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outsmarting danger

Books about outsmarting danger for readers of all ages.

Cover of Sungura and Leopard

Sungura and Leopard

Barbara Knutson

Ages 4–8clevernesstrickster tales

Cover of Chanticleer and the fox

Chanticleer and the fox

Barbara Cooney

Ages 4–9pridecleverness

Cover of Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper!

Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper!

Tololwa M. Mollel

Ages 4–8clevernesscourage

Cover of The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Julia Donaldson

Ages 3–8clevernesscourage