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Ancient Night
David Daniel Álvarez Hernández
A blend of Nahua traditional tales that describes how Rabbit and Opossum came to illuminate the Moon and Sun.
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The Bears and the Magic Masks
Joseph A. Dandurand
For a long time, the Kwantlen and the bears have lived side by side. When the master carver falls into the river, the bears rescue him. In thanks, the master carver gives the bears animal masks.
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Chang’e on the Moon
Katrina Moore
Once upon a time, there lived a kind, beautiful woman named Chang’e. She and her husband, Hou Yi, were deeply in love and existed in peaceful harmony . . . Until, one day, ten blazing suns rose into the sky and threatened everything they knew
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The Courage of the Little Hummingbird
A Tale Told Around the World
Leah Henderson
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.
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Hoopla
Ganesha’s Great Race
Sanjay Patel
In this retelling of a classic Hindu myth, Ganesha’s older brother, Kartikeya, challenges him to a race around the world to see who will win a prized magical mango, gifted by the gods.
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Gluskonba and the Maple Trees
Kloskôba Ta Senômozia
Joseph Bruchac
Gluskonba, an Abenaki hero, visits his human friends and finds disaster. The humans are taking advantage of the gift of maple syrup and have let their village go to ruin. Gluskonba teaches humans the importance of community and honoring gifts from the Creator.
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Hoopla
Godfather Death
Sally Nicholls
A retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale in which a poor fisherman chooses Death to be a godfather to his son.
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Kapaemahu
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
In this retelling of an ancient Hawaiian folk tale, four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, where they are beloved for their gentle ways and miraculous cures and where they imbue four giant boulders with their powers.
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The Magic Callaloo
Trish Cooke
Creating a world of vivid Caribbean colors, Trish Cooke and Sophie Bass nurture and sow a contemporary retelling of Rapunzel sure to leave readers entranced.
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The Salt Princess
Anoosha Syed
Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of Zammarud, there lived four princesses. The youngest, Princess Amal, always loved to stir up trouble–just for a little fun. Until one day, her playful spirit led to a misunderstanding with her father, the king.