Classics & Fairy Tales

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star, you give the greatest gift by far! This classic bedtime favorite is expanded into a darling rhyming story full of whimsy and fun. Each new verse encourages readers to follow their dreams and adds more fun to the already beloved favorite. The simplistic rhymes, unique art, and positive message is sure to make this a favorite bedtime read night after ...

5 Little Monkeys

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, but what happens when they all fall off and bump their heads in this fairytale mashup featuring characters from "Five Little Monkeys" and Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Sleeping over at the home of Goldilocks and the three bears, these silly monkeys just can't seem to stop jumping and falling off the bed. Luckily, Mama Bear is a doctor and knows just ...

Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But falling wasn't going to crack our fragile hero in the latest addition of the Turn Without Tearing Read & Sing book.Humpty Dumpty's determination to find a safe and fun way to fall off the wall with a little help from the Queen of Hearts, Alice, and all her friends in Wonderland brings these two beloved stories to life with a fun ...

God's Garden

God took time to plant us a garden and spread nature’s beauty aroundInspired by the original poem by Dorothy Frances Gurney, God’s Garden is a fully illustrated picture book featuring a modern retelling that is sure to warm the hearts of new readers.  Help your young ones discover all the wonders of God's creations that can be found in their very own backyard.

The Call of the Wild

Buck wasn’t always a wild dog... Buck’s life as a beloved farm dog changes forever when he is stolen away from his home and taken to the bitter cold of the Yukon. Buck faces many challenges as he is trained to become a sled dog until he finds himself in the hands of John Thornton who helps him ultimately discover where he truly belongs—in the wild. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated ...

Down By The Banks

Down by the banks of the Hanky Panky where the bullfrogs jump from bank to banky, Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep! In this adorable version of the classic song, Little Bo Peep wanders the banks of the Hanky Panky in search of her flock of roaming sheep. Combining the fun of the beloved song with an adorable reimagining of Little Bo Peep and her fluffy sheep, this whimsical book is sure to get ...

The Wheels on the Bus

The wheels on the bus go round and round all through the town as Little Red Riding Hood picks up all her  wolf friends and takes them back to Woodland. In this adorable version of the classic song, Little Red Riding Hood serves as the bus driver in a small city of friendly wolf friends. Combining the fun of the beloved song with an adorable reimagining of the characters from Little Red Riding ...

The Three Musketeers

The Musketeers were the most revered group of men in the whole of France and a young d'Artagnan wanted nothing more than to travel to Paris to join their ranks. But d'Artagnan's road to becoming a Musketeer wouldn't be as simple as he anticipated. Filled with minor mishaps, duels for honor, and a run-in with three of the finest Musketeers, d'Artagnan's adventures ultimately lead him to what it ...

The Little Pink Rosebud

Budding readers will love the story of the little pink Rosebud and her very determined friends, who encourage her to finally leave her little home deep under the ground and blossom into the beautiful rose she was always meant to be. This reimagined version of the classic by Sara Cone Bryant will capture the hearts of little ones and encourage a love for botanical beauty.

The Adventures of Robin Hood

From his run-ins with the sheriff to the gathering of his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest, the tales of Robin Hood are filled with plenty of adventure and fun! A collection of the infamous outlaw's most famous adventures makes for an exciting addition to the 10 Minute Classics series. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Howard Pyle will introduce young ...

Moby Dick

Come along on an unforgettable journey across the ocean in this seaworthy retelling of the classic tale about a whaling ship, its formidable captain, and his relentless search for the great white whale of legend. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Herman Melville will introduce young readers to the beloved characters from the original and give them a taste of ...

The Secret Garden

When Mary Lennox is uprooted from her home in India and sent to live with her mysterious Uncle Craven in the gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, a very contrary Mary assumes the worst. But after exploring the grounds, she discovers that it just takes a little bit of magic to help gardens and friendships bloom. About the 10 Minute Classics series: The 10 Minute Classics series is a great introduction to ...

King Arthur

Before Arthur became king and commanded a round table of knights, he was just a young squire with dreams of someday becoming a knight himself. It wasn’t until fate brought him to a sacred sword sealed in stone that Arthur learned the truth about himself and his destiny. This adapted and condensed fully illustrated version of the tale by Sir Thomas Malory will introduce young readers to the ...

Wizard of Oz

You just never know when a twister is going to whisk you off to a magical land of witches, munchkins, and great adventures with new friends. One minute Dorothy and her dog Toto were home in Kansas, and the next they were teaming up with the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow to save the magical land of Oz from the Wicked Witch. Best of all, they realized how brave, loving, and kind each of ...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

This is the story of the three billy goats Gruff and a troll who did not know enough is enough (which may have been his undoing). Our poor troll just can’t be happy with the “goat in the hand” and as it turns out, his desire for more lands him flat on his back and far down the stream. That’s a good lesson learned in this fun retelling of a timeless tale.