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folklore and tradition

Books about folklore and tradition for readers of all ages.

Cover of Petrouchka

Petrouchka

John Collier

Ages 5–12emotion and sensitivitydreams and longing

Cover of The Faber book of North American legends

The Faber book of North American legends

Virginia Haviland, Ann Strugnell

Ages 8–14indigenous culturefolklore and tradition

Cover of When water burns

When water burns

Lani Wendt Young

Ages 12–16cultural identityfolklore and tradition

Cover of Skeleton man

Skeleton man

Joseph Bruchac

Ages 10–14couragefamily

Cover of The Golden Thread: Italian & Sicilian Tales of Ordinary & Magical Worlds (Secrets of the World : Storytelling from Italy)

The Golden Thread: Italian & Sicilian Tales of Ordinary & Magical Worlds (Secrets of the World : Storytelling from Italy)

Gioia Timpanelli

Ages 6–12folklore and traditionmagic and wonder