Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote Tony Johnston Rabbit outwits Coyote in this Zapotec tale which explains why coyotes howl at the moon. OL134509W
The chocolate tree The chocolate tree Linda Lowery Ever wonder where chocolate came from? We have the Mayan king Kukulkan to thank. Kukulkan is more than a king - he is also a god. One day he brings his people an amazing gift: a chocolate tree! But t… OL13646480W
La llorona = La llorona = Joe Hayes A retelling, in parallel English and Spanish text, of the traditional tale told in the Southwest and in Mexico of how the beautiful Maria became a ghost. OL1846030W
Horse hooves and chicken feet Horse hooves and chicken feet Neil Philip,Jacqueline Mair Magical tales of enchantment and transformation, with context notes and gorgeous Mexican folk art-inspired illustrations. OL19428025W
¡Corrido! ¡Corrido! John Holmes McDowell The present compilation of ballads from the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca documents one of the world's great traditions of heroic song, a tradition that has thrived continuously for the last … OL20030520W
Musicians of the sun Musicians of the sun Gerald McDermott Summary, In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world. OL2009966W
The harvest birds The harvest birds Blanca López de Mariscal A young man realizes his dream by listening the voice of nature. OL2071813W
Pedro & the padre Pedro & the padre Verna Aardema In this Mexican folktale, a lazy boy learns a lesson about lying. OL2654519W
Fiesta femenina Fiesta femenina Mary-Joan Gerson A collection of folktales from various cultures in Mexico, all focusing on the important roles of women, such as Rosha, a young girl who rescues the sun; the goddess Tangu Yuh; Kesne, a Zapotec princ… OL2957696W
The legend of Lord Eight Deer The legend of Lord Eight Deer John M. D. Pohl Relates the tale of a powerful conqueror and hero who ruled over the Mixtec people of the Mexican state of Oaxaca between 1063 and 1115. Includes information on how the codices containing the story … OL3129350W
Pancho's Piñata Pancho's Piñata Stefan Czernecki On Christmas Eve Pancho rescues a star from a cactus and receives the gift of happiness. OL3263860W
The magic boys = The magic boys = Harriet Rohmer A bilingual presentation of the Maya Quiché Indian myth of the magic boys who helped bring earthly skills to humans. OL4630644W
Domitila Domitila Jewell Reinhart Coburn By following her mother's admonition to perform every task with care and love, a poor young Mexican girl wins the devotion of the governor's son. OL504948W
Just a minute Just a minute Yuyi Morales In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birth… OL5968146W
Questions & swords Questions & swords Subcomandante Marcos Two neo-Mayan folktales from the jungles of Chiapas full of color illustrations. For Zapatistas of all ages. OL8654859W