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Children's Literature

Guide to several aspects of children's literature, including award winning, multicultural, folklore, etc.

Online Books

Myths & Legends

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Fables, Tricksters, and Noodlehead Tales

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Pourquoi

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 Pourquoi tales offer folklore-type explanations for scientific phenomena or aspects of creation.  An example is "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears."  Pronounced por-kwa, it means "why" in French.  

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