folk literature

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folk literature

Oksi

"Poorling is a little bear. She's a bit different from her brothers. Mother keeps their family safe. For the Forest is full of dangers. It is there that Mana lives, with her Shadow children. And above them all, Emuu, the great Grandma in the Sky"--Jacket flap.

Red Riding Hood

a story about bravery
2020
A retelling of the classic story emphasizing the role of bravery. Contains questions and guidelines for parents and educators.

The honey jar

2020
A collection of ancient Maya tales of natural phenomena narratives, animal stories, and creation myths.

Dan Auta

an African tale
2022
When Sarra's parents die, they leave her with the important and difficult task of never letting her little brother Dan Auta cry, but when a terrible monster attacks the city, Dan Auta's unbridled curiosity and determination may save them all.

An illustrated collection of Nordic animal tales

2022
"Finnish author-illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin retells twenty-six of her favorite traditional animal tales"--Provided by publisher.

Reynard the fox

tales from the life of Reynard the fox
2020
Retells the fables of Reynard the fox, known for being a trickster.

How the Big Bad Wolf got his comeuppance

2021
Despite the wolf 's best attempts to blow each pig's house down, his plans are foiled by some clever engineering and architecture.

Birrarung Wilam

a story from Aboriginal Australia
2022
"Yarra Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly and Aboriginal Elder of the Wurundjeri people Aunty Joy Murphy join to tell the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne's beautiful Yarra River, from its source to its mouth and from its prehistory to the present day"--OCLC.

Seven ways to trick a troll

2017
A collection of seven Norwegian folktales from various historical and international sources, all featuring trolls and showing how even small children can trick them. Includes an introduction explaining what trolls are and how they came to be.

The courage of the little hummingbird

a tale told around the world
2023
A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.

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