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Jackal’s Flying Lesson

Published: 1995, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Birds, clever, Rescues
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa

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The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks

Published: 1996, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Animals, Loneliness, stealing
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, KenyaAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Picture BookAfrica, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore and Fairy Tales, Kenya, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Tanzania

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The Monkey Bridge

Published: 1997, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Animals, Buddhism, Greed, Royalty, sacrifice
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Bamboo Hats And A Rice Cake

Published: 1993, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Compassion and kindness, Generosity and sharing, Japanese tradition, New Year's Day, religious belief
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, JapanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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An Extraordinary Egg

Published: 1994, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Friendship, Identity
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, ItalyEurope, Fantasy, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Nicolas, Where Have You Been?

Published: 2007, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Adventures, fable, lesson, trust
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, FantasyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, ItalyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Fantasy, Italy, Picture Book

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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Published: 2006, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: fable, Friendship, mouse, toy
Categories: EuropeEurope, FantasyEurope, Fantasy, ItalyEurope, Fantasy, Italy, Picture BookEurope, Fantasy, Italy, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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How Tía Lola Saved the Summer

Published: 2011, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Culture, Family, Fun
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Americas, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in USAmericas, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in US, Realistic Fiction

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Over the Deep Blue Sea

Published: 1993, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Friendship, island, prejudice
Categories: AsiaAsia, FictionAsia, Fiction, JapanAsia, Fiction, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Fiction, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Tasty Baby Belly Buttons

Published: 1999, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Babies, battles, Monsters
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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