Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

In this original version of the traditional tale, the three little pigs are in their usual trouble with the somewhat bad wolf--who is really just very hungry and frustrated that the pizza parlor will not serve him. Includes prompts and activities.

In this rhyming version of the familiar folktale, a big bad gator comes after the three pig brothers, Ulysse, Thibodeaux, and Trosclair, in the Louisiana bayou.

"A mermaid and her otter friend go on a journey to help a lost beluga whale return to the Arctic."--

Pepper is an old cat used to his normal routine in the house that he rules until a new kitty named Poe comes along and starts messing up everything.

Little Quack and his siblings look for a place to hide during a game with Mama, but Little Quack can't think of a good enough spot. Readers can learn to count as they watch each duckling hide and then be found again.

"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with...

Toot and Puddle are the best of friends. but when Toot leaves Woodcock Pocket to travel and see the world, Puddle chooses to stay home. Just when Puddle begins to miss his old friend, he embarks on some of his own adventures-- right at home. Finally, after Toot returns from his year-long trip, the two discover that true friendship knows no boundaries.--Cover, p. [4].

A tale about a beautiful girl who becomes the companion of a brutish beast to save her father's life and gradually tames the beast with her love.

Marley the high-spirited puppy tries to help his family with a Halloween party.

Six-year-old Ben goes to the hospital for an operation. In the children's ward he sees the nurse, doctor, and other patients.