Folk and Fairy Tales Printer-friendly version Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from around the world by Arielle and Howard Schwartz North Olson A collection of scary folktales from countries around the world including China, Russia, Spain, and the United States. jPZ 8.1 .A826 1999 Barefoot Book of Tropical Tales by Raouf Mama Beninese storyteller Mama brings together favorite myths from the tropics. jPZ 8.1.M2976 M36 2000 Between Earth and Sky by Joseph Bruchac Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, should be considered sacred, and given respect. J E98.F6B8917.1996 Brother Rabbit: A Cambodian Tale by Minfong Ho A crocodile, two elephants, and an old woman are no match for a mischievous rabbit. J PZ8.1.H6674Br.1997 Count Silvernose by Eric Kimmel A washerwoman´s clever oldest daughter finds a way to rescue her two foolish sisters from the cruel Count Silvernose. J PZ8.1.K567Co.1996 Epossumondas by Sally E Colleen A retelling of a classic tale in which a well-intentioned young possum continually takes his mother´s instructions much too literally. Golden Hoard myths and legends of the world by Geraldine McCaughrean Mythology legends of the world. J BL310.M35.1996 Golem by David Wisniewski A saintly rabbi miraculously brings to life a clay giant who helps him watch over the Jews of sixteenth-century Prague. J BM531.W57.1996 Green Frogs by Yumi Heo A folktale about two green frogs who always disobey their mother, explaining why green frogs cry out whenever it rains. J PZ8.1.H403Gr.1996 Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm by Eric Kimmel Drawing on traditional Jewish folklore, these Hanukkah stories relate the antics of the people of Chelm, thought—perhaps incorrectly--to be a town of fools. jPZ7 .K5648 Jar 2000 Little Gold Star: Spanish American Cinderella by Robert San Souci A Spanish American retelling of the familiar story of a kind girl who is mistreated by her jealous stepmother and stepsisters. In this version, the Virgin Mary replaces the traditional fairy godmother. jPZ 8 .S248 Li 2000 Little Lit: Folklore and Fairy tale Funnies by Art Spiegelman & Francoise Mouly Fairy tales and folktales told in comic book form. jPN 6727 .S6 L58 2000 Master Man: a tall tale of Nigeria by Alan Shepard A Hausa tale from Nigeria that tells what thunder really is. jPZ 8.1 .S53945 Mas 2001 More True Lies: 18 Tales for you to judge by George Shannon Presents a collection of eighteen brief folktales in which the reader is asked to explain how the folk character lied and told the truth at the same time. JjPZ 8.1 .S49 Tr 2001 Mr. Semolina-Semolinus by Anthony Manna Areti, a Greek princess, makes a man fit for her to love from almonds, sugar, and semolina, but when he is stolen away by a jealous queen, Areti searches the world for him. J PZ8.1.M2978Mr.1997 Nursery Tales around the world by Judy Sierra Presents eighteen simple stories from international folklore, grouped around six themes, such as "Runaway Cookies," "Slowpokes and Speedsters," and "Chain Tales." Includes background information and storytelling hints. J PZ8.1.N799.1996 Ouch!: a Tale from Grimm by Natalie Babbitt Fairy tales Grimm J PZ8.1.B22 Ou 1998 Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett a tall tale by Steven Kellogg Sally Ann, wife of Davy Crockett, fears nothing--and proves it when braggart Mike Fink tries to scare her. J PZ8.1.K3Sal.1995 Senor Cat´s Romance by Lucia Gonzalez A collection of popular tales told to young children in places such as Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico. J PZ8.1.G63565Se.1997 Sleepless Beauty by Frances Minters In this updated, rhyming retelling of the traditional fairy tale, Beauty outwits the wicked witch and arranges for her own happy ending. J PZ8.3.M655Sl.1996 Spirit of the Cedar People by Chief Lelooksa Indians of North America Northwest Coast of North America Folklore. J E78.N78 L443 1998 Tale of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves by Eric Kimmel A poor woodcutter discovers the hidden treasures of a band of robbers, survives great danger, and brings riches to his whole family. J PZ8.K527Tal.1996 Tale of Tricky Fox: A New England Trickster Tale by Jim Aylesworth Tricky Fox uses his sack to trick everyone he meets into giving him ever more valuable items. E The Girl Who Spun Gold by Virginia Hamilton A retelling of the West Indian version of Rumpelsiltskin jPZ8 .H1756 Gi 2000 The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale by Mary Cassandra After learning to understand the language of animals, Hai Li Bu the hunter sacrifices himself to save his village. jPZ 8.1 .C22783 Hu 2000 The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale by Jan Brett Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki´s lost mitten until the bear sneezes. E Toads and Diamonds by Charlotte Huck Two step-sisters receive appropriate gifts for their actions: one´s words are accompanied by flowers and jewels, the other´s by toads and snakes. J PZ8.H862To.1996 Warrior Angel by Robert Lipsyte Native American boxer of the Moscondaga Nation, Sonny Bear must fight to retain his heavyweight championship title. YA When Birds could talk and bats could sing the adventures of Bruh Sparrow, Sis Wren, and their friends by Virginia Hamilton A collection of stories, featuring sparrows, jays, buzzards, and bats, based on those African American tales originally written down by Martha Young on her father´s plantation in Alabama after the Civil War. J PZ8.1.H154St.1996