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Masha and the Firebird: A Russian Tale
Margaret Bateson-Hill, Anna McQuinn, Anne Wilson, Michael Sarni
Hardcover (Alanna Books, )None
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The Tree of Life
Charlotte Guillain
Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 9, 2014)Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Tree of Life, a traditional Amazonian folk tale. In it, the people of an Amazonian village learn the importance of looking after nature and the dangers of being too greedy.
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Bouki Cuts Wood: A Haitian Folktale
Amanda Stjohn, Cindy Revell
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)A silly man named Bouki, believing that the old man who passed by is a true fortune teller, asks when he will die, then behaves as if the prediction has come true. Includes notes about Bouki tales and Haiti.
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The Empty Pot: A Chinese Folk Tale
Charlotte Guillain
Hardcover (Raintree, )Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.
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Coyote Rides the Sun: A Native American Folktale
Amanda St John, Durga Yael Bernhard
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)A Native American tale of how the dusty coyote got its coloring, especially its black-tipped tail, and why the coyote is nocturnal.
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Mesoamerican Myths
Anita Dalal
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of Mesoamerican cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths.
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Dancers of the World
Aurélia Hardy, Sybile Sybile
Hardcover (Auzou, Jan. 6, 2015)Join fifteen beautiful dancers from around the world in their dreams and inspirations! This book allows readers to discover different cultures through music and dance. Through the dancers' personal anecdotes—with accompanying beautiful illustrations by Sybile—readers will discover their true love of dance. Dancers of the World fulfills every girl's passion for dance!Aurélia Hardy is a dance, music, and literature enthusiast! She has been practicing ballet for more than twenty-five years and explores other varieties such as Latin and oriental dance. Writing about this art form has allowed her to fully live out her passion.Sybile is a Belgian artist, maintaining a drawing and painting focus. Her favorite mediums are acrylic painting and oil painting on canvas and paper.
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The Sun, the Wind, and Tashira: A Hottentot Tale from Africa
Elizabeth Claire, Elise Mills
Paperback (Mondo Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)This Hottentot tale from Africa has a cultural slant for children. Full color.
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A Family from Guatemala
Julia Waterlow
Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1997)Text and photographs present the home life and day-to-day activities of the Calabays, who live in the mountains of Guatemala.
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Around the World: Playtime
Kate Petty, Oxfam
Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, July 23, 2013)Every child enjoys playtime and has a favorite toy or game. Here are pictures of children from all around the world having fun playing alone or with their friends. Illustrated with stunning photographs from Vietnam, Russia, Ethiopia and many more countries, this series is perfect to share with the youngest child. Published in association with Oxfam this series aims to draw parallels between children from many different cultures.
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The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal: An Indian Folktale
M. J. York, Jill Dubin
Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)Relates how a Brahman Hindu saves a tiger from a trap only to be threatened with being eaten by the tiger.
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