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Myths & Tales   |   READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

New and classic folktales and more for the whole family.

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The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm  •  Lore Segal  •  Maurice Sendak
LITERATURE •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 368 PAGES • FAMILY
Sendak (who supplies the perfect black-and-white drawings) and Lore Segal present a marvelous collection of 27 haunting tales in this handsomely produced volume. It's a new edition of a revered classic (hard-bound with dust jacket and built-in bookmark), first published 30 years ago, distinguished by the choice of tales, sharp translation and, of course, Sendak's haunting illustrations. (GER144, $28.00)
  The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm
The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen  •  Hans Christian Andersen  •  Diana Crone Frank  •  Jeffrey Frank
LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 293 PAGES • FAMILY
A newly refurbished (and handsomely produced) collection of twenty-two tales, adroitly re-translated by Diana and Jeffrey Frank and with the original illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Froelich. The translators provide a 40-page introduction on the real H.C. Andersen, notes and an annotated bibliography. Best of all, the lively new translation captures the oddball charm, surprising syntax and colloquial simplicity of the original Danish (or so we believe after perusing stilted previous translations). (DMK27, $21.95)
  The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen
Italian Folktales  •  Italo Calvino
LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 763 PAGES
A seminal collection of 200 folk tales, retold by a modern master who never lost his affection for the folkloric traditions of his childhood. (ITL314, $25.00)
  Italian Folktales
Yiddish Folktales  •  Beatrice Weinreich
LITERATURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 413 PAGES
A collection of 178 Yiddish tales, many just a paragraph or two, gathered from throughout Eastern Europe as part of a project by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research in the 1920s and 30s. (CEU33, $18.00)
  Yiddish Folktales
Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales  •  Nelson Mandela
LITERATURE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES • FAMILY
A wide-ranging collection of stories from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. With handsome full-color illustrations throughout, a map, and notes on contributors. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela. (AFR135, $16.95)
  Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa  •  Alexander McCall Smith
LITERATURE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES
McCall Smith brings together a collection of often hilarious, often bizarre folktales which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. In addition to the tales from his previous collection, Children of Wax, the best-selling author includes seven new tales from Botswana. In an interesting twist on a writer's creation, the title character of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency provides an introduction. (AFR141, $22.00)
  The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa
Tales Told in Tents, Stories from Central Asia  •  Sally Clayton  •  Sophie Herxheimer
LITERATURE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 60 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Beautifully illustrated, this collection of 12 enchanting tales from across Central Asia illuminate life and culture in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. Geared for ages 7 and older, readers of all ages will appreciate well-known illustrator Herxheimer's detailed, full-color paintings. With notes on each story and a map of Central Asia. (CAS126, $16.95)
  Tales Told in Tents, Stories from Central Asia
Mongolian Folktales  •  Hilary Roe Metternich
ANTHOLOGY •  1996 •  PAPER  • 131 PAGES
A well-chosen collection of stories, including many about animals, with dramatic paper-cut illustrations by Norovsambuugiin Baatartsog. These wonderfully told tales give insight into traditional Mongolian culture and will really charm children and adults. There's also much here for the serious-minded student, especially the introduction by Pureviin Khorloo, a Mongolian folklorist. (MGL06, $19.95)
  Mongolian Folktales
 

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A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses  •  Richard Woff   • REFERENCE • FAMILY  •  From Aphrodite to Zeus, this handy, portable reference is a guide to more than 40 of the most frequently represented gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as related mythical creatures. With 55 color illustrations. (GRE396, $9.95)
 
 
Classical Mythology, A Very Short Introduction  •  Helen Morales   • HISTORY  •  Not a collection of tales, but rather a slim guide to understanding the meaning and history of Greek and Roman mythology. (MED121, $11.95)
 
 
Classic Myths to Read Aloud  •  William F. Russell   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  Short, suspenseful and recast in vivid, crystal-clear language for kids, these essential Greek and Roman myths can be read in a few minutes each. (GRE19, $13.95)
 
 
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths  •  Ingri D'Aulaire  •  Edgar D'Aulaire   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  This beloved collection of Greek tales includes oversize, vivid illustrations. Intended for children ages 9-12. (GRE75, $19.95)
 
 
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths  •  Edgar D'Aulaire  •  Ingri D'Aulaire  •  Michael Chabon   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  The D'Aulaireses vividly recreate the characters and Norse landscapes of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god, Loki, Bragi and the Valkyries in this beautifully illustrated volume. For the whole family. (SCN35, $24.95)
 
 
D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls  •  Ingri D'Aulaire  •  Edgar D'Aulaire   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  From the husband-and-wife team behind D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, here is a colorfully illustrated close-up on the stars of Norse mythology: the trolls. (SCN45, $19.95)
 
 
Fairy Tale Feasts, A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers And Eaters  •  Jane Yolen  •  Heidi E.Y. Stemple  •  Philippe Beha   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Caldecott-winning author Yolen and daughter Heidi inspire your readers and cooks in this collection of 20 folktales (and recipes!), including Little Red Riding Hood, Stone Soup, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella. (GEN362, $24.95)
 
 
Men and Gods, Myths and Legends of the Ancient Greeks  •  Rex Warner   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  The inimitable Edward Gorey vividly illustrates these 38 spellbinding tales, memorably retold by novelist and scholar Rex Warner. (GRE341, $16.95)
 
 
The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy  •  Padraic Colum  •  Willy Pogany   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. (GRE46, $9.95)
 
 
Tibetan Folk Tales  •  Fredrick Hyde-Chambers  •  Audrey Hyde-Chambers   • LITERATURE  •  An anthology of legends and fables, first published in 1981, including the Tibetan creation myth, Buddhist tales, and the famous epic of King Gesar of Ling, a national hero. (TBT59, $21.00)
 
 


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