Hillert, Margaret

Retells in preprimer vocabulary the tale of the run-away gingerbread boy who eludes the hungry grasp of everyone until he meets a fox.

An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan. Includes reading activities.

The story of the Billy Goats Gruff told very simply with few words and many pictures for the young reader.

Three children, searching for the rainbow, see many colorful objects.

A stuffed pussycat comes to life at night and sets out to explore the world.

On a rainy day, two children decide to make paper-bag puppets and put on a play for themselves and their parents.

Easy-to-read text describes the collections of familiar items which have been arranged by color, size, and shape.

Retells the tale of the golden goose that caused the king's unhappy daughter to laugh.

When his kite lifts him above the ground, a child takes a "funny ride" as he views what is on the ground and in the air.

Describes in verse the celebration of a variety of events and holidays.