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How Tiger Got His Stripes: A Folktale from Vietnam
Rob Cleveland, Baird Hoffmire
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)Many years ago, the proudest animal in the jungle was not the peacock. The proudest animal was the tiger. In this folktale from Vietnam, we see how Tiger's pride leads him to covet wisdom, and with the help of a wise farmer, earn his stripes.
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Serpents and Werewolves: Stories of Shape-Shifters from around the World
Lari Don, Francesca Greenwood
Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Aug. 1, 2016)A princess makes a daring deal with the Queen of the Snakes. A lonely sister weaves stinging plants together in order to save her brothers from their mother. A curious boy suddenly becomes a wolf cub. Discover a worldwide collection of shape-shifter stories, based on folktales and lore from the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe. From cursed princes to the first werewolves, things aren't always what they seem!
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The Clever Monkey: A Folktale from West Africa
Rob Cleveland, Baird Hoffmire
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)When two greedy jungle cats discover a large piece of cheese, they can't decide how to divide it fairly. The clever monkey comes to their rescue. Or so they think. After reading this trickster tale from West Africa, you will think twice before asking a monkey for help.
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Anansi and the Sky Kingdom
Bobby Norfolk
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2009-04-09, April 9, 2009)None
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Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from around the World
Lari Don, Francesca Greenwood
Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Aug. 1, 2016)Greedy giants, cruel emperors, and shape-shifting demons―the stuff a girl has to put up with! Explore girl power in all its glory with stories of heroines from around the world. Myths and legends from the United States to Japan and Venezuela celebrate the courage of women and girls who rise to the occasion. With heroines like these, who needs a handsome prince?
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Anansi and the Pot of Beans
Bobby Norfolk, Sherry Norfolk, Baird Hoffmire
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)Did you ever wonder why spiders have no hair? After reading this African trickster tale, you will know. When Anansi goes to help his grandmother, he can't resist her steaming, hot pot of beans. Bobby and Sherry Norfolk take a wonderful new look at a classic story.
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The Drum: A Folktale from India
Rob Cleveland, Tom Wrenn
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)In this story A poor boy's dream of having a drum takes him on an unlikely path. He meets several people that guide him along the way. In time, he learns to make his own magic in this world.
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The Clever Monkey Rides Again
Tom Wrenn
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-05-15, May 15, 2007)None
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The Magic Apple: A Middle Eastern Folktale
Rob Cleveland, Baird Hoffmire
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)Three brothers embark on separate journeys to fulfill their father's dying wish. In their journey's they go to distant lands, find curious treasures, and learn the true meaning of giving.
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The Ogre Bully
A. B. Hoffmire
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-09-01, Sept. 6, 2007)None
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The Magic Pot
Pleasant Despain
Library Binding (Paw Prints 2007-06-28, June 28, 2007)None
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Fire and Ice: Stories of Winter from around the World
Lari Don, Francesca Greenwood
Paperback (Darby Creek TM, Aug. 1, 2016)A shaman hunts a silver fox through the frosted snow. A brave little robin defies a polar bear. The blind Viking god of winter plays a dangerous game with his brother, the god of summer. . . Explore wintertime through the eyes of cultures around the world with this chilly collection of traditional tales. From the frozen tundra of Canada to the far off islands in the Pacific Ocean, explore how diverse peoples have told the story of winter.
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