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Raven and the sun

echoing our ancestors
2007
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The original folk & fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm

2014
Contains the original Brothers Grimm folk and fairy tales, including "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Cinderella.".

Chia and the Fox Man

an Alaskan Dena'ina fable
2020
"This modern retelling of a traditional Dena'ina story is about Chia, a young boy with a hard life, and his encounter with the legendary Fox Man, who just may be able to help. Through the Fox Man, Chia learns that there is strength in humility and in doing what is right, especially when it's hard"--Provided by publisher.

Mama, let's make a moon

2013
A brother and sister collect the whimsical recipe ingredients for making a moon, and learn about love and relationships.

Leprechauns and Irish folklore

a nonfiction companion to Leprechaun in late winter
Jack and Annie research leprechauns and Irish folklore, hoping to separate fact from fiction. Includes definitions, illustrations, facts, and more.
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Maiden of the mist

a legend of Niagara Falls
When a young Seneca girl saves her people in the conflict between the horned viper and the thunder god, it results in the formation of Niagara Falls.

How raven got his crooked nose

an Alaskan Dena'ina fable
2018
"Chulyen, a trickster raven, loses his nose in an embarrassing incident, but vows to get it back. With the help of magic powers, Chulyen devises a caper to retrieve his missing nose, and learns an important lesson along the way"--Provided by publisher.
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Cinderella

A humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale "Cinderella, " in which a young girl's life changes forever in one evening thanks to a fairy godmother and a handsome prince.
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Yeh-Hsien

a Chinese Cinderella
A Chinese version of the Cinderella story in which Yeh-hsien, ill-treated by her stepmother, is rewarded for her kindness to a magical fish with the means to attend the Spring Festival where she attracts the attention of the king. Presented in English and French.
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Cali Baaba iyo afartankii tuug =

Ali Baba and the forty thieves
A retelling of the tale of a poor woodcutter who discovers the secret hiding place of a band of robbers. Presented in English and Somali.
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