folklore

A Taino Indian legend about a young boy and his search for the healing caimoni tree.

A modern retelling of the German fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood in which a little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest while on her way to visit her sick grandmother.

A greedy baker who offends a mysterious old woman suffers misfortune in his business, until he discovers what happens when generosity replaces greed.

Readers of this book will investigate the facts and compare the data in the fascinating text and compelling infographics, and then decide for themselves if werewolves are real.

Fin M'Coul's wife, Oonagh, helps him outwit his arch rival, Cucullin.

Retells the classic tale of how Ali Baba stumbles upon some priceless treasures and decides to keep some of them for himself, but soon his secret gets out.

Best loved books for young readers Summary Recounts the legend of Robin Hood who plundered the king's purse and poached his deer and whose generosity endeared him to the poor.

A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.

After several unsuccessful attempts to create grateful creatures, the Mayan gods use sacred corn to fashion a people who will thank and praise their creators.

Anansi, a clever spider, tricks Elephant and some other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.