Genre: Folklore

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Kung Fu Kitty

Abaton is pleased to present the long-awaited book and DVD set Kung Fu Kitty, written, narrated and directed by Lauri Bortz with illustrations, set designs and musical score by Marianne Nowottny, videotaped and engineered by Mark Dagley, starring Abaton mascot and recording star, Frick-the-Cat. Kung Fu Kitty is altogether unrelated to the recent major motion [...]
Other Descriptors: All Ages, Asia, China » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Mightiest Heart

Who can resist a story about a dog who so loved his master that he gave up his life? This exquisitely illustrated tale, based on the legend of Llywelyn, a thirteenth-century Welsh prince, and his loyal hound, Gelert, will keep young readers and listeners spellbound. Laurel Long joins the ranks of today’s premier illustrators in [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Pirate Treasure Map: A Fairytale Adventure

The creators of FAIRYTALE NEWS mix up favorite tales in a comical quest with a pull-out treasure map.Little Jack Hubbard can’t wait to set sail with Cap’n Horatio Hubbard on a hunt for long-lost treasure. But the ship’s wolfish crew are suspiciously big and bad, and soon Jack is diving into the waves to rescue [...]
Other Descriptors: England (UK), Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal

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. Her [...]
Other Descriptors: International, Primary (Gr. K-3), Short Stories » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys presents the author’s retellings of fifteen traditional tales heard during his childhood in southern Texas.
Other Descriptors: Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Short Stories, United States of America » Themes: , » 1 Comment

Marwe: Into the Land of the Dead (Graphic Universe)

Marwe lives in a village where food is scarce. She tries to be obedient, but it’s hard to spend every day working in the field. When her carelessness ruins the village’s crops, she’s too scared to face her angry family and runs away to the stranges Land of the Dead. Marawe knows she doesn’t belong [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8), Tanzania » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters (Reading Rainbow Book)

Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agreed that his two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone — except Mufaro — knew that Manyara was selfish, badtempered, and spoiled. When the king decided to take a wife and invited “The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land” [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Preschool, Primary (Gr. K-3), Zimbabwe » Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Ugly Duckling

Set in the wilds of Africa, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning interpretation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail. As the ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in, Isadora’s vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Primary (Gr. K-3) » Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Hansel And Gretel

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora gives readers a stunning new interpretation of this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, setting the infamous witch’s cottage deep in a lush African forest. Hansel and Gretel’s plight feels all the more threatening as they’re plunged into the thick, dark jungle of Isadora’s rich collages.
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Nursery Tales Around The World

An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as “Runaway Cookies,” “Slowpokes and Speedsters,” and “Chain Tales,” and brilliantly illustrated with full-color borders.
Other Descriptors: All Ages, International » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment
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