This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indonesian fairy tales and other folk stories-providing insight into a rich oral culture. Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of...
Folklore
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Author:Suyenaga, JoanSummary: - Author:Gargiulo, Terrence L.Summary:
Terrence Gargiulo and Dr. Gini Graham Scott present 24 short stories designed to help listeners navigate a world full of dishonest and petty characters. Entertaining and thought-provoking, these stories offer blueprints for managing any...
- Author:James, Simon DanielSummary:
In this tale there is an old man who keeps the sky, the stars, the moon, and the light of the world in a set of boxes. Raven tricks him into opening the boxes. Raven then steals the sun, and the world around him becomes instantly...
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Author:Croft, ClarySummary:Helen Creighton was born at the turn of the nineteenth century and until her death in 1989, she made a remarkable contribution towards retrieving the stories, songs, and legends that have shaped the culture and the people of the...
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Author:Vernon, SteveSummary:This is a collection of ghost stories from Nova Scotia- from the restless spirits of Devil's Island to the Black Dog of Antigonish Harbour. Documented and well-known stories from the provincial archives are mixed with word-of-mouth...
- Author:Gehl, LauraSummary:
Two good friends, Hare and Tortoise, race from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, enjoying the unique culture and geography of Israel along the way.
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Author:Hale, Thomas A.Summary:On May 17, 1967, the American writer Alex Haley went to Juffure, a village in The Gambia on what was once the western fringe of the Mali empire. There he met a griot, or jali, who recounted a story about Haley’s roots in Africa. Haley...
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Author:Grimm, Jacob, Grimm, WilhelmSummary:From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From...
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Author:Day, CindySummary:On Cindy Day’s grandmother’s farm, the weather wasn’t predicted with a computer or official forecast, but by accumulated wisdom and careful observation. Cindy’s grandma was a constant prognosticator, making predictions about the weather...
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Author:Yahgulanaas, Michael NicollSummary:Hummingbirds symbolize wisdom and courage. The determined hummingbird challenges a raging fire that threatens the forest. The story reminds us all that power is not always about size. It is always about commitment. This tale has origins...
- Author:EELLS, Elsie SpicerSummary:
This book, subtitled "How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore", is a collection of short stories, most of them etiologial myths from Brazilian Indian Folklore.
- Author:Millhauser, StevenSummary:
One hot summer night, as the full mon roses over a small Connecticut town, people are pulled outside by its radiant force. Millhauser creates a magical spall of the moon and the fascinating visions make a symphony of light and shadow....
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Author:Momaday, N. ScottSummary:Poet N. Scott Momaday reflects on his native ground and its influence on his people. He recalls stories of his childhood passed down through generations that reveal a profound, sacred connection to the American landscape and a reverence...
- Author:Vansina, Jan.Summary:
Dans un précédent article, auquel celui-ci fait suite, l’auteure avait posé la question suivante : les historiens non autochtones possèdent-ils les outils linguistiques et analytiques propres à interpréter les récits relevant de la...
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Author:King, ThomasSummary:Two tales, set in a time “when animals and human beings still talked to each other,” display Thomas King’s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly illustrated and reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect...
- Author:Peastitute, JohnSummary:
Chahkapas: A Naskapi Legend shares the story of Chahkapas, a heroic figure in First Nations storytelling, who performs feats of strength and skill in spite of his diminutive size. The book shares this traditional legend as originally...
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Author:Taylor, C. J.Summary:Presents seven creation legends from Native American tribes, accompanied by detailed illustrations.
- Author:Creighton, HelenSummary:
A collection of traditional Nova Scotian folktales, superstitions and home remedies compiled by the Canadian folklorist and author of Bluenose Ghosts. Beginning in 1928, Dr. Helen Creighton traveled across her native Nova Scotia seeking...
- Author:Creighton, HelenSummary:
Bluenose Magic, first published in 1968, is considered a classic of Maritime literature, and its author, Dr. Helen Creighton, is one of Canada's best-loved and most respected folklorists. This fascinating and engaging companion to the...
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Author:Crossley-Holland, KevinSummary:Ancient, rich, and strange, this collection of eerie tales from across Britain and Ireland have influenced our culture and the folklore that followed.
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