In the world of "The Hare-Brained Crocodiles," hares and crocodiles not only talk, but play together in the sand! Such an imaginative tale of a clever hare and dull-witted crocodile will delight readers and spark their imagination. Other funny tales, including Hans Christian Andersen's "The Darning Needle," "The Farmer and the Money-Lender," and "Mother Hulda," demonstrate Common Core language arts skills as they amuse readers. Full-color illustrations complement each tale, providing creative depictions of the silly stories' fantastical elements.