Summary: Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? A story, a story: Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them, and caught three sly creatures to get them. Who's in Rabbit's house?: Rabbit has...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV WHYHenderson, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HENTagawa, Mi
Summary: "It is said that there are some special animals occasionally born with great powers. Senzou the black fox is one of those ... but instead of using his powers for good, he abused his strength until the Sun Goddess imprisoned him for his bad behavior. Three hundred years later, he's finally been released, but only on one condition-- he can't have any of his abilities back until he successfully...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TokyoPop Inc. 2020
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Summary: Explains numerous mythical creatures and where in the world the myth was created.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 CONPinkney, Jerry.
Summary: In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic/Weston Woods 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV LIOCasey, Dawn
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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Summary: Searching for their missing grandmother, two Korean children follow tracks into a fantastic world filled with beings from folklore who speak in Korean. Includes translations and information about the folkloric characters.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 KIMEisen, Armand.
Summary: Lost in the woods, a tired and hungry little girl finds the house of the three bears where she helps herself to food and goes to sleep.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ariel Books 1987
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.2 EISStutzman, Jonathan
Summary: Vincent, a mouse who roams the world carrying his house on his back and stopping where he knows he should, offers food and shelter to animals in need. After setting up his house, he invites a weary bullfrog and a hungry cat inside. Each initially declines the offer, saying his house is too small. But after entering, they find that it is bigger than it looks. Others soon join them: deer,...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: Features 44 dragons that appear in myth, folk tales, literature, and movies from around the world.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 MCCBrett, Jan
Summary: Lost in the woods, a tired and hungry girl finds the house of the three bears where she helps herself to food and goes to sleep.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Random House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD BREHillert, Margaret
Summary: "An easy to read fairy tale about Three Little Pigs and how they work together. Spanish only text, includes Spanish word list"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2018
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2 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR PURPLE SPANISH HILMcGrath, Barbara Barbieri
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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: JE MCGWoollvin, Bethan
Summary: On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls. But not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she's not going to let him get away with it.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WOOMacDonald, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MACOkupe, Roye
Summary: Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities spoken of in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders," as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt--cursed wildfire and strange, divine beasts--are determined to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 IYAGuillain, Charlotte.
Summary: A simplified version of the familiar folktale featuring a hungry little chick who happens upon the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings. Includes a note on the history of the tale.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2013
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE GUIDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: "100 facts about real-life amazing animals and the myths, legends, and fantastic creatures they inspired"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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Summary: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Red Feather 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRIEmberley, Rebecca.
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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE EMBCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE EmbCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Emberley 2009Smallman, Steve
Summary: In this version Goldilocks runs away and falls asleep in a cottage where the bears live after her parents refuse to give her cookies and ice cream for breakfast. The bears introduce her to healthy eating habits.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: QEB Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SMAGraves, Sue
Summary: Lost in the woods, a tired and hungry girl finds the house of the three bears where she helps herself to food and goes to sleep.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Parragon Pub. 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach GravesChanning, Margot
Summary: Presents a retelling of the story of a tired and hungry girl, lost in the woods, who finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scribblers, a Salariya imprint 2017