An adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth that explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. In trying to determine which of his six sons to reward for saving his life, Anansi the Spider is responsible for placing the moon in the sky. Found insideCloudwalker, describing the creation of the rivers, is the second in a series of Northwest Coast legends by Roy Henry Vickers and Robert Budd. Raven, a Pacific Coast Indian trickster, sets out to find the sun. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. Found insideRaven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. All the birds enjoy the song-like flute music of Jabut, the tortoise, except Vulture who, jealous because he cannot sing, tricks Jabut into riding his back toward a festival planned by the King of Heaven. "...[A]ccompanies the exhibition of the same name organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, and Preston Singletary, on view October 3, 2018-September 2, 2019. Little Red Riding Hood takes cherries to her great-grandmother's house for her birthday and encounters animals native to the Pacifc Northwest, including the much nicer great-grandson of the big bad wolf. A collection of folktales from long ago about the Northwest Coast of North America and the Indians who lived there. A very poor Irishman is provided with magical things by the "wee folk," but he must then keep his good fortune out of the hands of the greedy McGoons. In this 13th edition of "Adventuring with Books," teachers and librarians will find descriptions of more than 850 texts (published between 1999 and 2001) suitable for student use in background research, unit study, or pleasure reading, and ... Found insideQuick-witted Cuy fools TÃo Antonio not once, but three times. Combining striking wood block artwork with an authentic South American voice, this sly trickster tale shows that clever thinking is key when you're out-foxing the fox. Found inside"The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text. Found insideManyara, of course, didn't agree, and set out to make certain that she would be chosen. John Steptoe has created a memorable modem fable of pride going before a fall, in keeping with the moral of the folktale that was his inspiration. A Northwest coast Indian legend telling how Raven the trickster frees the moon from the old fisherwoman's cedar box and carries it to its rightful place in the heavens. Found insideFollowing the Scotiabank Giller Prize-shortlisted Son of a Trickster comes Trickster Drift, the second book in Eden Robinson's captivating Trickster trilogy. Crocodile wants to feast on Monkey's heart and Monkey must outsmart him if he is to enjoy eating mangoes all day, in this final tale of McDermott's acclaimed series. Full color. Found insidePresents reviews and evaluations of six hundred children's books about Native Americans. Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman Ishcus; includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Makah Indians. Found insideAnd so when the Selfish Crocodile finds himself in terrible pain, no-one wants to help him - after all, what if he gobbles them up? But, to everyone's surprise, there is one animal in the forest who is willing to help . . . A retelling of the story of Raven, the Native American trickster, with illustrations based on traditional designs from the Pacific Northwest. Describes how coyote and five other animals, tired of winter, were able to steal summer from Old Woman, but when summer breaks out and they are finally caught, coyote and Old Woman agree to split summer for half a year between them. Found insideRead Along or Enhanced eBook: Many years ago, the proudest animal in the jungle was not the peacock. Found insideShe disclaims originality, but she has rendered a service that will be appreciated by the many who have sought in vain for legends of the Indians. There is an agreeable surprise in store for any lover of folk-lore who will read this book. An Indian boy's friendship with eagles--which made him an outcast in his Pacific Northwest village--ultimately saves his tribe from starvation. Reprint. Stories from cultures including ancient Babylonia, China, India, Eastern Europe, Morocco. Found insideCoyote, who has a nose for trouble, insists that the crows teach him how to fly, but the experience ends in disaster for him. Found insideIn this colorful book, written by Molly herself, you can meet her family and friends, explore Mollyâs community, learn about her Alaska Native culture, and check out all the cool things there are to do in Alaska. A modern retelling of the biblical story shares the details of how light, water, earth, and living creatures came to be. Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. The central character of these stories, the Raven is considered the benevolent creator, filling the world with beauty and harmony, the master mind behind all that is good and looked upon with warm admiration. Retells the Tlingit story of how Raven transformed himself and stole the sun, moon, and stars from the Chief of the people, and what happened to him as a result. This twentieth-anniversary edition of the modern classic features read-aloud audio and an introduction by Allen Say. Found insideThe stories and legends of the Lushootseed-speaking people of Puget Sound represent an important part of the oral tradition by which one generation hands down beliefs, values, and customs to another. In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world. The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The mischievous, shape-shifting Pig-Boy gets in trouble with both the King and Pele, the goddess of fire, but always manages to slip away as his grandmother has told him to do. Ranging from serious and dramatic to funny and sometimes downright fiendish, these tales bring tricksters back into popular culture. Found insideThis version of the story originates from one told to the author by Chester Bolton, Chief of the Ravens, from the village of Kitkatla around 1975. Is she Miyax of the Eskimosâor Julie of the wolves? Don't miss any of the books in Jean Craighead George's groundbreaking series: Julie of the Wolves, Julie, and Julie's Wolf Pack. Found insideChulyen the trickster raven loses his nose one day, but he vows to get it back. Luckily he has some special powers to help him! How Raven Got His Crooked Nose is a modern retelling of a traditional Native American fable. A collection of over one hundred tribal tales drawn from government documents, old periodicals and histories, reports of anthropologists and folklorists, and personal interviews with Indians of Washington and Oregon. Found insideFeaturing Bear and Hare from their Caldecott-Honor winning Tops & Bottoms, the Stevens sisters celebrate perseverance and teamwork in this laugh-out-loud story of triumph over trickery. 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