Fairytales, Folktales, & Religious Tales
Each year Evanston Public Library decides on the 101 Great Books for Kids. Enjoy this collection of tales from Travelers, the Akwesasne, India, Greenland, and more!
21. Godfather Death by Sally Nicholls, ill. Júlia Sardà
In this adaptation of a lesser-known Grimm fairy tale, a poor fisherman sets out to find an honest godfather for his new baby and ends up recruiting Death for the role. But what happens when you try to cheat Death out of a deal? Call Number: x398.20943 Nicho.S
22. The Good Game by Arihonni David
When two of the smallest animals in the forest want to play lacrosse, or Twewa’á:raton, with the other animals, they are told they are too small. It takes a bit of ingenuity to make them worthy opponents in this traditional Akwesasne tale. Call Number: JBegin David.A
23. Kadooboo! A Silly South Indian Folktale by Shruthi Rao, ill. Darshika Varma
Leaving his friend Anya’s house with a delicious bag of kadooboo, Kabir just can’t remember its name. Is it book-oo-doo or dub-oo-koo or duck-oo-boo? A fun and silly read aloud with a surprise ending. Call Number: JPicture Rao.S
24. Mythical Monsters of Greenland: A Survival Guide by Maria Bach Kreutzmann, ill. Maria Bach Kreutzmann and Coco Apunnguaq Lynge
What do you do if a tupilak is sent to attack you? What if your sled dog is an inorruit? How do you escape an ikusik? Get the low down on a wide variety of ancient creatures, from the fascinating to frightening. Call Number: x398.209982 Kreut.M
25. Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu by Ying Chang Compestine, ill. Crystal Kung
Why learn dancing and embroidery when you can learn cooking instead? When Princess Ra Pu Zel locks herself in a tower rather than doing boring princess stuff, it takes some pungent tofu to lure her out once more. Call Number: JPicture Compe.Y
26. The Slug and the Snail by Oein DeBhairduin, ill. Olya Anima
Once, when there were only slugs and no snails, two slug siblings met a crow that demanded to know where they made their home. A Mincéirí about assumptions and “home.” Call Number: JPicture Debha.O
Find the full list of 101 Great Books for Kids here.
Committee Members: Patrizia Alm, Karina Andrus, Stephen Barnes, Betsy Bird, Lisa Dallas, Kyria Dickerson, Betsy Haberl, Jessica Iverson, Kennedy Joseph, Taylor Keahey, Leigh Kennelly, Martha Meyer, Jeny Mills, Olivia Mo, Katrina Moravec, Bill Ohms, Bridget Petrites, Julie Rand, Jennifer Shreve, Robin Sindelar, Elizabeth English Steimle, Kasandra Trejo, Lulu Tripp, Michael Warren, and Brian Wilson
