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
A Child's Calendar Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator), John Updike (Author) A collection of 12 poems describing the activities in a child's life as well as the changes in the weather from January to December. [Grade Level: K - 3]
The Crayon Box that Talked Shane Derolf (Author), Michael Letzig (Illustrator) Although they are many different colors, the crayons in a box discover that when they get together they can appreciate each other and make a complete picture. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
Darkness and the Butterfly Written by Ann Grifalconi This story takes place in an African tribal setting. Osa, an adventurous young girl, has an excessive fear of the dark. But after meeting the Wise Woman, her fear quickly goes away. [Grade Level: Pre-K - 3]
