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"When the earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try! Based on a traditional Inuit story passed forward orally for generations in the South Baffin region of Nunavut, this book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus--and tells of how very different these animals looked when they were first conceived."--...
26) Nine Color Deer
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English
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"The story begins deep in the Kunlun Hills with a legendary deer whose fur has nine colors. One day she hears a cry for help, and rescues a drowning man. When the man asks how he could ever repay this kindness, the Nine Color Deer simply requests that the man never reveal her whereabouts. But will this promise survive a bounty offered by a King and Queen who seek the magic of the deer for their kingdom?" --publisher's website.
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Voyager Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Edition
1st Voyager Books ed.
Language
English
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An adaptation of the Peruvian folktale in which Fox and Mole try to climb to the moon on a rope woven of grass.
Una adaptación del cuento folklórico peruano en que un zorro y un topo intentan a subir a la luna por un lazo de hierba.
32) Ancient night
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English
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"Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun. Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's lush illustrations and story."--
33) Children's Book
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"This is the story of a small frog and his journey to discover that you can accomplish anything in life, if you work hard and put your mind to it. "My absolute favorite book of all time" - Natalia "This book must have glue on it, because I can't seem to put it down" - Rina "The greatest story ever created!!" - Dad."--
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Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Español
Description
Students will act out the tale of three little pigs who each make their own house. One house is made of straw, another is made of sticks, and the last is made of bricks. Their homes are threatened when a wolf tries to blow down their houses and eat the pigs! Find out which house will be safe and sturdy. This Spanish Reader's Theater script features roles written to match multiple reading levels. Teachers can assign specific roles to their readers...
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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 1
Language
English
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A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.
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