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
In Daddy's Arms I am Tall Written and Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe A collection of poems written by a number of poets celebrating African-American fathers. [Grade Level: K - 3]
The Irish Piper Jim Latimer (Author), John O’Brien (Illustrator) The Pied Piper plays upon Irish pipes and travels from County Clare in Ireland to the village of Hamelin, Germany, to rid it of its rats. [Grade Level: 4 - 6]
Jade Stone: A Chinese Folktale Ju-Hong Chen (Illustrator), Caryn Yacowitz (Author) The Great Emperor of All China wants Chan Lo to carve a Dragon of Wind and Fire out of a perfect piece of jade. However, Chan Lo runs into some interesting problems with this task. [Grade Level: K - 3]
