Age: Folklore

Folklore genre

Ananse’s Feast: An Ashanti Tale

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

Unwilling to share his feast, Ananse the spider tricks Akye the turtle so that he can eat all the food himself, but Akye finds a way to get even.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Grandma Chickenlegs

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

In this variation of the traditional Baba Yaga story, a young girl must rely on the advice of her dead mother and her special doll when her wicked stepmother sends her to get a needle from Grandma Chickenlegs.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Anno’s Twice Told Tales

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

This book presents two tales from the Brothers Grimm, combined with Mr. Fox’s highly unusual interpretations of them.

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

The Day Hans Got His Way

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

Convinced that his work in the field is harder than his wife’s work at home, a farmer trades places with her for the day.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Norway, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

East O’ the Sun and West O’ the Moon

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

A girl travels east of the sun and west of the moon to free her beloved prince from a magic spell.

Other Descriptors: Europe, Norway, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Talking Pot

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

A retelling of a Danish tale in which a magical talking pot causes a poor family to triumph over a rich couple.

Other Descriptors: Denmark, Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Unwitting Wisdom: An Anthology of Aesop’s Fables

By Book Importer | Published: June 9, 2011

For over 2,500 years the simple stories and wry humor of Aesop’s fables have entertained children and adults alike. Their lessons have seeped into the very fabric of our language, as evidenced by expressions such as ‘sour grapes’ and ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing.’ Through the centuries many artists have risen to the challenge of [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Greece, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Seven Fathers

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

In the midst of a fearsome blizzard, a weary traveler seeks refuge from the cold ”Good evening, Father, I’m so glad I found you. Would you, by any chance, have a room where I could spend the night?””Oh,” said the old man. “I’m not the father of the house, You’ll have to ask my father. He’s [...]

Other Descriptors: Europe, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Scandinavia » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Hummingbirds: Fact and Folklore from the Americas

By Book Importer | Published: May 31, 2011

Hummingbirds have fascinated people since ancient times and have inspired native peoples to weave them into folklore. Jeanette larson and Adrienne Yorinks combine hummingbird facts with retellings of hummingbird tales from various peoples of the Americas to give readers an informative and cultural look at these amazing birds. Each folklore story offers a cultural explanation [...]

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

The Three Brothers

By Book Importer | Published: May 5, 2011

There are three brothers that found the fortune. Two of the brothers forget the compassion.

Other Descriptors: Early Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Picture Book, Serbia and Montenegro » Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment