folklore

"Enter the monstrous world of mythological beasts. Ask yourself: what am I afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories...if you dare"--Back cover.

Presents a retelling of the classic story in which a little girl walking in the woods finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.

"[An] . . . introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign--Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig--says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? . . . offers not only the history and lore behind this ancient classification system but also practical advice for middle-grade readers on how to show love, be heard, and feel grounded; how to navigate friendships and conflict; and how to apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals . . .with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any young reader who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it"--Provided by publisher.

Strong female mystical beings from far and wide came to specialize in or stand for a wide range of major themes from nature and society. Among the more common were war, death, love, healing, wisdom, and marriage. In whichever manner the tales of supernatural females came about, one thing cannot be denied. Namely, these stories never fail to fascinate, and sometimes inspire, members of each new human generation.

In past human societies around the globe, major themes from nature and human society-such as love, death, wisdom, and war-became associated with specific gods. This is not surprising. Indeed, all human societies, no matter where and when they have existed, have recognized certain universal questions, experiences, concerns, and needs.

"Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juana's soul is still trapped in Devil's Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrer?n. But then they discover that El Cucuy, king of the criaturas, is hunting for Cece, craving her powers for his own dark purposes. Can the Rios sisters--along with Coyote, Little Lion, and their other criatura allies--uncover his secrets and reclaim Juana's soul? Or will the sinister forces of Devil's Alley overcome them all?"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out why butterflies were made in Zora Neale Hurston's African American folktale retold by . . . Ibram X. Kendi and illustrated by Kah Yangni"--Provided by publisher.

"What are they doing now? Was it really Happily Ever After? Is the Big Bad Wolf actually that bad? When will Sleeping Beauty get out of bed? And what makes frogs so kissable? Discover the truth about your favorite fairly tale characters and settle several matters and unanswered questions in this book!"-Adapted from book jacket.

Three Latin American folktales include the story of the Iara, a mermaid who lures men to her underwater domain, the tale of La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, and two gauchos' encounter with La Luz Mala, a spooky light that terrorizes travelers.