folk literature

"Atmospheric woodcuts illustrate this . . . collection of 19 South American folktales. Fables of talking animals, witches, giants, and ordinary people in supernatural settings provide insights into regional values and culture"--Provided by publisher.

Contains three volumes of haunting stories and scary songs that feature ghosts, monsters, and creepy endeavors.

A collection of myths and tales from the Philippines.

Contains a collection of illustrated Indonesian folktales and stories that provide insight into the traditions, mores, and environment of their culture.

"When the Earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try!"--Back cover.

In this retelling of the traditional folktale, a Pumpkin Pie Man is pursued by witches, Count Dracula, and other spooky Halloween characters. Includes a recipe for pumpkin pie, and suggestions for classroom lessons.

Retells the story of the three little pigs and the wolf who wanted to eat them.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way to a greener hillside.

A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

A retelling of the children's story in which a freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.