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
The Golden Bracelet Nonny Hogrogian (Illustrator), David Kherdian (Reteller) Based on an Armenian tale, an indolent prince learns to weave beautiful golden cloth, a craft that later saves his life. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
How Animals Saved the People James Ransome (Illustrator), J. J. Reneaux (Reteller) A collection of folktales from people in the South, including Cajun, Creole, Native American, African American, English and German. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
How the Rooster Got His Crown Written by Amy Lowry Poole The retelling of a Miao folktale from Western China about the day the sun refused to come out for fear of a skillful archer's arrows. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
