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Series
Publisher
Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The Lenapé Nation (often wrongly called the Delaware) consider themselves the Grandfathers of all the Algonquin peoples, among them the Cree, the Shawnee, the Powhatan, the Mahican; however, little has been written about the Lenapé, and their traditional stories have never been collected and set down.
Author
Publisher
Northland
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
The tripping notes of a wooden flute echo from the steep red walls of a lonely Southwestern canyon. The sounds drift up through the green leaves of the cottonwood trees that line the banks of the rippling canyon stream. But hwo is playing the flute? Discover the story of the flute player in the centuries-old Apache folktale, retold and illustrated by Michael Lacapa.
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This beautiful compendium of tales shares eight classic Inuit creation stories from the Baffin region. From the origins of day and night, thunder and lightning, and the sun and the moon to the creation of the first caribou and source of all the Arctic's fearful storms, this book recounts traditional Inuit legends in the poetic and engaging style of authors Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Manisha is no stranger to monsters--she's been running from them for years, from beasts who roam the jungle to the King's army, who forced her people, the naga, to scatter to the ends of the earth. You might think that the kingdom's famed holy temples atop the floating mountains, where Manisha is now a priestess, would be safe--but you would be wrong. Seventeen-year-old Pratyush is a famed slayer of monsters, one of the King's most...
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of an Inuit traditional story from the Western Arctic, a doll made by a poor old woman who is cast aside by her camp magically comes to life. The boy, with the beak of a raven, is raised as the old woman's son. When he is finally old enough to venture out on his own, he embarks on an epic journey to fight a beast from the depths of the ocean to create his own island world. This cautionary tale will leave readers pondering the values...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Kadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, it's fresh from the pan--a delicious treat! As soon as it's ready, Kabir runs home with some to share. He's got to be quick, before the rain! But wait ... can he remember the treat's name? (His Amma is sure to ask!) Of course he can. That is, if fun and friends aren't too distracting along the way. As Kabir makes his way, the sights and sounds of the street and interactions with friends start to jumble...
Author
Publisher
Harbour Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In a time when darkness covered the land, a boy named Weget is born who is destined to bring the light. With the gift of a raven's skin that allows him to fly as well as transform, Weget turns into a bird and journeys from Haida Gwaii into the sky. There he finds the Chief of the Heavens who keeps the light in a box. By transforming himself into a pine needle, clever Weget tricks the Chief and escapes with the daylight back down to Earth.
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this textbook will be invaluable to those studying Inuit.
Author
Publisher
Shen's Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A boy helps an injured crane, and the good deed is rewarded with the arrival of a mysterious guest who weaves beautiful silk for the family. Author's note discusses Japanese folktales and poetry, red-crowned cranes, and pronunciations.
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Demonstrating the importance of language, community and communication, this...story follows Nüwa, a lonely young goddess-- and the only person on Earth--who longs for someone to talk to until she finds a way to create a friend whose 'Hello' creates magic.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Hi'iaka wants to make the forests of Hawai'i safe for travelers, but she will have to battle an evil lizard named Pana'ewa and his army to do it, and with a little help from her sister and some special powers, she is ready for a great battle.
Author
Series
Publisher
Vista Higher Learning
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
Español
Description
With their unforgettable characters, the fairy tales written by the Brothers Grimm have touched the imaginations and hearts of children everywhere. This stunning collection brings together some of their most popular stories: The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella.
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