Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
8,000 stones; a Chinese folktale 8,000 stones; a Chinese folktale Diane Wolkstein Retells the Chinese tale in which the governor's clever son finds a way to weigh an elephant. OL15841323W
Bouki dances the Kokioko Bouki dances the Kokioko Diane Wolkstein After much coaching, Bouki wins the prize for dancing the king's secret dance but is then outwitted by his sneaky friend. OL1854087W
The day Ocean came to visit The day Ocean came to visit Diane Wolkstein After hearing Ocean's stories, Sun invites Ocean to the house he shares with his wife, Moon, but his visitor proves to be more than his house can hold. OL1854089W
Sun Mother wakes the world Sun Mother wakes the world Diane Wolkstein An Aboriginal creation story in which the Sun slowly brings life to the Earth. OL1854106W
The visit The visit Diane Wolkstein Follows a little ant's journey, step-by-step, as she goes to visit her friend. OL1854108W
Little Mouse's painting Little Mouse's painting Diane Wolkstein Little Mouse creates a painting which looks like three different things to her three friends, all of whom find themselves in it. OL1854110W
Oom razoom, or, Go I know not where, bring back I know not what Oom razoom, or, Go I know not where, bring back I know not what Diane Wolkstein A retelling of an old Russian tale of Alexis the king's archer, his beautiful and magical wife Olga, and their adventures. OL1854112W
The Red Lion The Red Lion Diane Wolkstein,Ed Young Before he can be crowned King of Persia, Azgid must prove his courage by fighting the Red Lion. OL1854113W
White wave White wave Diane Wolkstein A young Chinese farmer discovers a generous goddess living in a snail shell. OL1854116W