Black Beauty's story, as told by himself, is the fascinating tale of the life of a horse a hundred years ago, when horses were a part of daily life. Although his early colthood is happy, Black Beauty later tastes the bitterness of cruel handlers and indifferent masters as he passes from hand to hand, progressing from the country to London and back again. This, the most famous horse story ever written, is a must on everyone's reading list.

A freshly baked gingerbread man runs away and is chased by an old woman, an old man, a cow, and a bear, and as they close in, is offered help by a clever fox, in a retelling of the classic folktale.

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls...

"Jane Eyre is a novel of passion - of anger, defiance, and of overwhelming desire. No novel, before or since, has caught so precisely the complex emotions of childhood, where feelings of powerlessness can mix with rage, and a bitter sense of injustice. From the early scenes, where Jane is locked in the red room, and learns to defy her aunt, through the oppressive regime of Lowood School, we follow the turbulent swell of Jane's feelings. Her psychological...

Grover worries about getting closer to the monster at the end of the book, but Elmo can't wait to see him.

Cinderella's mice celebrate her wedding to the prince by having their own ball.

"Beep, beep! Honk, honk! Busytown's residents are on the go! Richard Scarry's wacky introduction to vehicles both realistic and fanciful brims with his trademark humor. Every one of these colorful cars, trucks, and cycles-from the Cat family's bright red convertible and Postman Pig's mail van to Banana Gorilla's yellow bananamobile, Wilbur Rabbit's drivable 'hot dog', and Lowly Worm's bugdozer-will delight car-loving kids"--Provided by publisher.

While the color kittens are trying to make green paint, their mixing leads to pink, orange, and purple.

The country mouse decides she prefers her simple, but safe life in the country, flattery causes a crow to lose her piece of cheese, and greed causes a dog to drop his bone in a stream.