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Read-aloud African-American stories : 40 selections from the world's best-loved stories for parent and child to share  Cover Image Book Book

Read-aloud African-American stories : 40 selections from the world's best-loved stories for parent and child to share / edited by Susan Kantor ; illustrations by Christian Clayton ... [et al.].

Kantor, Susan (Added Author).

Summary:

"[This book] introduces children from all walks of life to the rich, entertaining, and often instructive world of African American storytelling. These tales transport children (and adults) to faraway lands and times long ago and include encounters with giants, heroes, ghosts, witches and more."-- Dust jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781579129224 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 1579129226 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: 231 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal, c2012.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Myths and fables -- Fairy tales -- Folk tales -- Friends and helpers -- Hawk and chicken tales -- Rabbit stories -- Liar, fool, and tall tales -- Biography -- Slavery -- African American songs.
Subject: African Americans > Folklore
African Americans > Folklore > Juvenile literature.
United States > Folklore > Juvenile literature.
Children's stories
African Americans
Children's stories
United States
Genre: Folklore.
Juvenile works.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Hood River County Library J 398.2 REA (Text) 33892100316547 Children's Non-Fiction Available -


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