Aaron Shepard Books
The Maiden of Northland: A Hero Tale of Finland
An incident from the Finnish national epic, The Kalevala, in which two friends become rivals for the hand of the maiden of Northland.
Read MoreThe Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend
A talented musician from Novgorod plays so well that the Sea King wants him to marry one of his daughters.
Read MoreFolktales on Stage
"Folktales on Stage" is a collection of reader's theater scripts for young readers, adapted by award-winning children's author Aaron Shepard from his own folktale retellings. A wide variety of coun...
Read MoreThe Baker's Dozen
Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was n...
Read MoreReaders on Stage
****A "CENTRAL TEXT" IN NEW YORK STATE'S COMMON CORE CURRICULUM**** Want to try reader's theater but don't know where to start? Or have you tried it but want to find ways to bring it more to life?...
Read MoreThe Baker's Dozen
NOW WITH A BONUS COOKIE RECIPE AND PATTERN FOR ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS COOKIES! Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave...
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