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Brambleberrys AnimalThe Brambleberry's Animal Book of Counting (1991)
by Gerald McDermott
In this charming counting book, small woodland creatures present the numbers via McDermott's fanciful illustrations. (learn more about this book)
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Daughter of Earth (1984)
by Gerald McDermott
When Pluto wrongly takes Proserpina to be his bride in the Underworld, Ceres, mother of Proserpina and goddess of the Earth, withdraws into a cave to mourn and refuses to permit crops to grow. (learn more about this book)
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Trickster TalesPapagayo (1980)
The Mischief Maker
by Gerald McDermott
The mischievous parrot Papagayo spends his days playing in the jungle and disturbing the sleeping night creatures with his raucous cries. But when the ferocious moon-dog begins to devour the moon, only Papagayo knows how to save it. The night creatures learn that he’s a good friend to have--even... (learn more about this book)
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Sun Flight (1980)
by Gerald McDermott
Daedalus fashions wings for the escape of himself and his son Icarus from the Labyrinth of King Monos of Crete, but Icarus fails to heed his father's warnings about their use. (learn more about this book)
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The Knight of the Lion (1979)
by Gerald McDermott
A retelling of the adventures of Sir Yvain and his faithful lion, as the young knight goes through several trials to prove himself worthy of a great triumph. (learn more about this book)
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The Stonecutter (1975)
A Japanese Folk Tale
by Gerald McDermott
Relates the consequences of a stonecutter's foolish longing for power. (learn more about this book)
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Arrow to the Sun (1974)
A Pueblo Indian Tale
by Gerald McDermott
An expression of the universal myth of the hero-quest, this beautiful story also portrays the Indian reverence for the source of life: the Solar Fire. Vibrant full-color illustrations capture the boldness and color of Pueblo art. A Caldecott Medal Book. (learn more about this book)
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The Magic Tree (1973)
A Tale from the Congo
by Gerald McDermott
Full-color motifs illustrate this Congolese tale in which an ugly, unloved twin leaves home and discovers a Magic Tree, which gives him beauty, strength, and love--if he keeps its secret. By the author of Zomo the Rabbit. Reissue. (learn more about this book)
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Trickster TalesAnansi the Spider (1972)
A Tale from the Ashanti
by Gerald McDermott
In this traditional tale from West Africa, Anansi, the Spider, sets out on a long journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his six sons should he reward? The color, splendid design montage, and the authentic African language rhythms forge a... (learn more about this book)
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