The mitten : a Ukrainian folktale

A Ukrainian boy named Nicki wants his grandmother Baba to knit snow-white mittens for him. She warns her grandson that a white mitten will be hard to find if he loses it in the snow, but of course he promptly does just that! What happens next is the surprising part, as a mole takes refuge in the lost mitten, then a rabbit, then a hedgehog, an owl, a badger, and a fox. If you think the mitten mi…

Screen of frogs : an old tale

This old tale of the son of a wealthy land owner who grows up to be a lazy, selfish man is deftly illustrated in bold and flowing acrylic and colored pencil on kozo (mulberry) paper, and collage of hand-marbled and Japanese decorated papers. Full color.

Rama and the demon king : an ancient tale from India

In an ancient Hindi tale, the brave prince Rama, his beautiful wife Sita, and his loyal brother Lakshman are banished to the forest for fourteen years, but just as they make a life for themselves, the ten-headed Demon King vows to seek revenge.

The boy from the dragon palace : a folktale from Japan

One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boywith the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you?"

Jabuti the tortoise : a trickster tale from the Amazon

Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet. But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in …

Abiyoyo : based on a South African lullaby and folk story

Abiyoyo's coming! Run for your lives! The story is based on a lullaby about a monster who eats people. The parents get it dancing, and it falls down. Pete Seeger adapted this song and wrote a personal introduction about how it evolved.

Nasrudin and the coat

Nasrudin is known around the world as the wise fool, and this story tells you all about him.

Rabbit and coyote

Can Rabbit use his quick wits to save him from the jaws of hungry Coyote?

Stories from India

Retells sixteen traditional Indian tales that will engage and amuse young children. Featuring old stories of trickery and cunning, fable-like tales of animals, and inspiring stories of the battles and feats of different Hindu gods. Ages 4+.

Soap! Soap! don't forget the soap! : an Appalachian folktale

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780823410057

Collation

30 pages : illustration ; 23 cm

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Call Number

398 BIR