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Green magic

flowers, plants, & herbs in lore & legend
1977

How the seasons came

a North American Indian folk tale
1992
An Algonquian Indian tale in which the animals try to bring warmth to Earth from the Land Above in order to help Wolf's sick son.

The secret of the stones

an African-American folktale from Arkansas
2000
When they try to find out who is doing their chores while they are working in the field, a childless couple discovers that the two stones they have brought home are actually two bewitched orphans.

The woman in the moon

a story from Hawai'i
1996
Retells the ancient Polynesian story of how Hina, the best tapa-maker, rises above the restrictions placed on most women and goes to live in the moon.

Nabulela

a South African folk tale
1997
When the village girls cruelly trick the daughter of their king, he will forgive them only if they kill Nabulela, a treacherous white-skinned monster.

Further tales of Uncle Remus

the misadventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Wolf, the Doodang, and all the other creatures
1990
A retelling of the classic Afro-American tales relating the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

The field guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and other mystery primates worldwide

1999
Attempts to systematically classify various unknown hairy homonids, such as Bigfoot and Yeti, that have allegedly been sighted in locations around the world, and includes illustrations of each creature, as well as the stories of people who have encountered them.

Tales of King Arthur

1995
Recounts some of the most exciting quests and adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

How spider tricked snake

1992
An easy-to-read Jamaican folk tale featuring Anansi the spider.

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