Story Cove Leveled Readers

Story Cove leveled readers feature folktales from a variety of cultures and places around the world. The stories incorporate timeless values and simple, universal lessons that include character education traits from courage and fairness to resourcefulness. The Story Cove series includes video and audio formats of each book to ensure that every student experiences meaningful interaction with text. Each set includes (7) 32-page paperback books, an interactive CD with two audio readings (with page-turn prompts and without) and a video presentation of the story, and a teachers guide with lesson plans that cover 3 separate grade levels (printable (pdf) versions of the lessons are also included on the CD). Reading Levels G-K.

The Drum In this story, a poor boy's dream of having a drum takes him on an unlikely path. He meets several people who guide him along the way. In time, he learns to make his own magic in this world. View The "Drum" Storybook Purchase Now!

How the Tiger Got His Stripes Many years ago, the proudest animal in the jungle was not the peacock. The proudest animal was the tiger. In this folktale from Vietnam, we see how Tiger's pride leads him to covet wisdom and, with the help of a wise farmer, earn his stripes. View "How the Tiger Got His Stripes" Storybook Purchase Now!

Anansi and the Pot of Beans Did you ever wonder why spiders have no hair? After reading this African trickster tale, you will know. When Anansi goes to help his grandmother, he can't resist her steaming-hot pot of beans. This story takes a wonderful new look at a classic story. View "Anansi and the Pot of Beans" Storybook Purchase Now!

The Bear, The Bat, and The Dove When you think of Aesop's Fables, you probably think of "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "Country Mouse and City Mouse." This collection brings you three of Aesop's lesser-known but equally powerful fables. You will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel. View "The Ant and The Dove" Storybook View "Why Bat Flies at Night" Storybook View "The Bear and The Two" Travelers Storybook Purchase Now!

The Clever Monkey When two greedy jungle cats discover a large piece of cheese, they can't decide how to divide it fairly. The clever monkey comes to their rescue. Or so they think. After reading this trickster tale from West Africa, you will think twice before asking a monkey for help. View "The Clever Monkey" Storybook Purchase Now!

A Tale Of Two Frogs In this story from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, "It ain't over 'til it's over"or, "The opera isn't over until the fat frog sinks." This delightful tale of exploration and perseverance will stay in the minds of young children for many years to come. View "A Tale Of Two Frogs" Storybook Purchase Now!

Anansi and The Tug O'War In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi proves to Elephant and Killer Whale that in a battle of wits, brains definitely outdo brawn. View "Anansi and The Tug O'War" Storybook Purchase Now!

Rooster's Night Out In this chain story from Cuba, Rooster learns that he needs a lot of help to get cleaned up for Heron's party. View "Rooster's Night Out" Storybook Purchase Now!