Age: Folklore

Folklore genre

One Little Chicken

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

How much work can one little chicken be? When Leora finds a chicken in her front yard, she imagines keeping it as a pet and gathering eggs for breakfast every morning. But her mother has a very different view. Following a Jewish law that says ”finders aren’t keepers,” Mrs. Bendosa is determined that the family should [...]

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Stickman Odyssey

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

When Zozimos is banished by an evil witch (his stepmother!) from the kingdom of Sticatha-the kingdom he was next in line to rule-he trains at battle (if you call chasing after butterflies training), travels across stormy seas (thanks for that, Poseidon), slays golems and monsters (with a lot of help), charms beautiful women (not really), [...]

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

Joy to the World!: Christmas Stories from around the Globe

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

All over the world, there is a wealth of fascinating traditions and legends surrounding the Christmas story. Here are five festive folk tales, retold by Saviour Pirotta, originating from places as far-flung as Mexico and the Middle East, Northern Europe and North Africa. Sheila Moxley’s vivid artwork adds to the seasonal spirit, making this a [...]

Other Descriptors: Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Malta, Mexico, Picture Book, Russia, Syria » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Aesop’s Fables

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

A little mouse saves the life of a great lion; hungry Grasshopper, too lazy to store food, gets no mercy from the industrious ants; crafty Jackal tricks Klipspringer to escape death – but is himself tricked by the cock and the dog…. Here are 16 of Aesop’s wise, witty and timeless fables, portrayed for the [...]

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The Stone: A Persian Legend of the Magi

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A retelling of the story told to Marco Polo about the Magi of Saveh, three wise men from a town in Persia, who followed a strange star and find a special child.

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

Goha: The Wise Fool

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A collection of fourteen tales about the folk hero Nasreddin Hoca, also known as Goha, a man with a reputation for being able to answer difficult questions in a clever way.

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The Flying Canoe: A Christmas Story

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

One frosty Christmas Eve in the Canadian wilderness, six homesick fur traders are visited by a mysterious stranger. the man claims that he can send them home to faraway Montreal that very night, but on one condition: they must not utter a word until they reach their homes. Agreeing to the terms, the fur traders [...]

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

Master Man: A Tall Tale of Nigeria

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

A boastful strong man learns a lesson harder than his muscles when he encounters one of Nigeria’s superheroes in this Hausa tale which explains the origin of thunder.

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

Jabuti The Tortoise: A Trickster Tale From The Amazon

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Jabut’s 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 Jabut sometimes played. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabut there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.

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

How Night came from the Sea: A Story From Brazil

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

There was no starlight or moonbeams.  There were no night creatures and no night flowers to fill the air with perfume.  Everywhere there was only sunlight and brightness and heat. In graceful, deeply felt text and bold, brilliant pictures, this story shows how an ancient African sea goddess brings the gift of night to the [...]

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