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Genre: Folklore
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: animal-friendships, Legend, loves, Loyalty 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: Adventures, fairytales, fears, journeys, maps, Pirates, Treasures Leave a 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: courages, Death, Family, journeys, land of dead, loves, responsabilities, sense of belonging 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: Africa, beautiful, cinderrella version, cultures, fable, Generosity, loves, selfich 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: Acceptance, Africa, Africa wildlife, beauty, Culture, sense of belonging 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.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: abandonment, braves, Evil, families love, overcome Leave a comment
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: Children, International folklore, Storytelling, Tales Leave a comment
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