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Throw your tooth on the roof

tooth traditions from around the world
1998
Consists of brief statements relating what children from around the world do with a tooth that has fallen out. Includes facts about teeth.
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Sister tricksters

rollicking tales of clever females
2006
A collection of trickster tales from the American South, featuring such female animal characters as Molly Cottontail and Miz Goose.
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The boy of the three-year nap

1988
A poor Japanese woman maneuvers events to change the lazy habits of her son.
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Keepers of the night

Native American stories and nocturnal activities for children
1994
Contains eight Native North American stories with hands-on activities.
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Mythology and the universe

1990
Presents some ancient mythological beliefs about the universe.
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The rough-face girl

1992
In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being.
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Star Boy

1991
Relates the Blackfoot Indian legend in which Star Boy gains the Sun's forgiveness for his mother's disobedience and is allowed to return to the Sky World.
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