Washoe County Library System

At the Tabard Inn, thrity travelers of widely varying classes and occupations are gathering to make the annual pilgrimage to Becket's shrine at Canterbury. It is agreed that each traveler will tell four tales to help pass the time, and that the host of the inn will judge the tales and reward the best storyteller with a free supper upon their return.

A child creates a world of his own which has mountains and sea, a city and ships, all from toy blocks.

Introduces the poetry of William Shakespeare through a sampling of sonnets and excerpts from his plays.

Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

More than 550 poems by American, English, and anonymous authors.

Come inside this book and meet the Pobble with his chilly feet, the Owl and the Pussycat, a Sieve to sail away and back, a hive of silvery bees. Come inside this book and find poetry to feed your mind.