Genre: Folklore

Folklore genre

A Hen for Izzy Pippik

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen’s owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope [...]

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Folktales from the Japanese Countryside

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

As in many countries, storytelling is a revered art in Japan, and traditional tales have been carefully preserved for centuries. Yet only a small portion of Japan’s tales has been shared with English-speaking audiences. From one of Japan’s most popular and respected storytellers, this collection introduces readers to more than 40 wondrous tales from rural [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Tibetan Tales from the Top of the World

By Book Importer | Published: April 12, 2012

A young prince, wise monkey, and magical guardian are some of the engaging characters that fill this book. Each story, told in English and Tibetan, offers a fun, enchanting glimpse of Tibetan culture. The book is written and illustrated with full-page, full color paintings by Naomi C. Rose, and has a foreword by the Dalai [...]

Other Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book, Tibet (China) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Olympians: Hades: Lord of the Dead

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Volume 4 of the highly acclaimed Olympians series. Hades: Lord of the Deadtells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades’ abduction of Persephone and her mother’s revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Graphic Novel, Greece, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myth » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Fox Tails

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Four of Aesop’s fables are combined in this tale about three animal friends who outsmart a tricky fox.

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Beauty and the Beast

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.

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The Elijah Door

By Book Importer | Published: April 3, 2012

A little help from the rabbi on Passover ends a feud between the Lippas and the Galinskys.

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The Mummer’s Song

By Book Importer | Published: March 29, 2012

Don’t seem like Christmas if the mummers are not here, Granny would say as she knit in her chair.  Things have done modern, I’s pose that’s the cause.  Christmas is not like it was. But on a cold, clear Newfoundland night shortly after Christmas, several outlandishly costumed mummers do appear and Granny’s house suddenly erupts [...]

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Town Mouse Country Mouse

By Book Importer | Published: February 28, 2012

A town mouse and a country mouse exchange visits and discover each is suited to his own home. Peep-holes in some of the pages allow the reader to guess at what happens next.

Other Descriptors: Australia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Parade

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Here are seven Ananse stories from Ghana pulsating with mischievous animals, a touch of moral message and, peeping out wickedly above them all, Ananse the trickster spider. The original title story, The Parade, telling why Ananse became a trickster in the first place, is a worthy opener to six traditional stories including the favourites Ananse [...]

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