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Classic tales from India : how Ganesh got his elephant head and other stories
Eight beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons • Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the Puranas, translated by the authors • Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style prepared accord…
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- 9781591433866
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- 235 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 294.513 SPE
Filipino children's favorite stories
Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant six to ten-year-old readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes—such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against adult…
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- 9789625937656
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- 92 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 398 ROM
Mrs. McCool and the Giant Cuhullin : an Irish tale
A hilarious Irish folktale with a terrific female heroine. "Long ago, there lived a giant called Cuhullin. My, but he was big and fierce and strong. And what made him so strong? He had a magic finger. And believe it or not, all his strength was in that little finger. Now Cuhullin had fought all the other giants, and squashed them flat. Well, all but one, and that was Finn McCool." …
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- 9781413173055
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- 28 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- 398.2 SOU
The adventures of Robin Hood
These three tales - Robin the Outlaw, Little John and The Silver Arrow - tell the thrilling adventures of Robin Hood and his brave and loyal band. Hiding beyond the law in Sherwood Forest, they fight to protect their friends, and outwit their evil Norman foes.
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- 9780721473826
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 398.2 GRA
Great Irish legends for children
This volume of six traditional Irish legends includes stories about a king with donkey's ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions based on a brown bull, a tale explaining how the coast of Antrim was formed by a giant, and other tales about treachery, bravery, and honor. Spirited illustrations bring each tale to life, and a pronunciation guide is included to assist with reading the unus…
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- 9781589803459
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.2 CAR
The sons of the Dragon King : a Chinese legend
"Behavior not befitting the son of the Dragon King!" The Dragon King has sent his nine sons out to find their places in the world, but rumors abound -- each son is apparently as aimless as the next! One son does nothing but stare into space, another spends his day frolicking in a stream, another plays with fire, and still another hollers and yells from noon till night. The king realizes it's t…
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- 9780689851841
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- 26 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- 398.2 YOU
How we saw the world : nine Native stories of the way things began
An anthology of legends from across North America, including the Cheyenne, Oneida, Algonquin, Micmac, Kiowa, Blackfoot, Mohawk, and Bella Coola. The lavish paintings of Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor illuminate the relationship to nature in an exciting, informative, and even humorous way
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- 9780887763021
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.2 TAY
The Usborne book of myths and legends
Collects myths, legends, fables, and folk tales from around the world.
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- 9780794514518
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- 186 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.2 MIL
When the snake bites the sun : an aboriginal story
The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. David Mowaljarlai said, "We want our children to see the daylight and the sun go down on our land, the home of the Dreamtime, and to live there to their old age and really understand their culture.
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- 9781865046280
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 398.2 MOW
Tales of the Greek heroes
The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.
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- 9780141325286
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- 271 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
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- 398.2093802 GRE
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