folk tales

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folk tales

The walrus and the caribou

2019
"When the Earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try!"--Back cover.

The rock maiden

a Chinese tale of love and loyalty
2017
"When her husband goes missing, a new mother pleads with Tin Hau, the patron goddess of fishermen, for help"--Provided by publisher.

Wild wolf

2020
"When Bravest Warrior is refused as a suitor by beautiful Proud Girl his heart turns to anger. In revenge he makes Ice Man, who leads Proud Girl into great danger. But Wild Wolf, guardian spirit, is watching. Can he rescue Proud Girl and could pride and anger turn to forgiveness and love?"--OCLC.

Gamayun Tales

The King of birds
"This is the story of how a small golden apple started a great battle. It all began with a mouse and a sparrow, but soon all the animals and birds were waging a mighty war. After all, the King of Birds forgives no one... but what will happen when he finds himself at the mercy of a plucky merchant?"--Back cover.

The runaway Pumpkin Pie Man

2015
In this retelling of the traditional folktale, a Pumpkin Pie Man is pursued by witches, Count Dracula, and other spooky Halloween characters. Includes a recipe for pumpkin pie, and suggestions for classroom lessons.

The elves and the shoemaker

A kind-hearted, but poor, shoemaker and his wife become prosperous with the help of some elves, who come in the night and finish making the shoes that the shoemaker has cut out during the day.

Chicken Little

Chicken Little believes the sky is falling and spreads the news.

Red Riding Hood

The classic fairy tale about the little girl named Little Red Riding Hood who encounters a hungry wolf in the forest when she is on her way to visit her grandmother.

The three little pigs

A retelling of the familiar story about three pigs who outsmart a wolf.

Tales from the Arabian nights

stories of adventure, magic, love, and betrayal
A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

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