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The legend of the Indian paintbrush
In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend. Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains, a young Indian boy had a Dream-Vision in which it was revealed that one day he would create a painting that was as pure as the colors of the …
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- 0590447068
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 398.2 DEP
The princess who lost her hair : an Akamba legend
The efforts of a kind-hearted beggar boy bring an end to the drought that has plagued the kingdom of a haughty princess.
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- 9780816728169
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- Legends Of The World
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- 398.2 MOL
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
Mangoes & bananas
Mangoes and Bananas tells the tale of Kanchil the mouse deer and Monyet the monkey—two friends who plant a garden together. But when the trees bear fruit, Monyet begins to eat everything himself. Kanchil has to act fast if he is to get anything at all. Combining folk art with folk tale, this book reflects the warmth and richness of both traditions. The earth-toned illustrations—at once s…
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- 9788186211069
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.2 SCO
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
Tomie DePaola's big book of favorite legends
Four favorite legends from retold and illustrated by Tomie DePaola, covering folktales from Texas to Italy.
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- 9780399250354
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- 129 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- 398.2 DEP
Fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm
A compilation of Brothers Grimm fairy tales complete with vintage illustrations This book brings together approximately two dozen of the most beloved of the classic Grimm fairy tales, including all the classics, such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Hansel and Gretel" in an all-new translation specially commissioned for this publication. Containing a painstakingly-researc…
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- 9780141343075
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- 358 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
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- 398.2 GRI
The mud pony : a traditional Skidi Pawnee tale
A Native American legend about a young boy and his magical pony. Splendidly illustrated . . . An excellent addition to folklore collections.--Kirkus Reviews. A Reading Rainbow Selection.
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- 9780590415262
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 398.2 COH
Legends of the animal world
A collection of stories explains different aspects of various animals such as the "cunning" fox, the "fond" mother bear and her adopted child, the "nervous" hare and so on. Each tale is illustrated with colorful drawings in the style of the culture from which the legend is drawn.
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- 9780521305761
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 398.2 KER
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