Berthoud Community Library District

Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.

Two refined lady friends have a very unrefined disagreement.

It is difficult for Murray, the younger sibling, because her older sister, Otti, always wants her own way, and takes whatever she wants--so Murray comes up with some basic rules to make play time more enjoyable for both of them.

When Kokopelli was shown a butterfly in an ornate cage, he was struck by the butterfly's beauty, but saddened by the caged animal's suffering. The people in the village were more concerned with showing their treasure than they were with the butterfly's plight, so Kokopelli liberated the butterfly, causing an amazing transformation.