Age: Folklore

Folklore genre

The Great Smelly, Slobbery, Small-Tooth Dog: A Folktale From Great Britain

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

A rich man is rescued from harm by a smelly, slobbery dog. As a reward, he asks for the man’s beautiful daughter. In this tale from England, Margaret Read MacDonald puts a new spin on the classic story, Beauty and the Beast.

Other Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

This book retells the folktale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under a bridge.

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

Paco and the Witch

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

On an errand through the woods on fiesta day, Paco gets into real trouble with a scary witch, and a jovial crab has to help him break the witch’s spell.

Other Descriptors: Caribbean, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Puerto Rico » Themes: , , » Leave a comment

A Treasury of Princess Stories

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

The quintessential collection of classic princess tales, fondly and faithfully retold and lavished with rich, expressive illustrations.    Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children’s imagination.

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

Duck’s Breath and Mouse Pie: A Collection of Animal Superstitions

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

Animals have long been believed to have the power to change people’s fortunes, cure illness, or foretell the future. Steve Jenkins has gathered seventeen superstitions and interpreted them in whimsical collages. Historical notes explain the origins of these seemingly illogical folk beliefs, making this collection as informative as it is entertaining.

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

Earth, Fire, Water, Air

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

Dramatizes the original elements known to the ancient world–earth, fire, water, and air–recounting tales of how these life-giving elements gave rise to legends, gods, heroes, and mythical beasts.

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

How Many Donkeys?: An Arabic Counting Tale

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2010

Jouha is loading his donkeys with dates to sell at the market. How many donkeys are there? His son helps him count ten, but once the journey starts, things change. First there are ten donkeys, then there are nine! When Jouha stops to count again, the lost donkey is back. What’s going on? Silly Jouha [...]

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

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 4, 2009

Once upon a time, in Mexico . . . in Ireland . . . in Zimbabwe . . . there lived a girl who worked all day in the rice fields . . . then spent the night by the hearth, sleeping among the cinders. Her name is Ashpet, Sootface, Cendrillon . . . Cinderella. [...]

Other Descriptors: International, Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: November 1, 2009

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys presents the author’s retellings of fifteen traditional tales heard during his childhood in southern Texas.

Other Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Short Stories, United States of America » Themes: , » 1 Comment

Pigling: A Cinderella Story: A Korean Tale

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Cinderella has many different versions throughout the world, and this book is from Korea. After Pigling’s mother dies, her widowed father remarries a wicked woman who has her own daughter. Her stepmother and stepsister make her life miserable. Pigling’s stepmother gives her three impossible tasks to complete, but with the help from magical creatures, she [...]

Other Descriptors: Graphic Novel, Korea, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » Leave a comment