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When Hippo was hairy and other tales from Africa

Thirty-six animal folktales from all parts of Africa, with factual information about each animal following the stories.
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Ungrateful

Dakan is a young man who sets out on his first solo journey across the African savannah. During his adventure, he encounters unique creatures who teach him the value of gratitude.
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The story of Hercules

Discusses the Hercules constellation and the mythology behind it.
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The spider weaver

a legend of kente cloth
In this retelling of a tale from Ghana, a wondrous spider shows two Ashanti weavers how to make intricate, colorful patterns in the cloth that they weave.
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The ogress and the snake

and other stories from Somalia
A collection of stories from the history and traditions of Somalia.

Mato the bear and Devil's Tower

a retelling of a Lakota legend
Illustrations and easy-to-follow text retell the Lakota legend in which a two young warriors encounter a giant bear known as Mato, and were saved with the "great spirit" reshaped the ground under their feet, creating the landform known as the Devils Tower.

Anansi and the Sky Kingdom

In this story from West Africa, Anansi uses his wits, his trickster skills, and the help of his friends to bring light to the world.

Tales from the Brothers Grimm

2013
A collection of eleven classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm.

Grimm's fairy tales

2017
Presents fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, including "Cinderella," "The Turnip," and "Little Red Cap.".

Weird but true! know-it-all

Text and illustrations present wacky and weird facts about Greek mythology.

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