Celia Barker Lottridge decided it was time to expand the range of tales for the very young beyond "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."

Drawing inspiration from sources the world over, she searched out tales that had all the magic properties of the old favorites. Through years of telling and retelling these stories to children, she has crafted a new nursery classic. Accompanied by gentle and appealing watercolors, these truly are ten small gems.

About the Author
Celia Barker Lottridge is a writer and storyteller who has written several highly acclaimed children's books. Born in Iowa and raised in the United States, Celia now lives in Toronto. Joanne Fitzgerald illustrated many beloved children's picture books and won the Governor General's Award for Doctor Kiss Says Yes by Teddy Jam.

Reviews
[Celia Barker Lottridge] delivers an outstanding collection of ten familiar and lesser-known short stories with a remarkable freshness and appeal. * Booklist *
One copy won't be enough for busy children's rooms. * School Library Journal *
This is an outstanding treasury for young children, who will demand to hear these gentle tales again and again. * Quill & Quire, STARRED REVIEW *



Book Information
ISBN 9780888998521
Author Celia Barker Lottridge
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Publisher Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Weight(grams) 212g