Central Kansas Library System

A retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk" which features a Texas cowgirl, a magic cornstalk, and a giant cowboy in the clouds.

Retells the segment from Spenser's the Faerie Queene, in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slay the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three bears discovery that Goldilocks has been in their house eating their porridge and using their furniture with Goldilocks side of the story

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of the three billy goats that outwit a menacing troll with a retelling in which the troll tells his side of the story.

Juxtaposes the traditional tale of Jack who clims the beanstalk to a giant's castle with a retelling from the giant's point of view.