folk literature

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folk literature

Celtic tales

fairy tales and stories of enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales
2016
Sixteen stories adapted from Celtic folklore.

The clever wife

a Kyrgyz folktale
2022
A young maiden named Danyshman draws the attention and admiration of the ruling Khan Bolotbek, but will he forgive his clever wife when she breaks her promise to him?.

Tales of Japan

traditional stories of monsters and magic
2019
A collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales illustrated by Kotaro Chiba.

Under the great plum tree

2020
"Deep in the jungle, an unlikely friendship blooms between the golden-hearted monkey Miss Bandari and the old crocodile Mr. Magarmach. But what will happen when King Crocodile comes along to test their friendship? The story of the monkey and the crocodile comes from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of animal fables"--Provided by publisher.

Sacred song of the hermit thrush

a Mohawk story
2020
"Little Thrush flew up and up. He soon came to a hole in the Sky. As he entered the Spirit World, he heard a beautiful song. He stayed in Heaven for a while, learning this song"--Provided by publisher.

Oksi

2021
"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.

A child's introduction to Norse mythology

Odin, Thor, Loki, and other Viking gods, goddesses, giants, and monsters
2018
Introduces Norse gods and goddesses such as Thor, Odin, and Loki, and includes retellings of classic myths about giants, dwarves, and more.

The three little pigs

2015
Retelling the story of three little pigs who leave home to seek their fortunes and how they deal with the big bad wolf.

Nordic tales

folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark
2019
An illustrated collection of traditional Scandinavian folktales.

Tales of East Africa

folktales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
A collection of folktales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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