folklore

A retelling of the Arthurian legend in which Parzival, unaware of his noble birth, comes of age through his quest for the Holy Grail.

Twelve trickster tales that show the migration of African culture to America via the West Indies.

A collection of folktales from New Mexico reflecting the many traditions of the state.

The young King Arthur asks for and receives the noble sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake and promises to be deserving of it through acts of valor.

Describes the life and work of the prolific African-American author who wrote stories, plays, essays, and articles, recorded black folklore, and was involved in the Harlem Renaissance.

King Arthur loses his sword in battle with the Black Knight and receives a new one, Excalibur, from the Lady of the Lake.

A collection of scary folktales from the United States, China, England, Italy, Russia, and other countries around the world.

Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.

Retelling of a tale about a princess who promises to marry the prince who finds the most precious treasure.