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The Three Armadillies Tuff
By S. G. Brooks, Jackie Hopkins, Jackie Mims Hopkins. 2002
Ozark tales and superstitions
By Phillip W. Steele, Donna Chapman, Erwin Doege. 1983
New England's strange sea sagas
By Robert Ellis Cahill, Robert Cahill, Robert E. Cahill. 1984
Brief tales of the hearty seamen and the ships they sailed off the treacherous New England coastline are gathered in…
this lively chronicle of heroics, mishaps, tragedies, and high seas adventureKentucky folktales: revealing stories, truths, and outright lies
By Mary Hamilton. 2012
A collection of 26 stories, including folktales, legends, tall tales, and ghost stories. Professional storyteller Mary Hamilton ends each story…
with information on where she heard the story, where it takes place, and how the story has evolved over time. Winner of a 2013 Storytelling World award for storytelling collections and a 2013 Ann Izard Storyteller's Choice Award. 2012Christmas: a candid history
By Bruce David Forbes. 2007
As for the princess?: a folktale from Quebec
By Stéphane Jorisch. 2001
Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a father left his three sons very unusual legacies. The oldest received…
gold, the second a horn to summon an army of soldiers, and to Simon, the youngest, he left an old leather belt. Simon dons his gifts proudly, but when he wishes to see the beautiful princess over the mountains a woosh sounds and he is whisked away... For preschool-grade 2Missouri caves in history and legend (Missouri Heritage Readers Ser. #1)
By H. Dwight Weaver. 2008
There are over 6000 caves in the state of Missouri, created by limestone rock slowly dissolved by groundwater. They have…
much to tell us about extinct species and Native Americans; they have been hideouts for outlaws, and have been mined for saltpeter and guano. H. Dwight Weaver, a former show cave operator, tells of the historical and social impact they have had on the stateA fairy-tale fall (Step into reading. Step 2 : reading with help)
By Apple Jordan, Francesco Legramandi. 2010
In this beginning reader, six Disney princesses enjoy Halloween activities in separate easy-to-read stories. Step 2 in Step into Reading.…
Features characters and stories from Disney animated films. For preschool-grade 2Tales from the Terlingua porch: Volume 1
By Allan C. Kimball, Blair Pittman. 2005
The girl who helped thunder and other Native American folktales (Folktales of the World)
By James Bruchac, Stefano Vitale. 2008
Two dozen traditional tales from across North America recount the adventures of mighty chiefs, brave hunters, and clever animals. In…
the cautionary title piece, a proud young woman marries a stranger against her parents' advice and discovers too late that he is not what he seems. For grades 3-6. 2008Folktales of Ireland (Folktales of the world #FW4)
By Sean O'Sullivan. 1968
An English-language compilation of Gaelic lore featuring animals, kings and warriors, saints and sinners, fairies, magicians, and historical characters. In…
"The Fairy Frog," a girl's idle wish leads to a strange visit to a fairy palace, with unforeseen consequences. 1966Steel drivin' man: John Henry, the untold story of an American legend (Cityscapes Ser.)
By Scott Reynolds Nelson. 2006
History professor explores the truths behind the legend of railway man John Henry. Recounts his imprisonment and forced labor for…
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. Confirms Henry's 1871 contest with a steam drill, explores his mysterious death, and traces the evolution of the folk song that immortalizes his exploits. 2006Stories behind the traditions and songs of Easter
By Ace Collins. 2007
Award-winning author explores historical and religious origins of customs associated with the Christian holiday of Easter. Discusses the roots of…
Lent, passion plays, sunrise services, Easter parades, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny as well as the inspiration for such hymns as "He Lives!" and "The Old Rugged Cross." 2007Tales our abuelitas told: a Hispanic folktale collection
By Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy, Susan Guevara, Leyla Torres, Felipe Davalos, Vivi Escriva. 2006
Presents retellings of twelve traditional tales accompanied by information on origins and variations. In "Martina Martínez and Pérez the Mouse,"…
Martina finds a suitable husband only to have him fall into a large pot of soup. For grades 3-6. 2006Monsters and water beasts: creatures of fact or fiction?
By Karen Miller, Sergio Ruzzier. 2007
Presents firsthand accounts and scientists' opinions about extraordinary creatures of land and sea: Bigfoot, Big Bird of Texas, hoop snakes,…
Mothman, the Jersey Devil, Sea Maiden of Biloxi, Champ, Sea Serpent of Gloucester, and the Cadborosaurus. Discusses whether these folkloric beasts have a factual basis. For grades 3-6. 2007Retellings of Greek and Roman myths with explanations of vocabulary and setting. Includes tales such as "Jason and the Golden…
Fleece," "The Riddle of the Sphinx," and "Baucis and Philemon," which is about an elderly couple who were favored by the gods for being hospitable. For grades 3-6. 1989Uncle Remus: the complete tales (Phyllis Fogelman Books)
By Julius Lester, Jerry Pinkney. 1999
Presents the trickster Brer Rabbit and his adventures with Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, and other creatures. Omnibus edition of four…
books by Lester retelling the African American folktales first published by Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908). For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1999Eliazar l'oiseau rare
By Clémentine Domptail. 2022
Eliazar est un bel oiseau, épris de liberté, qui voyage à travers le monde. Lorsqu'il rencontre Rosy, immédiatement son cœur…
s'emballe, mais celle-ci n'a jamais appris à voler. Et si l'amour donnait des ailes ? Découvre cette belle aventure en musique et évade-toi le temps d'un conte...The great tug of war and other stories
By Beverley Naidoo, Piet Grobler. 2006
Eight trickster rabbit tales from South Africa. In the title piece, Mmutla the hare claims to be stronger than Tlou…
the elephant and Kubu the hippo. He proposes a tug-of-war contest with each of them to prove it. For grades 3-6. 2006