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Books in Rabbit Ears: a Classic Tale series

  • The Emperor's New Clothes

    Eric Metaxas, Robert Van Nutt

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Jan. 11, 2005)
    Two rascally weavers convince the emperor they are making him beautiful new clothes, visible only to those fit for their posts, but during a royal procession in which he first wears them, a child whispers that the emperor has nothing on.
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  • Rip Van Winkle

    Rick Meyerowitz, Washington Irving

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    This haunting early American tale from Washington Irving follows the likeable but lazy Rip Van Winkle into the mysterious Catskill mountains where he meets a band of odd fellows playing a game of ninepins. After sharing a flagon of strange brew, Rip falls into a deep sleep for 20 years. When he wakes up, he finds that his home is a very different place indeed. This story is a wonderful reminder about making the most of your life.
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  • Finn McCoul

    Brian Gleeson, Catherine O'Hara

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Jan. 11, 2005)
    Finn McCoul is the greatest champion in all of Ireland, but when he discovers that the brutish giant Cucullin is after him, even the great Finn gets a wee bit nervous. But with some ingenious culinary magic on the part of his clever wife, Finn manages to get out of the scrape with his dignity intact. Well, most of it! This rollicking version of a beloved Celtic legend will light up your eyes and set your feet to dancing.
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  • Stormalong

    Eric Metaxas, Don Vanderbeek

    Library Binding (Spotlight (MN), Sept. 1, 2004)
    Recounts some of the astounding adventures of the legendary New England sea captain who could tie an octopus in knots.
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  • Mose the Fireman: THE LEGENDARY FIREFIGHTER

    Eric Metaxas, Everett Peck

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Relates the tall tale adventures of Mose Humphries, a nineteenth-century fireman in New York City.
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  • Paul Bunyan

    Brian Gleeson, Rick Meyerowitz

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Big as a mountain and strong as a grizzly bear, Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack to swagger through the North American forests. All the larger-than-life characters in Paul's supporting cast are here, including Babe the Blue Ox, eating her ton of grain a day, and Hotbiscuit Sally with her acre-and a half griddle. The outrageous adventures of this quintessential American hero represent the very best in the proud tradition of American storytelling.
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  • Squanto and the First Thanksgiving

    Eric Metaxas, Michael Donato

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Discover the moving true story of the Native American named Squanto, who is captured from his beloved Pawtuxet tribe, taken to Spain, and sold into slavery. Years later, Squanto regains his freedom and embarks on a miraculous journey back to his homeland where he teaches the Pilgrims how to survive the difficult early years in the Plymouth colony...culminating in the first Thanksgiving celebration. A touching drama about trust, faith and renewal.
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  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff

    Tom Roberts, David Jorgensen

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.
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  • Follow the Drinking Gourd

    Bernardine Connelly, Yvonne Buchanan

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the Drinking Gourd, or Big Dipper, that points to freedom.
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  • Princess Scargo And The Birthday Pumpkin: THE NATIVE AMERICAN LEGEND

    Eric Metaxas, Karen Barbour

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Treat your family to this touching story about a young Native American girl who gives up a precious birthday gift in order to save her village. This enchanting adaptation, based on a popular Native American legend, embodies the true spirit of selflessness.
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  • The Story of Brer Rabbit and the Wonderful Tar Baby

    Joel Chandler Harris, Henrik Drescher

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Relates how the wily Brer Rabbit outwits Brer Fox, who has set out to trap him.
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  • Rumplestiltskin

    Christopher Noel, Peter Sis

    Library Binding (Spotlight, Jan. 11, 2005)
    A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
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