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- The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching - By Demi
Lao Tzu is a Chinese legend who founded the religion of Taoism thousands of years ago approximately around 600
B.C. The book tells of how Lao Tzu came to found Taoism and gives 20 of the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching.
The Tao Te Ching is made of two sections, (Tao) the Way of Heaven and (Te) virtue.
- Mightier than the Sword: World Folktales for Strong Boys - By Jane Yolen
The hero story does not belong to any one culture. This book tells heroes' stories
from across the globe. China's Wang Xing and his quest to find his mother's brocade, Angola's Kinungu and his
medicine basket, Russia's Vasili and his gift to communicate with birds are 3 of the 14 stories in this book. Here young
boys use their cleverness rather than strength to become a hero.
- Stories of the Flood - By Uma Krishnaswani
Stories of a great flood that drowned the whole Earth is a recurring theme told by
many cultures. Either though each culture has their own variation of a flood story, most of the stories
are united in the belief that a flood was caused by a deity and there was warning to select individuals
who had to make preparations for the flood.
- The First Tortilla - By Rudolfo Anaya
Jade is a young Mexican girl who is apart of a community facing starvation. Through her adventure
of talking with supernatureal spirits for guidance she discovers the recipe for the tortilla. Jade saves her village
and shares her discovery with the rest of Mexico.
- Foolish Rabbit's Big Mistake - By Rafe Martin
Adapted from a Jataka tale of Buddhism. Fear of the unknown spreads throughout the forest.
As the foolish rabbit stirs the other animals in an uproar of panic it takes the guidance of the wise lion to stop the confusion.
After the animals come to realize the source of their fear they learn to confront the unknown instead of running
away from it.
- Caribbean Carnival: Songs of the West Indies - Composed and Compiled by Irving Burgie
This is a bilingual book written in English and Spanish. The culture of the West Indies can be
explored through their music. This book provides the composed pieces of music to be played and sung. From the
illustrations one can assume that Caribbean music is very lively and energetic.
- The Trojan War - By Olivia Coolidge
From the famed work of Homer's Illiad comes
a complimentary addition to the masterpiece. The passion of the Illiad is heightened through more stories of the legendary
Greek characters. The book also features detailed illustrations depicting the defining moments of each story.
- Diane Goode's Book of Silly Stories and Songs - By Diane Goode
Short stories and songs taken from around the world are complied in this children's book.
Each story provides the reader with delightful entertainment and a moral lesson. Each piece of the books tales and songs
come with colorful illustrations to brighten a reader's interest.
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