MacDonald, Margaret Read
Summary: When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACSummary: This book features ancient legends and folklore, mythological monsters, media monsters, and modern monsters. The book is illustrated throughout with stunning full-color artwork. Includes maps and information boxes describing the background to the myth that created the monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tangerine Press 2006
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Summary: "50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors. This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln 2022
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Summary: Explains numerous mythical creatures and where in the world the myth was created.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 CONÁlvarez Hernández, David Daniel
Summary: "Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Levine Querido 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 ALVCopies Available at Peninsula
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALVPalazzo, Tony
Summary: An illustrated celebration of America conjures up a nostalgic era, featuring such celebrated figures as Pecos Bill riding a mountain lion, Davy Crockett getting outfoxed by a raccoon, and Sweet Betsy from Pike on her trip west.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.22 PALHalls, Kelly Milner
Summary: Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. The Cryptid Creature Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books 2019
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Summary: A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 LESParks, Van Dyke.
Summary: A retelling of seven folktales featuring Brer Rabbit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1987
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 PARParks, Van Dyke.
Summary: A retelling of five folktales in which crafty Brer Rabbit tries to outsmart all the other creatures in the animal community.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1986
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 PARLester, Julius.
Summary: Combines all four volumes of Uncle Remus tales, offering a retelling of the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Phyllis Fogelman Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 LESMorin, Paul
Summary: A young boy learns from his elder how the animals in the dreamtime created a world in which they could all live in peace and harmony.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Silver Whistle 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MORHenderson, Leah
Summary: A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HENHwang, Aaron
Summary: "A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: "A collection of 18 winter-themed folktales from around the world and fully illustrated"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 CASDavidson, Susanna.
Summary: This timeless collection of over thirty fables is filled with Aesop's best-loved characters. Meet the lion who becomes friends with a mouse, a clever fox, a foolish crow and a wolf dressed up as a sheep. Enchantingly illustrated and retold, these stories are the perfect introduction to Aesop and will be enjoyed for years to come.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 DAVKrensky, Stephen
Summary: "Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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Summary: In this version of "The Little Red Hen," set at a farm, the other animals eat and play while the little gray bunny does all the chores in the barn, until one day he teaches them a lesson about laziness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE MCGAylesworth, Jim.
Summary: A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 AYLLexau, Joan M.
Summary: Crocodile is so confused by Hen calling him "brother" every time he gets ready to eat her that he finally goes searching for an explanation of how such a relationship can be.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2001
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Summary: A retelling of the classic story of Chicken Little, who has an acorn fall on his head and runs in a panic to his friends Henny Penny, Lucky Ducky, and Loosey Goosey, to tell them the sky is falling.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Emberley 2009McAllister, Angela
Summary: Retells fifty animal-themed tales from around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 MCABruchac, Joseph
Contents: Silver fox and coyote create earth / Miwok -- How the people hunted the moose / Cree -- How grandmother spider named the clans / Hopi -- How the spider symbol came to the people / Osage -- The rabbit dance / Mohawk [Kanienkahageh] -- The deer dance / Yaqui -- Eagle boy / Zuni -- Turtle races with beaver / Seneca -- Octopus and raven / Nootka -- How the butterflies came to be / Papago -- Salmon...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fulcrum Pub. 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 BRUOrgel, Doris.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2004