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In this retelling of a folktale, a group of slaves, unable to bear their sadness and starvation any longer, calls upon the African magic that allows them to fly away. "The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable. With the added attraction of 40 wonderfully expressive paintings by the Dillons,...

So you think you know all about vampires? You could recognise one right off and know how to deal with it? Guess again!  Vampires are much more complex creatures than either Buffy or Twilight or those scores of other movies and television shows would have you believe. Even in somewhere like America.

American vampire lore has its roots in the beliefs and fears of the diverse peoples and nationalities that make up the country and reflects the rich

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A collection of tall tales of American folk heroes: Sky-Bright Axe: Paul Bunyan, Coyote Cowboy: Pecos Bill, Five Fathoms Tall: Stormalong, River Roarer: Mike Fink, Frontier Fighter: Davy Crockett, Rainbow-Walker: Johnny Appleseed, Hammerman: John Henry, and Steelmaker: Joe Magarac.

"This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.

Relates some of the exploits of Paul Bunyan, a lumberjack said to be taller than the trees whose pet was a blue ox named Babe.

This book, originally published in 1956, was written by famed Mormon authors Austin and Alta Fife. Based on hundreds of interviews with Mormons, old and young, far and they aimed to present a Mormon view of their culture, society and history. Specific topics include typical life-cycle events, the early history and founding of the Mormon Church, missionary activities, polygamy, Mormon-Indian relations, supernatural beliefs and practices, the establishment...

Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississipi River.

A greedy baker who offends a mysterious old woman suffers misfortune in his business, until he discovers what happens when generosity replaces greed.

An olive tree, an oak tree, and a pine tree dream of great things, and their dreams are fulfilled when each fills an important role in the life of Jesus.