Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A wolf at the door A wolf at the door Various,Terri Windling Presents thirteen short fantasy stories based on classic fairy tales, written by a variety of authors including Jane Yolen, Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, and others. OL16579932W
The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins Matthews, John,John Matthews A cross-cultural anthology of folk tales carefully chosen to terrify and tantalize young readers. The mystery and magic of the stories are beautifully realized by evocative and enchanting watercolors. OL1848194W
Coyote & the winnowing birds = Coyote & the winnowing birds = Barbara Pepper,Emory Sekaquaptewa,Eugene Sekaquaptewa,Barbara Pepper The birds find a way to teach Coyote a lesson when he tries to trick them. Includes a section introducing the Hopi language. OL19600974W
The Seventh Sister The Seventh Sister Cindy Chang,Charles Reasoner A lonely shepherd is saddened when he must let the maiden he loves return to help her sisters weave the tapestry of the night sky. OL2379683W
Spider and the Sky God Spider and the Sky God Dave Albers,Deborah M. Newton Chocolate Ananse the Spider uses trickery to capture the four prizes demanded by the Sky God in payment for his stories. OL2682531W
Child of the sun Child of the sun Dave Albers,Sandra Arnold,Sandra Martín Arnold Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this Cuban legend that explains why solar eclipses occur. OL2907587W
Gift of the Nile Gift of the Nile Charles Reasoner,Jan M. Mike During a magical boat ride on the Nile, Mutemwia proves that her love for the Pharaoh is a gift of the heart and needs no cage to hold it. OL3252999W
Cloud weavers Cloud weavers Yeng Fong Chiang,Rena Krasno Presents legends and tales from China, including ancient folktales, stories that reflect Chinese traditions and virtues, historical tales, and selections from literature. OL4323490W
The princess who lost her hair The princess who lost her hair Charles Reasoner,Tololwa M. Mollel The efforts of a kind-hearted beggar boy bring an end to the drought that has plagued the kingdom of a haughty princess. OL875994W