Sheila Keenan
What Is the Story of the Headless Horseman?
A charming way to introduce the classic legend without the creepiness of the original text, perfect for early readers who love a good mystery.
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by Eric Carle
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 320L · 2013
A warm, gently philosophical Carle with his trademark collage art—the rooster's wanderlust feels earned, and the homecoming lands because we've felt his genuine discovery.
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by Marian Hurd McNeely
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 420L · 2017
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