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Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

Written and Illustrated by Gerald McDermott
Adapted from a folktale from Ghana, in West Africa, the story is about how Anansi the spider is...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Cuckoo

Written by Lois Ehlert
This Mexican folktale is about Cuckoo, a beautiful bird who sings all day and night rather than help...
Pre-K - 5th
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Joha Makes a Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale

Written by Eric A. Kimmel and Illustrated by Omar Rayyan
While traveling to Bagdad, Joha discovers a wishing stick, but it doesn't work the way Joha hopes...
1st - 3rd
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Stone Soup

Written by Marcia Brown and Illustrated by Maricia Brown
Based on an old French folktate, the story is about how three hungry soldiers outsmart the selfish...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Arrow to the Sun

Written and Illustrated by Gerald McDermott
In this Pueblo tale, the son of the Sun lord wants to find his father. He finds him with the help of...
Pre-K - 2nd

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