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Mr. Sun and Mr. Sea

an African legend retold
1994
Describes why the sun is in the sky.

El se?or Sol y el se?or Mar

leyenda africana
1994
Describes why the sun is in the sky.

The ogress and the snake

and other stories from Somalia
2009
A collection of stories from the history and traditions of Somalia.

The secret message

2010
In this retelling of a Persian folktale attributed to Jalaledin R?um?i, a parrot tricks a wealthy merchant into setting him free.

Munay and the magic lake

based on an Inca tale
2007
Retells the Ecuadoran tale of Munay, a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

The legend of the China Poblana

2003
Captured by pirates on her way to marry a prince, a Chinese princess is sold to a Mexican captain, who she serves faithfully until his death, then enters a convent to teach children and help the poor.

The Frog King

An African Folktale
2012
In Kenya, Africa, an old frog named Mahday awakens the god Mmumi to ask for a king who will help the frogs to get along better with other creatures, but Mmumi does not like to be awakened and sends an unpleasant answer to her request.

Australia

Bad Baby Amy
2007
It has not rained in the outback of Australia for seven years, and if it does not rain soon, a young girl and her family will lose their ranch. However, a family heirloom, an inquisitive baby, and a local wise man bring rain to the area just in the nick of time.

Giant peach yodel

2012
In a retelling of a Russian folktale set in the American South, little Buddy Earl keeps his family from being the laughingstock of the county Peach Pickin' Festival. Includes a recipe for peach cobbler.

Turtle songs

a tale for mothers and daughters
1999
When he hears their plaintive songs, the sea god turns Rani and her mother into sea turtles to keep them from being kidnapped.

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