Summary: Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears: A tall tale sets off a chain of mishaps in the jungle. Will the jungle creatures ever get the story straight? A story, a story: Once, all the stories in the world belonged to Nyanme, the Sky God. He kept them in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider Man, wanted them, and caught three sly creatures to get them. Who's in Rabbit's house?: Rabbit has...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV WHYSouhami, Jessica.
Summary: Osebo the leopard has a magnificent drum that he won't share with anyone else, so Nayme, the Sky-God, offers a reward to the animal who will bring him the drum.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown 1995
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 398.2 SOUAardema, Verna.
Summary: Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin 1975
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC AardeKimmel, Eric A.
Summary: Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 KIMAardema, Verna.
Summary: Anansi and his wife outsmart the Sky God and win back the beloved folktales of their people.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books For Young Readers 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 AARMcDermott, Gerald.
Summary: Zomo the Rabbit, an African trickster, sets out to gain wisdom.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich 1992
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 398.2 MCDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCDAardema, Verna.
Summary: Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Press 1975
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 AARCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 AAROkupe, Roye
Summary: Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities spoken of in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an "age of wonders," as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt--cursed wildfire and strange, divine beasts--are determined to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 IYANuurali, Siman
Summary: This popular West African tale follows the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC NUU (Graphic Novel)Weso, T. F. Pecore (Thomas F. Pecore)
Summary: "Native Americans have a long tradition of storytelling. Now, you can easily introduce your children to these rich cultures with a compilation of powerful tales from multiple tribes like the Cheyenne and the Lenape. What sets this book apart from other Native American books for kids: Tales from 12 tribes--Kids will embark on a literary adventure with 12 stories from tribes around America,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 WESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J398.2 WESFrigiola, Heather
Summary: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Red Feather 2019