Retellings of folktales from various West African cultures, including "Anansi and Hate-to-be-Contradicted," "The Monster Sasabonsam versus the Wonder Child," and "The Man Who Learned the Language of Animals.".
Retellings of traditional stories from the people of the Amazon rain forests, including "The Legend of the Sun God, " "The Tree of Life, " and "The Sad Song of the Moon.".
Presents seven stories from Native North America, each with an introductory essay that discusses the myth, legend, or tradition that inspired the story.
A collection of traditional stories retold from the folktales and epics of India, including "Dead Man Walking, " "Valmiki--the Highway Poet, " and "The Goddess with her Hands Full.".
