.
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Goose Chase, The
Gaylord Goose isn't clever, but he may be lucky enough to talk himself out of being Admiral Bear's dinner.
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Russ and the Boy Next Door
When Ben moves in next door, Russ, a lonely dog, tries everything to get his attention.
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Jasper Finds a Job
Jasper, the pony, takes charge and pulls through with a clever plan.
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Safe from the Storm
Use scissors and some paper to find out where Rabbit and his friends were protected from the storm.
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Jessie's Big Idea
Jessie comes up with a clever way to walk her big dog, Bart.
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Salt on a Bird's Tail
A young boy realizes that with hard work he can earn his own things.
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Just Plain Buster
Buster, the dog, discovers the secret to finding a perfect family.
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Searching for Bird Number Ten
A science teacher's advice helps finish a bird-watching project.
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Katie's First Real Fox
It's not easy trying to spot a fox. Will Katie come up with a plan?
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Secret in the Orchard, A
Grandpa has a Christmas surprise in store.
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King of the Longhorns
A gentle, intelligent Texas Longhorn named Old Blue became the most famous lead steer in the days of the great cattle drives.
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Shed Full of Tigers, A
Jaimie thinks her new house is full of tigers!
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Kitten's Climb
An adventurous kitten gets stuck in a tree and hatches robin eggs!
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Skating Lesson, The
Fox learns how to skate--the hard way.
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Lambing, The
Lisa uses all her strength and courage to help save a newborn lamb and its mother.
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Spadefoot Toads: Desert Amphibians
The life cycle of a spadefoot toad is fast and fascinating.
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Miss Squirrel Minds Her Busy-ness
A busy day doesn't stop Miss Squirrel from enjoying a wonderful Christmas Eve with her friends.
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Terror in Bear Country
A sleepy camper wakes up to a frightening noise.
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Molly the Pony
Molly has never been first at anything...until now!
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The Tarantulas of Pie Town
Jennifer is accepted by the other ranch hands when she reacts well to a practical joke.
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Monument to a Pest, A
"The meanest bug in America" helped people change their lives for the better.
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Think like a Horse
Can Kristi figure out why her horse, Babe, will not cross the stream?
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Mouse and the Happy Hearts
Mouse's candy-heart messages make everyone happy.
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Tinker’s Tide
If Josie and her brothers and sisters can't come up with a fool-proof plan, their horses will be sold in a week.
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Mouse Mitzvah, The
Two determined mice ask a sleeping rabbi to explain the meaning of mitzvah.
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Truth About Black Widow Spiders, The
Can you die from the bite of a black widow spider? The author finds out the hard way.
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Mr. Mell Goes to Camp
Mr. Mell's music guides a camper out of a storm.
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Winter Window Washers, The
No one knows exactly why they wash windows in the winter. Can Theodore find out?
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Blue Sausage Girl
Adjoa shares a friend with newcomer Fiona--a tiny, blue, stuffed friend!
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Magic Sand, The
Marcos's gift to his grandmother is magical.
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Braving the Pacific on a Bamboo Raft
Tim and his crew retrace the steps of explorers who sailed thousands of years ago.
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Making Mango Cities
How can Clementina sell mangoes at the market and write a paper for English class?
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Cobra Kite
In Malaysia, air battles between kites are popular--especially since anyone can claim a fallen contender.
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Navigating by the Signs of Nature (Micronesia)
Early navigators could read ocean currents, clouds, and stars to find their way through the ocean.
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Daruma-San
A Japanese good-luck charm you can make yourself.
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Olive Tree, The
The tree in Nada's backyard drops its olives in Saleem's yard--so who gets the prized fruit?
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Different Strokes: The Art of Chinese Writing
To the Chinese, handwriting is an art called calligraphy.
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Rodika
Mayi and Rodika live side by side in the beautiful country of Transylvania. But one girl is Hungarian and the other is Romanian. Can they be friends?
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Don't Blow Out the Candles
Benjy's sister, Iris, tells him the story of the brave Judah and Hanukkah.
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Sight for Sore Eyes
Sunglasses have been around for hundreds of years. Who invented them?
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Dragon in the Tunnel
As a child, the author thought steam engines were dragons. As an adult, he encountered a fearsome real animal in a railway tunnel.
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Sweetened Condensed Milk
A delicious treat reminds Ishmael of a special place.
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Every Day's a Holiday
There are enough holidays to fill every day of the year. Here are a few of them.
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Terra-Cotta Army of Emperor Qin, The
Read a fascinating story about an emperor and his army of clay soldiers.
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Exploring the Ancient Civilization of the Maya
Nearly twenty-five hundred years ago, the Maya built beautiful buildings and had an advanced system of mathematics. Why did their civilization collapse?
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Tree That Saved History, The
A famous tree, the Charter Oak, became a symbol of freedom throughout early America.
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Inca Treasure
A man searches for the hidden gold of the ancient Incas.
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Two Hundred and Fifty Steps
Gao Ling has a long way to go to overcome her shyness.
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Keeper of the Keys
It's not easy to outsmart a monkey.
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Yia–Yia’s Dance
From the night she was born in a tiny Greek village, dancing has been an important part of Yia-Yia's life.
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“Under a spreading chestnut-tree . . . ”
The renowned poet Henry Wadworth Longfellow was respected by celebrities and scholars, but he was especially loved by children.
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Instrument That Ben Built, The
Few people know that Benjamin Franklin invented the armonica.
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Antonio Gaudi's Magical Playground
Parc Güell in Barcelona, Spain, examplifies engineering genius and unusual art.
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Magic of Ventriloquism, The
Learn to be a ventriloquist and you'll always have someone to play with.
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Drawing Horses
Art isn't easy for Marisa, but she's learning.
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Painting Hominy
The true story of a Native American artist who added color to his Oklahoma hometown.
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Find the Music
Learn about music and instruments you can make from household items.
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Sebastian's Violin
Will Sebastian's new violin be ready in time to play on Easter?
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From Scribbles to Spacious Skies
"America the Beautiful" has become the unofficial anthem of the United States.
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Second Fiddle
A friend's encouragement and musicianship inspire Leslie to not give up.
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Fun with Shadows
Learn how to make a rabbit, eagle, and other animals with shadow pictures.
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Shape Up Your Drawings
To draw something difficult, start with simple shapes like a circle, square, or triangle.
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He Made Trees Live Again
George Nakashima shaped wood into beautiful chairs, tables, and cabinets.
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Ten Great Mother’s Day Gifts
Surprise Mom with any one of these thoughtful Mother's Day gifts.
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High-Kicking Katie Hughes
Get in step with a girl who loves to dance.
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Terra-Cotta Army of Emperor Qin, The
Read a fascinating story about an emperor and his army of clay soldiers.
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How Clifford Was Born
Meet Norman Bridwell, the creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog.
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Touch of Genius, A
This blind artist sees with his hands and creates beautiful sculptures.
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Ant and the Dove, The
A short story about an ant's and a dove's kindness towards one another.
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Potter and the Washerman, The
Will the jealous potter be successful in discrediting the washerman in the eyes of the king?
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Bridge of Liars, The
Be sure not to lie before crossing the collapsing bridge!
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Rabbit and Tiger
A brave rabbit cleverly tricks the fierce tiger into leaving the forest for good.
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Bundle of Sticks, A
Two brothers learn they must stick together.
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Running Rabbit
Rabbit shows off his incredible speed--and loses his coat!
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Dishonest Merchant, The
Long ago in Romania, a prince dealt fairly with a lying merchant and an honest peasant.
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Salt on a Bird's Tail
A young boy realizes that with hard work he can earn his own things.
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Exchange, The
A young fairy's first tooth exchange gets complicated when she becomes trapped.
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Spider and the King, The
A tale about a spider who inspires a king to not surrender.
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Flame of a Candle, The
Hodja comes up with a clever way to prove to himself to his friends.
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Spider's Gift, The
Spiders brought beauty and hope into an old woman's Christmas.
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Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, The
A fable that shows the evils of greed.
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Three Statues, The
A young prince works to solve the mystery of the three statues.
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Great Pumpkin, The
You know all about pumpkin pie and jack-'o-lanters, but pumpkins used for . . . hair styling?
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Turtle, Frog, and Rat
How did Turtle get a cracked shell, Frog acquire warts and bulging eyes, and Rat lose the fur from his tail?
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Kingdom Under the Sea, The
A faithless man makes a terrible mistake that costs him his youth.
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Why Bat Hangs Upside Down
Lazy Bat gets what he deserves in this Laotian folktale.
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Maureen's Harp
The leprechaun king deals with Maureen's selfish, greedy sisters.
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Why Raven’s Beak Is Curved
A trickster gets tricked in this Northwest Coast Indian legend.
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One Smart Cat
Cat taught Jaguar important hunting skills. Now how will Cat protect himself from his student?
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Woodcutter, The
A silly woodcutter ends up empty handed.
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Aunt Millie's Handbag
There's something magical about Aunt Millie's handbag!
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Jumping Hat, The
Harry's hat has a mind of its own.
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Bewitched
What can a fairy-godmother trainee do if a frog doesn't want to be a prince?
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Knights' Day
Sir Delbert thinks the Knights' Day medal is the most important prize . . . until he meets Edwina.
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Bon Voyage
A funny story about three animals' adventure in a hot air balloon.
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Lazy Day
See what this family doesn't do on a restful day.
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Bubbles
A funny story of a bubble family's need to be heard.
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Little Ghost's Nap
It would be awful if the little ghost slept through trick-or-treating . . . but he won't wake up!
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Clowns Don't Wear Eye Patches
Annie wants to be a clown for Halloween, but there is just one problem . . .
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Meanest Witch, The
A princess takes matters into her own hands when two witches won't stop fighting.
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Eggacheggaba!
Why does Bartlett the rooster attack Duffy every time Duffy tries to collect eggs?
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Mr. Petalucha, P.E.
Mr. Petalucha isn't called a painter extraordinaire for nothing.
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Fax Attack
A tiny shark means big trouble.
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Mrs. Doosilly's Car Won't Open
No matter how many people try, Mrs. Doosilly just can't get her car door open!
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Five Days till Mom's Birthday
Sometimes the best gifts are small, folded pieces of paper.
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Nothing Ever Happens Around Here
Just what is the story with Louie Knuckleberry?
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Gloop! Gloop!
Just what is a Green Glooper, anyway?
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Prince Thornton and the Four Specialty Dishes
Cooking for a picky prince isn't easy, but one girl may know a solution . . .
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Happily Ever After
Rowena's on a roll when she delivers a wedding cake right on time.
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Rory's Funny Story
Rory thinks nothing funny ever happens to him until he tells the class about his weekend.
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Henry's Horrendous Hiccups
Only ten minutes until church and Henry, the choir's soloist, can't stop hiccupping!
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Squeaking Through School
It's hard being the new kid, but it's even harder when you've got the squeakiest desk in the class!
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Horace Wringwhydner and the Pusillanimoose
Horace is determined to photograph the camera-shy-creature--if he can find it.
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Squeaks in the Floorboard
It's a good thing Tyler isn't bothered by squeaks in the floorboard--especially since Squeak is a mouse and that is his home.
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I.A.M.M.
I.A.M.M. is not as fast as A.S.A.P. which spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E.
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Two Pets and a Pizza
Maude and Harold have always wanted to share the family pizza, so they take things into their own hands . . . er, paws and feet.
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If Davy Could Yodel
All the cowboys at the Circle S Ranch could yodel better than Davy--until one freezing-cold night.
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Winter Window Washers, The
No one knows exactly why they wash windows in the winter. Can Theodore find out?
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