John Henry
This tale attempts to be faithful to the indomitable human spirit John Henry embodies.
398.21
year: 2002
copies: 232
call number/section: 398.21
lexile: 720
Daniel O'rourke
Because of a pooka spirit, Daniel O'Rourke embarks on a fantastic journey.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 28
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X]
Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella
This version of the familiar story in which a mistreated step-child finds happiness with the "man" of her dreams is set in the old-growth forest and features Bigfoot characters.
398.2
year: 2000
copies: 88
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 570
Brothers Of The Knight
In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning.
398.2
year: 2001
copies: 34
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 560
Older Brother, Younger Brother
After being turned out by his greedy older brother, Hungbu and his family manage to prosper when his kindness to an injured sparrow is richly rewarded.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 6
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X]
The Weaving Of A Dream
When the beautiful tapestry woven by a poor woman is stolen by fairies, her three sons set out on a magical journey to retrieve it.
398.2
year: 1989
copies: 33
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X]
The Samurai's Daughter
A Japanese folk tale about the brave daughter of a samurai warrior and her journey to be reunited with her exiled father.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 16
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 810
subjects: folklore [X]
The Tale Of The Mandarin Ducks
Imprisoned by a cruel Japanese lord, a Mandarin duck almost dies until a servant frees him, being sentenced to death for unkind acts, she, in turn, is rescued by the duck and his mate.
398.2
year: 1995
copies: 113
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 930
Journey Cake, Ho!
Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all together again.
398.2
year: 1978
copies: 24
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X]
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
A bewildered king was "the father of twelve beautiful princesses who danced their shoes to pieces every night, until a poor soldier discovered their secret.
398.2
year: 1995
copies: 11
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: 860
The Vingananee And The Tree Toad
A strange animal called the Vingananee beats up all the other animals and eats their stew until the tiny Tree Toad offers to fight him.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 4
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
The Inch Boy
An inch-high boy proves himself a warrior by vanquishing the dreaded giant red demon with his cunning and bravery.
398.2
year: 1988
copies: 6
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
subjects: folklore [X]
Petrosinella
In this version of Rapunzel, the heroine breaks the enchantment put on her by the ogress who keeps her prisoner with the aid of three acorns.
398.2
year: 1997
copies: 14
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
Thorn Rose
Enraged at not being invited to the princess' christening, the wicked fairy casts a spell that dooms the princess to sleep for one hundred years.
398.2
year: 1977
copies: 3
call number/section: 398.2
lexile:
Chinye
When Chinye is sent into the forest one night by her cruel stepmother, she encounters an old woman who tells her where to find a a magic gourd holding wealth and riches.
398.2
year: 2007
copies: 5
call number/section: 398.2
lexile: