Simms Taback

A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.

Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

An illustrated collection of riddles about snakes, including "What kind of snake do you find on the front of your car? A windshield viper!"

Jason becomes a hero when he takes a bus ride.

Sam and his Wild West Show entertain the townsfolk and catch two bank robbers before moving on to the next town.

Strega Nona: "Never go near my cooking pot," warns old witch Strega Nona. But does Big Anthony listen? No! Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn. What can he do with it now? Stone soup: When three soldiers come to town, all the townsfolk hide their foo. If the soldiers can't find any food, what will they eat? Stone soup, of course!

Contains animated versions of five children's stories about animals, including "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," in which the Big bad Wolf tells his version of the classic tale.