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Book Synopsis The King of the Birds by : Alexander Utkin
Download or read book The King of the Birds written by Alexander Utkin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An action-packed debut title for middle grade readers with an appetite for folklore and mythology, who are ready to move beyond storybook fairy tales. Debut author Alexander Utkin, retells the Slavic myths of his youth in a stunning new graphic novel, illustrated in a bold new style. When a merchant nurses the King of Birds back to health after he is injured in a great war, he is offered a great reward. Together they travel far across the land to the domains of the King's three sisters to claim the merchant's prize... but will they give up that which is most precious to them?
Book Synopsis An Anthology of Russian Folktales by : Jack V. Haney
Download or read book An Anthology of Russian Folktales written by Jack V. Haney and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology gathers a broad selection of Russian folktales, legends, and anecdotes, and includes helpful features that make them more accessible and engaging for English-language readers. Editor Jack V. Haney has selected some of the best tales from his seven-volume "Complete Russian Folktale" collection and added examples of anecdotes and the long 'serial tales' told in the far north.The 114 tales included here represent every genre found in the Russian tradition. They date from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries and come from all geographic regions of the Russian-speaking world. The collection is enhanced by a detailed introduction to the folktale and its types, brief introductions to each grouping of tales, head notes with interesting background for individual tales, and a glossary explaining Russian terms.
Book Synopsis Wigwam Evenings by : Charles A Eastman
Download or read book Wigwam Evenings written by Charles A Eastman and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chosen by a renowned folklorist who was raised among the Sioux, these 27 entertaining and instructive tales include creation myths, animal fables, and other adventures that will charm young readers.
Book Synopsis Ajapa the Tortoise by : Margaret Baumann
Download or read book Ajapa the Tortoise written by Margaret Baumann and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot — village historian — preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished. Ajapa the Tortoise — a trickster, or animal with human qualities — makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
Download or read book A Twist in the Tale written by Aditi De and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless tales from all over India. From Bengal to Bastar and Kashmir to Coorg, there are stories that have been handed down generations: bedtime stories for children, fireside stories for travellers, who have heard these tales, wondered at them and repeated them to others. In A Twist in the Tale: More Indian Folktales, Aditi De collects forty such stories from various parts of India and retells them with dollops of humour. A friendless crocodile, a timid mouse and a vain fox are among some of the eccentric characters that appear in this book. There is also a clever princess, a hapless priest with heron feathers flying out of his mouth, and galleries of rogues. Strange happenings are not uncommon, so a nail tree grows out of nail clippings and a beetle saves a man from the dungeons. Full of the details of everyday life, festivities and food, these ageless stories have seldom been so exciting and such fun. Accompanied by Uma Krishnaswamy's brilliant illustrations, this book will introduce the magic of Indian folktales to a new generation of readers.
Book Synopsis Myth Adventures of the Muses #1 by :
Download or read book Myth Adventures of the Muses #1 written by and published by Bluewater Productions. This book was released on with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Muses of Greek Mythology have brought tales and wonder to the world for centuries. Follow this brand-new and exciting series that details each Muse and the story of how they came to be. Marvel at the story of Terpsichore, the muse of Dance, as she travels to the mortal world and meets with one of the most famous and well-respected dancers in modern history. Wonder at her travails in the modern world. Explore the universe with the muses and start here with Book One, the story of Terpsichore.
Book Synopsis Jeremy in the Underworld by : Becky Citra
Download or read book Jeremy in the Underworld written by Becky Citra and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeremy must help Mr. Magnus remove the curse placed on the Enchanted Theater by Zeus, so he, along with the cat Aristotle, travels back in time to visit the Underworld in order to solve a riddle.
Book Synopsis The Singer of Tales in Performance by : John Miles Foley
Download or read book The Singer of Tales in Performance written by John Miles Foley and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great book... " -- Choice "... a groundbreaking work of scholarship... " -- Asian Folklore Studies "This extremely fascinating study opens an important chapter in the ethnography of speech, briliantly confirming the views advanced by Dell Hymes, Albert Lord and Richard Baumann." -- The Journal of Indo-European Studies Building on his work in Traditional Oral Epic and Immanent Art, John Foley dissolves the perceived barrier between "oral" and "written," creating a composite theory from oral-formulaic theory and the ethnography of speaking and ethnopoetics. "…a groundbreaking work of scholarship that clears the path for solving the perennial problem of the interpretation of oral-derived texts. The book will be of immense value to students of folklore and literature, and to those seriously interested in the interface of the two traditionally divided disciplines." -- Asian Folklore Studies
Book Synopsis Trickster Stories by : Virginia Loh-Hagan
Download or read book Trickster Stories written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have been telling stories since the beginning of time--sharing them from one generation to the next. In Trickster Stories, readers will read four different tales about power, wits, and heroes. Readers will recognize some of their favorite stories growing up and discover new ones from different cultures. Books include mature, complex themes at a low readability to engage struggling readers. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.
Download or read book Grandma and the Great Gourd written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On her way to visit her daughter on the other side of the jungle, Grandma encounters a hungry fox, bear, and tiger, and although she convinces them to wait for her return trip, she still must find a way to outwit them all.
Book Synopsis Jeremy and the Fantastic Flying Machine by : Becky Citra
Download or read book Jeremy and the Fantastic Flying Machine written by Becky Citra and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeremy and his cat Aristotle must solve one more riddle to save the Enchanted Theater. Once again they travel through time and space. Once again they face their fears, this time deep in a maze beneath the ground and high in the sky above ancient Greece. If they succeed, the enchantment will be lifted. If they fail...
Download or read book I Am Hermes! written by Mordicai Gerstein and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At birth, Hermes, son of Zeus and the Nymph Maia, says his first word: "Gimme!" In this brilliant, hilarious graphic novel about the mischievous, fun-loving messenger of the gods, Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstein, transports classical mythology to the 21st century. "The world!" the newly born Hermes says. "It's even better than I expected! I love it! I want it all!" This book is filled with joy, exuberance, and humor. On his first day of life, Hermes manages to trick a turtle into surrendering its shell and a ram into surrendering its horns, thereby inventing the lyre, music, and song! He also manages to steal his brother Apollo's precious cows, but later redeems himself by outwitting the giant brothers Otus and Ephialtes, who have kidnapped Mars. These adventures and more, all derived from classical mythology, are told with great humor as well as a twenty-first century sensibility by the colossally talented Mordicai Gerstein. The art in this graphic novel is truly spectacular, with 250 illustrations, executed by a master artist and filled with unique humor. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
Book Synopsis How to Tell a Folktale by : Carol Alexander
Download or read book How to Tell a Folktale written by Carol Alexander and published by Text Styles. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting title introduces readers to the folktale genre. Readers will learn that folktales are often passed down and retold from generation to generation. Writing activities help readers write their own folktales.
Download or read book Apollo written by Tammy Gagne and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apollo's father was Zeus, the king of all the gods. His mother was the beautiful Leto, the daughter of Titans Coeus and Phoebe. But Zeus was not married to Leto--his wife was Hera. Nick also remembered that Hera was very jealous of Leto. She took her jealousy out on Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis--even before they were born.Hoping that the twins would never be born, Hera forced Leto to live at sea. She demanded that no land allow Leto to enter. But when the soon-to-be mother arrived at the island of Delos, it welcomed her anyway, providing her with a place to give birth. It wasn't much of an island. It floated in the sea, pushed around by the wind and waves. But when it allowed Leto to stay there, four pillars grew from the ocean floor to hold the island in place forever.Like many Greek myths, this earliest story about Apollo is an exciting one. Leto certainly isn't the only goddess to be banished by one of the gods. But when Apollo and his twin finally arrive, everything that his mother had to endure seems somehow worth it. Apollo's cry was said to be a sound of music. And like his mother, he was beautiful to the point of perfection. In this new book for children, author Tammy Gagne helps young readers understand the many stories of Apollo.
Book Synopsis Gokul Village and the Mystery of the Vanishing Colors by : Bal Das
Download or read book Gokul Village and the Mystery of the Vanishing Colors written by Bal Das and published by Big Bold Beautiful World Media. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The six special friends of Gokul Village & IDEA share a curiosity about the World's diverse faiths, people and cultures. Together they bring alive the joy of friendship, community and humanity.
Book Synopsis Gamayun Tales I by : Alexander Utkin
Download or read book Gamayun Tales I written by Alexander Utkin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore. Collected into a beautiful new paperback edition for the first time! Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Russian folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations that take inspiration from classical mid-century Disney animation. Jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits, there's no end to the adventure in these books! A great introduction to Slavic folklore for kids who have already read everything on Egyptian and Greek mythology.
Download or read book Skip written by Molly Mendoza and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW IN PAPERBACK! Two unlikely friends skip through dimensions and encounter weeping giants, alligator islands, and a topsy turvy 2D world, learning to find strength in each other. For fans of Station Eleven and Black Mirror. "Skip is a flurry of bold and vivid cartooning that pulls you through this tender story of friendship at heart-wrenching speeds. Molly layers every page with such a dense whimsicality that it left me wanting to go back and re-read so I could sink my eyes into the details again and again." --Sloane Leong, creator of Prism Stalker "Skip isn't a travelogue — it's a trip. The point isn't to vicariously explore imaginary worlds, but simply to let your eye float along the stream of fantastical visions Mendoza spins out… A creation this idiosyncratic deserves to find a niche — or, perhaps, to make one." —Etelka Lehoczky, NPR "From the first spread to the last image, Mendoza’s gorgeous, surrealist artwork presents imaginative depths both refreshing and disorienting. Poignant catharsis surfaces through tearful declarations and emotional strife as Bloom and Gloopy reflect on their strengths and weaknesses amid unusual environments... An exceptional road taken." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Molly Mendoza is a master illustrator. Skip speaks to the universal experience of feeling adrift and out of place, mourning what’s past while looking curiously toward and unpredictable future." —Outsider Comics A colorful, unpredictable postapocalyptic world comes alive in Skip when two unlikely friends, Bloom and Gloopy, find themselves tossed from dimension to dimension. Gloopy is running toward adventure, and away from their home and friends who don't understand their creative talent. Bloom is desperately trying to return home to their lake, and avoid the terrible violence of the city. Instead, both Bloom and Gloopy find what they need in each other, and bravely return home to challenge their fears and create beauty in their own worlds.
