The Carlos Museum Bookshop: World Folktales and Myths for Kids

HOW TO ORDER Mythopedia: An Feathered Serpent Please email your request and/or general ques- Encyclopedia of and the Five Suns: tions with your shipping address and phone Mythical Beasts and A Mesoamerican number to Bookshop Manager Mark Burell at Their Magical Tales Creation Myth [email protected], and you will receive a call to process your order.

Most orders for books in stock will be shipped within five business days. If a book is temporarily sold out, it may take longer to fulfill orders due to current shipping delays, but orders will be processed as quickly as possible. Just published! Long Free curbside pickup options are now avail- ago, the gods of Me- able three days a week by appointment. If soamerica set out to you are unable to come by for pickup, we create humans. They tried many times during can sometimes deliver for free to local ad- Just published! From each age but ultimately dresses within a four mile radius of the muse- the West African fable failed. Only one did not um of Anansi the Spider to give up: Quetzalcóatl. To Michabo, the magical succeed, he first had to Click HERE for lists of great books about hare who rebuilt the retrieve the sacred bones books, books for coping with crisis, and world, and Tanuki, the of creation guarded by books for kids and adults. sweet but troublesome the lord of the under- raccoon-dog of Japanese world. Award-winning folklore, this beautifully author and illustrator Remember, all purchases support the Carlos illustrated encyclopedia Museum, so stock up today! Duncan Tonatiuh brings covers legends, tales, to life the story of Feath- and myths from around ered Serpent, one of the Support the museum with the the world and features most important deities pages upon pages of in ancient Mesoamerica. purchase of a Bookshop gift card cultural folklore from With his acclaimed art across the globe. Let style and grand storytell- Let your friends know you’re thinking these weird and wonder- ing, Tonatiuh recounts ful creatures spark your of them with a gift card to one of Atlanta’s a thrilling creation tale child’s imagination for of epic proportions. For most inventively curated bookstores, their own storytelling and ages 6-9. $16.99, hard- drawing while teaching cover. or purchase one for yourself in support them about international of the Carlos Museum and in anticipa- cultures. For ages 8-12. $19.99, hardcover. tion of leisurely browsing.

Available in denominations of $25 and $50. The Ode to the I Know the River Tiny Feet Between The Gita and You Goddess of Luo River Loves Me / Yo Sé Que the Mountains El Rìo Me Ama

Soe-In is a tiny child in In this adaptation of an her Korean village full of ancient Chinese poem, large people. She strug- This book presents eight a writer is returning gles with completing kathas that capture the from the capital city to chores due to her size, essence of the conversa- his own land when he Carlos Museum best but she never gives up. tion that took place be- stops at the Luo River seller! Whenever Maya One day, when the sky tween Lord Krishna and for a rest. There, Cao visits the river, the river grows dark and full of Arjuna during the Kuruk- sees a nymph of peerless jumps up to greet her. It smoke, Soe-In volunteers shetra War. The message beauty “as elegant as a cools her down when the to travel into the tall of each of these kathas is startled swan and supple summer sun is too hot, mountains to investigate. simplified and conveyed as a swimming dragon.” and holds her up when She’s surprised to find through stories that He’s swept away by her she dives in. It keeps her a spirit tiger there and children can relate to and ethereal beauty, but it’s company in the quiet of learn he has swallowed understand. The stories a love that isn’t meant winter. In this gentle story the sun by mistake! To will help children com- to be. In a masterpiece of love and respect for help the spirit tiger and prehend the attitude of of illustration with multi- nature, Maya Christina her village, Soe-In must the people they meet in page foldout spreads, Gonzalez combines her come up with a clever their everyday life, their the young artist Ye Lu- award-winning talents as idea to solve this gigantic own response to them ying combines traditional an artist and storyteller. problem. Includes note and to life in general, and Chinese painting styles Young readers will be about the position of activities are included to with a contemporary inspired by the joy and tigers in Korean culture. reinforce the message of graphic-novel sensibility. wonder of being out- For ages 4-8. $17.99, the Gita. For ages 8-12. This “children’s coffee ta- doors, and learn pow- hardcover. $7.99, paperback. ble art book” is for ages erful lessons about their 9-12. $35, hardcover. environment and them- selves. Bilingual edition. For ages 5-8. $10.95, paperback. The Upright Epossumondas Dragons Love Tacos Long Ago Stories of Revolution the Eastern Cherokee

Who is Epossumondas? Blending myth and folk- Why, he’s his mama’s No kidding—dragons lore with an acute insight and his auntie’s sweet really love tacos! So if into the human psyche little patootie, that’s you want to lure a bunch and politics, Wa Thiong’o who. He’s also the silli- of dragons to your Few examples of the conjures up a fantastic est, most lovable, most party, you should defi- flourishing Cherokee fable about how and why muddleheaded possum. nitely serve tacos, lots nation and its rich cul- humans began to walk The renowned storyteller of tacos. Unfortunately, ture have survived. Its upright. It is a story that Coleen Salley and the where there are tacos, stories, however, live on will appeal to children Caldecott Honor–win- there is also salsa. And today. In this priceless and adults alike, contain- ning illustrator Janet if a dragon accidental- and engaging collection, ing a clear and important Stevens team up for this ly eats spicy salsa...oh, native Cherokee and message: “Life is con- outrageous twist on the boy. The award-winning professional storyteller nected.” Originally writ- Southern story of the team behind Those Darn Lloyd Arneach recounts ten in Gikuyu, this short noodlehead who takes Squirrels! has created traditional tales such as story has been translated everything way too liter- an unforgettable, laugh- how the bear lost his into 63 languages—47 of ally. For ages 4-7. $7.99, until-salsa-comes-out- long bushy tail and how them African—making it paperback. of-your-nose tale of new the first strawberry came the most translated story friends and the perfect to be. For ages 10 and in the history of African snack. For ages 3-7. up. $14.99, paperback. literature. For ages 5-12. $17.99, hardcover book $21.50, hardcover. boxed with a 6-inch drag- on plush toy. (There is also a sequel with TWO dragon toys!) Vietnamese Children’s Japanese Children’s Golem The King with Dirty Favorite Stories Favorite Stories Feet

This is a charming col- These tales about playful lection of 15 tales as told goblins with long noses, by storyteller Tran Thi walking statues, eel A delightful and funny Minh Phuoc. In cherished catchers, singing turtles, The medieval story of tale from India about a folktales such as “The and a delightful hero just the golem is a dramatic very important invention! Story of Tam and Cam” one inch tall, speak of the tale of supernatural There once was a king (the Vietnamese version virtues of honesty, humil- forces invoked to save of India who hated bath of Cinderella), “The Jade ity, and hard work. The an oppressed people, a time so much that he Rabbit,” and “The Le- noted folktale collector thought-provoking look never washed… a very and author compiled so gend of the Mai Flower,” at the consequences smelly king! The king many enchanting stories, integrity, hard work, and of unleashing power finally consents to bathe readers will have a diffi- a kind heart triumph over beyond human control. in the river but no matter cult time deciding which deception, laziness, and The afterword discusses how clean he is, his feet is their favorite from greed—as gods, peas- the legend and its roots stay dirty. At last one among 20 stories offering ants, kings, and fools in the history of the Jews: old man steps forward age-old lessons in kind- spring to life in legends 400 years ago, Rabbi with leather and a pair of ness and goodness that of bravery and beauty Loew shaped a giant scissors, and to the king’s are still riveting to chil- and fables about nature. man of clay and brought amazement, he creates dren and parents alike. For ages 5-14. $16.95, him to life. The golem’s the first pair of shoes! For ages 9-13. $17.95, hardback. job was to defend the The king with dirty feet hardcover. Jews of Prague from is inspired by a Bengali their persecutors, and folktale called The King he performed it almost and the Cobbler. Recom- too well. Wisniewski’s mended for ages 4 and Caldecott Honor-winning up. $17.99, hardcover. book, now in paperback, showcases his unique cut-paper illustrations. For ages 10-12. $7.99, paperback. Chasing American Rónán and the The Hero Twins: The Fabled Life Monsters: Over 250 Mermaid: A Tale of Against the Lords of of Aesop: The Creatures, Cryptids & Old Ireland Death Extraordinary Hairy Beasts Journey and Collected Tales of the World’s Greatest Storyteller

Long ago, on the east- ern coast of Ireland, a In this graphic novel, the monk from the Abbey Hero Twins, Hunahpu and The Black Dog of Hang- of Bangor was collect- Xbalanque, were blessed Honoring the path of a ing Hills, the Tommyk- ing driftwood along the by the Mayan gods with slave, this dramatic pic- nockers of Pennsylvania, wave-tossed shore when special powers. But their ture book biography and the Banshee of the he found a boy washed incredible skill at playing concise anthology of Ae- Badlands—these beasts up amid a circle of seals. Pok-ta-Pok, the Mayan sop’s most child-friendly and hundreds more will Inspired by a story told ball game, angers the fables tells how a child hold you spellbound, in medieval chronicles lords of Xibalba, rulers born into slavery in unable to look away from of Irish history about a of the land of the dead. ancient Greece found a their frightful features wondrous happening in When the lords challenge way to speak out against and their extraordinary the year 558, this story them to a Pok-ta-Pok injustice by using the stories. Come face to weaves a captivating tale, game in Xibalba, the skill and wit of his story- face with modern-day making you believe that twins know they must use telling—and inventing a dinosaurs, extraterrestri- if you listen hard enough, all of their powers and form of storytelling that als, dragons, lizard men, you too can hear the cunning to defeat the has survived for 2,500 giants, and flying human- mermaid’s song. For ages lords’ many challenges. years. Stunningly illustrat- oids. This eye-opening 5-8. $16.99, hardcover. Will they survive the land ed by two-time Caldecott book details the origins, of the dead? Recom- Honor winner Pamela appearance, and be- mended for ages 9-14. Zagarenski. Recommend- haviors of these bizarre $9.99, paperback. ed for ages ages 4-7. creatures so that if you $18.99, hardcover. should come across a ter- rifying beast in the wild, you’ll know exactly what you’re dealing with. For ages 12 and up. $17.99, paperback. Eyewitness: The Magic Flute Chinese Myths and The Ghoul Mythology Legends: The Monkey King and Other Adventures

A story about facing Mozart’s The Magic Flute your fears and accepting Whether it’s the cre- is a favorite among many differences, this book is ation of the world, the opera lovers, but ask any inspired by Arabic folk fertility of the land, or This delightful collection of them to tell you the tales. The villagers are a history of its people, of seven classic Chinese rambunctious, mystical, afraid of the Ghoul. For each culture has its own stories makes for a great and downright oddball years, they’ve tiptoed mythology: a collection reading adventure. From story, and no two tellers around the village for of stories that explains the stories of Pan Gu will agree. Bestselling fear of disturbing it. The the world as it relates to and Nu Wo, creators of author/illustrator Chris monster doesn’t look like them and that has been the world, to Bai Su-Tz- Raschka’s stunning ver- them, and it is believed passed down through the in, a snake who took on sion of the otherworldly to eat humans. One generations. From heroes human form and found events that inspired day, the brave Hassan and villains to gods and true love, this mesmeriz- Mozart’s music show- embarks on a danger- tricksters to floods and ing book includes myths cases his interpretation ous mission to face the the end of the world, of creation, mortality, and from the storytelling front long-feared Ghoul. When discover the myths of love. Chinese Myths and curtain at the start to the Hassan finally meets the the Norse, Greek, Hindu, Legends also explores radiant finale at the end. Ghoul living on top of Inuit, Egyptian, Chinese, the origins of each tale as For ages 4-8. $17.99, the mountain, he discov- Japanese, Native Amer- well as its impact on Chi- hardcover. ers that the Ghoul is just ican, and other cultures. nese culture and history, as terrified of people as For ages 10-13. $9.99, inviting you and your they are of him. Hassan paperback. children to enjoy many and the Ghoul realize layers of meaning. The that they can be friends included pronunciation despite their differences. guide as well as informa- This is a beautifully illus- tion for further reading, trated story that can be makes this a perfect tool used as a springboard to for educators, librarians, discuss how we perceive and parents. Recom- those who are different mended for ages 5-14. and how our fears and $17.99, hardcover. prejudices may be built on false assumptions. Recommended for ages 8-12. $17.95, hardcover. Cuckoo/Cucú: a We Are Water Beowulf, Dragon The World That Loved Mexican Folktale/ Protectors Slayer Books Un Cuento Folklórico Mexicano

Just published! Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all. When a black snake threatens to destroy Stephen Parlato’s This story is adapted the Earth and poison award-winning picture from a traditional Mayan her people’s water, one In this thrilling retelling of book of colorful, intricate tale which reveals how the young water protector the Anglo Saxon legend collages is now available cuckoo lost her beautiful takes a stand to defend Beowulf the renowned in paperback! In a world feathers. Cuckoo is beau- Earth’s most sacred British children’s histor- where all creatures read, tiful. The trouble is, she’s resource. Inspired by the ical fiction writer Rose- marvelous transforma- lazy. She never does her many Indigenous-led mary Sutcliff recounts tions occur. Cats reading share of work—that is, movements across North Beowulf’s most terrifying about mice become until a field fire threatens America, this bold and quests: against Grendel mice. Horses reading the season’s seed crop lyrical picture book issues the man-wolf; against the about fish become fish. and Cuckoo is the only an urgent rallying cry hideous sea-hag; and, Even a rhinoceros that one who can save it. But to safeguard the Earth’s most courageous of all, reads about butterflies will she risk harming her water from harm and his fight to the death with turns into a flock of lovely feathers by flying corruption. Recommend- the monstrous fire-drake. butterflies. This beautiful, through the thick smoke ed for ages 3-6. $17.99, Sutcliff is universally uniquely illustrated fable and flames? For ages hardcover. considered one of the about how books can 1-3. $7.99, paperback finest writers of historical change us in marvelous novels for children, and and unexpected ways was awarded the OBE has captured the imagi- for services to Children’s nations of many children Literature and the CBE and adults around the in 1992. Recommended world. Recommended for for ages 8-12. $12.99, ages 6-9. $8.99, paper- paperback. back. Anansi the Spider : A Songs in the Shade Tales from Old Cinderella of the Nile Tale from the Ashanti of the Cashew and Ireland Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean

An award-winning Car- los Museum Bookshop best seller! Anansi the Recently published in Spider is one of the great the US, this book is part folk heroes of the world. A longtime Carlos of the British One Story, He is a rogue, a mis- Museum Bookshop Many Voices series. chief maker, and a wise, best seller! For this collection, Belfast-born Beautifully retold by the lovable creature who Songs about children author Malachy Doyle award-winning author triumphs over larger foes. playing in the schoolyard, has chosen seven of the Beverley Naidoo, this In this traditional Ashanti sisters braiding each brightest jewels of tradi- earliest-known version of tale, Anansi sets out on other’s hair at the beach, tional Irish storytelling. Cinderella is brought to a long, difficult journey. and parents dancing With his lively use of life for the modern-day Threatened by Fish and late into the night mesh language, he’s polished reader. Rhodopis is a Falcon, he is saved from together thanks to the them into new brilliance, Greek girl who is sold terrible fates by his sons. music. A wide array of ready to be read aloud into slavery by bandits But which of his sons styles—nursery rhymes at every hearth. Larg- and taken to Egypt. should Anansi reward? from Gabon, lullabies er-than-life-characters, Along the way she be- Calling upon Nyame, the from Cape Verde, and dramatic landscapes, and comes friends with the God of All Things, Anansi rumbas from the Con- a multitude of magical storyteller Aesop and a solves his predicament go—are performed happenings will transport host of playful animals. in a touching and highly in more than a dozen the reader to another Her master gives her a resourceful fashion. In languages. Lyrics appear world. Stories include: pair of beautiful rose-red adapting this popular in their original language The Children of Lir, Fair, slippers, making three folktale, Gerald McDer- and in English, along Brown, and Trembling, other servants jealous. mott merges the old with with notes on culture, a The Twelve Wild Geese, But when Horus, the the new, combining bold, world map, and a code Lusmore and the Fairies, falcon god, sweeps in to rich color with tradition- for song downloads and Son of an Otter, Son of steal her slipper, Rhodo- al African design motifs print-outs. A striking and a Wolf, The Soul Cages, pis has little idea that this and authentic Ashanti wholehearted celebration and Oisin in Tir na nOg; act will lead her to the language rhythms. Rec- of music and heritage. and a glossary and pro- King of Egypt. Recom- ommended for ages 4-7. Recommended for ages nunciation key for Irish mended for ages 7-11. $8.99, paperback. 5-7. $16.95, paperback. terms. Recommended $17.95, hardcover. for ages 8-11. $16.99, paperback. The Phoenix of Persia Under the Great An Illustrated Peter and the Tree Plum Tree Treasury of Swedish Children Folk Tales and Fairy Tales

Just published in the US, this book is part of the Just published in the US, British One Story, Many this book is part of the New from the author of the Voices series, which British One Story, Many From good natured Scan- New York Times best- celebrates well-known Voices series. An unlike- dinavian trolls through selling nonfiction book tales told from different ly friendship between giants, tomtes, shepherd for adults, The Hidden cultural perspectives. In Miss Bandari and Mr. boys, and princesses, the Life of Trees, comes this a bustling marketplace in Magarmach forms when 23 classic stories by well- spirited picture book for Iran, a traditional story- the pair meet under the known Swedish authors kids, which shares the teller regales her audi- great plum tree, deep are delightfully told, full true story of how trees ence with this tale adapt- in the heart of India. Mr. of adventure and magic communicate, feel, and ed from Shahnameh, a Magarmach is old and with clever, resourceful grow. Piet the squirrel collection of myths and his hunting days are over, children outwitting fairy- feels all alone in his forest legends by the 10th cen- but Miss Bandari loves tale villains. John Bauer’s home. Luckily, Peter the tury-poet Ferdowsi. High hearing his stories as they art—renowned for its Forester has the perfect up on the Mountain of munch plums together. detail, character and plan to cheer him up: a Gems lives the Simorgh, One day their friendship subtle humor—has never search for tree children. a wise phoenix whose is tested, but with cour- looked more luminous You can’t be lonely in a flapping wings disperse age, trust, and forgive- and evocative than in this forest full of friends! Pe- the seeds of life across ness, they discover that gorgeously produced ter shares amazing facts the world. When King living happily together new centenary gift edi- about trees, how they Sam commands that his tastes just as sweet as tion. Extra pictures have communicate and care long-awaited newborn Miss Bandari’s golden been added along with for each other, and the son Zal be abandoned plums. The story of the an illustrated biography struggles they endure. because of his white monkey and the croco- of Bauer, celebrating his Soon, the little squirrel is hair, the Simorgh adopts dile is a fable from the work and life after 100 feeling much better—es- the baby and raises him Panchatantra, an ancient years. Recommended pecially when he realizes alongside her own chicks, Indian collection of ani- for ages 6-12. $24.95, he’s helped the tree chil- and teaches him every- mal fables dated to 300 hardcover. dren grow. Recommend- thing she knows. But BC, but it’s a tale from ed for ages 4-7. $17.95, when the king comes to around the world, and hardcover. regret his actions, Prince versions can be found in Zal will learn that the Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, most important lesson of China, Japan, and the all is forgiveness. Rec- Caribbean. Recommend- ommended for ages 5-8. ed for ages 8-12. $17.95, $17.95, hardcover. hardcover. The Barefoot Book of Mythics: Heroes Rick Riordan Rick Riordan Buddhist Tales Reborn Presents: Dragon Presents: Race to the Pearl Sun

A longtime Carlos Muse- um Bookshop best seller! Just published! In the an- The Buddha taught that cient times of gods and New in paperback! Thir- life is like a dream, yet heroes, evil attempted to teen-year-old Min comes real. The ways in which Lately, seventh grader seize the world disguis- from a long line of fox we may fruitfully en- Nizhoni Begay has been ing themselves as six dif- spirits, but you’d never gage with this mystery able to detect monsters ferent gods. While they know it. She’s counting are playfully explored from Navajo heritage… were spreading all their the days until she can in numerous tales from Nizhoni, her brother Mac, power of destruction, six follow her older broth- the folk traditions of and Nizhoni’s best friend, heroes, each with ex- er, Jun, into the Space countries including India, Davery, are thrust into a traordinary powers and Forces and see more of China, Japan, and Tibet. rescue mission that can brandishing sacred weap- the Thousand Worlds. Meet a generous mer- only be accomplished ons, rose against these This science fiction/space chant’s son, an outlaw- with the help of Diné incarnations of evil. The opera adventure with the turned-monk, and more Holy People, all dis- evil was defeated and underpinnings of Korean in 13 thought-provoking guised as quirky char- sealed in a secret place mythology will transport stories with gentle illus- acters. Timeless themes within the red desert on you to a world far be- trations that provide con- such as the importance the planet Mars. Today, yond your imagination. text to help young read- of family and respect for enter six young heirs: Recommended for ages ers grasp the warmth, the land resonate in this Yuko of Japan, Parvati of 9-12. $7.99, paperback. wisdom, and compassion India, Amir of Egypt, Ab- funny, fast-paced, and of the Buddhist tradition. igail of Germany, Miguel exciting quest adven- Recommended for ages of Mexico, and Neo of ture set in the American 8-11. $16.99, paperback. Greece suddenly pulled Southwest. Recommend- from their everyday lives. ed for ages 9-12. $16.99, About to face the great- hardcover. est threat that the con- temporary world has ever known, in a flash, they Click HERE get to discover just how worthy successors they for more great may be of the ancient he- folktales on our roes. Book 1 of the Myth- ics graphic novel series. list of books for Book 2 will be published in July and Book 3 in kids! December. Recommend- ed for ages ages 8-12. $14.99, paperback. Rick Riordan Rick Riordan Yokai Attack! The Presents: Tristan Presents: The Storm Japanese Monster Strong Punches a Runner Survival Guide Hole in the Sky

Zane has always enjoyed Yokai are ethereal exploring the dormant sorts of beings, like Tristan finds himself in ghosts, nearly always the middle of a battle volcano near his home in encountered at night; that has left Black Amer- New Mexico. What Zane everyone has their own ican gods John Henry doesn’t know is that the take on how they might and Brer Rabbit exhaust- volcano is a gateway to ed. In order to get back another world and he is look in real life and home, Tristan and these at the center of a power- what sorts of specific new allies will need to ful prophecy from Maya characteristics and entice the god Anansi, myth. To survive, Zane abilities they might the Weaver, to come will have to become the have. This book is the out of hiding and seal Storm Runner. But how result of a long study of the hole in the sky. But can he run when he can’t 18th-century illustrations bartering with the trick- even walk well without from the National ster Anansi always comes a cane? Recommended Diet Library in Tokyo at a price. Can Tristan for ages 10-14. $7.99, in order to bring you save this world before he paperback. detailed information loses more of the things on almost 50 of these he loves? First book in amazing creatures the Tristan Strong series. for the first time in Recommended for ages English. Alongside each 9-12. $17.99, hardcover. illustration is a series of “data points,” with each yokai’s significant features at a glance— especially handy for any potential close encounters. For ages 14 and up. $15.95, paperback. Also available: Yurei Attack! The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide.