Frank Carlson Library

Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife.

A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune.

A poor shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

When his colleague Long Arrow disappears, Dr. Dolittle sets off with his assistant, Tommy Stubbins, his dog, Jip, and Polynesia the parrot on an adventurous voyage over tropical seas to floating Spidermonkey Island.

Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.

A freshly baked gingerbread boy escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes his pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

Of all the potato farmer's children, only gentle Thistle can stop the terrible potato monster from destroying them.

" ... [T]he emperor hires two tailors to make him a new set of elegant and magical clothes--clothes that foolish people will think are invisible! When the emperor parades through town in his fine new clothes, while really wearing just his polka-dotted shorts, only a child is willing to speak up and tell the truth"--Page 4 of cover.