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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
Hardcover (Harcourt Brace, March 29, 1995)A 1996 Caldecott Honor Book Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
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The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable
Janet Stevens
Paperback (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1984)With illustrations as timeless as the tale, this edition of a classic will delight both parents and children. Once upon a time, there was a tortoise and the hare. Tortoise was friendly and quiet. He did everything slowly. Hare was flashy and rude. He did everything quickly. Janet Steven’s signature style adds color, light, and humor to this classic fable. Parents will love revisiting this story as much as children will love reading it, as its always a good time to be rereminded slow and steady wins the race!
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"Could Be Worse!"
James Stevenson
Paperback (Greenwillow Books, May 21, 1987)"Unexcitable Gramps surprises everyone with a whopping tale of derring-do that proves there's life in the old boy yet. Stevenson's watercolors couldn't be better."--School Library Journal.
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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 29, 1995)Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--Booklist
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How the Manx Cat Lost Its Tail
Janet Stevens
Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, April 1, 1990)A retelling of how the Manx cat lost its tail in the door of Noah's ark
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What's Under My Bed
James Stevenson
Library Binding (William Morrow & Co, June 1, 1983)After a scary story has made Mary Ann and Louie too frightened to sleep, Grandpa tells them about a bad night he had as a boy
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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
eBook (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 4, 2014)Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. This ebook was designed to be read vertically. For optimum reading experience, please adjust the orientation on your ereader.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)
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There's Nothing to Do
James Stevenson
Hardcover (William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1986)When Mary Ann and Louie are bored, Grandpa tells them what happened one day when he and his brother Wainey were bored.
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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1996)Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use
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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 1996)Used book in good condition, due to its age it could contain normal signs of use
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Will You Please Feed Our Cat?
James Stevenson
Hardcover (Greenwillow, March 1, 1987)When Mary Ann and Louie complain about the troubles they are having taking care of a neighbor's dog, Grandpa remembers the time he and his brother took care of their neighbor's many pets and plants
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Could Be Worse!
James Stevenson
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, May 21, 1987)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Upset that his grandchildren think that his life is dull, Grandpa tells them a story that is anything but dull.
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