Books in this category include some traditional and some non-traditional versions of stories and poems from around the world. Some of these tales convey life lessons; others are intended to delight and amuse the reader or listener. Some of the poems were written by children.
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All Books in the Folktales, Legends & Poems Category
Together We Are Together Written by St. Brigid's Head Start Children Children's poetry captures their everyday experiences, as they reflect on themselves, their friends and their awareness of differences around them. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 1]
Tongues of Jade Laurence Yep (Author), David Wiesner (Illustrator) This book is collection of early Chinese American tales. The stories are thoughtful and heartfelt and usually end with a specific moral. [Grade Level: 3 - 6]
Turkey's Gift to the People Written by Ani Rucki This story is based on a Navajo folktale. A group of animals all band together to protect themselves from a flood. Each of the animals work together, using their own individual skills. [Grade Level: K - 3]