628+Annotations

ISBN: 0823416836.
 * Christine Janda **
 * LIS 628 **
 * Annotations (Fairy tales, myths, folktales) **
 * __ Fractured Fairy Tale: __**
 * Auch, Mary Jane. 2002. //The princess and the pizza.// New York: Holiday House. **

In this spin off of “The Princess and the Pea”, the feisty heroine Princess Paulina decides to marry Prince Drupert when her father abdicates the throne. In order to marry the prince, she must compete with other princesses to make the most of the delicious feast. She wins against all odds, decides not to marry the prince, and opens her own successful Pizza Palace. The husband and wife team of illustrators creates colorful illustrations that are full of expression. Watch for the diamond pendant on the princess which appears then disappears throughout. A humorous fairy tale suitable for grades K-3. ISBN: 1570915813.
 * __ Myth: __**
 * Edwards, Katie. 2004. //Myths and monsters : secrets revealed//. MA: Charlesbridge. **

This book features 10 mythical creatures and explains the reality behind the myths. An introduction defines what a myth is and helps students understand how a myth may originate. Text is both clear and concise. The mythical creature is first described then followed with a possible explanation. Double-page color illustrations are beautiful. A glossary with pronunciation key is also included. This book serves as an introduction to these imaginary creatures for reluctant or younger readers. Recommended for grades K-5. ISBN: 0590483633.
 * __ Folktale: __**
 * Olaleye, Isaac O. 2000. //In the rainfield : who is the greatest?// New York: Blue Sky Press. **

A Nigerian folktale about a battle between 3 earthly elements: wind, fire and rain. After failing to resolve their argument over who is the greatest, the 3 elements decide to battle on the rainfield to see who is best. Caldecott Honor illustrator Ann Grifalconi’s mixed media collage of photographs, paint, and paper cut images creates amazing and surreal images that accompany the text. African words and phrases are interspersed in the text. Recommended for grades K-3.

**By Fred Lopez Fairy Tale** Depaola, Tomie.2003. **Adelita.** A Mexican Cinderella Story. This story is an adaptation of the Cinderella story told in the Mexican village. This story has twists and turns are an age old tale of Cinderella. The rebook replaces the glass slipper and house keeper as the fairy godmother. The folk art changes the view of this story and gives it an original twist. Grade 1 to 3. Printed by Puffin Press. ISBN: 0 14 240187 Pirotta Savior, and Johnson Richard M.D. **Aesop`s Fables** .2005. This book goes over eight fables anthologies with description of the setting, dialogue and motivation with framed morality questions and answers, Illustrations, introduction of these tales. Grades 1 to 6. KingFisher Boston. ISBN:0-7534-59191 Hoffman Mary, 1999. A First Book of Myths. This goes into fourteen stories of myths from around the world. This book is recommeded for grades 1-5. A DK Publishing Book. ISBN:0-7894-3973-5 Sheila Wilson: LIS 628/3 Folk tales, Fairy tales & Myths Annotations
 * Fable**
 * Myths**

Osborne, Will and Mary Pope Osborne. 2005. //Sleeping Bobby//. New York: Athenium Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 0-689-87668-8 ISBN 13: 978-0-689-87668-4 This “fractured” fairy tale pays homage to the classic “Sleeping Beauty” with a twist: instead of a lovely sleeping princess, a handsome, slumbering Prince Bob is awakened by the kiss of a plucky princess. Co-author, Will Osborne is the creator of the popular Magic Tree House Series and Mary Pope Osborne has also written two other hilarious and successful, “fractured” fairy tales, //Kate and the Beanstalk// and //The brave little seamstress//. The whimsical illustrations of Giselle Potter compliment the text with every expressive, brushstroke. This book is an excellent read-aloud for a small group or a one-on-one bedtime story. Another suggestion is to pair this book with the classic version of the same fairy tale. Sheila Wilson, April 27, 2009. Recommended for grades Pre-K – 2.
 * __Fractured Fairy tale__**:

Aardema, Verna. 1975. //Why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears//: //A West African tale, retold by Verna Aardema//. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 0060731931 This wonderfully written retelling of an African folktale of a busybody mosquito whose ear-buzzing chatter sets off a hilarious chain of events among the local jungle animals, has a silly, surprising ending that is worth waiting for. The striking, colorful illustrations of Leo and Diane Dillon resemble sophisticated woodcuts and recall the African ancestry of the folk tale. This book was a gold Caldecott award-winner for 1976 and is still a fresh and engaging tale for young children, over 30 years later. The front cover features the rascally, mosquito buzzing into the ear of a very annoyed- looking, African tribesman as a variety of jungle animals watch with interest; even the sun seems to be watching and scoweling, at the whining mosquito. This book is suggested as a read aloud for a small group or as a one-on-one, reading experience. Sheila Wilson. April 27, 2009. Recommended for grades N-3.
 * __Folk tale__**:

Townsend, John. 2004. //Out there? Mysterious urban myths//. Chicago, Illinois: Raintree. ISBN 1-4109-0567-5 This book is a collection numerous, urban legends: some are silly and amusing, others are bizarre but all are interesting. The author has written over 60 nonfiction and educational books for young readers. The overall design of the book is made to grab young readers’ attention: the cover features a wide-eyed, purple face peering through a giant keyhole on a bright orange door. Inside, the pages are divided into small sections of concisely written urban legends. Most of the stories are classified as true, false or Who knows?. The book is loaded with color photos with bright orange captions, along with vocabulary (called “weird words”) definitions along the bottom of each double-page spread. Also included is a table of contents, a glossary of terms, an index, and a “Find out more” section that lists additional research sources like books, web sites, and some valuable search tips for locating information on the Internet. This title is part of the Mysterious Series published by Raintree. It is recommended for independent reading or small group read aloud (illustrations are small). Sheila Wilson. April 27, 2009. Recommended for grades 3-5.
 * __Myths__**:

Nadine Kessler Due 4/27/09 LIS 628

Aardemma,Verna. 1975. __Why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears__. New York. Dial Press. Based upon West African folklore, this story permeates with humor as Mosquito passes along a story to Iguana, which causes Iguana to plug his ears shut. This turns into a full out jungle conundrum with all the animals playing a part. A Caldecott winner for 1976, this story teaches a lesson in telling tales with vivid colorful illustrations and imaginative, easy to understand narrative. A wonderful choice for a read aloud. Nadine Kessler, April 26, 2009 Recommended grades K+

James, Elizabeth. 2008.__The woman who married a bear.__ VancouverSimply Read Books. Based upon Native American folklore (North America), this is the story of a young woman who while picking blueberries, steps in bear dung and curses the bears. Her disrespect is overheard by two black bears (in human form) who then take her away to their village. Once there, she has to marry the chief’s nephew who is a bear-human. The story is a moral in acceptance and judgment, and resonates with traditional Native American human/animal connections. Illustrations are gorgeous and worth “reading” without text. A good read aloud for older students, especially during 4th grade Native American curriculum. Nadine Kessler, April 26, 2009. Recommended grades 3+.

Hughes, Shirley. 2004. __Ella’s big chance: a jazz-age Cinderella__ New York. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This is a classic retelling of the story of Cinderella. In this version, Cinderella is named Ella Cinders who helps her dad in his dress store. Like the traditional version, her dad remarries and Ella’s stepmother moves her to the basement to sew. She is poorly dressed and hated by stepsisters. What is special about this retelling is the beautiful illustrations of the roaring twenties fashion (flapper style) and the references to the era of jazz. A fun twist on a classic tale. Nadine Kessler, April 26, 2009. Recommended grades 3+.

**__ Joanne Koukoulas __** **__LIS 628- Annotations Due:__** **__April 27, 2009__** **LaMarche, Jim. (2003). //The Elves and the Shoemaker: retold from the Bothers Grimm.//** **San Francisco****: Chronicle Books**.
 * __ Fairy Tales, Myths and Folk Tales __**

ISBN: 0-8118-3477-8 J 398.2094 LaMarche

The Brothers Grimm fairy tale is retold with superb artistry by LaMarche. LaMarche is well known for his wonderful, creative detailed and rich colorful illustrations. This fairy tale can be incorporated in lessons to provide the students with a tale who’s underlying meaning convey people’s generosity and that virtue is rewarded. Recommended for Grades 1+ **Curlee, Lynn. ( 2008). //Mythological Creatures.//** **New York****: Simon & Schuster.**

ISBN: 1-4169-1453-6 J 292.212 C

Lynn Curlee’s artistry provides creative and beautiful depictions of, mythological creatures, gods and goddesses to its readers. This book can be used in read aloud lessons connecting these creatures to man’s mortality to immortality. Stories of love, danger, imagination, and the profound truths about human nature connecting the mystical past to present are retold for its new generations of readers. Recommended for Grades 2+

Krensky, Stephen. ( 2007). //John Henry.// Minneapolis: Millbrook Press, Inc.

ISBN: 1-57505-887-1 J 398.2097 Krensky

This book is one of a series of books and is a classic folk tale about a John Henry, an African American who was born with a hammer in his hand. He was born into slavery and was freed in the 1840’s and as the story is retold was the strongest and biggest man alive at the time and could complete more drilling and work on the railroad, more than the work of many men combined. This book is recommended for Grades 2+

Additional John Henry Videos narrated by James Earl Jones * (can be used for lesson plans) additional Youtube videos on Paul Bunyan etc.. John Henry Part I: []  John Henry Part II: [|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SfAJ739rgg&feature=rel] [|ated]