Category Archives: Folk Tale

Ahiahia: The Orphan by Levi Illuitok, illustrated by Nate Wells

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Ahiahia: The Orphan by Levi Illuitok, illustrated by Nate Wells. Translated by Jeannie Illuitok. Inhabit Media, 2022. 9781772274431 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre:  Folklore What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Peng’s Vase: A Chinese Folktale illustrated by Paolo Proietti, retold by Angus & Michael Yuen-Killick

Posted on February 12, 2023 by kyurenka

Peng’s Vase: A Chinese Folktale illustrated by Paolo Proietti, retold by Angus & Michael Yuen-Killick. Red Comet Press, c2021, 2023. 9781636550466 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book/Folktale What did you … Continue reading →

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The Amajurjuk by Levi Illuitok, illustrated by Ben Shannon

Posted on December 21, 2022 by susanh579

The Amajurjuk by Levi Illuitok, illustrated by Ben Shannon. Inhabit Media, 2022. 9781772274318 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2.5 Format: Paperback picture book What did you like about the book? The Amajurjuk is a retelling … Continue reading →

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The Rat Queen by Pete Hautman

Posted on December 19, 2022 by susanh579

The Rat Queen by Pete Hautman. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536218589 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Ten-year-old Annie lives in Pond Tree Acres with … Continue reading →

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Nine Color Deer by Kailin Duan,  translated by Jeremy Tiang

Posted on November 29, 2022 by susanh579

Nine Color Deer by Kailin Duan,  translated by Jeremy Tiang. Levine Querido, 2022. 9781646141784 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Folktale What did you like about the book?  Taking her … Continue reading →

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The Three Hunters by Raymond Gianfrancesco and the Grade Four Class of Leo Ussak School, illustrated by Thamires Paredes

Posted on November 27, 2022 by susanh579

The Three Hunters by Raymond Gianfrancesco and the Grade Four Class of Leo Ussak School, illustrated by Thamires Paredes. Inhabit Media Inc., 2022. 9781772274288 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback picture book What … Continue reading →

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Posted on October 3, 2022 by susanh579

The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. Orchard Books, 2022. 9781338673845 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Uncorrected proof (publication date 10/18/22) Genre: Folktale What did you like … Continue reading →

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The Musicians of Bremen: A Grimm’s Fairy Tale by Gerda Muller

Posted on August 3, 2022 by susanh579

The Musicians of Bremen: A Grimm’s Fairy Tale by Gerda Muller. Floris Books, c2015, 2022. 9781782507925 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review): 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Folktale What did you like about the book?  This lovely, … Continue reading →

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Earth, Sea & Stars: Inspiring Tales of the Natural World by Isabel Otter, illustrated by Ana Senderby

Posted on June 6, 2022 by susanh579

Earth, Sea & Stars: Inspiring Tales of the Natural World by Isabel Otter, illustrated by Ana Senderby. Tiger Tales, 2022. 9781680102789 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fairy/folk tales What did you … Continue reading →

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The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked For It by Ana Cristina Herreros,  illustrated by Violeta Lópiz

Posted on March 26, 2022 by susanh579

The True Story of a Mouse Who Never Asked For It by Ana Cristina Herreros,  illustrated by Violeta Lópiz. Enchanted Lion, 2021. 9781592703203 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Folktale … Continue reading →

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