Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Fairy tales of Eastern Europe Fairy tales of Eastern Europe Neil Philip A collection of fairy tales from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, including "God's Cockerel" and "Cinder Jack." OL10625056W
The language of birds The language of birds Rafe Martin A retelling of the Russian tale about a wealthy merchant's younger son who proves his worth in an unusual way. OL1810138W
Big Quiet House Big Quiet House Heather Forest Unable to stand his overcrowded and noisy home any longer, a man goes to the wise old woman who lives nearby for advice. OL2648052W
Elinda who danced in the sky Elinda who danced in the sky Lynn Moroney An Estonian folk tale about the sky goddess Elinda, who overcomes her disappointment at losing Prince Borealis by continuing her work of guiding the birds in their migrations. OL3262813W
The angel and other stories The angel and other stories Sue Stauffacher Retellings of folktales which reflect Christian oral traditions from fifteenth and sixteenth century Europe, OL4290261W
Age of fable Age of fable Thomas Bulfinch Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, The Age of Fable offers lively retellings of the myth… OL77559W