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King Arthur

the dream of a golden age
1990
Provides information about the origin and perpetuation of the King Arthur myth, and presents 120 illustrations that depict the many themes engendered by the Arthurian legends.

Brendan the Navigator

a history mystery about the discovery of America
1998
Recounts St. Brendan's life and voyage to North America long before the Vikings arrived.

Up-south, autumn

folk stories whispered on the wind and seen through the leaves
2011

In the light of the moon

thirteen lunar tales from around the world illuminating life's mysteries
2003
Retells thirteen traditional stories about the moon from different cultures around the world and accompanies them with moon songs and ideas for celebration.

The Cajun gingerbread boy

1994
A retelling of the classic tale, set in Louisiana where the gingerbread boy is baked by a Cajun mawmaw and meets his fate with a hungry crocodile.

Land of the five suns

1996
Retells a traditional Aztec tale in which a boy keeps his younger brother entertained and out of trouble by relating favorite legends of their people.

Se?or Cat's romance and other favorite stories from Latin American

1997
A collection of popular tales told to young children in places such as Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico.

The Random House book of Greek myths

1999
Retells some of the most famous Greek myths about gods, goddesses, humans, heroes, and monsters, explaining the background of the tales and how they have survived.

The 3 little dassies

2010
A twist on the classic tale "The Three Little Pigs," featuring three dassies named Mimbi, Pimbi, and Timbi and a pesky eagle.

My grandmother's stories

a collection of Jewish folk tales
1990

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