Six beautifully illustrated Vietnamese legends. This collection records the stories that have been passed down for generations including the pourquoi tale of how the tiger got its stripes and the myth of Vietnam's creation. An introduction explains the role literature and legend have played in Vietnam's 4,000 year history and notes follow each story describing its relation to the country's culture. With full and half-page color illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman.  (VNM53, $18.00)