Collection of twelve fairy tales from around the world that capture the magic, wonder, and joy of Christmas, offering insight into the true meaning of the holiday.
Selection of sixty Native American chants, prayers, and songs representative of traditions from tribes across the country, accompanied by duotone photographs taken by nineteenth century photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis.
An anthology of poems that celebrate the American experience, from Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Gwendolyn Brooks to Native American songs, anthems, and traditional spirituals.
A celebration of English verse. Includes poems by William Blake, Christopher Smart, Robert Louis Stevenson, Christina Rossetti, Walter de la Mare, Eleanor Farjeon, Ted Hughes, Charles Causley, and many others.
The knight Gawain recounts the adventures of King Arthur and his fellow members of the Round Table, his own battle with the Green Knight, his marriage, and the final days before the fall of Camelot.
Presents a collection of seven Jewish folk tales by late eighteenth-century Ukrainian Rabbi, Nahman Ben Simha including "The Pirate Princess, " "The Fixer, " "The Turkey Prince, " and others.
Presents descriptions and illustrations of myths and legends from different cultures around the world. Includes stories describing the origins of the universe, interactions between gods and people, and visions of the apocalypse.
