Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Sh-ko and his eight wicked brothers Sh-ko and his eight wicked brothers Ashley Bryan In this Japanese folktale, the youngest brother is considered the ugliest, but his kindness wins the princess. When his handsome older brothers set off to woo the beautiful Princess Yakami, ugly Sh-k… OL15839857W
All night, all day All night, all day David Manning Thomas,Ashley Bryan A selection of twenty spirituals, that distinctive music from the time of slavery. Includes piano accompaniment and guitar chords. OL15852781W
Christmas gif' Christmas gif' Charlemae Hill Rollins,Ashley Bryan A collection of Christmas poems, songs, and stories relating to African Americans. Includes holiday recipes. OL16025494W
Who built the stable? Who built the stable? Ashley Bryan A shepherd boy apprenticed to his carpenter father builds a stable and then welcomes two weary travelers from Nazareth. OL16607089W
The night has ears The night has ears Ashley Bryan A collection of twenty-six proverbs, some serious and some humorous, from a variety of African tribes. OL19239112W
Ashley Bryan's puppets Ashley Bryan's puppets Ashley Bryan Little Cranberry Island. It s a small island, with fewer than a hundred inhabitants, but it s got more than its share of treasures including the magnificent Ashley Bryan himself, a world-renowned sto… OL19983681W
Lion and the ostrich chicks, and other African folk tales Lion and the ostrich chicks, and other African folk tales Ashley Bryan Includes four traditional tales told by the Hausa, Angolan, Masai, and Bushmen people of Africa. OL2775047W
Sing to the Sun Sing to the Sun Ashley Bryan A collection of poems and paintings celebrating the ups and downs of life. OL2775049W
Beat the story-drum, pum-pum Beat the story-drum, pum-pum Ashley Bryan Five traditional Nigerian tales include "Hen and Frog," "Why Bush Cow and Elephant are Bad Friends," "The Husband Who Counted the Spoonfuls," "Why Frog and Snake Never Play Together," and "How Animal… OL2775056W