James Marshall
1) The Branch
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The animals of the ground and the birds of the air loved their forest, the Forest of Plenty. It was a society unto itself that teamed with lush vegetation, wandering streams, and an incredible abundance of food sources that supported all the living creatures of the forest. Despite the abundance of food, all the creatures of the forest hoarded food beyond measure. They were selfish, and their love for one another had grown cold. Even the majority of...
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James Marshall's offbeat and inventive telling of this familiar tale will enchant audiences, young and old."What a sweet child," says a newcomer in town about Goldilocks. "That's what you think," a neighbor replies. For Goldilocks is one of those naughty little girls who does exactly as she pleases, even if that means sampling the three bears' porridge, breaking Baby Bear's chair, and sleeping in his bed.
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Performed by Academy-Award winner Kathy Bates.
Beloved author James Marshall puts a hilarious twist on a classic tale in his retelling of Hansel and Gretel.Abandoned in the woods, what will Hansel and Gretel - so innocent, so vulnerable, so deliciously plump - do when they come face-to-face with a dastardly, ugly, over-dressed witch?
5) Creature
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After lying dormant for centuries, an ancient alien life force awakens with a hunger for humans. An elite SWAT team led by a fierce assassin must save mankind from a fate worse than death.
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Sensible Harriet has to rescue silly Winnie from the clutches of Mr. Johnson, who Winnie fails to recognize as a fox.
Never were two chickens more different than Harriet and Winnie. Harriet kept busy with many hobbies, while flighty Winnie was often bored. So when that sly fox Mr. Johnson happened by Winnie's garden, she couldn't resist the chance to live a little and climbed into the basket of his balloon. Now it's up to Harriet to save her foolish...
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Readers will delight in James Marshall's award-winning classic tales of George and Martha--two beloved, wise, and hilarious hippos! Story Number One: Split Pea Soup Oh, no! Martha made split pea soup again! How can George tell Martha that he hates split pea soup without hurting her feelings? Story Number Two: The Flying Machine When George's flight does not go as planned, Martha knows just the right thing to say.
13) Heartscapes
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If you're looking for a book that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, “Heartscapes” is the perfect choice. With short stories and poems about love, pain, desires, lost, truth, lies, happiness, hurt, joy, sadness, hope and heartbreak, this book will leave you feeling all the feels. But it's not just an emotional journey-it's also a spiritual one. With themes of forgiveness, peace, grace, faith and God throughout, “Heartscapes” is sure...
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The reader is invited to regard poetry as a distillation of life's experience. In Search of Poetry offers poems sequenced somewhat to reflect increasing maturity. The first group, "Whimsy," is followed by another that demonstrates some elements of poetic Form. These groups, together with following ones on Music, Nature, Philosophy and Feelings, contain about two-thirds of the book's poems. The final and largest group, Narratives, has broad scope and...
16) Fox on stage
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Fox makes a film for Grannie, takes part in a magic show, and puts on a play.
18) Eugene
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On his way to the first day of school, Eugene the turtle gets worried when he hears a rumor that his new teacher is a reall meanie.