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Zomo the rabbit : a trickster tale from West Africa
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Gerald McDermott

Zomo the Rabbit is a prominent member of the family of animal tricksters that populate the traditional tales of West Africa. These humorous stories of mischief and cunning are told to instruct as well as to entertain and have been kept alive by the powerful oral traditions of the African peoples.

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9781415592663
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32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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398.2 MCD
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Anansi the spider; : a tale from the Ashanti
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Gerald McDermott

Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Th…

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0590473409
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42 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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398 MCD
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Raven : a trickster tale from the Pacific Northwest
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Gerald McDermott

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!

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9780152024499
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32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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398.2 MCD
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Jabuti the tortoise : a trickster tale from the Amazon
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Gerald McDermott

Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet. But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in …

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9781415624609
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32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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Call Number
398 MCD