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Far in the interior of the country lay an old baronial hall, and in it lived an old proprietor, who had two sons, which two young men thought themselves too clever by half. They wanted to go out and woo the King's daughter; for the maiden in question had publicly announced that she would choose for her husband that youth who could arrange his words best.

Jack and the Manger retells the story of Jesus’ birth as if it were a Newfoundland folktale. It’s all seen through the eyes of Jack, the hero of many a story, who befriends a young couple on their walk to Bethlehem. There’s a bit of "angel talk", some gravel pit camping, an edge-of-your-seat birth drama, and the low-down on how Caesar Augustus’ "count-and-tax plan" brought them all together.

What happened in the house that Jack built? It all started with the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built. And then came the rat that ate the cheese and the cat who killed the rat. Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator Simms Taback brings his distinctive humor and creativity to the beloved story of Jack and the house that he built. There is even a special guest star at the end of this humorous and unique interpretation of an age-old classic.

The tale is set during King Arthur's reign. The witty Jack encounters terrible giants, each one more threatening and dangerous than the others. They devour cattle, emprison women, and maintain the country in a state of fear and confusion; but, armed only with his brain and a few magical objects he gathered, Jack will gain the advantage and slay the monsters.

"Jack and the Beans Talk" - a short story based on Jack and the Beanstalk by Shirley Windsor.

Step into the whimsical and delightful world of Denslow's House That Jack Built, a charming classic nursery rhyme brought to life by W. W. Denslow. This beloved tale follows a playful and rhythmic journey through a series of comical events centered around the house that Jack built. Each verse introduces a new character—from the mischievous rat to the lively cow—creating a captivating and humorous adventure that has entertained generations of children and adults alike.

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Step into the spookiest and most fun Halloween celebration at the grandest dog house in the city, where five lovable Rottweilers steal the show in their creative costumes! Follow the adventures of Jroc, the quiet and mysterious ghost; Jack, the mischievous joker with tricks up his paws; Zoey, the champion hula hooper; Miracle, the cheeky rooster sneaking bites at the treat table; and Cabrini, the playful cow who hilariously arrives in a taxi.