1 Children's Favorite Authors & Illustrators
This theme explores the similarities and differences among eight popular authors and illustrators.
- High Interest Learning
- Thematic Connections
- Standards Aligned
- Integrated & Creative
- Research Based
- Step-by-Step Guides
- Engaging & MultiModal
- Successful with "hard to reach" populations

Anansi the Spider
While on a journey, Anansi is saved from trouble by his sons, but he can’t decide which of his sons should be rewarded for rescuing him.
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain
This cumulative tale explains what brings rain to a drought-ridden plain in Africa.
Stinky Cheese Man
In this version of The Gingerbread Man, Stinky Cheese Man escapes the oven and disgusts many with his horrible odor.
Too Many Tamales
Maria worries that she has lost her mother’s ring while kneading the masa for tamales.
True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
A. Wolf tells the story of The Three Little Pigs, from his point of view.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears
This West African tale explains why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears.

