Jerry Pinkney
3) Noah's ark
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the biblical story of the great flood and how Noah and his family faithfully responded to God's call to save life on earth.
10) Puss in Boots
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A clever cat wins for his master a fortune and the hand of a princess.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead.
16) John Henry
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
20) The nightingale
Author
Publisher
Phyllis Fogelman Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song. A retelling set in Northwest Africa.