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Amazing Adventures and Terrific Tall Tales for older readers who are ready to sink their teeth into something fun. Fun, Fantastic and Exciting Boys, Girls and Parents will Love Reading Genies, Giants and a Walrus Award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder has collected some of his favorite adventures from across the globe and put them together in one collection for the entertainment of all. Thor... Scheherazade... Paul Bunyan... Clever Doris? Enjoy discovering the original myths that inspired the videos. Find new stories to make you smile. Magic and Myth, Tricksters and Theft Wits Win and Tales Triumph Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions will amuse all readers! "Genies, Giants and a Walrus" includes some of the world's best adventure stories, selected and edited for the pleasure of voracious young readers. From Gilgamesh and the Arabian Nights to Norse Mythology and the American West, these are stories that both girls and boys will enjoy reading and rereading. is an excellent primer for young readers... Classic tales retold with new energy... New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by. If you liked "The Bed Time Story Book" or "Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions," you'll love, "Genies, Giants and a Walrus." You can read them by yourself, or with your family. Award-winning author, Mark Binder presents this collection of stories with the ear of a professional storyteller and the love of a parent reading to his family. "...a gift for humor -- both broad and subtle..." - Publisher's Weekly "...author and storyteller Mark Binder is the spellbinder..." - School Library Journal Part of the best-selling "Bed Time Story Book" series, this collection takes it to the next level of literary pleasure. Target ages: Genies, Giants and a Walrus: Grades 3-5 Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions: Grades 1-3 The Bed Time Story Book: Grades PK-2 Some of the world's finest heroes and heroines make appearances, including, Scheherezade, Thor, Paul Bunyan and Clever Doris. Includes plenty of witches, giants, genies and of course, a Walrus. If you don't know these stories, you'll soon learn why so many of them are classics... Author and storyteller Mark Binder reworks, revises and invents stories that feel fresh while maintaining a strong connection to the past. The collection ends with a brief selection from some of the finest poetic stories ever written in English, including Kipling, Lewis Carroll and Casey at the Bat. Guaranteed fun for all.

Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade! This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders! Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/White; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. **This is the Autumn/African American! "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

Strengthen students' language, memory, and attention skills with Literacy Activities for Circle Time: Story Time for grades PK–1. This 96-page book provides hands-on, cross-curricular activities that develop children's emerging literacy skills. The book provides ideas that engage students through listening, watching, imitating, cooperating, playacting, singing, and chanting. It aligns with state and national standards.

An exciting publication that teaches children how to develop emotional intelligence and grow a POSITIVE MINDSET. The product is designed to create an awareness that thoughts are real things! Soft toy thoughts have been created to go along with the book. An interactive DVD including a game which challenges children to choose a negative or a positive response and a new song, are part of the package. Let's take a Peek at our Thoughts has been hailed as a brilliant publication by pre-school teachers, parents and psychologists who tested the book to determine whether children were able to grasp the concept. Feedback is that children understand the two thought types and are able to replace a "Grouch" thought with a "Love " thought i.e. discipline their thoughts. We dare not journey through life without learning this skill. Let's Take a Peek at our Thoughts provides the essential tools to teach children Emotional Intelligence.