Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/White; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. **This is the Autumn/African American "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/White; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. **This is the Spring/Asian edition "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/White; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. This is the Monsoon/Indian edition "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/Caucasian; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. **This is the Winter/Caucasian "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

Wicked Stepsisters, a rocking fairy godmother, and a very unusual chauffeur, it's sure to be a family favorite for years to come. You and your children will enjoy the story that has enthralled thousands upon thousands of listeners of all ages and backgrounds for more than a decade This 52 page illustrated book can be read to Kindergarteners or read by Third graders Author Mark Binder began creating Cinderella Spinderella when he was telling stories to ethnically diverse audiences in Boston and disabled youngsters in Newport. In the award-winning ebook, there were 25 possible variations. In print, you will chose from one of five seasonal versions: Autumn/African American; Winter/White; Spring/Asian; Summer/Hispanic; and Monsoon/Indian Subcontinent. **This is the Summer/Hispanic edition "Marvelously told, beautifully illustrated." -A.V. Club News "An excellent story and amazing illustrations... A lesson of inclusiveness that is subtle but profound." -Benjamin Franklin Award Committee Award-winning author and story performer, Mark Binder has brought Cinderella into the present, with a powerful variation that will be enjoyed by all ages. Awards for the ebook include: - Digital Book World Finalist - Mom's Choice Silver - Ben Franklin Silver

"This is a marvelous book Well-written even enjoyable to read about local banking Packed with important information, not only for the expert, but for anyone, activist or public official, Put it on top of your reading pile " Gar Alperovitz, author of What Then Must We Do?

"A clear, accessible, practical, grounded, and authoritative intro- duction to how banks account for their use of your money." David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth What do they think they're doing?

The global network of banks, brokers, funds, dealers, servicers, and all the rest is a marvel of the 21st century for better and frequently worse. In the aftermath of the worst financial crisis in a generation, there has never been a more important time to understand how the system works... and why it doesn't.

Checking the Banks is an easy-to-read primer on how a bank and the banking system works. Complex ideas, like bank capital, leverage, risk-weighting, and repo transactions are explained in clear, understandable language. This is a book for

People who want to understand banks,

Activists determined to change them,

Reformers seeking to build alternatives.

Amazing Adventures and Terrific Tall Tales for older readers who are ready to sink their teeth into something fun. Fun, Fantastic and Exciting Boys, Girls and Parents will Love Reading Genies, Giants and a Walrus Award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder has collected some of his favorite adventures from across the globe and put them together in one collection for the entertainment of all. Thor... Scheherazade... Paul Bunyan... Clever Doris? Enjoy discovering the original myths that inspired the videos. Find new stories to make you smile. Magic and Myth, Tricksters and Theft Wits Win and Tales Triumph Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions will amuse all readers "Genies, Giants and a Walrus" includes some of the world's best adventure stories, selected and edited for the pleasure of voracious young readers. From Gilgamesh and the Arabian Nights to Norse Mythology and the American West, these are stories that both girls and boys will enjoy reading and rereading. is an excellent primer for young readers... Classic tales retold with new energy... New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by. If you liked "The Bed Time Story Book" or "Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions," you'll love, "Genies, Giants and a Walrus." You can read them by yourself, or with your family. Award-winning author, Mark Binder presents this collection of stories with the ear of a professional storyteller and the love of a parent reading to his family. ..".a gift for humor -- both broad and subtle..." - Publisher's Weekly ..".author and storyteller Mark Binder is the spellbinder..." - School Library Journal Part of the best-selling "Bed Time Story Book" series, this collection takes it to the next level of literary pleasure. Target ages: Genies, Giants and a Walrus: Grades 3-5 Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions: Grades 1-3 The Bed Time Story Book: Grades PK-2 Some of the world's finest heroes and heroines make appearances, including, Scheherezade, Thor, Paul Bunyan and Clever Doris. Includes plenty of witches, giants, genies and of course, a Walrus. If you don't know these stories, you'll soon learn why so many of them are classics... Author and storyteller Mark Binder reworks, revises and invents stories that feel fresh while maintaining a strong connection to the past. The collection ends with a brief selection from some of the finest poetic stories ever written in English, including Kipling, Lewis Carroll and Casey at the Bat. Guaranteed fun for all.

Kings Wolves, Princesses and Lions is an excellent primer for young readers... Classic tales retold with new energy... New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by. If you liked "The Bed Time Story Book" you'll love, "Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions." These are stories children will enjoy reading by themselves, or with parents and caregivers. And the grown-ups will enjoy reading them, too. Includes dozens of evocative and humorous old-school and wood-block style illustrations. Award-winning children's author, Mark Binder presents this collection of stories with the ear of a professional storyteller and the love of a parent reading to his family. ..".a gift for humor -- both broad and subtle..." - Publisher's Weekly ..".author and storyteller Mark Binder is the spellbinder..." - School Library Journal Part of the best-selling "Bed Time Story Book" series, this collection starts with simple stories for early readers, and then allows youngsters to stretch their skills. Target ages: Kings, Wolves, Princesses and Lions: Grades 1-3 The Bed Time Story Book: Grades PK-2 Genies, Giants and a Walrus: Grades 3-5 Bonus tips for reading-aloud at bed time An around-the world tour of Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. The five sections are broken down into Tales of Animals, Ordinary and Extraordinary People, Kings and Fools, American Favorites and International Classics. If you don't know these stories, you'll soon learn why so many of them are classics... Author and storyteller Mark Binder reworks, revises and invents stories that feel fresh while maintaining a strong connection to the past. With updated and extended versions of Aesop Fables, Anansi, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Sleeping Beauty, The Brave Little Tailor, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rapunzel, Stone Soup (at Valley Forge), King Midas, Androcles, and a cast of mice, bats, weasels, cranes, dogs, wolves, and of course lions. Dozens of stories, including: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Androcles and the Lion, The Princess and the Mouse, The Brave Little Tailor, King Midas and The Golden Touch, The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, Stone Soup at Valley Forge, Sleeping Beauty, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rapunzel and many more

The 100% true autobiography of an award-winning writer and professional liar. From the back jacket: My family is so weird. I wouldn't go so far to say that we're psycho. It's just that strange things happen to us: . explosions . . genetic mutations . . poisonous snakes . . ghost attacks . and other mishaps. Sometimes I wish that we could all just relax.

Familiar favorites and classics that will enchant the whole family. The Bed Time Story Book is a wonderfully original collection of 36 stories that will entertain the entire family. You can look forward to bedtime and share the joy of reading. "Accompanied by classic illustrations, the stories are retold in an exceptionally amusing style and perfect for reading aloud." Turn your evening goodnight into quality family time with traditional stories, familiar rhymes, and favorite interpretations. Includes tips and tricks and fun ideas that will help you get started and keep you (and your young listeners) engaged The Bedtime Story Book will inspire the youngest readers.