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The sacred banana leaf : an Indonesian trickster tale
Kanchil, the beloved trickster mouse-deer of Indonesian folklore, falls into a pit. With only a banana leaf for company, he invents a prophecy to trick some unlikely animals into helping him out—if the world doesn’t end first! And if anyone dares sneeze, the consequences will be dire. This sequel to the popular Mangoes and Bananas is illustrated in the Patachitra tradition of Orissa, eas…
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- 9788186211281
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- 34 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.2 SCO
How crows became black
A story for children which is told in memory of the Wongutha people of southwest Australia and helps us to understand the Aboriginal past and present. It explains how crows felt ignored because of their silver-grey feathers so thought if they became black they would be accepted.
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- 9781863680271
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 398.2 OBR
Greek legends
Greek Legends contains many stories of heroes, such as Heracles, Jason, Theseus and Perseus, who battle with monsters and perform impossible task with the help of the gods.
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- 9789676537966
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- 55 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
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- 398.2 BOR
Iktomi and the ducks : a Plains Indian story
After outwitting some ducks, Iktomi, the Indian trickster, is outwitted by Coyote
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- 0531058832
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 398.2 GOB
Battle of the mountains
Tongariro is forced to battle three strong mountains, Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki, to keep his wife, Pihanga, safe from them. This is the story of how he successfully banishes them to the positions where they stand today.
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- 9781869485610
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 398.2 GOS
The kangaroo and the porpoise : an aboriginal story
This story was told by Agnes Lippo from the Aboriginal community of Belyuen in the Northern Territory, where people from the Larrakia and Waigite language groups live. The illustrations in this book are adapted from paintings of the story done by the children at Belyuen School. Bill Turner, Head Teacher at Belyuen School in 1987, said "'The Kangaroo and the Porpoise' is one of the many stories …
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- 9781865046297
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 398.2 LIP
Festivals and celebrations
Wherever they are in the world, people love to celebrate. This vibrantly illustrated book takes a look through the year at some of the brightest, funniest, and most beautiful festivals on the planet. Explore the ancient and traditional, to the modern and highly unusual!
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- 9781848575950
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 14 cm
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- 394.26 LAW
Japanese celebrations : cherry blossoms, lanterns and stars!
The people of Japan love to celebrate. In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's a change in season, a religious observance, or just a special moment in life, every month of the year. Brimming with ancient traditions, exotic decorations, and delicious, seasonal foods, Japanese Celebrations will take you on a month-by-month tour of some of Japan's best-loved fest…
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- 9780804836586
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- 48 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 394.2 REY
A calendar of festivals
Discover some of the fascinating stories and traditions that lie behind the festivals of many cultures. This cross-cultural collection includes stores from the Russian New year, the Indian Festival of Holi, the Moon Festival of China and of course, Christmas.
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- 9781841489704
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- 80 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- Celebrations from around the World
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- 394.2 GIL
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