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The shadow of a flying bird

: a legend from the Kurdistani Jews
1994
Moses, at the end of his life, refuses to give up his soul to God, who is forced to take it himself with a single kiss.

Children of the sun

stories by and about Indian kids
1987
Historical narratives describe the traditions, cultures, and experiences of native Americans growing up during the early 1900's. Includes Indian stories and legends.

How the guinea fowl got her spots

an African tale
1990
A folk explanation for the guinea fowl's protective coloration that enables it to hide from its natural predator, the lion.

And in the beginning--

a darker-hued fable for a darker people
1992
Describes how Mahtmi created the first man from the dark rich earth of Mount Kilimanjaro and gave him a gift marking him as special.

El ratoncito del campo y el ratoncito de la ciudad

1986
An easy-to-read retelling in Spanish of the well-known fable about two mice and the discovery they make.

The three little pigs

2008
Retells the folktale of the three little pigs who leave home to find their fortune, only to meet up with the big bad wolf..

The mysteries within

a surgeon reflects on medical myths
2000

The 3 little pigs

2004
This book retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well.

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