Showing 1–11 of 11 titles
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Black Bird, Blue Road
Ziva will do anything, even bargain with the Angel of Death, to cure her twin brother’s leprosy in this spiritual adventure set in the Khazarian Jewish Empire.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780358572039
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Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
Rivera draws upon Mexican American legends in her account of Cece, a girl confronting dark forces and social expectations while on a quest to rescue her sister.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062947550
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The Grasshopper and the Ants
In this adaptation of Aesop's fable, vivid, intricate watercolors bring to life hardworking ants as they prepare for the winter, while a playful grasshopper wishes they would join in his merrymaking instead.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316400817
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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena' ina Fable
Grandmother imparts the importance of patience as she retells the fable of trickster Raven and his missing nose.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781513260952
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La Princesa and the Pea
This lively, playful retelling of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements. -
The Legend of Auntie Po
This graphic novel interweaves historical fiction and surreal adventure as Mei reimagines the tale of Paul Bunyan with a Chinese heroine to cope with ramifications of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
- Fiction, History, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525554882
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The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense
Using clever wordplay, Scieszka turns Mother Goose rhymes on their head Dada-style in a humorous work that encourages readers to continue the fun on their own.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Nursery Rhymes
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763694340
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The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the Americas
Poetry, prose, and artwork combine in this collection of traditional tales from 18 Indigenous cultures that span from Argentina to Alaska.
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Six Crimson Cranes
Lim draws upon Andersen’s “The Wild Swans” and Asian folklore in her story of Princess Shiori’s efforts to escape her stepmother’s dark magic and save her brothers.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593300916
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos
This twisted fairytale skillfully weaves Spanish vocabulary into an empathetic retelling of a classic.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399547393
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Infused with clever language and humor, the classic tale of the “Three Billy Goats Gruff” is retold with delightfully surprising illustrations.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338673845