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  • Chinese and Japanese Myths

    Jen Green

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of Chinese and Japanese cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths.
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  • Momotaro

    M. J. York, Betsy Thompson

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.
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  • Frog Went A-Traveling: A Russian Folktale

    Amanda Stjohn, David Wenzel

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    In Siberia, Fedya the frog convinces a flock of Squawk ducks to give her a ride when they fly south, but her determination to let people know the flight was her idea nearly costs Fedya her life. Includes notes about folk tales and about Russia.
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  • Hugs and Kisses, God: A Lift-the-Flap Book

    Allia Zobel Nolan, Miki Sakamoto

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, Jan. 7, 2012)
    God is the source of everything that is good in the world—and this lift-the-flap book offers the perfect reminder of this for young readers!Read the rhymes and lift the flaps in Hugs and Kisses, God, from Kids Around the World, and let little ones discover God as the source of every good thing as children recognize God’s everyday gifts to them. All things, from yummy pancakes to daisies on the hill and rainbows in the sky are from the One who loves us. It’s time to cuddle up together and count our blessings that come only from God.Hugs and Kisses, God, from Kids Around the World:Fun lift-the-flap formatPerfect and affordable gift for any time of yearFeatures kid-friendly artwork and rhyming text
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  • Er-Lang and the Suns: A Tale from China

    Tony Guo, Euphine Cheung, Karl Edwards

    Hardcover (Mondo Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Powerful Er-lang saves the people from the burning heat of the suns and helps create the very first night
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  • The Pied Piper of Hamelin: A German Folktale

    Amanda Stjohn, Dianna Bonder

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)
    The town of Hamelin is overrun with rats, but when the Pied Piper who gets rid of them is refused payment he takes the children away from their greedy parents. Includes notes about the tale's origins, and the difficulty of identifying heroes and villainsin the story.
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  • Egyptian Stories

    Robert Hull, Barbara Loftus, Noel Bateman

    Library Binding (Thomson Learning, Feb. 1, 1994)
    A compilation of Egyptian folklore, including "The Murder of Osiris," "King Solomon and the Burning Sun," and "The First Light."
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  • Ashes for Gold: A Tale from Mexico

    Katherine Maitland, Elise Mills

    Paperback (Mondo Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Tricked by a clever acquaintance, a poor Mexican still manages to turn ashes into gold
    K

  • The People Could Fly: An African-American Folktale

    Ann Malaspina, Sole Otero

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Slaves who lost their wings under great oppression learn to fly freely once again, in their hearts and in their minds.
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  • Guinea Fowl and Rabbit Get Justice: An African Folktale

    Ann Malaspina, Paula Wendland

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Lazy farmer Rabbit steals from hardworking farmer Guinea Fowl in this tale from Africa. Rabbit is dishonest about his actions, but this does not serve him well.
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  • Ashes for Gold: A Tale from Mexico

    Katherine Maitland, Elise Mills

    Hardcover (Mondo Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Tricked by a clever acquaintance, a poor Mexican still manages to turn ashes into gold
    K

  • Moti Saves the Day: A Fable from Around the World

    Ronan Keane

    Hardcover (Rindle Books, July 15, 2015)
    Moti Mouse encounters a herd of elephants and asks them for a favor. Will he be able to repay their kindness? This fable from India shows that size is not the most important thing, and that being little can be a great advantage. Embark on a round-the-world trip through this collection of fables from lands near and far. The Fables from Around the World books combine simple language and engaging stories bring timeless principles to life. Each story concludes with a moral to make it easy to apply the lessons.
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