UC Davis Children's Hospital, the Sacramento Public Library and ABC10 have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read." Following are the selections for March 2018.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff - Jerry Pinkney
Three billy goats must outwit the big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they have to cross on their way up the mountain. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Cinnamon - Neil Gaiman
The parents of pearl-eyed princess Cinnamon offer a reward to anyone who can help their daughter speak, a plea answered by a tiger. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Stone Soup - Marcia Brown
When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Little Red Gliding Hood - Tara Lazar
Little Red is an excellent ice skater, but she will need a good partner for the pairs competition and the only one available is a certain Wolf. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Interstellar Cinderella - Deborah Underwood
In this outer space adaptation of the fairy tale in rhyme, Cinderella dreams of becoming a spaceship mechanic. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Princess and the Warrior - Duncan Tonatiuh
Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Beauty and the Beast - Cynthia Rylant
Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Talking Eggs - Robert D. San Souci
A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain - Verna Aardema
A tale, told in rhythmic, read-along verse, describes how a resourceful bull finds water for his thirsty herd and ends the drought afflicting the plain. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
The Wishing Spell - Chris Colfer
Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner find themselves face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about. CHECK THIS BOOK OUT NOW at the Sacramento Public Library.
