Showing 1–6 of 6 titles
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The Grasshopper and the Ants
In this adaptation of Aesop's fable, vivid, intricate watercolors bring to life hardworking ants as they prepare for the winter, while a playful grasshopper wishes they would join in his merrymaking instead.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316400817
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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena' ina Fable
Grandmother imparts the importance of patience as she retells the fable of trickster Raven and his missing nose.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781513260952
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Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale
"Juan Bobo Goes to Work" carries on Pura Belpré's tradition of retelling traditional Puerto Rican folktales. Cepeda humorously depicts Juan Bobo's determined but disastrous antics through bold brush strokes, expert use of varied perspectives, and vibrant Caribbean colors.
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La Princesa and the Pea
This lively, playful retelling of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements. -
The Three Billy Goats Buenos
This twisted fairytale skillfully weaves Spanish vocabulary into an empathetic retelling of a classic.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399547393
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Tops & Bottoms
Sleepy, sprawling bear is outwitted by the wily hare, who succeeds in feeding his numerous offspring with abundant vegetable harvests. Handmade vegetable paper and a masterful use of mixed media contribute to this zesty, organic combination of story and illustration.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152928513