Book in a Box
Registration is open beginning June 1. You may choose up to two books that you and/or your family would like to read. Kits are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. See book descriptions below.
Little Red Riding Hood: My First Fairy Tales
Age: 3-7 years
Little Red Riding Hood sets off to bring a basket of fruit to her grandmother. On her way, Little Red meets a wolf. When Little Red arrives at Grandma's house, there's someone hairy and very scary waiting in Grandma's bed! Will Little Red be breakfast for the big, bad wolf?
Super Red Riding Hood
Age: 3-7 years
When Ruby puts on her red cloak, she becomes SUPER RED RIDING HOOD! Sent by her mother to collect some raspberries from the clearing in the woods, Ruby reminds herself that she isn't frightened by the chill from the darkness, the loud tapping of the woodpecker or the snapping of a twig underfoot, because "SUPER RED RIDING HOOD is never scared!" But the final test comes when she encounters a towering wolf with a growling tummy. It will take all of Ruby's superhero skills to get him to leave her alone!
Little Red Riding Hood: Caperucita Roja
Age: 4-8 years
Join Little Red Riding Hood in this classic tale. Adapted for a younger audience, these beautiful illustrations will capture your child's imagination!
*In Spanish!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: My First Fairy Tales
Age: 3-7 years
When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, it seems there's no one home. So she helps herself to their porridge; she sits in their chairs; and she lies down in their beds. But then the bears return home from their walk! Will they catch that naughty little girl?
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
Age: 2-6 years
It's Chinese New Year, and Goldy Luck’s mother wants her to take a plate of turnip cakes to the neighbors. The Chans aren’t home, but that doesn’t stop Goldy from trying out their rice porridge, their chairs, and their beds—with disastrous results.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Age: 3-7 years
Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur, and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.
One day—for no particular reason—they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then—for no particular reason—they decided to go . . . someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.
Definitely not!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ricitos de oro y los tres osos
Age: 4-8 years
In this cherished story that has been adapted from the original to appeal to younger children, Goldilocks wanders into the home of the three bears - what will she find? What will the bears find when they come home? Charming illustrations bring this timeless tale to life.
*In Spanish!
Humpty Dumpty
Age: 1-3 years
What if Humpty could be put together again? Salina Yoon takes the popular nursery rhyme and gives it a fresh twist, adorning the pages of this chunky board book with lively images of a lovable egg. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the updated, positive ending to this classic rhyme!
After The Fall
Age: 4-9 years
Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after?
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.
Will he summon the courage to face his fear?
Three Little Pigs: My First Fairy Tales
Age: 2-4 years
Three little pigs set off to build themselves new homes. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack. Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf? Young readers will giggle at the funny antics as they watch the wolf try to outsmart the pigs but instead end up in a jam every time. This entertaining story introduces the gentle lessons of friendship, helping one another, and working together.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Age: 3-7 years
You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf—but only one person knows the real story. That person is A. Wolf. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny, a bad head cold . . . and a bad reputation. It ends in the Big House: the Pig Pen. What really happened when A. Wolf was at the door? Was it an historic pig out or a Mother Goose frame-up? You read it. You decide.
The Three Little Pigs / Los tres cerditos
Age: 4-8 years
The three little pigs build their own houses in this reimagined classic tale.
*In Spanish!
Deaf Culture Fairy Tales (chapter book/no kit)
Age: 6+